Just A Phase Podcast

Grab a coffee (or a saffron latte, you’ll see) because this one’s a full-on catch-up with the sisters.

We get into the burnout wake-up call that finally made Carly put her foot down, why your childhood hobby might be the answer to “I don’t have an outlet,” and the weird little foot-cricketing trick that’s apparently great for your nervous system.

Then we’re talking HTMA mineral testing, the saffron obsession (not an ad, we just love it), locking in healthy habits before the holidays instead of waiting for January 1st, and where we’re at with breastfeeding and weaning. Plus a Billy-at-the-bar story you have to hear.

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Fix Your Period App, the official cycle tracking app of the Balanced Beyars podcast, created by Nicole Jardim, menstrual health educator and bestselling author of Fix Your Period. Track your period, symptoms, cervical fluid, basal body temperature and ovulation tests, take the in-app Hormone Health Assessment, and get personalized support whether you’re coming off birth control or trying to understand your fertility.

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🎙 About Just A Phase Just A Phase is your go-to group chat for womanhood in all its phases. Hosted by sisters (and certified Menstrual Health & Fertility Awareness Educators) Alaina, Carly & Julie Beyar, we unpack hormones, motherhood, marriage, healing, and the messy middle, with laughter, real talk, and slightly unhinged sisterly banter.

📌 Loved this one? Subscribe & leave us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It’s the #1 thing that helps new listeners find the show!!!

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If you’ve ever thought about coming off the pill and then just... didn’t, this episode is for you. There are four fears we hear in our DMs constantly, and every one of them can keep you stuck on birth control way longer than you actually want to be on it.

We’ve been in your shoes. So we’re naming all four, and telling you honestly why none of them should be the reason you stay. Plus a few things nobody told us 10 years ago, a metaphor we can’t stop thinking about, and what to do instead of coming off cold turkey.

This is a judgment-free zone. We’re not anti-birth control. We’re pro informed consent, and this is about making sure fear isn’t the only reason you’re still on it.

This episode is brought to you by:

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💛 Fix Your Period App, the official cycle tracking app of the Balanced Beyars podcast, created by Nicole Jardim, menstrual health educator and bestselling author of Fix Your Period. Track your period, symptoms, cervical fluid, basal body temperature and ovulation tests, take the in-app Hormone Health Assessment, and get personalized support whether you’re coming off birth control or trying to understand your fertility.

Get a 7-day free trial of the full app: fixyourperiod.com/justaphase

BIG NEWS: The Birth Control Break-Up Bundle opens tomorrow, October 15th!!!!!

Last call to join the waitlist to get both guides (the Hormonal Birth Control Phase Guide + the Natural Birth Control Phase Guide) for $40, a $74 value, with 3 days of early access.

🎙 About Just A Phase
Just A Phase is your go-to group chat for womanhood in all its phases. Hosted by sisters (and certified Menstrual Health & Fertility Awareness Educators) Alaina, Carly & Julie Beyar, we unpack hormones, motherhood, marriage, healing, and the messy middle, with laughter, real talk, and slightly unhinged sisterly banter.

Today we're talking about MONEY, specifically the things we spend money on that are worth every freaking penny. We've all bought things that did NOT deserve our money. But then there are the purchases, services and subscriptions that make life better. Some buy back our time, some make motherhood easier, and some help us take better care of ourselves. And our lists are ALL over the place.

As you listen, think about yours: what will you happily spend money on every. single. time? Come tell us on Instagram!

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🛍️ Links & codes from this episode:

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What the FAHK is a spirit baby?! 😂👶🏼✨ The idea of a “spirit baby” comes from the spiritual belief that the soul of a future child may connect with you before conception — through dreams, a felt presence, synchronicities, repeated numbers, names, animals, songs or signs that feel WAY too specific to ignore.

And whether you fully believe in spirit babies, are spiritually curious, or are currently thinking, “Okay sisters, you’ve officially lost me…” 😂 this episode is a FUN one. Because all three of us have stories!!!!!

