S6 Ep. 14: A Mothers Guide: Raising Daughters with Confidence Through Puberty and First Periods
In this episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Teresa & Jamie break down everything moms need to know about guiding their daughters through puberty, hormone changes, and the first menstrual period. With clarity, compassion, and decades of clinical experience, Teresa and Jamie explain what’s normal, what to expect, and how to support tween girls in a world where confusing (and sometimes unhealthy) messages about womanhood are everywhere.
✨ Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Period
One of the most meaningful parts of understanding our own cycles is being able to pass that wisdom on to the next generation. Jamie shares that if she could go back, she would have given her younger self reassurance—not embarrassment.
For moms, this is an opportunity to set the tone differently. Teaching your daughter about her period before it happens helps her feel confident rather than caught off-guard. Start by normalizing conversations about the female body, using correct terms, and explaining that cervical mucus, mood changes, and breast tenderness can be early signals that her first period is coming. Consider putting together a small “first period kit” with pads, wipes, a change of underwear, and an encouraging note she can keep in her backpack. Most importantly, lead with positivity: remind her that her period is not something to hide, it’s a sign of health, maturity, and the amazing way her body works.
This episode empowers moms to:
Understand the biological process of puberty
Recognize the early signs that a first period is coming
Support healthy physical, emotional, and hormone development
Offer better language, resources, and confidence-building tools
Create an open, connected relationship around reproductive health
General Cycle Education & First-Period Prep
Guiding Star Project – Cycle Show
https://guidingstarproject.com/cycle-show/
Natural Womanhood – Period Genius
https://naturalwomanhood.org/period-genius/
(Course access: https://naturalwomanhood.courses)
Pearl & Thistle – Cycle Prep
https://pearlandthistle.com/cycle-prep/
MyCatholicDoctor – Sex & Cycle Education Resources
https://mycatholicdoctor.com/our-services/catholic-sex-education-resources/
“Know Your Body” presentation is described as being “brought to an age-appropriate level for adolescents” and is intended for teenage girls to watch (preferably with a parent or guardian).
FACTS About Fertility — https://factsaboutfertility.org
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Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Hormone Genius Podcast. This content is for information is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.