Feeling tired, unmotivated, or more emotional than usual? It might not be laziness — it could be your luteal phase. In this week’s Flow Facts, Heather Allmendinger, Queen of Flow and host of the Embracing Flow podcast, breaks down what happens in the luteal phase, why your energy shifts, and how to work with your body instead of against it. Learn how hormonal changes impact your mood, focus, and productivity — and discover practical tips for honoring your energy during this time of your cycle.
In this Flow Facts episode, Heather Allmendinger, Queen of Flow and host of the Embracing Flow podcast, unpacks why the luteal phase can make you feel tired, less motivated, or more emotional — and why that’s not laziness.
Heather connects this week’s Flow Q (“What’s something your body tried to tell you?”) and Did You Know (“Your emotions shift with your hormones”) to the reality of how hormonal changes affect your energy, focus, and emotional state.
You’ll learn:
What’s happening hormonally in the luteal phase and why energy naturally shifts
How to recognize luteal fatigue and emotional changes without labeling them as “bad”
Practical ways to work with this phase — including shifting your schedule, adjusting social commitments, and focusing on completion rather than starting new projects
Heather’s message is clear: when you know your flow, you stop fighting your body and start using your cycle phases as a strategy for life and work.
💬 Share your takeaway: What’s one thing your body has been telling you this week?