A little sisterly disclaimer: Spirit babies are a spiritual belief, not something that has been scientifically proven. We’re sharing our personal experiences and what they’ve meant to us, not claiming that a dream, number, animal or synchronicity is objective proof that a future child is communicating with you. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and enjoy getting a little woo-woo with us. ✨

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🎙 About Just A Phase

Just A Phase is your go-to group chat for womanhood in all its phases. Hosted by sisters (and certified Menstrual Health & Fertility Awareness Educators) Alaina, Carly & Julie Beyar, we unpack hormones, motherhood, marriage, healing and the messy middle — with laughter, real talk and slightly unhinged sisterly banter.

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Motherhood didn't just change our schedules or our bodies — it rewired how we spend our time, who we let in, and what we actually care about. In this episode, we break down the deeper ways becoming moms has changed all three of us.🎙 About Just A Phase - Just A Phase is your go-to group chat for womanhood in all its phases. Hosted by sisters (and certified Menstrual Health & Fertility Awareness Educators) Alaina, Carly & Julie Beyar, we unpack hormones, motherhood, marriage, healing, and the messy middle — with laughter, real talk, andslightly unhinged sisterly banter.Want more of us? Come be a Sister. 🫶

• Join The Beyar Sisters on Substack for essays, "Dear Sisters" Q&As, and the stuff we don't post anywhere else
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• Blood Sugar Mini-Guide
• 30+ Holistic Fat Loss Strategies

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@balancedbeyars and @justaphasepod

You've been asking — so we finally sat down and answered. In this get-to-know-us-again Q&A, we cover everything from how we ended up in Rhode Island to how we actually manage birth control and family planning without hormonal birth control, plus a flashback tour through Staten Island, Long Island, and SO much more.

Questions we answer in this episode:

- What part of Rhode Island do you live in?

- How did all three of you land in Rhode Island?

- Who would chop their hair off first?

- How do you all manage birth control and family planning with balancing hormones?

- What stereotypes did each of you resemble in high school?

- How many kids do you all want?

- How long did it take you guys to get pregnant naturally the first time?

- Do you have any funny stories from growing up in Staten Island/Long Island?

💛 This episode is brought to you by Moves Appby Madeline Moves 💛

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🎙 About Just A PhaseJust A Phase is your go-to group chat for womanhood in all its phases. Hosted by sisters (and certified Menstrual Health & Fertility Awareness Educators) Alaina, Carly & Julie Beyar, we unpack hormones, motherhood, marriage, healing, and the messy middle — with laughter, real talk, andslightly unhinged sisterly banter.

💛 Follow along on Instagram: @balancedbeyars and @justaphasepod

Want more of us? Come be a Sister. 🫶Join The Beyar Sisters on Substack for essays, "Dear Sisters" Q&As, and the stuff we don't post anywhere else — Founding Sister pricing is $8/month or $80/year, locked in forever. balancedbeyarssisters.substack.comRelated episodes: linkS3E14 "How To Find Your Ovulation Window With The Symptothermal Method"

Your Beyar sisters disappeared for 10 months because A LOT happened. Blurry cameras, a full rebrand, a new baby, and burnout from chasing an algorithm that never fit us in the first place. We're back — messier, more aligned, and finally telling you everything.

LINKS

➡ Moves Workout App (use code JUSTAPHASE to get $10 off your first month or year of Moves!) — http://movesapp.com/?via=julie

➡ Mindin' My Macros (Dani) — code BALANCEDBEYARS, 10% off custom plans/1:1 coaching. ⁠http://mindinmymacros.com/⁠

➡ Rebrand Design Team ⁠http://brightenmade.com/⁠

➡ Function Health — https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=JBEYAR10&_saasquatch=JBEYAR10&d=FHREF25 (code: JBEYAR10)

➡ The Brick — https://www.getbrick.app/JULIE66407

ABOUT JUST A PHASE
Just A Phase is your go-to group chat for womanhood in all its phases. Hosted by sisters (and certified Menstrual Health & Fertility Awareness Educators) Alaina, Carly & Julie Beyar, we unpack hormones, motherhood, marriage, healing, and the messy middle — with laughter, real talk, and slightly unhinged sisterly banter.

LOVED THIS EPISODE?➡Subscribe & leave us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it's the #1 thing that helps new listeners find the show.

