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All Roads Lead 65 Max Radio with Pamela L Henderson Ending Period Poverty Through Reusable Menstrual Cups, Discs, and Underwear with Cherie Hoeger Host Pamela L. Henderson talks with Saalt co-founder and CEO Cherie Hoeger about ending period poverty, the reusable menstrual cups, discs, and underwear her company designs, and why she champions work-life integration over balance. A Warm Welcome And Introduction Pamela L. Henderson opens the broadcast on BBS Radio, describing All Roads Lead 65 Max Radio as a platform she built since 2011 around social growth and inspiring young people to become leaders. She invites listeners to join her broadcasts and directs them to journeyofasapphire.com and allroads65max.org. Henderson introduces her guest, Cherie Hoeger, co-founder and CEO of Saalt, a woman-owned B Corp founded in 2018 with a mission to end period poverty. She notes that Saalt has donated over 160,000 period products across dozens of countries and funded more than 1.3 million days of school for girls, and that Hoeger, a mother of six, believes in work-life integration rather than balance. Hoeger thanks Henderson for the invitation, and the two begin with easygoing small talk about Boise, Idaho, where Hoeger lives, its potatoes, rivers, skiing, and outdoor culture, before turning to the interview. A Family Story Sparks An Idea Hoeger traces Saalt's origin to a conversation with her husband's aunt in Venezuela, who described being unable to find food or basic personal care items, let alone pads and tampons, on store shelves. Investigating reusable options, Hoeger discovered menstrual cups, discs, and period underwear for the first time in her thirties and was startled that cups and discs hold four to six times more than tampons, can last up to ten years, and felt so comfortable she would forget she was on her period. Researching further, she learned the Venezuelan shortage reflected a global problem called period poverty, affecting an estimated 500 million women and girls who lack access to safe products and are forced to use banana leaves, torn mattress padding, paper, or soil and ash. She realized that school drop-out rates rise sharply once girls hit puberty without access to period care, and felt what she calls a moral obligation to act, which led her to found Saalt in 2018. A Live Look At The Products At Henderson's request, Hoeger brings her product table on camera and walks through Saalt's line: menstrual cups that collect flow after being folded and inserted, discs that sit higher in the posterior fornix and can hold up to six times a tampon's capacity, and period underwear built with a patented gusset technology as thin as a nickel. She explains that cups can be worn up to twelve hours on lighter days and need emptying every four to six hours on heavy days, while discs work well for people with a weak pelvic floor or an IUD and can allow for mess-free period sex. The underwear, she says, replaces pads entirely, wicking moisture away through channels that keep the wearer dry. Hoeger describes designing a teen line for her five daughters, who use discs and underwear together, and a postpartum boyshort she wore herself, adding that the underwear also helps with bladder leaks during perimenopause. Fourteen Prototypes And Safety Questions Hoeger explains that Saalt's products went through fourteen design iterations with a freelance 3D CAD designer before reaching the flagship cup, and that the patented gusset technology took four years to develop with textile consultants at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles and forensics experts who study blood and fabric. She addresses toxic shock syndrome directly, explaining that TSS results from staph bacteria entering the bloodstream, often through micro-tearing caused by the oversized super tampons blamed for outbreaks in the 1980s, rather than simply from leaving a product in too long. Because cups and discs are soft and moldable, she says, they cause far less micro-tearing than tampons, making TSS much less common, though not impossible with any product. Hoeger cites an internal study of 188 participants who switched from tampons to cups, in which fewer than ten percent found the switch difficult, and says nine out of ten users never return to disposable products. Stigma, Empowerment, And Integration Over Balance Asked about Saalt's biggest challenges, Hoeger points to marketing and stigma, noting her background as a technical writer for health and fitness textbooks helps her explain complicated products simply. She says advertising restrictions sometimes ban Saalt from using words like period or vagina, even in straightforward health messaging, though she credits Gen Z and Gen Alpha with being far more open about periods, fertility, and bladder leaks than earlier generations. Hoeger and Henderson agree that empowering individuals, more than government or corporate programs, creates lasting ripple effects, since one donated cup or pair of underwear can change a life, a family, and eventually a community. Hoeger also describes rejecting the idea of perfect work-life balance in favor of what she calls work-life integration, citing her company's in-office preschool, walking treadmills, and flexible scheduling that let her be present for both her business and her six children, including her four-year-old son. Closing Advice And Where To Find Saalt Nearing the end of the conversation, Henderson and Hoeger touch briefly on two questions drawn from prepared notes, about a health data platform and a guest named David Wilson, that Hoeger says do not match her own experience, and the two agree to move on. Hoeger closes with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, quoting Oprah Winfrey's line that the biggest adventure is to live the life of your dreams, and urging listeners not to let imposter syndrome or a lack of formal credentials stop them from pursuing a cause they believe in. Henderson reflects briefly on her own path since founding her program in 2011 and her work with her grandson. Hoeger directs listeners to saalt.com and the handle Saalt Co on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and notes Saalt products are sold at Target, Walmart, Costco, and Amazon. Henderson closes the broadcast with a quote from Hoeger about underfunded women's health research and thanks her guest before signing off.

All Roads Lead 65 Max Radio with Pamela L Henderson Ending Period Poverty Through Reusable Menstrual Cups, Discs, and Underwear with Cherie Hoeger Host Pamela L. Henderson talks with Saalt co-founder and CEO Cherie Hoeger about ending period poverty, the reusable menstrual cups, discs, and underwear her company designs, and why she champions work-life integration over balance. A Warm Welcome And Introduction Pamela L. Henderson opens the broadcast on BBS Radio, describing All Roads Lead 65 Max Radio as a platform she built since 2011 around social growth and inspiring young people to become leaders. She invites listeners to join her broadcasts and directs them to journeyofasapphire.com and allroads65max.org. Henderson introduces her guest, Cherie Hoeger, co-founder and CEO of Saalt, a woman-owned B Corp founded in 2018 with a mission to end period poverty. She notes that Saalt has donated over 160,000 period products across dozens of countries and funded more than 1.3 million days of school for girls, and that Hoeger, a mother of six, believes in work-life integration rather than balance. Hoeger thanks Henderson for the invitation, and the two begin with easygoing small talk about Boise, Idaho, where Hoeger lives, its potatoes, rivers, skiing, and outdoor culture, before turning to the interview. A Family Story Sparks An Idea Hoeger traces Saalt's origin to a conversation with her husband's aunt in Venezuela, who described being unable to find food or basic personal care items, let alone pads and tampons, on store shelves. Investigating reusable options, Hoeger discovered menstrual cups, discs, and period underwear for the first time in her thirties and was startled that cups and discs hold four to six times more than tampons, can last up to ten years, and felt so comfortable she would forget she was on her period. Researching further, she learned the Venezuelan shortage reflected a global problem called period poverty, affecting an estimated 500 million women and girls who lack access to safe products and are forced to use banana leaves, torn mattress padding, paper, or soil and ash. She realized that school drop-out rates rise sharply once girls hit puberty without access to period care, and felt what she calls a moral obligation to act, which led her to found Saalt in 2018. A Live Look At The Products At Henderson's request, Hoeger brings her product table on camera and walks through Saalt's line: menstrual cups that collect flow after being folded and inserted, discs that sit higher in the posterior fornix and can hold up to six times a tampon's capacity, and period underwear built with a patented gusset technology as thin as a nickel. She explains that cups can be worn up to twelve hours on lighter days and need emptying every four to six hours on heavy days, while discs work well for people with a weak pelvic floor or an IUD and can allow for mess-free period sex. The underwear, she says, replaces pads entirely, wicking moisture away through channels that keep the wearer dry. Hoeger describes designing a teen line for her five daughters, who use discs and underwear together, and a postpartum boyshort she wore herself, adding that the underwear also helps with bladder leaks during perimenopause. Fourteen Prototypes And Safety Questions Hoeger explains that Saalt's products went through fourteen design iterations with a freelance 3D CAD designer before reaching the flagship cup, and that the patented gusset technology took four years to develop with textile consultants at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles and forensics experts who study blood and fabric. She addresses toxic shock syndrome directly, explaining that TSS results from staph bacteria entering the bloodstream, often through micro-tearing caused by the oversized super tampons blamed for outbreaks in the 1980s, rather than simply from leaving a product in too long. Because cups and discs are soft and moldable, she says, they cause far less micro-tearing than tampons, making TSS much less common, though not impossible with any product. Hoeger cites an internal study of 188 participants who switched from tampons to cups, in which fewer than ten percent found the switch difficult, and says nine out of ten users never return to disposable products. Stigma, Empowerment, And Integration Over Balance Asked about Saalt's biggest challenges, Hoeger points to marketing and stigma, noting her background as a technical writer for health and fitness textbooks helps her explain complicated products simply. She says advertising restrictions sometimes ban Saalt from using words like period or vagina, even in straightforward health messaging, though she credits Gen Z and Gen Alpha with being far more open about periods, fertility, and bladder leaks than earlier generations. Hoeger and Henderson agree that empowering individuals, more than government or corporate programs, creates lasting ripple effects, since one donated cup or pair of underwear can change a life, a family, and eventually a community. Hoeger also describes rejecting the idea of perfect work-life balance in favor of what she calls work-life integration, citing her company's in-office preschool, walking treadmills, and flexible scheduling that let her be present for both her business and her six children, including her four-year-old son. Closing Advice And Where To Find Saalt Nearing the end of the conversation, Henderson and Hoeger touch briefly on two questions drawn from prepared notes, about a health data platform and a guest named David Wilson, that Hoeger says do not match her own experience, and the two agree to move on. Hoeger closes with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, quoting Oprah Winfrey's line that the biggest adventure is to live the life of your dreams, and urging listeners not to let imposter syndrome or a lack of formal credentials stop them from pursuing a cause they believe in. Henderson reflects briefly on her own path since founding her program in 2011 and her work with her grandson. Hoeger directs listeners to saalt.com and the handle Saalt Co on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and notes Saalt products are sold at Target, Walmart, Costco, and Amazon. Henderson closes the broadcast with a quote from Hoeger about underfunded women's health research and thanks her guest before signing off.

