- Cycle syncing offers a powerful, personalized approach to women’s health.
- A Thai retreat helped me understand my body in a way Western medicine couldn’t.
- True healing started when I began listening, not fighting, my body.
When I first heard about cycle syncing, it felt more like a wellness fantasy than something real women could actually apply. Between my chaotic job, screen-heavy lifestyle, and reliance on takeout, syncing my life with my menstrual cycle felt impossibly out of reach.
My experience at the Radiant Bliss retreat in Koh Samui marked the first time I felt truly seen in a healthcare setting. The program took my entire life into account—stress, sleep, emotions, history—offering tailored support instead of generic advice.
Listening to My Body Changed Everything—And It Started in Thailand
Before the retreat, I lived in a constant loop of burnout and recovery. I chalked up the brain fog, bloating, and mood swings to stress, caffeine, and not enough sleep. But over time, it became clear that these weren’t isolated problems—they were signs my body was crying out for support I didn’t know how to give.
The Radiant Bliss retreat wasn’t just a getaway—it was a full reset. The approach was rooted in individualized care, something I had never experienced in years of doctor’s visits. From plant-based meals to daily rituals designed to align with hormonal fluctuations, every part of the retreat was intentional.
I learned how to work with my cycle instead of against it. Each phase—the follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual—had different needs, and honoring them changed everything. For the first time, I understood why certain times of the month felt like a fog while others made me feel invincible.
The emotional shift was just as profound. Instead of resenting my body for “slowing me down,” I began to appreciate its rhythms. That self-compassion unlocked a new kind of confidence—one rooted in intuition, not hustle.
This retreat didn’t just give me tools—it gave me trust. I no longer see my body as something to fix, but something to care for, listen to, and celebrate.
“It’s not your body failing you, it’s simply that your body’s needs aren’t being fully supported.” – Kate Upton, Head Naturopath at Kamalaya
