Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder

The Hidden Science of Your Menstrual Cycle and What Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Sarah E. Hill

Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder

Show Notes

Kimberly and Dr. Sarah Hill explore the intricate science of women's menstrual cycles, hormonal changes, and how lifestyle choices impact fertility and well-being. Sarah Hill shares insights from her book 'The Period Brain' to empower women with knowledge about their bodies.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Period Brain 03:02 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle 06:00 The Role of Hormones in Attraction and Reproduction 09:11 Infertility and Sperm Quality 11:59 Ovulation and Its Indicators 15:11 Emotional Changes and PMS 17:48 Managing Hormonal Sensitivity 21:21 Understanding Women's Health Through Hormonal Phases 24:14 Listening to Your Body: The Key to Wellness 26:21 The Impact of Research on Women's Health 28:40 Tracking Hormones: Tools and Techniques 32:09 The Journey to Understanding Women's Bodies 37:40 Promoting Awareness and Support for Women's Health

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Dr. Sarah Hill Resources: Book: THE PERIOD BRAIN: The New Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It: A Manifesto for Women Website: www.sarahehill.com Instagram: @sarahehillphd Bio: Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D., is the author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control and an award-winning researcher who has spent most of her 20+ year career studying women, relationships, and health. In addition to having established an award-winning health and relationships lab at TCU, she has published nearly 100 academic research articles, is a sought-after public speaker, and sits on the scientific advisory boards for women's health companies such as Flo and 28 Wellness. Her research is regularly covered by national media, such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and many others, and is regularly published in highly prestigious journals, including Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychoneuroendocrinology, Psychological Science, and Health Psychology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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