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows!   This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track!   Check out today's questions:    Dana:  I'm a 42 year old woman in perimenopause. During the middle part of my cycle, around when ovulation should be happening, I notice that my urine has a very strong smell compared to the rest of my cycle. This lasts about a week. I'm not dehydrated and I don't eat anything differently during this time than I do any other time of the month. This has been going on monthly for at least 6 months but probably closer to a year or more. Is there any cause for concern? What could be causing this? Is this something that can be expected with hormone fluctuations, and if so, why would it have started now but not been going on the rest of my life?      Anonymous: I'm in perimenopause and working with a functional medicine doctor who determined that all 3 of my sex hormones were low. She has put me on several supplements including Pregnenolone. After taking the supplements I noticed that I was experiencing joint pain while not having changed anything else diet or exercise wise. After some removing and adding back I determined that it is the pregnenolone that is causing the joint pain, she finds it very odd. What reasons would this be happening? I live in a country where I can't order your supplements, what would be the best things to take to help boost hormones if I can't take pregnenolone?       Anonymous: Hi Dr CaBral! I recently got my IUD out due to constant spotting and some news about family getting cancer from years of hormone replacement. After having one for many years on and off, I thought it best to let my body just get back to it's natural state. I did a 7day detox and started taking progesterone support for a month after. After 3 months my cycles have returned back to normal, but I've started losing my hair, have dry skin and just dragging all the time now. My chiropractor/naturopath muscle tested and ovaries were not optimal at all, thyroid was a 2 out of 10, my system is showing blocked and my body is having a hard time detoxing on it's own. Overall I'm very healthy and was not having issues until now. I don't have the money to test right now. What can I do to get back on track?       Mackenzie: About a year and a half ago, I started getting what seems to be eczema flare ups around my eyes, specifically my eyelids and outer corners of my eyes. When it flares up, my eyelids become red, swollen, itchy and watery. The skin becomes thick and very dry and flakey. Around the time it began, I did move into a new building, and my partner has noticed a spot on his neck similar to what I get around my eyes. It seems to flare up more when I eat too much sugar/gluten, but I also sometimes have flares when I don't eat those things. Recently it has only flared when I have a virus, ie a cold/flu or HSV outbreak. I'm an IHP1, and recently completed the Vita-Min Tox test and the only thing noted was slightly high aluminum levels which I am working on. What do you rec. I focus on next? Thank you!!       Anonymous: Hello Dr.Cabral, hope you are well. Regular viewer of your weekly ask cabral content. Not asking for medical advice but wanting to support my immune system during immunotherapy for my liver. They mention potential autoimmune side effects, I know your releasing a new resource or course regarding cancer. Hoping you touch on Immunotherapy on it. I read your research page. It was very extensive and helpful.       Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions!    - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3886 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Welcome to How Humans Heal. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. BreAnna Guan, a Naturopathic Doctor who, like me, graduated from Bastyr University. We talk about balancing women's hormones naturally, especially something rarely discussed: coming off the birth control pill and how healing your gut can help you to regulate your menstrual cycle. So many women struggle with menstrual-related symptoms, whether that is menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, irregular cycles, which may or may not be diagnosed as endometriosis, PMOS, PMS/PMDD, or even peri-menopausal symptoms. The most common prescription in gynecology is a birth control pill (BCP) or hormonal IUD, which essentially takes over for the ovaries, however, doesn't address the real underlying cause of the menstrual issues. And can cause women to live in fear with side effects and risk – risk of HPV increases after 6 years of BCP use. More and more women are finding that they don't want to rely on synthetic hormones for years (if not decades) of their lives and are looking for help to balance their hormones naturally and optimize their ovary function, whether for pregnancy or for their health in general. That's exactly what Dr. BreAnna and I cover in this episode. So if you are dealing with menstrual-related health issues, don't want to be on the pill anymore, and want to understand how we approach women's health as naturopathic doctors, this episode will help you.  We're here to help you! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:   Join Dr. Guan's Into Hormone Balance: https://drbreannaguan.com/into-hormone-balance/    Join Dr. Guan's Healthy Preconception Plan: https://drbreannaguan.com/healthy-preconception/    Sign up for Dr. Doni's 5-Day HPV Workshop: https://doctordoni.com/HPV-workshop/    Master Your Stress With Dr. Doni's Book: https://doctordoni.com/master-your-stress/    Pea Protein shake https://doctordoni.com/product/pea-protein-shake/    Bone Broth shake https://doctordoni.com/product/bone-broth-protein-nutritional-shake/    Collagen Support https://doctordoni.com/product/collagen-support-8-oz/    Gut Support https://doctordoni.com/product/leaky-gut-support-6-1-oz/    Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx    Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI:   Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links     Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

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After Mother Jones senior reporter Julia Lurie had her IUD removed, she was surprised to find that she felt happier and calmer than she had in years. Her experience made her wonder: What does the science say about how hormonal birth control affects mood? And in a moment when contraceptives are so politicized and misinformation is rampant, is it possible to talk about the side effects of birth control without giving ammunition to those who want to get rid of it altogether?In talking with scientists, doctors, and public health experts, Lurie learns that for years, research has found that people on hormonal contraceptives are much more likely to experience depression, suicidality, anxiety, insomnia, and other effects rarely discussed by the doctors who prescribe them. “For some women, it can be an almost overnight change,” says OB-GYN and contraceptive researcher Dr. Ojvind Lidegaard.This week on Reveal, we explore the gaps in women's reproductive health, from contraceptives to menopause. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Connect with us on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

