Planning with Your Cycle: What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Episode Title: Plan With Your Body: Aligning
Your Cycle, Energy & Expectations


Host: Shedrica Shant’e | Chronically Planned
Podcast
Air Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025


Hey friend,


Whew… this one is personal.
I’ve spent years feeling frustrated with myself for not being
able to “keep up” every week. Some days I could do it all… other
days, I couldn’t even get out of bed. And I used to think
something was wrong with me.


But then I realized—my body wasn’t failing me.
I was just ignoring my rhythm.
My cycle, my chronic illness, my life—it all moves in
phases.
And it was time I started planning like it.


This week, I’m inviting you into a soft, honest conversation
about how I plan with my body, not against it—and how that’s
changed everything for me.In this episode, I’m
sharing:


Why I stopped calling myself “inconsistent”
🩸 How I plan differently during each phase of my menstrual
cycle
Real-life examples of what I do (and don’t do) in each
phase
The prayers + mindset shifts that help me plan with grace
What phase I’m in right now + how I’m adjusting for it


This episode is for the woman who’s tired of pushing through like
her energy never changes.
It’s for the woman who’s ready to stop the guilt and start
honoring her flow. Quote to hold onto this week:


“You are not behind. You are not inconsistent.
You’re just learning how to plan with your body—and that’s
powerful.”


Mentioned in this episode:


️ Plan With Your Body Starter Pack
A gentle, printable toolkit to help you map out your month based
on your cycle + energy.
Download it now at LupusSpeaks.org


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Let’s connect:


If this episode spoke to you, tag me on Instagram @lupusspeaks
and share what phase you're in this week
Or message me directly—I love hearing how these conversations
land with you.


You don’t have to show up the same way every week.
You just have to show up with self-awareness and softness.


I’m rooting for you.
Always.