In the Media
Lisa’s work has appeared in the media across Ireland, the UK, and further afield. We are very grateful to all podcast creators, journalists and media outlets who have recongised the value of our work and featured it for their audiences.
Below are links to some examples and speaking engagements.
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As a passionate educator, Lisa is a pioneer in the field of menstrual cycle education, pain science, and the nervous system. She is honoured to have been a featured guest and contributing expert to podcasts, publications, events, retreats, and group seminars dedicated to helping people feel better when they are navigating a chronic pain journey.
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All Podcast Interviews Playlist
Over the years of working in this space, I’ve had the honour of being interviewed on many wellness podcasts. I have added them all the a Spotify playlist.
You can listen below!
Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna
by Newstalk Radio, Ireland
Lisa chats with broadcaster Clare McKenna on Newstalk all about her work as a menstrual cycle and chronic pain coach. They discuss endometriosis, PMDD, what it means to have a more positive relationship with the menstrual cycle, pain science, the nervous system, and how people can feel better when they are navigating a chronic pain journey.
Catch Up with Louise McSharry Podcast
with Louise McSharry
Lisa had the pleasure of guesting on the popular Catch Up with Louise McSharry podast in the Irish podcasting landscape. Lisa and Louise chat about feeling disconnected from the menstrual cycle, how to track, what having a positive relationship with periods really means, PMDD, endometriosis, and navigating the medical system.
Unlocked Potential
with Demi Ridikaite
It was a pleasure to chat with Demi Ridikaite about the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, and doing mind-body work on the popular Unlocked Potential podcast here in Ireland. We chatted about periods, chronic pain, trauma, PMS, PMDD, endometriosis and the work at the Menstrual Coach Academy.
Let’s Talk Hormone Health
with Cleanmarine and Lorraine Keane
As brand ambassador for Cleanmarine PeriodPlan, Lisa chats with Irish broadcaster Lorraine Keane about periods, menstrual health, period pain, the inner seasons of the cycle, and how she got into this work.
SHINE Festival 2022
with The Shona Project
Join Lisa and Michaela as they discuss period pain, why it shouldn’t be considered normal, what you can do about it, and a whole new and empowered way to think about your menstrual cycle.
SHINE Festival is a multi-award winning event, celebrating International Day of the Girl each year. Visit www.shona.ie for more details.
Menstrual Cycle Awareness and Period Pain
with The Janette Wong Foundation
Catch up on this presentation by Lisa for the 2023 Women’s Wellness Summit with the Janette Wong Foundation in aid of the WONDER Foundation. Lisa shares her personal journey of period pain, shame, learning about living in sync with the menstrual cycle, the nervous system and how to heal chronic pain.
Please consider donating to WONDER in aid of women and girls in need of education at: www.wonderfoundation.org.uk
PMDD and Trauma
with The PMDD Healing Summit
Catch up on this interview with Charisma Whitefeather on the relationship between PMDD and Trauma, why and how it happens, and how you can regulate your nervous system if you have PMDD symptoms.
Trauma, The Nervous System and Menstrual Health
with The Menstruality Podcast at Red School
What is the connection between trauma, the nervous system and menstrual health?
Lisa is a graduate of our Menstruality Leadership programme and has infused the teachings with ground-breaking science and created a brilliant body of work around trauma, pain, healing and the nervous system.
Steps to Heal Your Menstrual Cycle, Chronic Pain, and More with Coach, Lisa de Jong
with Aoife Mind Body
Lisa de Jong is a health coach and educator specialising in women’s health, the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, and trauma. She has a 1:1 practice coaching clients online, and is the founder of the globally accredited professional training, “Menstrual Cycle Coaching Professional Training.” In this talk we get super vulnerable about our own journey's with our femininity, womanhood, menstrual cycles and chronic pain.
Power of Presence: Cycle, Body, and Menstrual Mastery —
A Conversation with Lisa de Jong
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE SIN EDIT
Through her courses, podcast, and coaching programs, Lisa guides women to understand their nervous systems, release fear, and build compassionate self-awareness. Her approach goes beyond symptom relief—it’s about empowerment, emotional healing, and reclaiming agency over one’s body.
We sat down with her to explore how awareness, curiosity, and nervous system healing can change the way we live, work, and connect with our feminine energy.
Irish Independent
‘I became a period coach because I felt no one was taking the pain and trauma caused by the menstrual cycle seriously.’
Photo Credit: Maria Rusk Photography
Irish Examiner
Lisa De Jong, period coach: ‘Menstrual health is much more complex than people think’
As part of Lisa’s Brand Ambassador work with Irish supplement brand Cleanmarine PeriodPlan
Newstalk Radio
Listen below to Lisa on Newstalk Radio in Ireland with Tom Dunne on the Moncreiff show. 4-January-2023
Cleanmarine PeriodPlan
Meet our Menstrual Health Coach
An introduction to Lisa and her work as brand ambassador for Irish supplement brand Cleanmarine PeriodPlan
Irish Examiner
In sync: Tracking your menstrual cycle can improve your life — here's how
South East Radio
Lisa chats with Alan Corcoran on South East Radio, Ireland about the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, endometriosis, and what dads and partners can do to help.
LMFM Radio
Lisa chats with Sinead Brassil on LMFM all about her journey to become a menstrual cycle coach, the inner seasons of the cycle, and how to manage fear and dread of chronic pain. This interview is part of Lisa’s brand ambassador work for the Cleanmarine PeriodPlan launch.
Listen below at 29 minutes in.
IMAGE Magazine
The Menstrual Cycle: ‘Give yourself space to let the tears flow.’
RTÉ Lifestyle
Is tracking your period the newest form of self-care?
Irish Independent
Photo by Irish Independent
'Women spend a lot of time hiding and carrying shame' - Ireland's first Period Coach
Does this image make you flinch? Why it's time to rethink our attitude to periods
Irish Examiner
As Joanne McNally recounts getting her period onstage, we ask why are we still so ashamed of our periods?
Kildare FM
A chat with Laura Plunkett on Kildare FM about my work as a period coach, why women have had to mask their menstrual suffering and why debilitating pain is not normal.
Ireland AM - Virgin Media Television
Ireland's First Period Coach Lisa de Jong
Ireland's very first period coach, Lisa de Jong shares her tips for dealing with the issues we face during our period cycle.
Earlier on we met Ireland's first period coach Lisa de Jong - and she's back with us now to take your questions.
LET'S TALK ABOUT PERIODS!
A chat with Sinead about what a Menstruality coach does, the mind-body connection in relation to pain and how many women experience an urge to clean the house coming up to their period.
Spin 1038 Plan B
Period Coach Lisa de Jong on the banned Tampax ad
LMFM
Tampax ad banned another censoring of female bodies?
A Lust for Life
The menstrual cycle, hormones and mental health
Stellar Magazine
Suffer from Premenstrual Irritability? Here are 5 Steps to Soothe your Symptoms
Your Cycle Matters
Should you be paying attention to your cycle beyond the days of your period? Valerie Loftus speaks to an expert about the benefits of Menstrual Cycle Awareness
Stellar magazine, October 2020 print edition
Showcasing Paula Byrne and The Mindful Cycle
Paula Byrne is a graduate of the 2022 Menstrual Cycle Coaching and Facilitation Programme. Read about her work with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland in The Leinster Express below.