Hi there, I’m Madeleine.

I live in Melbourne with my husband and 2 year old daughter.

I am extremely passionate about menstrual cycle education and awareness. I believe that all women should have this knowledge about their own bodies.

Firstly, I believe it is crucial for women to have the knowledge about what is happening in their bodies on a monthly basis from a physiological point of view. Secondly, and just as important, I believe it is then so beneficial to learn the intricacies and subtle changes of each phase of your cycle, expressed in your mood, energy level, strengths and challenges. With this knowledge, cyclical living becomes second nature and the ebbs and flows of your cycle that used to detract from your life are now able to be embraced and celebrated. This is my hope for all women and menstruating people of all ages from all different backgrounds - to simply have this knowledge of their own bodies.

How have I got here?

I used to be a professional ballet dancer… then I taught yoga and Pilates, and then I somehow ended up going to University to become a midwife!

I think what was ingrained in me as a dancer was both tuning into the subtle changes of my body’s energy, physicality and all ebbs and flows, and also living life from my heart and feelings. Every day my body was my tool and I am forever grateful for this time because since then not only am I SO in tune with my body, I am also UNABLE to do work that doesn’t make my heart sing. Trust me….. I’ve tried!!! But when you have found your passion - like dancing - and know that feeling of true connection and alignment, it can’t be forgotten. 

 Educating and sharing about menstrual cycles lights me up like this too! I think it’s about seeing women suddenly have  AHA moments when they realise their individual experience is shared, and what they have potentially been struggling with in their lives has an explanation. There is so much to be learned from our own bodies and I love reminding women of their own bodies’ wisdom.

Qualifications

  • Registered Midwife (currently working in IVF)

  • Trained Teacher in Natural Fertility

  • Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance RYT-200)

  • Qualified Pilates Teacher

  • Advanced Diploma of Dance


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First of all, I want to acknowledge how lucky I feel and grateful I am to be pregnant and to so far have a healthy pregnancy in terms of a healthy baby. Having had an early miscarriage earlier this year as well as working in IVF and seeing fertility
We are excited to share that our family will be growing 🤰❤️ First trimester has been ROUGH…but more on that another day. #pregnant
It's hard to prioritise rest with our busy lives and societies value and emphasis on productivity and performance. But your body isn't in the way, it's leading the way. So this is your reminder to SLOW DOWN if that's what your body is tell you to xx⁠
Happy International Day of the Midwife!⁠ ⁠ I had two years off all midwifery work after I had my own baby, and I now feel so grateful to be stepping back into the midwifery world.⁠ ⁠ Whether that’s through support during the preconception stage
Inner Winter is your monthly reminder to self care and tune in. Here are my 3 favourite things to do to ensure I reap the benefits of cyclical living.⁠ ⁠ ❤️ Call in extra support where possible. If I can rest just that little bit more, especially on