➡Follow along on Instagram: @balancedbeyars and @justaphasepod

WANT MORE OF US? COME BE A SISTER 🫶
➡ Join The Beyar Sisters on Substack for essays, "Dear Sisters" Q&As, and the stuff we don't post anywhere else — Founding Sister pricing is $8/month or $80/year, locked in forever.
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Now it’s time for the fun part: stocking stuffers. You know, the tiny gifts that somehow end up being everyone’s favorite. In this episode, we’re chatting through the things we’re actually buying (and gifting!) this year — from cozy home finds and kitchen upgrades to clean beauty faves, quirky gadgets, and the nostalgic holiday vibes we’re all craving. We also get into gratitude, giving back, and why being intentional with gifting matters way more than overbuying. It’s part holiday cheer, part chaos (because the babies are literally napping as we record), and 100% the cozy catch-up you need this week.

TOPICS WE COVER:

➡ Nostalgic Christmas décor: colorful lights, handmade ornaments, and reusing old favorites

➡ Giving back during the holidays — gratitude, kindness, and donating over selling

➡ Intentional gifting vs. filler gifts (and why less really is more)

➡ Stocking stuffers under $50 we’re obsessed with

RESOURCES

2025 HOLIDAY GUIDE

SPONSORS

➡ You can stack our code JUSTAPHASE on top of Cozy Earth’s sitewide sale for up to 40% OFF!!!!

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

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➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

We’re back (finally!) after a little break — in the middle of a branding glow-up and, oh yeah, Julie had a baby. So naturally, we’re kicking things off with our favorite annual episode: the Holiday Gift Guide.

We’re talking cozy pajamas, nostalgic photo albums, the viral gadget saving us from our phone addictions, and the small luxuries that make everyday life a little softer. It’s part gift inspo, part sister catch-up, and full of the banter you didn’t know you missed. Grab your peppermint mocha, throw on your comfiest sweats, and let’s make this year’s gifting both intentional and a little delusional.

🎁 Get 40% OFF at CozyEarth.com with JUSTAPHASE 🎁

TOPICS COVERED:

➡ Our favorite holiday gifts that never miss

➡ The realistic and totally unrealistic things on our wishlists

➡ Creative memory-keeping ideas — photo books, Polaroids, and DIY cookbooks

➡ Gifts that make mom life easier — organizers, robots, and home hacks

➡ How “The Brick” is helping us detox from our phones

➡ Fashion finds that actually make us feel put together

➡ Jewelry, bags, and small luxuries we’re obsessed with

➡ Cozy swaps for the new year (non-toxic, organic, and comfy)

➡ How to gift things that genuinely make life better

RESOURCES

➡ 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

➡ Personal wish list

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠

➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

*New upload! Apologies for the technical difficulties! If you’ve ever wondered why you’re “doing everything right” on your fertility journey — tracking cycles, eating clean, taking supplements — and still not getting answers, this episode is for you.

We sat down in person with our longtime teacher and healer⁠, Dr. Laura Graye⁠, to explore the energetics and spirituality of fertility and infertility.

This conversation goes deep — into consciousness, self-manifested reality, spirit babies, and the true meaning of creation.

We talk about how trauma, stress, and belief systems affect the body, what it means to co-create with consciousness, and why creativity and truth-telling can unblock energy in ways nothing else can.

If you’re navigating infertility, trying to conceive, or simply curious about how energy and spirit shape your health, this is a conversation that will expand your mind, soothe your soul, and probably give you chills (in the best way).

✨ Whether you’re in the middle of infertility, trying to conceive, or simply exploring your own spiritual awakening, this episode is a reminder: you are source.

