Come through Sis, Join us for an honest discussion on how the growing trend of cycle syncing—sold to us as empowerment—often reproduces harm…
From Instagram influencers to hormone-optimization apps, we’ll unpack how the wellness industry has co-opted menstrual health into something sleek, scientific-sounding, and marketable—yet deeply exclusionary.
Discussion: In this intimate and participatory gathering, we’ll explore:
What cycle syncing is, and why it’s become so popular
The connection between cycle syncing, healthism, and the wellness industry’s obsession with productivity and self-optimization
How this trend marginalizes non-white, disabled, queer, trans, and non-cycling bodies
How we might talk about hormonal health in ways that are inclusive, liberatory, and community-centered
Our intention: To offer a space for sharing, critical thinking/questioning, unlearning and re-learning—not a workshop that tells you what to eat or how to train by your cycle.
Join us as we dive deeper and explore.
Walk/Run: Join PLR Founder Filsan and Katie Nelson from CEMCOR for a 2km and 4km run/walk, followed with brunch. Route TBC.
Keep in mind... we meet you exactly where you’re at (no need to be a "runner") — just come as you are. And if cost is a barrier-- please email: projectloverun@gmail.com, NO ONE will be turned away.
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What to know:
Meet: Sun Wah Center (212-268 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Bag Drop + Toilets: Available at Sun Wah Center
Time: 8:30am
Brunch: Hunneybee Bruncheonette.
Your registration will include :
Brunch
A curated list of questions with reading guide to use on your own for further unpacking.
PLEASE NOTE: We will be taking photos/videos of this event so we can provide more information online to women who want to know more about PLR runs-to-brunch, by purchasing a ticket you are consenting to having your images captured. Of course, if you do not want to be in any photos/video, please let us know, we respect your choice.
As always tag @projectloverun, what city you are in and your reflections and/or photo of your run & brunch.