What if you're doing everything “healthy”… but your period is still missing?Carlin had always been active. Over time, intermittent fasting, restrictive eating, exercise, weight loss and life stress slowly became her normal. When she eventually had her IUD removed to start trying for a baby, her period never came back.After multiple doctors, bloodwork, ultrasounds and even an MRI left her without a clear answer, Carlin discovered hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and for the first time, her missing period started to make sense.In this episode, Carlin shares what she actually had to change to recover her cycle, why “eating more” on her own wasn't enough, the struggle of stepping away from exercise and gaining weight, and how she went from years without a natural period to ovulating again and ultimately getting pregnant.If you've lost your period, have been told everything looks “normal,” or feel like you're already doing everything to get your cycle back, you'll see a lot of yourself in Carlin's story.Restore Your Fertility LIVE Group Coachinghttps://www.thehasociety.com/restore-liveRestore Your Fertility Blueprinthttps://www.thehasociety.com/Work 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarciahttps://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Dilating to a full 10 centimeters is important if you're hoping for a vaginal birth. And having cervical scar tissue from procedures such as an IUD or LEEP procedure can prevent that from happening. So, what exactly is cervical scar tissue and how do you know if you have it? Plus, key questions to ask your medical care provider to make sure they know how to handle a possible issue during labor and delivery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common presentation in general practice and can have a significant impact on quality of life — and patients are often looking for clear, practical advice. GPs are often helping patients navigate a range of management options and supporting them to make informed decisions that align with their preferences and goals. This podcast episode with Dr Simone Gonzo focuses on one aspect of that conversation: how to discuss intrauterine systems with patients, address common questions and misconceptions, and support shared decision-making in everyday practice. What you will learn Dr Simone Gonzo shares insights into how to talk to your patients about intrauterine systems, including practical counselling tips for general practice. Patient-centred counselling: Starting with the patient's goals, concerns, fertility plans, and expectations when discussing an LNG-IUD. Assessing suitability: Key history, examination, investigations, and clinical considerations before recommending an LNG-IUD for heavy menstrual bleeding. Explaining benefits and alternatives: How to communicate the benefits of the 52 mg LNG-IUD alongside other medical and procedural treatment options. Setting realistic bleeding expectations: What patients can expect during the first few months, including irregular or prolonged bleeding and the timeframe for assessing treatment benefit. Preparing patients for insertion: How to explain the procedure honestly, discuss pain and analgesia options, and provide trauma-informed care. Discussing risks and warning symptoms: Counselling around expulsion, malposition, perforation, infection, pregnancy, and symptoms requiring assessment. Managing concerns after insertion: A structured approach to assessing persistent or new bleeding, pain, absent strings, or concerns that the IUD is “not working”. Follow-up and shared decision-making: Reviewing treatment goals, providing clear safety-netting and follow-up, documenting counselling, and supporting patients who choose removal. Watch the full video podcast here.   WATCH RELATED WEBINAR Heavy menstrual bleeding — A guide for GPs Our recent webinar with Dr Simone Gonzo explored the assessment and management of heavy menstrual bleeding in general practice. Drawing on the Australian Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard, this session provided a structured approach to history-taking, investigation, medical management, and shared decision-making, including when to consider referral for intrauterine system insertion.

The Fork In Your Ear Ep#221 "Author, Podcaster, Game Designer" - Podcast Show Notes & Summary 9-12-26   Quick Summary  Tim walks in barely held together and introduces himself as author, podcaster, and game designer — because he just dropped a playable HTML prototype of his Color Clash-inspired dual-grid RTS into the Fork Discord. The ring actually lands on Life first: Nate's kids demand VR mid-show, California is an air fryer, lane-splitters want six inches of courtesy, and both households are eating unexpected bills. Then the game firehose opens — Sony tells a courtroom that reasonable consumers know they don't own digital games, Xbox Cloud gets a 15-hour Ultimate cap, Nintendo dumps a Zelda 40th and a second Direct in two days, Ocarina of Time remake looks like a stop-motion maquette, Metroid Ravenous is metal as hell, and Kojima's canceled Sony IP is now an Xbox game. Entertainment is Coyote vs. Acme beating Warner Bros. at its own gag, Chad Powers season two sneaking back from the dead, Spider-Noir winning Emmys then getting canceled, and Nick Offerman as Big the Cat. Tech is Mac Studio M5 Max sticker shock, Apple's September event, the iPhone Duo foldable, and John Ternus's first week as CEO. Classic four-and-a-half-hour Fork: family chaos, Sony fumbles, Nintendo cooking, and Tim finally putting a game on the table.   Detailed Show Notes  

In this episode of the Women Emerging Podcast, Julia Middleton sits down with documentary filmmaker Justine to explore how the 4Es helped her find language for questions of existence, confidence and taking space. During the Brussels City Expedition, Justine began looking more closely at her essence and the influence of her maternal ancestors. Having grown up hearing herself described as an “unwanted child”, she had carried a fear of taking up too much space. A filmed conversation with her mother revealed a different story: the fear surrounding her birth was not about her right to exist, but about money—and belonged to a longer, inherited history of scarcity. Together, Julia and Justine explore how understanding this history enabled Justine to move away from seeing herself as a victim and begin recognising her own agency and power. They discuss why taking space sometimes requires disagreement, honesty and accepting that it is impossible to please everyone. Justine also reflects on the “motherness” she brings to filmmaking: creating an environment in which her crew feels safe, seen and able to offer their full selves. For her, leading requires a balance between care and control, and taking space herself enables her to create more space for others. This is a conversation about inherited fear, the right to exist and how the 4Es can give structure and language to emotions that are otherwise difficult to name. About the Guest: Justine Cappelle is a documentary filmmaker who takes her own existence as a “spiral child” as a starting point: conceived despite an IUD, against a very small chance of being here. From this paradox, she questions what it means to exist, why we are here and how we give meaning to the world around us. Her films turn toward people, stories and phenomena that often remain unseen, using documentary as a way to make space for other forms of presence and perspective. At the same time, she questions the documentary image itself: how we show, tell and construct reality, and what happens between what is visible and what remains hidden. Her practice searches for different ways of approaching truth, moving between observation, lived experience and interpretation. Her films have been presented at international festivals including IDFA, FIFA and Kassel Dokfest.

This week the show gets dark and edgy so we can discuss the Nine Inch Nails album The Downward Spiral, released March 8, 1994. Get ready for a whole lot of teen angst from an adult man set to screaming (no not Tim).  In this episode we discuss NILFs, the Useless Eaters, Event Horizon, Garrett apologizes to new listeners, smashing instruments on stage, suspicious videotapes, being possessed, Dead Man on Campus, pig people, how to peel back a mask, proper IUD placement, mind control, Robocop, sugar daddies, and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com  Episode Outline: Top of the show "Do you hate it?" Personal History History of Artist  General Thoughts  Song by Song - What do they mean!?! How Did it Do Reviews Post Episode "Do you hate it?"

If you are a woman, there is a good chance someone handed you a prescription at 15 or 16 and told you almost nothing. Maybe it was for acne. Maybe it was for cramps. Nobody sat you down and explained that it does not only turn off your ability to get pregnant, it turns off the hormones that were building your brain. We have never followed a generation of women long enough to find out what happens when you start at 13 and stay on it until you are 35. We just did it, and we called it health care. Dr. Terri sits down with Dr. Sarah Hill, a research psychologist and professor at Texas Christian University who has spent more than 20 years studying women's hormones and neuroendocrinology. She is the author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control and The Period Brain. Her interest in the subject started personally. After more than a decade on the pill, she went off it and, within three months, felt like parts of herself were coming back online. She went to the research literature to find out why, and found a body of evidence almost nobody was talking about. This conversation covers what hormonal contraception actually shuts down, why the alternatives are less studied than most women are led to believe, and what a generation of young women walking away from it are walking toward instead. What you'll discover: What Dr. Hill noticed within three months of going off the pill, and why she went straight to the research [15:03] Why ovulation is not just about releasing an egg, and what stops when it stops [18:23] The cultural hypothesis about hormones, femininity, and how young women dress today [23:18] Why there is no such thing as a locally acting hormone, and what that means for the hormonal IUD [24:47] How synthetic progestins interact with androgen and cortisol receptors differently than your own progesterone does [30:49] The calming compound your body makes from progesterone that synthetic progestins never produce [34:19] What the research actually says about long-term birth control and fertility, including the caveat most women never hear [40:55] Dr. Hill's take on the growing number of premenopausal women being put on estrogen therapy [47:08] The percentage of healthy, regularly cycling college-age women in her lab's studies who are not ovulating, and the reason why [55:13] What we know, and mostly do not know, about starting hormonal contraception while the brain is still developing [1:01:47] The bottom line: We cannot make good decisions without good information. For an entire generation of women, the information was never on the table. The Dr. Terri Show is presented by EVEXIAS Health Solutions. For more, visit: https://www.evexias.com Connect with Dr. Terri:

Did your doctor give you the birth control pill for your perimenopause symptoms and you have some doubts if this is the right approach? Are you wondering what you, or your daughter, really need to know before saying yes to the pill or an IUD? We cover: Why doctors still reach for the birth control pill in your 40s instead of menopause therapy What's actually inside birth control versus menopause hormone therapy The 10 year rule we were warned about decades ago, where it came from and whether it still holds true The sneaky side effect of the pill that can tank this very important hormone What our daughters need to know before choosing the pill or an IUD Dr. Carrie Jones is a globally respected functional medicine practitioner and hormone expert with nearly two decades of clinical experience. Formerly the Medical Director of Precision Analytical (the DUTCH Test), she specializes in women's health, menopause, and complex hormone cases, translating hard science into practical, empowering guidance. Known for her no-nonsense, myth-busting style, Dr. Jones helps clinicians and women alike understand hormones without fear, fluff, or fasting madness. PAST EPISODES: To Test or Not To Test In Perimenopause https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-test-or-not-to-test-in-perimenopause-what-actually/id1531105768?i=1000762400110 Abnormal Thyroid, Cholesterol and Weight Gain Solutions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-abnormal-thyroid-cholesterol-weight-gain-solutions/id1531105768?i=1000588807250 Contact Carrie Jones: Website: https://www.drcarriejones.com Instagram: @dr.carriejones YouTube: Dr. Carrie Jones Podcast: Hello Hormones Newsletter: sign up at drcarriejones.com   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@HackMyAgeClips Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://membership.hackmyage.com/sales-page Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.  

Can you imagine getting pregnant while on birth control? For United States Naval Officer Jordan Johnson, this rare surprise became a reality when she beat the statistical odds and conceived while her IUD was still in place.   What started as a journey of unexpected joy—complete with a cross-country military relocation and a beautiful baby shower—tragically shifted just two weeks later. At 29 weeks, Jordan rushed to the hospital only to learn her son no longer had a heartbeat.

IUD joined Sarah & Sean for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio.

hello hotties and welcome back to smoke sesh! we have a lot to chat about as we talk eclipse season, weird energy, staying grounded, just doing what you can, sneaky links, professors, imbalanced relationships, college, fantasies, personal hygiene, breaking bad news, helping others, personal hygiene tips and tricks, the art of the bush, how to shave, anxious energy, putting energy to use, cutting people off nicely, taking space, bad jobs, evil managers, birth control, being a woman, IUD's, bad art, making art, threesomes, building chemistry, open relationships, exclusivity, going wild, past hookups, regretful purchases, keeping the peace with roommates, late 20's anxiety, time is an illusion, making peace with your unlived lives, overthinking, everything is romantic, romanticizing life and much much more!watch the vlogs on YouTube at hannahmarlene444join the patreon! new episodes (and more) at patreon.com/smokeseshshawtysubmit your questions and call ins every week on instagram.com/hannahmarlene

Today's guest is Ragan Collins, an ex collegiate volleyball player turned IFBB Bikini Pro who was born and raised in North Carolina but currently lives in California with her husband as not just a military spouse but also , online coach, and dog mom of two who has had an incredible path in this sport. She stepped onstage for the very first time in April 2024 after a short prep that included a coaching switch and there she swept the whole show winning True Novice, Novice, Open, and the Overall. After taking an offseason, she returned to the stage in 2025, winning her height class at her local show before heading to Junior Nationals where, in only her third time ever competing and first ever national show, she won her IFBB Pro Card. She now runs her online lifestyle coaching business, Fuel For Fitness, where she helps others pursue their own health and fitness goals while continuing to navigate her own journey as an athlete.     Ragan's Athletic Journey Transition Ragan discussed her current lifestyle, including traveling and spending time with family while maintaining her health goals. She shared her pre-stage routine, which involves chatting with other competitors to calm nerves and saying a quick prayer. Ragan explained her transition from competitive swimming to volleyball in high school and college, and how she eventually moved into bodybuilding after retiring from volleyball due to ankle injuries. Bodybuilding Competition Preparation Journey Ragan shared their journey into weightlifting and bodybuilding, starting with a goal to bench press their body weight and eventually transitioning to competitive bodybuilding under a coach's guidance. They described their first preparation for a competition, which began in January 2024 with a short 10-12 week prep leading up to an April show. Ragan explained the significant calorie and diet changes they experienced during the preparation process, including the challenges of adjusting to a much lower calorie intake and dealing with brain fog while working full-time. Bodybuilding Coaching Challenges and Solutions Ragan shared her experience of struggling during bodybuilding prep with her original coach, who provided inadequate support and failed to address her concerns. She ultimately switched coaches after reaching out to a contact in the fitness industry, and with her new coach Sammy, was able to reverse some progress and learn bikini posing in just 6 weeks before winning her show. Ragan identified several red flags in coaching relationships, including coaches not respecting natural competition boundaries, not providing safe spaces for discussion, and not being knowledgeable about what constitutes natural competition rules. Bodybuilding Competition Experience Discussion Ragan discussed her experience competing in bodybuilding, describing how she unexpectedly won her first show despite initial concerns about finishing last. She explained that after her first competition, she took time off to heal her hormones and remove her IUD before starting her next prep in February 2025. Ragan shared that her first reverse dieting phase was challenging due to binging issues and unexpected physical symptoms like hair loss, though she found the process of gaining weight back difficult and awkward, particularly the initial post-show phase before regaining feminine curves. Bodybuilding Preparation Challenges Ragan discussed her challenging experience with bodybuilding preparation, particularly the mental and physical demands of getting leaner for competitions. She shared how she had to drop 6 pounds within two weeks before Junior Nats and described struggling with food cravings during the off-season. Ragan acknowledged learning important lessons about social media's impact on her mental state during preparation, particularly about avoiding food-related content on Instagram, which she plans to avoid in future preparations. Competition Lessons and Health Insights Ragan discussed lessons learned from her competition experience, including the need to avoid food-focused social media and better menu planning. She identified issues with overeating post-show and how this contributed to binge eating challenges. Ragan also shared her experience with hormonal changes related to endometriosis and removing her Mirena IUD, noting how this affected her menstrual cycle after competition. Bodybuilding and Mental Health Challenges Ragan discussed her experience with hormone fluctuations and mental health challenges during her bodybuilding preparation, including losing her period for over a year and struggling with a negative mental headspace. She expressed regret about being selfish during the preparation period while her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, questioning whether bodybuilding was the right sport for her. Ragan concluded that she wants to prioritize family and friends in future preparations, committing to self-evaluate regularly to ensure the sport doesn't interfere with important life moments. Bodybuilding Preparation and Mental Approach Ragan discussed her experience with bodybuilding preparation and competition, sharing how she plans to better balance her training with other life commitments by waking up earlier and making schedule adjustments. She reflected on earning her pro card at her third show and the subsequent imposter syndrome that developed, particularly after hearing comments about her small class size being insufficient for a legitimate pro card. Ragan acknowledged how external opinions and self-doubt affected her mental state during the post-show period, and she expressed determination to improve her mental approach for future preparations by not letting outside opinions impact her confidence. Ragan's Figure Competition Transition Celeste and Ragan discussed Ragan's transition into figure wellness competition, with Ragan revealing she hadn't researched the division before competing but had gained perspective through local posing seminars and observing other competitors at her gym. Ragan explained that after her first season, she began following other competitors on social media and building connections within the bodybuilding community, particularly through her gym in Oklahoma which had a strong bodybuilding presence. Ragan described how bodybuilding provided her with routine and stability during her frequent relocations due to her husband's military service, allowing her to maintain control over one aspect of her life despite the uncertainty of constant moving. Fuel for Fitness Business Interview Celeste interviewed Ragan about her fitness business Fuel for Fitness, which Ragan started in August 2025 after transitioning from social work to fitness coaching. Ragan explained how her background in psychology led her to pursue social work, but she became disillusioned with the field and found her passion for helping people through fitness coaching after completing her personal training certification. Ragan currently teaches group fitness and provides online coaching, with one of her earliest clients inspiring her to start the business, and she noted that her personal experiences with food relationships make her more relatable as a coach. Ragan's Training and Location Insights Celeste and Ragan discussed Ragan's experience living between North Carolina and California, with Ragan expressing love for both locations while noting the high costs in California. Ragan shared that her favorite gym is Stoic in California due to its supportive community and experienced ownership. When asked about alternative sports, Ragan expressed interest in future powerlifting competition or marathon running. Ragan provided advice for new competitors, emphasizing not to compare themselves to others on social media and to ask questions of their coaches, while also cautioning against comparing timelines to others' progress in the sport. CONNECT WITH RAGAN: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ragansfitness_fuel/ WORK W/ RAGAN CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website:http://www.celestial.fit Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links:http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