SPONSORS

➡ Get 15% OFF our⁠ Clearstem⁠ favorites with code: BALANCEDBEYARS

TOPICS COVERED

➡ The energetic and spiritual side of fertility and infertility (and why it’s not “woo-woo”)

➡ Why our generation (1990–1996) is wired for spiritual awakening

➡ How trauma, stress, and belief systems influence the body and fertility

➡ What it means to co-create with our higher selves (and baby souls)

➡ How creativity, self-expression, and truth-telling open energy flow

➡ Meditation, music, and movement as tools for healing

➡ The power of nature as a “silent song” that reconnects us to source

➡ Baby souls, dreams, and signs from consciousness

➡ Practical ways to release energetic blockages in daily life

➡ How our triggers reveal what’s asking to be healed

IMPORTANT LINKS

➡ Listen to Dr. Laura Graye's ⁠meditations⁠

➡ Book a ⁠Fertility Appointment⁠

➡ Book a ⁠Medical Intuitive Health Body Scan ⁠

➡ Book ⁠Jules the Mystical Doula⁠ for miscarriage or fertility medigraytions and support

➡ Read ⁠ ⁠⁠The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton⁠

OTHER EPISODES TO LISTEN TO!

➡ ⁠S2 E15: Healing Yourself For Motherhood With Our Medical Intuitive Metaphysician, Dr. Laura Graye⁠

➡ ⁠TMHS 235: Epigenetics & The Biology of Belief with Dr. Bruce Lipton⁠

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠⁠

➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠⁠

➡ Website ⁠⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re “doing everything right” on your fertility journey — tracking cycles, eating clean, taking supplements — and still not getting answers, this episode is for you.

We sat down in person with our longtime teacher and healer, Dr. Laura Graye, to explore the energetics and spirituality of fertility and infertility

This conversation goes deep into consciousness, self-manifested reality, spirit babies, and the true meaning of creation!!

We talk about how trauma, stress, and belief systems affect the body, what it means to co-create with consciousness, and why creativity and truth-telling can unblock energy in ways nothing else can.

If you’re navigating infertility, trying to conceive, or simply curious about how energy and spirit shape your health, this is a conversation that will expand your mind, soothe your soul, and probably give you chills (in the best way).

✨ Whether you’re in the middle of infertility, trying to conceive, or simply exploring your own spiritual awakening, this episode is a reminder: you are source.

SPONSORS

➡ Get 15% OFF ourClearstem favorites with code: BALANCEDBEYARS

TOPICS COVERED

➡ The energetic and spiritual side of fertility and infertility (and why it’s not “woo-woo”)

➡ Why our generation (1990–1996) is wired for spiritual awakening

➡ How trauma, stress, and belief systems influence the body and fertility

➡ What it means to co-create with our higher selves (and baby souls)

➡ How creativity, self-expression, and truth-telling open energy flow

➡ Meditation, music, and movement as tools for healing

➡ The power of nature as a “silent song” that reconnects us to source

➡ Baby souls, dreams, and signs from consciousness

➡ Practical ways to release energetic blockages in daily life

➡ How our triggers reveal what’s asking to be healed

IMPORTANT LINKS

➡ Listen to Dr. Laura Graye's meditations

➡ Book a Fertility Appointment

➡ Book a Medical Intuitive Health Body Scan

➡ Book Jules the Mystical Doula for miscarriage or fertility medigraytions and support

➡ Read http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/BALANCEDBEYARSThe Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton

OTHER EPISODES TO LISTEN TO!

➡ S2 E15: Healing Yourself For Motherhood With Our Medical Intuitive Metaphysician, Dr. Laura Graye

➡ TMHS 235: Epigenetics & The Biology of Belief with Dr. Bruce Lipton

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠

➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

In this episode we’re breaking down how to actually find your ovulation phase without second guessing yourself. From cervical mucus, to LH strips, basal body temps, cervix checks, and all the body signs in between—we’ve got you covered!!

Plus, we spill on why ovulation is about way more than baby-making and how learning your body’s signals can literally change your health, mood, and sanity. Basically, this is the “How to Find Your Ovulation Phase 101” you should’ve been taught in school, but way more fun (and with way more TMI).

