How Are We? Check-ins: Getting to Know Your Cycle
Every single day we feel and experience life differently, yet so many of us were never given the language to understand these natural shifts that occur throughout the menstrual cycle.
Join Nikki Berridge and Kate Penning, co-founders of Howami, for a free 40-minute live conversation exploring how menstrual cycle awareness is a lens through which a better understanding of our bodies, emotions, energy and lived experience can happen by noticing...
A gentle space to pause, check in, ask questions and get to know your unique self and your cyclical patterns a little better.
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Having a menstrual cycle means we are in constant dialogue of 'change'. We are essentially in a constant flux of change...
Some days we might feel energised and brimming full of ideas, while other days concentration can feel a little harder. Sometimes our emotions sit up close to the surface or we may find ourselves wanting more quiet than company.
While many of us recognise these shifts because we live them, few of us are ever given the opportunity to name and notice, to understand 'why' these experiences are occurring.
At Howami, we believe that awareness begins with a simple question:
How am I today?
When we begin to notice our own patterns with curiosity rather than judgement, we can start building a relationship with our cycle instead of being in reaction to it.
This first How Are We? Check-in is an invitation to begin that journey together.
We'll explore the four inner seasons of the menstrual cycle: not as boxes to fit into, but as a framework for noticing the changing landscape of our bodies and minds.
Inner Winter (Menstrual)
Inner Spring (Follicular)
Inner Summer (Ovulatory)
Inner Autumn (Luteal)
Big Red Rule: Every cycle is unique. There is no "right" way to experience these seasons. Together we'll explore what comes from paying attention to our own lived menstrual experiences.
Whether you're just beginning to learn about your cycle, supporting someone else, or simply curious to understand yourself more deeply, you're so very warmly welcome...
WHAT TO EXPECT
We want this to be a relaxing and calming session. We'll begin with a mindful exercise led by Kate, inviting everyone to check-in and tune in with themselves and notice.
From there, Nikki will explore the changing rhythms of the menstrual cycle, sharing practical insights, current understanding and everyday reflections that can help make sense of experiences many of us have had but never quite had the language for.
There'll be space for questions throughout, with time at the end for open conversation. Your questions won't just shape this session - they'll help shape future How Are We? Check-ins. We value the power of collaboration with every voice mattering and you will be an important catalyst to open up these natural and shame-free conversations.
When: Wednesday 22 July, 12 noon BST
Length: 40 minutes
Where: Live on Zoom (joining link sent after registration)
Cost: Free
Camera: Completely optional. Come exactly as you are.
Register above and we'll send everything you need before the session.
ABOUT NIKKI AND KATE
Nikki Berridge and Kate Penning are the co-founders of Howami, a values driven, social impact organisation working to transform the way we understand menstrual Cycle awareness with open conversation and community .
With a focus on young menstruators, together, they're building digital tools that help young people and adults that support them develop body autonomy and literacy, emotional intelligence and a deeper understanding of themselves. One check-in, one conversation and one shared story at a time.