WHERE IS THE C*M!?! No seriously you guys that's the question we're asking today and also apparently…. men are BEGGING for this? News to me.On today's episode, I sit down with L.R. Fox, founder of NEXT Life Sciences - the man creating birth control for men among other science breakthroughs for both men and women. That's right - GET EXCITED because it's finally here. Ladies... we're almost free!!We break down Plan A—the non-hormonal male “IUD,” a hydrogel designed to prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years and be reversed whenever he's ready for a baby. Boom, bam—it's baby making time. We also get into the PausePill, an on-demand birth control pill for men. Guys in relationships could take it daily, while the single lads could pop one just two hours before sex for 24 hours of protection. INSANE, RIGHT?! But perhaps not as insane as one unexpected side effect.... it may help men last longer.Ladies, forget flowers. One day, the hottest anniversary gift might be your man looking you in the eyes and saying, “Babe, you can get off birth control. I've got this.”SEND THIS EPISODE TO YOUR MAN BECAUSE HIS TIME IS COMING... AND IT'S TIME TO STEP IT UP.Learn more about Plan A, the Pause Pill and everything NEXT Life Sciences is developing:Plan A for MenNEXT Life SciencesFollow L.R.Fox and PlanAForMen on Instagram.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever thought about coming off of birth control? Are you struggling with your cycle? Or trying to get pregnant?That is what we will be diving into today! In today's episode I have a special guest menstrual cycle and fertility expert Michelle Snyder is joining me in today's podcast!Next to the fact that Michelle is a specialist and genius in this field, she has been training her intuition and using it to identify the root issues of fertility or menstrual cycle problems! Combining the power of her gifts and her scientific background in this field has been a game changer.Find out in today's episode:The root issue of irregularities in your cyclewhat you need to know about natural cycle trackingwhat it means if you are struggling with fertilitythe importance of understanding and improving your cycleWhy your cycle is so much more than just ‘getting ready for pregnancy'What fertility truly means!Michelle's View on Contraceptives!Dive into today's episode and find out even more about this topic! The things I wish I knew and am now discovering when it comes to the female cycle and tracking it naturally without IUD's, The pill or any form of invasive contraceptives!Find out more and connect with Michelle Here: www.wttnutrition.comFind out more about her charting training here: www.wttnutrition.com/programsConnect with Manouk here: Email:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ info@nouksgoddessacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for a Free intuitive Analysis Here⁠⁠Join The NewsLetter and Stay up to date with FreeLive Events and Webinars:⁠Join the Free Newsletter⁠Dive deeper inside the Free Goddess Academy Membership:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://portal.nouksgoddessacademy.com/Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to explore more of our programs?Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nouksgoddessacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Come hang out with me!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/manoukvink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/user/Manoukvink⁠

You're waking up at 3 a.m. drenched, your moods don't feel like your own, and your once-predictable period has gone haywire. You finally ask for help — and you're told to just take a birth control pill, or to come back when your cycles stop.Here's what I want you to know: you don't have to wait to feel better, and the pill is one option, not the only one.In this episode, I take that myth apart and lay out the whole menu. I start with what I rule out first — because thyroid disease and insulin resistance can masquerade as perimenopause — and the full lab panel I run to catch them. Then the two questions that actually decide your treatment: do you need contraception, and what are your cycles doing? You'll hear why a birth control pill and menopausal hormone therapy are not the same medicine, how the hormonal IUD can cover contraception and protect your uterine lining while you add estradiol for symptoms, and why the delivery form — patch, gel, spray, ring, or pill — is part of the decision.Whatever you start with, hormone therapy is never one-and-done. The magic happens in the edits.Referenced in this episode:Progesterone vs. Progestins (Episode 253) → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-253-the-hormone-question-i-answer-multiple/id1541657642?i=1000769336110Come work with us at skywomenshealth.com.

Fertility & Sterility on Air is at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 42nd Annual Meeting in London (Part 2)! In this episode, our hosts Eve Feinberg, Kate Devine, and Yannick Hurni cover:  (00:56) Trends in first-cycle and cumulative live birth rates in the United States with Alexandra Herweck, SREI Landmark Articles podcast host (09:05) Impact of health optimization on reproductive outcomes and looking ahead to new REI innovations with Jim Toner, ASRM Vice President (20:07) Multiple sonographic markers of endometrial receptivity are significantly altered after hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use among reproductive-aged women with proven fertility with Said Daneshmand (32:22) Effect of natural versus programmed cycle on the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy following frozen-thawed blastocyst transfer: a randomized clinical trial in ovulatory women with Fang Gu (40:51) A look ahead to the 2026 ASRM Annual Meeting and impact of lifestyle factors on ART with Amy Sparks, ASRM President-Elect (47:19) Evaluating the safety and efficacy of IVF add-ons with Sarah Lensen (56:33) Clinical relevance of high-level mosaicism after PGT-A: mosaic segmental aneuploidies drive unexpected live birth outcomes with Francesca Spinella (01:06:23) Letrozole versus clomifene, with or without metformin, for ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (LOCI): a multicentre, 2x2 factorial design, randomised controlled trial with Pedro Melo View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/  

We challenge a few stubborn pieces of OB-GYN “common sense” and ask what the data actually supports, from trying to conceive after miscarriage to how we start and adjust ovulation induction. Then we shift into practical laparoscopy tips for obese patients and end with a sober look at how evidence quality shapes care, from magnesium sulfate debates to the rise in pregnancy-associated overdose deaths. • why waiting a full cycle after first-trimester miscarriage lacks evidence for better outcomes • why routine progestin withdrawal bleeds before letrozole or clomiphene can be unnecessary and even harmful • how stair-stepping ovulation induction dosing can shorten time to ovulation • four operating room tips for minimally invasive surgery in morbid obesity, including port geometry and Trendelenburg dry runs • what a recent D&E fetal demise paper suggests about DIC and hemorrhage risk beyond 28 days • why retrospective birth registry studies can mislead when randomized trial data exist • how Medicaid timing findings highlight confounding rather than causation • a clever low-port approach to perforated IUD removal using a transabdominal hysteroscope • why overdose deaths are rising faster in pregnant and postpartum people and what fentanyl changes Be sure to check out thinking about obgyn.com for more information and be sure to follow us on Instagram.0:00 Welcome And What We're Reading0:29 The Myth Of Waiting After Miscarriage1:08 Skip The Provera Withdrawal Bleed7:49 Data On Conceiving Sooner13:52 Laparoscopy Setup For Obese Patients25:07 D&E After Second Trimester Demise28:39 Magnesium Sulfate And Study Quality39:06 Medicaid Timing And Confounding44:57 Single Port Perforated IUD Removal49:33 Overdose As Leading Pregnancy Associated Death57:57 Book Shout Out And ClosingFollow us on Instagram @thinkingaboutobgyn.