TOPICS COVERED

➡ Julie's Pregnancy update + IVF stress test convo

➡ Picking baby names + 36-week milestone

➡ Why ovulation is the most important phase of your cycle

➡ The sympto-thermal method explained

➡ Fertility biomarkers: cervical mucus, LH surges, basal body temp, cervix position

➡ How to actually track signs without obsessing

➡ Apps + wearables that make cycle tracking easier

➡ Why you can’t get pregnant every day of the month

➡ Celebrating ovulation for mood, sleep, and hormone balance

➡ Our favorite experts and resources to go deeper

RESOURCES

➡ Listen to THE 4 PHASES OF YOUR CYCLE 101

➡Listen to OVULATION PAIN & PMS episode here

➡TempDrop(BBT wearable monitor) *code BALANCEDBEYARS

➡ LH strips (budget-friendly versions fromhttps://www.amazon.com/Wondfo-Step-Ovulation-Strips-50-Count/dp/B004IJHDN6?th=1Amazon) *We've also heard of Inito Fertility Monitor

➡ FEMM app +Read Your Bodyapp

➡ Natural Cyclesapp

➡Lisa Hendrickson-Jack’s book + podcasts on fertility awareness

➡ OurPower of Periodization course (LAST MONTH TO ENROLL FOREVER) + upcoming Cycle Strategy guide!!!!!!

SPONSORS

➡ TEST YOUR VAGINAL MICROBIOME with Evvy! Use code BALANCEDBEYARS10 on EVVY.COM

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ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠

➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

In this episode, we’re talking about why the end-of-summer hustle leaves us feeling fried, how summer ironically mirrors our “inner summer” (aka ovulation phase) where we can easily burn out too if we're doing too much! We chat about what we can do to actually ground ourselves before we crash. Think: slowing down, cozy transitions, nervous system resets, and creating little systems that make life way less chaotic. Oh, and yes, apple cider donuts make the cut.

TOPICS COVERED

➡ The reality of summer burnout (and why it’s a whole vibe)

➡ How your cycle’s ovulation phase = your inner summer

➡ The shadow side of staying in “go-go-go” mode too long

➡ Practical grounding rituals for fall (hot drinks, slower mornings, bone broth, walks, pressure mats, etc.)

➡ Why setting systems calms your nervous system

➡ Learning to say “joyful yeses” instead of all the yeses

➡ Goals that ground you vs. goals that drain you

➡ Social media boundaries + phone detox habits

➡ Comparison trap (and why you don’t need to live like everyone’s Instagram)

➡ The beauty of shifting seasons + cycles

RESOURCES

➡ Pranamat for recovery + relaxation (code BALANCEDBEYARS)

➡ Bone broth + nourishing soups (We love FOND bone broth code JUSTAPHASE!)

SPONSORS

➡ Kale Health: JUSTAPHASE for up to $325 off their functional lab packages.

➡ ClearStem: Use the code BALANCEDBEYARS for 15% off your order.

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠

➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

Today we’re diving into Part 2 of Alaina’s PCOS story AND what she actually does every single day to keep her PCOS in check (to the point where she actually forgets she has PCOS....no lie.)

We’re talking about the hacks and habits that make a real difference: balancing blood sugar without stressing over food rules, the golden combo of walking + weight training, why you should never eat your carbs ‘nakeyyyyy,’ and the nervous system tools that help keep stress in check.

We’ll get into supplements we swear by — like inositol, magnesium, and omega-3s — plus gut health, fermented foods, and even colostrum. You’ll hear why protein is queen, why detox basics like sweating and pooping matter, and how quick fixes stack up against long-term lifestyle shifts.

If you’ve ever wondered what daily routines can actually move the needle with PCOS, this episode is your roadmap. Let’s get into it.

TOPICS WE COVER:

➡ The # goal if you have PCOS: balance that blood sugar

➡ The golden combo: walking and weight training

➡ Naked carbs (and why you don't want to eat them nakeyyyyy)

➡ Finding stress, sleep, and nervous system tools that actually work for YOU

➡ Supplements we swear by (inositol, magnesium, omega-3s, vitamin D)

➡ Gut health, fermented foods, and colostrum

➡ Herbs + tinctures: cinnamon, fenugreek, berberine, holy basil

➡ Apple cider vinegar, bitters, and other low-effort hacks

➡ Protein obsession (even tho it's trendy AF) and why muscle is queen

➡ Detox basics: broccoli sprouts, raw carrot salad, dry brushing, sweating, pooping

➡ Quick fixes vs. lifestyle shifts — can you make lifestyle shifts that give you the same results your medicine do (but without the side effects)?

