Pain to passion
I decided to train as a professional menstrual cycle facilitator because I wanted to learn about my own menstrual cycle.
During my training, with Lisa De Jong, I gained a deeper knowledge and awareness of myself, my emotions and my energy throughout the month. I enjoy my monthly cycle now and the dread of my period is gone!
With the support of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, I have created The Mindful Cycle approach to body literacy and menstrual education for individuals, schools, parents and more.
Why work with me?
I work with groups and individuals in a diverse range of settings who want to learn more about periods and menstrual cycles.
I also provide talks for parents and professionals who may require support around understanding the menstrual cycle.
I believe that period pain and PMS are rooted in the resistance to cyclical living, the lack of understanding about how to live in tune with the monthly rhythm of the menstrual cycle and the stress response that this activates in you.
Society has conditioned females to ignore their internal guidance system.
If you are female or have an interest in female wellness, The Mindful Cycle is for you. Trying to be the exact same every month is detrimental to your self-care and wellbeing because you are a cyclical being. Trying to maintain the same routine day in and day out is ultimately going to cause you stress, maybe overwhelm and even burnout. The Mindful Cycle empowers!
Testimonials
I am so glad that I participated in the mindful cycle coaching with Paula over the past few months. It has been a great way to learn about myself and my experience of my period and what it means for me. I have found it a really helpful space to reflect on my health and self care and I have made some really positive changes to my daily routine. I am more aware of reading my body's signals throughout my cycle and I am more able to meet my own needs. This has helped me reduce anxiety and feel better in general. Paula has such a lovely, fun, caring presence and has made the learning journey so personal to me. I can't recommend Paula's coaching enough, I am telling all the women in my life about it and the positive effect it has had on my health and happiness.
- Niamh 1:1 Coaching Client
I've always had painful periods and I had always thought that it was part of being a woman and that we just had to suck it up. But after attending your webinar I decided to get it checked out and it's fibroids. I never would have gotten it looked into if you hadn't said that level of pain isn't normal. So it just goes to show how important the work that you're doing is and not just for young girls. Women of all ages need to be educated on menstruation. So thanks so much Paula for all that you're doing. It is really important work that is empowering women about their health.
-The Mindful Cycle webinar attendee
My first experience working with Paula was soothing, reassuring and very interesting. I loved learning about my body and how to work with my cycle.
-Hannah 1:1 Coaching consultation at All Together Now Festival
Paula provided a relaxed, non-judgemental, safe space for me to learn how the pill has affected my cycle and how I can support myself to get it back on track