In this episode of Well, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney dive into the health headlines, from the truth about flavanols to the reality of IUD insertion pain and the viral ear-seeding trend. They unpack why so many of us join the "3 AM Club". Learn actionable sleep-hygiene strategies to break the middle-of-the-night waking cycle without reaching for your phone. And, they tackle listener health questions. Dr Ginni breaks down what actually causes late-afternoon belly bloating and explains why sudden rogue chin hairs might point to hormonal shifts like PCOS or perimenopause. GET IN TOUCH Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITS Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Executive Producer: Simone Skinner-Smith Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on. Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're diving straight into a topic that hits close to home for millions of patients and providers alike: IUD insertion pain, and more importantly, how we can actually make it better. Now, if you've been practicing or following clinical guidelines for a while, you know the frustrating backstory here. For years, the standard advice was simple: "Just take 800 milligrams of ibuprofen an hour before your appointment." But a 2015 double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial showed that taking a single dose of 800 mg within an hour before insertion did not relieve procedural pain. That was published in the journal Contraception in 2015. This left clinicians wishing for better options. Fast forward to 2024, when the CDC updated its guidelines to formally recommend local analgesia, like lidocaine blocks or topical use, to help manage insertion pain. That was a huge, long-overdue win for patient-centered care. But local numbing isn't the only tool we should be looking at. What if the issue with oral NSAIDs wasn't the medication itself, but how and when we dosed it? That brings us to a brand-new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG), August 2026. Researchers looked at a preemptive, multidose ibuprofen regimen- starting the day before insertion to reach sustained, therapeutic blood levels ahead of time. And the results? They offer some new insights into how we can stack our pain control strategies. So, let's break down what this study found, how it builds on our CDC guidance, and what it means for our clinical practice starting at our next IUD placement. Let's jump in. 1. Bednarek PH, Creinin MD, Reeves MF, et al. Contraception. 2015;91(3):193–197.2. Ouyang C, Lamvu G, Quach H, et al. Multidose Ibuprofen Prior to Intrauterine device insertion (MIPI): a triple blinded randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, August 2026; 235, 330-3373. Management of Premenstrual Disorders: ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No.7 Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023. Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines–Gynecology4. McKenna KA, Fogleman CD. Dysmenorrhea.American Family Physician. 2021.

Why IUD placement hurts, how women forced medicine to admit it, what changed in 2024 — and how to walk into that room informed. For almost thirty years, I've said the same thing to women before placing an IUD: "You'll feel a little pinch." In this solo episode, Dr. Renda Knapp explains why that line was wrong, and how women, not doctors, finally forced medicine to admit it. She walks through what actually happens during an insertion and why the pain varies so wildly from one woman to the next; how "just take some ibuprofen" became the entire pain plan for decades, and the older, uglier habit underneath it of taking women's pain less seriously; what the CDC's 2024 guidance actually changed, including lidocaine as a real option and misoprostol off the table; and the honest gap between a guideline changing and your appointment changing — real-world studies still find only a tiny fraction of women get anything beyond ibuprofen. Then, the practical part: exactly what to ask before you book, what to ask for in the room, and why "I need to stop" is a complete sentence. Plus the window almost nobody mentions — an IUD placed in the delivery room, minutes after birth, when the hardest part of the procedure is already done for you. Including the honest trade-off on expulsion risk. The thread underneath all of it: when you tell a doctor something hurts, that's data. Not drama. And you should be believed.

For decades, women were handed a birth control prescription and sent home. Side effects were minimized. Questions were met with reassurance instead of real information. That left a vacuum, and into that vacuum poured a wave of claims that hormonal birth control is toxic, wrecks your hormones, causes infertility, and takes years to recover from. The truth? Birth control isn't as simple as "good" or "bad." It's nuanced, and nuance is exactly what the algorithm can't deliver in a 60-second video. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Fran Haydanek, a board-certified OB/GYN, residency faculty member, and one of the most trusted physician voices in women's health on social media. Together, they unpack the biggest birth control myths and viral health claims, separating what's supported by evidence from what's misunderstood, oversimplified, or simply untrue. No agenda. No fear. Just evidence-based medicine and two physicians who believe women deserve honest information to make the best decisions for their own bodies. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: * Whether hormonal birth control is actually harming your hormones or fertility * Why so many birth control myths continue to spread online * Which viral hormone claims are backed by evidence and which aren't * How different birth control methods affect fertility, PMOS, and egg freezing * What every woman should know before choosing, stopping, or changing birth control * Why better conversations with your doctor can completely change your care Whether you're choosing a birth control method, planning for pregnancy, managing PMOS, or simply trying to separate fact from fiction online, this episode will help you better understand your body and make more informed decisions with confidence. Topics covered: hormonal birth control, birth control myths, birth control pill, fertility, infertility, PMOS, post birth control syndrome, hormonal IUDs, IUD insertion pain, Depo-Provera, Nexplanon, tubal ligation, salpingectomy, egg freezing, Dutch Test, estrogen dominance, adrenal fatigue, women's hormones, reproductive health. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why birth control misinformation spread so fast 05:13 The list of doctors who will tie your tubes 08:52 Can you get your tubes untied later? 10:13 Does removing your tubes lower your ovarian cancer risk? 11:32 Does the pill treat PMOS or just mask it? 15:40 Does the pill ruin your hormones? 17:10 Do you need to detox from the pill? 17:50 When to stop the pill if you want to get pregnant 19:30 Annual visit vs problem visit, and why it changes your care 22:05 Does birth control cause infertility? 23:15 Does the pill save your eggs for later? 27:00 Does Depo-Provera cause brain tumors? 29:47 Two doctors disagree about progestin IUDs 32:48 How patients changed IUD insertion pain 36:10 When to take out your IUD before trying 39:56 How your birth control affects an egg freezing cycle 41:50 Do blood draws cause miscarriage?  43:44 Do you need supplements for adrenal fatigue? 45:40 Is estrogen dominance real? 46:34 What is the Dutch test, and why won't most OB/GYNs order it? FOLLOW DR. FRAN HAYDANEK: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrfran/?hl=en Website: https://www.pagingdrfran.com/ You can listen to Dr. Haydanek's podcast, I Did My Own Research, wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-did-my-own-research/id1879906055 AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: * Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com * Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l&si=1zAekOjCpsCdOgJN  * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339  * Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk?si=b1bfdc1998994e7f  * Follow Natalie on Substack: https://nataliecrawfordmd.substack.com  * Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd  * Follow Natalie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd  Dr. Natalie Crawford's book, The Fertility Formula, is a science-backed, compassionate guide that helps women understand their hormones, optimize their health, and take charge of their fertility. Get your copy here: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book  You can learn more about Dr. Natalie Crawford's practice here: https://www.forafertility.com  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD is a doctor but she is not your doctor. Infertility is trying to conceive for 1 year or more without pregnancy (if under age 35) and trying for 6 months or more if you are over the age of 35. If your periods are not regular, you should seek medical evaluation with your gynecologist or fertility doctor regardless of how long you have been trying to conceive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've scrolled through your feeds recently, you've probably seen the video that's causing a stir: a prominent infertility doctor sharing her “Hot Take” personal observations on social media, claiming that IUDs are a hidden cause of intrauterine adhesions- or severe uterine scar tissue. Now, Listen. It is completely natural to see a specialist standing in a white coat making a passionate claim and think, "Wow, should I be worried about my birth control?" But here is the reality we need to establish right out of the gate: a handful of individual cases shared online is the very definition of anecdotal evidence. It does not fulfill the criteria of rigorous scientific observation. When we pull back from the algorithm and look at the actual clinical data involving millions of IUD users worldwide, the science shows us something completely different. In fact, large-scale studies demonstrate that IUDs do not cause this scarring—and historically, certain models have actually been used to prevent the uterine walls from sticking together during post-surgical healing. So today, we are separating the scrolling panic from the actual science. We have REA data from the recent FACT (Fertility After Contraceptive Termination) study from 2021 (AJOG). We're breaking down what the data really says, why the internet loves a medical scare, and the true, proven causes of intrauterine adhesions. 1. Abel MK, Wald K, Cedars MI, Noel M. Uterine Synechiae After Intrauterine Device Use: A Case Series. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 2021. 2. Chung E, Wang F, Zhang J, Strug M, Aghajanova L, Lathi R. The impact of prior hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use on endometrial lining thickness in the fertility clinic setting: a retrospective cohort study. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2026 Jun 25. doi: 10.1007/s10815-026-03950-x. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42347902.3. Peipert JF, Zhao Q, Schreiber CA, Teal S, Turok DK, Natavio M, Cordon S, Daggy J. Intrauterine device use, sexually transmitted infections, and fertility: a prospective cohort study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Aug;225(2):157.e1-157.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.03.011. Epub 2021 Mar 11. PMID: 33716075.