RESOURCES

➡ Organic Olivia tinctures code BALANCEDBEYARS for 15% off

➡ Methodology code BALANCEDBEYARS (this is the best and most quality meal prep service we've tried yet!! Love their Haute Mom program)

➡ Inositol code BALANCEDBEYARS15

➡ Urban Moonshine bitters code BALANCEDBEYARS10

➡ PCOStea blends code BALANCEDBEYARS15

➡ FavoritePCOS books (linked on the episode page)

➡ Castor oil packs (organic + dark glass bottled oil only)

SPONSORS

➡ Our favorite Bone Broth is FOND Bone Broth! save 10% with code JUSTAPHASE at http://fondregenerative.com/.

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

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This week we’re kicking off a two-part series on PCOS, and it’s personal. This is part one where Alaina shares her journey of living with PCOS—from the first confusing signs as a teenager, to being given a bad bandaid solution by doctors, to finally finding her own path forward. If you’ve ever been told to “just go on the pill” or felt like your concerns weren’t taken seriously, this story will feel all too familiar.

Alaina opens up about how she learned to manage her PCOS, make sense of her symptoms, and ultimately support her body in a way that led to getting pregnant naturally—something she was once told might not be possible!!

This conversation is close to our hearts because PCOS is so often misunderstood, and the women who live with it are often left without answers. Sharing this story is about showing that you can take control of your health and find your way back to hope.

TOPICS WE COVER:

➡ Alaina’s first experiences with irregular cycles and symptoms

➡ The frustration of being offered band-aid solutions (hello, birth control)

➡ Why PCOS is more than just a reproductive condition

➡ The emotional impact of feeling unheard in the medical system

➡ How Alaina shifted from frustration to self-advocacy

➡ The steps she took to better understand and manage her PCOS

➡ Getting pregnant naturally after being told it might not happen

RESOURCES

➡ The Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden

➡8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS by Dr. Fiona McCulloch

➡ Cycle tracking for self-awareness and advocacy

➡Power of Periodization(take ourFREE masterclassto learn tips that we teach in our program!!)

SPONSORS

➡ Branch Basics: Get 15% off the starter kit with code JUSTAPHASE

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

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➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

Somehow we went from mug cakes, painless periods and digging into childhood baggage to postpartum questions...and yes, it all ties together (promise)!!!

In this episode, we’re sharing how one tiny habit transformed our cycles, why facing your luteal-phase “ugly feels” might be the most empowering thing you do all month, and how the body keeps score in ways we don’t always want to admit. Plus, Julie gives us a 32-week pregnancy update (spoiler: night peeing, hip flexors, and baby shower prep are real)

...and finally, we dive into more of your postpartum Q&As—from breastfeeding timelines to tongue ties, combo feeding, gassy babies, and even the infamous diaper cream spatula. It’s a little messy, a little TMI, and exactly the kind of honest convo we wish we had in the thick of it.

SPONSOR

➡ OSEA Malibu Skincare products!! Head to http://oseamalibu.com/ and use code JUSTAPHASE for 10% off your first order.

TOPICS COVERED:

➡ The period-friendly mug cake recipe obsession (recipe coming soon)

➡ Raw carrot salad challenge results and why it helps with PMS/ovulation pain

➡ How luteal phase meditations shifted mood and triggers

➡ The link between subconscious baggage and physical symptoms

➡ Julie’s 32-week pregnancy update (sleep, pelvic floor, hip flexors, baby shower)

➡ Postpartum Q&A:

• Breastfeeding and periods—do they always get delayed?
• What letdown really feels like (pins & needles explained)
• Tongue ties, MTHFR gene mutations, and holistic approaches
• Tips for soothing gassy/colicky babies
• Combo feeding without counting ounces
• Postpartum eczema + energetric root causes
• The diaper cream spatula debate (team yes or team LOL)

RESOURCES

➡ Raw Carrot Salad Substack https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/p/the-salad-hack-that-improves-pms

➡ ByHeart infant formula- code BALANCEDBEYARS20 https://byheart.com/products/whole-nutrition-formula

➡ Frida Baby “Windi” gas reliever https://go.shopmy.us/p-23440345

➡ Boiron Tummy Soother (homeopathic) https://go.shopmy.us/p-23440510

➡ Lactation consultants (for personalized support) https://nightlightdoula.com/

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠

➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

Today, Alaina and Carly are giving their personal opinions and answers to postpartum questions from our audience! If you’re in the trenches of newborn life or you just want the unfiltered truth about what comes after birth this one’s for you. Because postpartum isn’t just a phase you “get through”… it’s a season worth talking about, laughing through, and fully living.

