How Not to Panic at the First Sign of Blood: A Body Literacy Guide for Moms & Daughters| Megan Ziegenfus
If puberty conversations make you sweat more than middle-school gym class, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I sit down with Megan Ziegenfus—educator, mom, and creator of Body Talk Basics—to walk through the actual first markers of puberty, how to talk about periods without panic, and how to raise daughters who understand and trust their bodies. We cover cycle awareness, emotional shifts, generational healing, how to normalize the first period experience, and the role mothers play in shaping body literacy from the very beginning. Whether you’re already in the thick of puberty conversations or just want to feel prepared, this episode will help you lead with confidence, connection, and a whole lot less fear.
Episode Highlights:
Introduction to body literacy + puberty education
Importance of body awareness in adolescence
Creating a curriculum for moms and daughters
Connection + communication
The role of mothers
The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles + Optimize Your Fertility
Generational shifts in body literacy
Encouraging parents to confidence in these conversations
Puberty first markers to watch for
Understanding the journey to womanhood
Normalizing first period experience
Client stories + impact
Empowering women through education
Connecting nature + body awareness