In part two of my conversation with Stacey Roberts, PT, RN, MSN, we go even deeper into the world of shockwave therapy for pelvic pain and sexual health. Stacey and I talk about whether shockwave can help with genitourinary syndrome of menopause, how it compares to the MonaLisa Touch, and why some patients need ongoing treatments while others don't. We get into the most controversial pelvic floor topic there is — Kegels — and why prescribing more of them can actually make things worse for people who are too tight, not too weak. Stacey shares real patient stories, including a vaginismus case tied to a traumatic IUD removal, and we spend real time on the mind-body connection: how breathing, the nervous system, and central sensitization shape chronic pain, and how I worked through my own identity as someone "in pain" after years of back issues. We close with where to find Stacey's podcast, book, and how to track down a qualified softwave provider near you.In This Episode:00:00 Welcome Back + Part One Recap00:35 Podcast Intro: Meet Your Host Karen Bigman01:05 Shockwave for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause02:45 Shockwave vs. the MonaLisa Touch: What's the Difference04:45 Do You Need Repeat Treatments? It Depends on the Trigger07:30 ED, Lifestyle Factors & Dr. Irwin Goldstein08:45 Let's Talk About Kegels (Why They're Not Always the Answer)11:30 Upregulation, Incontinence & the M-Cella Controversy13:00 Where We Hold Tension: Shoulders, Pelvis & Protective Bracing14:15 Trauma Doesn't Always Mean What You Think: The Vaginismus Case15:45 The Mind-Body Connection: Breathing, the Nervous System & Central Sensitization18:15 Karen's Own Chronic Pain Story: Identity, Fear & Recovery19:45 Pain Doesn't Have to Be a Life Sentence: Final Advice20:45 Finding the Right Surgeon (and Provider)21:15 Where to Find Stacey: Podcast, Book & Softwave ProvidersWant a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don't miss out!

At 25, Mathilde Olstad's life was on track: a new relationship, a finance degree nearly finished, a career about to launch. Then pain during sex appeared out of nowhere, Then pain during sex appeared out of nowhere, and it didn't go away. What followed was years of dismissal, dead ends, expensive alternative treatments, and being refused by seven gynecologists before she could access specialized care. Instead of staying silent, she turned her experience into The World's Tightest Community, a podcast reaching thousands of women living with vulvovaginal pain.In this episode, Dr. Sameena Rahman sits down with Mathilde Olstad, creator and host of The World's Tightest Community, a podcast dedicated to vulvovaginal health, chronic pelvic pain, and breaking the silence around conditions like vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, and vaginismus.Mathilde shares her story from the beginning: the sudden onset of burning vestibular pain at 25, a GP who told her everything looked fine, a year and a half of waiting, and the excruciating speculum exam where the shock on her providers' faces told her everything about how unprepared the system was for patients like her. She describes the desperate search that followed, from mainstream treatments to $1,500 herbal prescriptions, and the profound loneliness of never seeing anyone else who had walked this road.The conversation goes global: why the latest research in vulvovaginal pain isn't crossing the Atlantic, what it took for Mathilde to access Norway's public vulvar clinic after seven gynecologists refused to take her on, and why so many complex pain patients become what clinicians call "heartsink patients." Dr. Rahman and Mathilde also dig into the visual language of these conditions, why "you are not alone" rings hollow when you can't see a single face, and how a Reddit community became the spark for a podcast that now reaches patients and clinicians around the world.Mathilde shares her story from the beginning: the sudden onset of burning when having sex she went to her GP who told her everything looked fine, a year and a half of waiting, and the excruciating speculum exam where the shock on her providers' faces told her everything about how unprepared the system was for patients like her. She describes the desperate search that followed, from mainstream treatments to $1,500 herbal prescriptions, and the profound loneliness of never seeing anyone else who had walked this road.Our conversation goes global: why the latest research in vulvovaginal pain isn't crossing the Atlantic, what it took for Mathilde to access Norway's public vulvar clinic, and why so many complex pain patients become what clinicians call "heartsink patients." We also dig into the visual language of these conditions, why "you are not alone" rings hollow when you can't see a single face, and how a Reddit community became the spark for a podcast that now reaches patients and clinicians around the world.It takes courage to keep telling a story like this one. Every time a woman does, it reaches someone who thought she was the only one. If you know someone dealing with this, please share it!I also want the clinicians listening to hear this with an open mind, not shame. So many of us were never taught about these conditions. But not having the answer is never a reason to make a patient feel like she's the problem. What she needs from us is empathy, curiosity, and honesty about what we don't know.Highlights:Vulvovaginal pain conditions like vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, and vaginismus are common, with estimates ranging from 8 to 28 percent of women experiencing them in their lifetime, yet they remain under-researched and widely dismissed.Sudden-onset pain with sex is not "just anxiety" and should prompt a real diagnostic workup, including a vulvar exam, vestibular assessment, and pelvic floor evaluation.A diagnosis label like vulvodynia is only a starting point; without a differential assessment of drivers (hormonal, inflammatory, neuroproliferative, muscular), patients are left with trial and error.Pelvic floor involvement is nearly universal in vestibular pain, because anticipating pain leads to clenching and hypertonicity that outlasts the original trigger.The knowledge gap between North America and Europe in sexual medicine is real: patients abroad often can't access treatments, and some specialists are unfamiliar with current concepts in the field.Recovery is rarely one breakthrough; for Mathilde it was cumulative, including pelvic floor physical therapy, osteopathic work on diaphragm tension, and most recently pelvic floor Botox.Social media has forced real change in women's health, from IUD pain management to mainstream conversations about menopause, but vulvovaginal pain still lags behind.By the time a woman with these conditions reaches a new clinician, she has almost always been dismissed before; believing the pain is the first intervention.Resources-ISSWSHGet in Touch with Mathilde:WebsiteInstagramPodcastGet in Touch with Me:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeSubstack

Can a hormonal IUD affect your fertility later? If you used a progestin IUD, should you take it out months before trying to conceive? And how do patients make sense of fertility advice when even doctors are debating the evidence in real time? In this episode of Brave & Curious Dr. Said Daneshmand joins Dr. Lora Shahine for a thoughtful, nuanced conversation about hormonal IUDs, endometrial lining, uterine adhesions, and fertility planning.  Their conversation is sparked by a recent online debate in the reproductive medicine community. Dr. Shahine and Dr. Daneshman explore what is known, what is still being studied, and why clinical experience matters alongside published research. Listeners will learn how levonorgestrel IUDs may affect the uterine lining in a small subset of patients, what current research says about return to fertility after IUD removal, and why "rare" does not mean "impossible."  This episode offers reassurance, context, and practical guidance for anyone using an IUD, planning pregnancy, navigating infertility, or trying to make informed decisions about contraception and reproductive health. Ongoing Research Study through UCSF: FeRTILE Study  is being done to learn whether long-term use of an intrauterine device (IUD) affects how long it takes to become pregnant. By taking part, participants may help researchers learn more about fertility and birth outcomes after IUD use. Learn more here. In this episode you'll hear: [0:40] What is the IUD and Fertility Controversy? [1:11] IUDs: Benefits and Context [7:43] What We're Seeing in Our Practice [15:25] Dr. D's Research on IUDs and Endometrial Lining  [20:45] Reflection on Topic  [33:56] Future Research Plans Resources:  Studies mentioned Abel 2021 J Assist Reprod Genet Carr 2021 Contraception Peipert 2022 Am J OBGYN Dr. Daneshmand Instagram Fertilitea with Dr. D Podcast   Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.  