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In this part 1, we’re breaking down:

➡Cluster feeding, public breastfeeding, and finding your groove as a first-time mom

➡Dressing your postpartum body without buying a whole new wardrobe

➡Postpartum hair loss—what’s normal, when to dig deeper, and what actually helps

➡Navigating formula decisions without guilt when supply dips

➡Supporting partners who feel left out in the newborn stage

➡Our favorite products for stretch marks (and why nutrition matters more than creams)

➡Surviving sleep regressions, car seat meltdowns, and bottle refusal

➡Realistic daily schedules with a newborn and older kids

...PART 2 COMING OUT NEXT WEEK!

Disclaimers:

*In this episode we mention that epidurals may be linked to a higher risk of perineal tearing. Some studies have shown this association, but research also suggests the increased risk is often due to related factors like longer pushing stages or more assisted deliveriesrather than the epidural itself. Always discuss your personal risks and options with your care provider.

*Around the 17-minute mark, we talk about holding on to “arm fat” postpartum to help with milk production. Fat reserves in this season often go to places like your hips, thighs, butt, and sometimes arms... but we just want to clarify this might not happen to you. And if it does, it’s completely normal!!

RESOURCES

➡ The Wonder Weeks App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-wonder-weeks/id529815782

➡ Sleepy World https://open.spotify.com/artist/6O26WTYB21EXGNqQz6COVo?si=aRex8rx1QxmU5Bsuur1tjw

➡ We Are Amma Nursing Cover https://go.shopmy.us/p-22901151

➡ 8 Sheeps Organics hair serum (code BALANCEDBEYARS) https://8sheep.com/products/postpartum-scalp-serum?_pos=2&_sid=43ba2848c&_ss=r

➡ 8 Sheeps Organics Belly Serum https://8sheep.com/products/true-belly-serum

➡ Postpartum & breastfeeding support https://nightlightdoula.com/

➡ Meditations we love https://www.medigraytion.com/

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

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If you’ve ever felt betrayed by your body during ovulation...like, why do I feel worse during the feel‑good phase of my cycle?! — this episode is your answer key.

We sat down with The Period Girl herself, Nicole Jardim, for one of those conversations where everything just clicks. Nicole, author of Fix Your Period and founder of the Fix Your Period Collective, has spent over a decade helping women heal painful cycles, transition off hormonal birth control safely, and finally understand what’s actually going on in their bodies.

Inside, she breaks down the histamine–hormone connection, why PMS and ovulation pain aren’t “just part of being a woman,” and the practical steps you can take to feel better in every phase of your cycle.

This episode will help you:

➡ Understand why ovulation pain & PMS aren’t just something to “deal with”

➡ What's normal ovulation pain vs. not normal

➡ Learn how histamine, estrogen, and inflammation are all connected

➡ Get the 101 on DAO enzymes, estrogen dominance, and healing strategies

➡ Feel validated, empowered, and way less confused by your cycle

It’s just a phase. But it’s your body. And you get to know it.

RESOURCES

➡ Nicole’s book: Fix Your Period https://amzn.to/4lc71KR

➡ Nicole’s Period Quiz: https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/

➡ Menstrual Health Certification LIVE Coaching program http://instituteformenstrualhealth.com/womens-hormone-health-certification-waitlist/ (starting Sept!)

➡ DAO enzyme supplements for histamine support https://amzn.to/4fm20xQ

SPONSORS

➡ OSEA Malibu Skincare products!! Head to http://oseamalibu.com/ and use code JUSTAPHASE for 10% off your first order.

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠

➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

Last but not least, it's time for our (Alaina and Tommy) solo episode! This week, we finally sat down, just the two of us without kids— tea in hand—for a personal and heart-opening convo.

