Fertility & Reproduction

And, take a virtual walk in nature

Today’s Women’s Health 365 Collective Directory “call for publications” topic is fertility & reproduction.

Substack writers, check out the section below for how to submit your work to the Directory. I’m excited to see your contributions to this week’s topic!

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The remainder of this newsletter is divided into two sections: one for readers (aka all subscribers) and one for Substack writers. Read the section(s) that interest you.

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Each week, I feature special articles on women’s health by our talented and knowledgeable writers. At the same time, writers are adding our impressive work to the Directory by topic. The Directory is the place to find great women’s health writing on Substack.

So far, our Directory topics: Mental Health | Autoimmune Issues | Menstrual Cycle Education and Issues | Neurodivergence | Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Patterns | Cancer | Women’s Wellness (Fitness, Nutrition, etc..) | Women’s Medical Conditions & Experiences | Women’s Health Politics | Pregnancy | Sexual Health & Medicine | Midlife Health & Aging Medicine

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Today’s Featured Articles From Our Collective Members

Jess Mujica

is the author of

Go With The Flow: Women's Cycle Awareness

. She writes about how we change through the menstrual cycle physically, emotionally, sexually, mentally, and spiritually based on the different combinations of hormones being released and interacting with one another.

However, the true power lies in learning how we can incorporate this knowledge to sustain ourselves throughout the month by making small adjustments that better support our well-being.

Pre-Covid, I used to be a part of a winter women’s hiking club. I’m not a fan of winter, but I signed up because it got me out of the house at a time when all I wanted to do was hibernate. My trail name was “Popcorn,” if you’re curious, and I had it embroidered onto my Peruvian-style club hat. Call me “Popcorn,” and I’ll answer.

About 12 - 15 women would walk together while the trail leader provided lessons on the nature around us, how to identify scat (aka animal poop), and interesting history lessons about the forest preserve we were walking in.

Jess’s most recent article below reminded me of my winter hikes. As we take a virtual hike through nature around North Carolina, she teaches us about our nervous systems and nature’s healing effect on it.

Walks to Remember in Pictures

Vibe: This article inspired me in numerous ways and served as the muse for several ideas. If you didn’t know, Jess was also the inspiration behind the creation of the Women’s Health 365 Collective when she called out Substack for lacking a women’s health subject category.

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I came across

Sam Galloway (she/her) 💕

article about how women need to practice self-ishness when I was checking out the gorgeousness of her Subtack. Writers! If you need design inspiration, take a look at the website version.

The subtitle of this article is “Drink your coffee while it’s still hot…” which perfectly describes what doesn’t happen in a busy woman’s life. Sam states, “Exhausted midlife women have to be selfish to balance out the selflessness that our society demands of us.”

Read on to learn about how she defines “selfish” and why we should practice it.

Selfishness is a muscle midlife women need to flex

Vibe: Put your oxygen mask on first.

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It’s Women’s History Month! The theme is “Moving Forward Together.” For more information, visit the National Women’s History Alliance, the National Women’s History Museum, and the Women’s History Month website.

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Please consider supporting the work of the Collective, which includes donating to a women’s health charity annually.

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This week’s topic for building the Directory is Fertility & Reproduction.

Does your Substack publication focus on fertility & reproduction? Have you written one or more articles that shed light on this important topic?

I’m looking for healthcare professionals, individuals with lived experiences, and others who have written about this topic and can share their work in the comments section of this post.

🔆 It’s free to include your work in the Directory as a free subscriber!

To have your work included in the Directory, post your work in the comments section following the suggested format below. If you have multiple articles to post, you can post them in the same comment or separate ones.

Suggested Format for Fertility & Reproduction focused *Publications*:

1. PUBLICATION NAME

2. Publication Link

3. Description of your publication. Feel free to include more about yourself, too!

Suggested Format for Fertility & Reproduction focused *Substack Articles, Podcasts, etc…*:

1. PUBLICATION NAME

2. Article/Podcast Name

3. Article/Podcast Link

4. Description of the article/podcast and anything else you’d like to include.

Stop by and say “Hi!”:

📢 If you haven’t yet introduced yourself in the Guest Book, please do so when you have a chance. This is how we’ll know you’re a Substack writer member. Poke around and check out other writers you may want to get to know better. It’s free to participate in the Directory project and be a part of the community.

Together, we can achieve great things! Being on Substack allows us to connect. If you’re new and feeling isolated, the Women’s Health 365 Collective is a welcoming place to make friends. Feel free to jump right in!

If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email. I’m on it!

In health,