In this conversation, Vanessa Leone joins The Cycle Codes to share her deeply personal journey of coming off hormonal contraception after more than 20 years, navigating endometriosis, autoimmune diagnosis, and learning to live in sync with her natural cycle for the first time since she was a teenager.

We explore:

• The shift from hormonal birth control to a natural cycle

• Learning your body’s signals after years of synthetic hormones

• The physical and emotional impact of contraception on women’s health

• How menstrual cycle awareness can transform training, rest, and recovery

• Making lifestyle changes — from sleep routines to low-tox living — that actually stick

• Why rest is not weakness, and how to find your own rhythm

If you’ve ever questioned what the pill might be doing to your body, wondered how to feel strong at every stage of your cycle, or wanted to make sustainable lifestyle shifts - this episode is your permission slip.

📲 Follow Vanessa Leone on Instagram: @vlmovementtherapist

Website: vlmovementtherapy.com

Listen to Vanessa's podcast: Meant to Move Podcast

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Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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