We’re talking full-spectrum real life: love languages, emotional intelligence, post-sports identity shifts, the transition from 2 to 3 kids, sleep-deprived chaos, and the sacredness of the tiny moments that keep us connected when life is wild.

We laughed, we got vulnerable, we finally got the chance to stare into each others eyes… it's all here.

Grab your favorite tea, press play, and come hang with us 💛

Topics covered:

➡ What we’ve learned (and unlearned) in 10+ years of marriage

➡ How our energy, personalities, and love languages are total opposites... but complement each other in the best ways

➡ Living the traveling hockey life, and what it taught us about sacrifice, support, and starting over (again and again)

➡ Personal growth stuff from emotional intelligence to boundary setting

➡ How being “just a mom” was a struggle for Alaina at first

➡ Life as parents of energetic kids (and how we transitioned from 2 to 3)

Questions we answer from listeners:

– Are you more similar or different as a couple?

– How did you each handle your identity shift after sports?

– What are you doing to support your relationship after having kids?

– Do you go to therapy?

– How do you handle conflict as opposites?

– What’s changed since adding baby #3?

– What’s your parenting style?

– How do you find time to connect when you’re exhausted?

About us:

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠

➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/

Julie & Tolin's solo couple episode: We’re in our third trimester (!!) and finally sitting down to talk through our IVF experience. So many of your Q+As were about IVF, so that’s where we focused most of this conversation… sharing the raw, weird, wonderful parts of it all.

From how much it cost, to how we prepped for transfer and the two-week wait, to the quiet grief and constant worrying we carried through it all… this is the journey behind what brought us to Starburst!

Every IVF journey is unique. It’s not linear. There are so many challenges and unknowns along the way. This episode isn’t about fear-mongering at all, it’s about sharing our experience, how it unfolded, and what we wish we’d known before we started. Because it was a long road (months and months), and there were so many moments we found ourselves asking, “How did no one warn us about this?”

We cover the full breakdown: cost, steps, how to find a clinic, and what helped us navigate it all. We also talk about how meditation was a huge tool for calming our nervous systems, especially during the hardest days and weeks. After miscarriage, through IVF for genetic reasons… it was a lot to process, a lot of decisions to make, and we truly took it one day at a time, learning and making decisions as we went through it in real time.

IVF isn’t just physical with shots. It’s a relationship process, something that stretches and shapes you as a couple. It’s spiritual. It’s mental and emotional. And you really don’t understand that until you’re in it.

This one’s for anyone in limbo, waiting, or walking through the thick of it. For anyone who’s had to let go of the IVF timeline, the plan, the “perfect” month to get pregnant. You are not broken. Your story is sacred. And if you’re doing IVF or thinking about it, you’re not alone in this—I hope something we shared today brings you a little comfort or clarity.

It’s just a phase and we’re walking through it with you!

TOPICS COVERED

➡ Why we did IVF without an infertility diagnosis

➡ Exactly what we spent (yep, $34k+) and where it all went

➡ What we wish we knew before embryo testing + transfer

➡ How we prepped our bodies for implantation

➡ Why the two-week wait is its own psychological sport

➡ What the emotional load looks like as a couple

➡ Realistic nursery expectations

➡ Building our birth team and what we’re doing differently this time

EPISODE RESOURCES

➡ https://www.sart.org/ — compare IVF clinics and success rates

➡ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ — real research for real decisions

➡ “The Vaccine-Friendly Plan” — take what works, leave the rest

➡ Our doulas Megan + Courtney (if you're in RI/MA, DM us)

➡ “Pregnancy Prayer” by Dr. Laura Graye — we listened to this every single day during our IVF process

**In this previously recorded episode, we noted that the Pregnancy Prayer Medigraytion was free. It is not free, but can be listened to with free 2-week trial period.

** If you want to invest in the meditation membership use code BALANCEDBEYARS for $88 off the yearly membership)

➡ Palm Heights(Grand Cayman) — babymoon goals, beach naps, and cookies at turn-down. 10/10 experience.

➡ Podcast Rec: Fertility Docs Uncensored (we binged listened to so many of these episodes!)

ABOUT US

We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases!

LET'S CONNECT

➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠

➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠

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