Show Notes
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah E. Hill, PhD, whose research has completely changed the way I think about hormones and how they shape our day to day lives. I wanted to bring her on because she has a gift for taking complex science and turning it into tools that actually make sense in real life. We get into how our hormones influence the brain, what really happens when birth control enters the picture, and why mood, cravings, energy, and even relationships can shift across the month. We also touch on practical ways to eat, train, and live in sync with your cycle, plus simple changes that can make everything from PMS to performance feel more manageable. It is a conversation that blends science with everyday life in a way that feels grounding and empowering. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How do hormones influence mood throughout the cycle? → What are the real effects of hormonal birth control? → How can women train and eat in sync with their cycle? → What helps reduce PMS and monthly cravings? → How do hormones impact relationships and intimacy? Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → AG1 | Head to https://drinkag1.com/bewell to get a FREE Welcome Kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a FREE frother. → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at https://HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults. → WeNatal | You can use my link, https://wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal’s Omega DHA+ Fish Oil valued at 35 dollars. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:43 - Hormones explained → 00:08:35 - Signs of high estrogen → 00:13:23 - Sex drive and ovulation basics → 00:20:02 - Birth control and hormone effects → 00:24:54 - Progesterone support → 00:28:09 - Hormone education tips → 00:32:30 - Building hormonal resilience → 00:38:06 - Luteal phase and sensitivity → 00:42:28 - Why ovulation fails → 00:45:47 - Fertility tips and stress relief → 00:50:47 - Cycling with the moon → 00:55:27 - Sleep and hormone balance → 00:58:39 - Nutrition for your cycle → 01:05:27 - Menstruation education → 01:08:54 - Training with your cycle → 01:12:12 - Vagal nerve support Further Listening: → 38. Your Brain on Birth Control - with Dr. Sarah Hill Check Out Sarah: → IG: @sarahhillphd → Website → Books: THE PERIOD BRAIN → THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BIRTH CONTROL Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook
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