# 075: The 4 Menstrual Cycle Phases: An Ayurvedic Guide to How Your Cycle Affects Your Mood, Energy, and Focus with Ayurvedic Health Counselor Rita Sweeney

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Published: 2026-05-13T05:00:00+00:00
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This is such an important conversation that everyone needs to hear. I'm talking with Ayurvedic practitioner Rita Sweeney about something I wish I'd learned way earlier: the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how they affect your energy, mood, focus, and productivity. In this episode, you'll learn: The four phases of the menstrual cycle (spring, summer, fall, winter) and what's actually happening in your body and brain during each one Why comparing yourself to your "spring phase" self the rest of the month is setting you up to feel like you're failing and how to shift that expectation How tracking your cycle doesn't have to be complicated (Rita breaks it into three simple phases so you're not trying to do everything at once) What "rest" actually looks like during your menstrual phase and why it can change how you feel going into your next cycle How to start using this information to plan your work, social calendar, and self-care in a way that actually works with your body Listen to Rita’s First Interview: Episode 30: Ayurveda for Beginners: Self-Care Rituals That Actually Fit Your Busy Life with Rita Sweeney About Rita Sweeney & Connect with her: Rita Sweeney is a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor specializing in digestion and menstrual imbalances. She offers workshops in person in northern VT and 1:1 health coaching virtually. Website: https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/ Instagram: @rita.rhythmic.living.ayurveda Listen to Ayurveda for Women’s Health Podcast: https://ayurvedaforwomenshealth.riverside.com/ Get your Free Menstrual Cycle Tracking Guidebook: https://www.rhythmiclivingayurveda.com/free-cycle-tracking-guide Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach Connect with Sarah Lovell: Get your Free ADHD Action Plan Website: Executive Functi…

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