113. When Jeani scheduled a doctor's visit to address hot flashes, night sweats, and an elevated FSH level, she assumed she was simply following in the footsteps of her mother and sisters who had all entered early menopause. Instead, a routine ultrasound revealed a dislodged IUD, and a month later, on September 11th, a positive pregnancy test that quite literally left her weak in the knees. At 43 years old, with her oldest daughter on the cusp of high school graduation, Jeani found herself forced to completely rewrite the blueprint for her upcoming retirement years. In this episode, she dives deep into the complex, heavy emotions that followed, bravely uncovering the profound sense of shame and unworthiness she carried throughout her pregnancy as she struggled to accept a gift she felt she hadn't planned for or deserved.Jeani pulls no punches when discussing the distinct physical and emotional differences of carrying a baby in her 40s versus her 20s. From an early fetal viability scare and a whole new level of bone-deep exhaustion to a sudden preeclampsia diagnosis at 38 weeks, her path to the delivery room required total mental endurance. She walks listeners through her intense, multi-hour induction in Sioux Falls, detailing the physical agony of a grueling hour-and-a-half push to deliver a sunny-side-up baby—and the incredible labor positioning trick from a seasoned nurse that finally brought her son safely to her chest. Looking back with a heart full of grace, Jeani shares an emotional message for other women navigating later-in-life motherhood, wishing she could tell her pregnant self to banish the embarrassment, accept the support of a baby shower, and fully celebrate the beautiful disruption of a mid-life miracle.Get the resources, transcript, and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode113/Get Rejoova Eggs & Rejoova Repair. Use code FAB for 10% offShop the Show

*Timestamps are approximate* TIME TOPIC 0:00 Guy stole a vehicle to make it to court on time0:03 Cash for sperm0:10 Tribe that lets tourists sleep with their wives0:16 Woman's IUD tore a chunk of her partner's penis off during sex0:21 What made you walk out on a date0:45 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:45 Man reveals what his manhood looks like after penis enlargement surgery0:53 New exercise pill mimics the effect of running0:57 Powered hiking pants1:02 Grabbing drinks with your friends could be good for your health1:06 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:06 Woman went into a rage when her pizza was delivered cold and uncut1:11 Ladies claimed to have been kicked off of a flight because of their clothing1:16 Airline showed an R-rated film with explicit pictures1:22 Guy called 911 on someone who lit a scented candle1:24 Trapeze artist fell to the floor during Russian circus1:27 Woman hospitalized after being hit in head by falling cauliflower1:32 The weird thing that would stop you from dating someone1:46 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:46 ASK DAVE & CHUCK "THE FREAK"1:46 EMAIL: Witnessed big lady's pleasurable moans in a store bathroom1:54 EMAIL: Old guy pooped himself in the adult store where she worked2:00 EMAIL: Son is refusing to take a shower2:02 EMAIL: Lady at a house party wanted as many dongs as possible2:06 EMAIL: Hasn't had sex in 3 months with his wife2:11 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:11 Store with a sign that says closed for sex2:12 Magician gets banned from magic clubs END OF SHOWSee 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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Is progesterone the same as a progestin? It sounds like it should be. It is absolutely not. And that distinction matters more than most women — and many providers — realize.This is the conversation Dr. Carolyn Moyers has multiple times a day in clinic — especially with women in perimenopause who are trying to understand their options, figure out why a previous hormone regimen made them feel worse, or advocate for a prescription that actually fits their biology. It is also one of the most consequential mix-ups in all of menopause medicine, and it is long overdue for a dedicated episode.Bioidentical progesterone and synthetic progestins are not interchangeable. They have different molecular structures, different receptor profiles, and meaningfully different effects on your breast tissue, your cardiovascular system, your sleep, and your brain. The WHI study — the one that scared a generation of women off hormone therapy — tested a synthetic progestin, not bioidentical progesterone. And the breast cancer finding it reported was not even statistically significant. That context has been almost entirely missing from the public conversation. Until now.In this episode:• What bioidentical progesterone actually is — and how it differs from synthetic progestins at the molecular level• The WHI study: what it actually tested, and why its results have been misapplied for 20+ years• Breast cancer risk: the ESTHER study and what the evidence actually shows• Cardiovascular differences between progesterone and MPA (Provera)• Why progesterone is a neuroactive steroid — and what that means for your sleep, anxiety, and mood• Uterine protection: what it is, why it matters, and whether bioidentical progesterone is sufficient• What to do if you don't have a uterus — and whether you still need progesterone• Perimenopause: why the progestogen conversation is completely different when you still have cycles, variable ovarian function, and potentially need contraception• The levonorgestrel IUD, norethindrone acetate 5mg vs. the minipill, and Slynd (drospirenone 4mg) — what each one does and who it's for• Exactly how to advocate for yourself at your next appointmentResources mentioned:• ESTHER Study (Fournier et al.) — progesterone vs. MPA and breast cancer risk• Women's Health Initiative (2002)• Prometrium prescribing information• Labia Logic (@labialogic) — vulvovaginal specialists | Memorial Day vulvar health post: instagram.com/p/DYqK9uvj2M8• Sky Women's Health Podcast — Episode 158: Progesterone Intolerance | podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-158-progesterone-intolerance/id1541657642?i=1000640152675Work with Dr. Moyers: skywomenshealth.com | In-person: Fort Worth, TX | Virtual: Texas & West Virginia

You asked — Dr. Moyers answered. In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Moyers — board-certified OBGYN, Menopause Society Certified Physician, and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health — tackles 18 of the most pressing questions she hears from midlife women every day in her clinic.From hormone therapy and blood clots to low libido, vaginal changes, bladder leaks, and medications for desire — no topic is off limits. If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling dismissed, unheard, or more confused than when you walked in, this episode is for you.In This Episode• What to do when you're on hormone therapy and still have symptoms• CombiPatch and progesterone — is it safe?• Blood clots and hormone therapy — is it really off the table?• Breast cancer and hormone therapy — the nuanced truth• Bioidentical vs. conventional HRT — what's the difference?• How to know if you're in menopause when you have an IUD and no period• Options to stop heavy perimenopausal bleeding without a hysterectomy• Why normal hormone levels don't always mean you feel normal• Postmenopausal bleeding — what it means and what to do• Low libido and vaginal dryness — there is more than lube• How labia change during menopause and what a proper vulvar exam should include• How Addyi works in the brain and its interaction with antidepressants• Testosterone in women — normal levels, superphysiologic levels, and side effects

The Supreme Court says abortion pills can still be mailed… FOR NOW! Which means Lizz and Moji have spent the last several days stress sweating through every twist, loophole, and terrifying little breadcrumb in this mifepristone decision. We break down what the ruling actually means, how Clarence Thomas and Sam Alito continue their quest to become the most divorced-from-reality men alive, and why anti-abortion extremists are still doing everything they can to drag abortion access back to the Stone Age using junk science, legal chaos, and the world's crustiest ideology.   AND because the universe refuses to let us rest for even one second, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is OUT. Depending on which weird little corner of the internet you ask, it's either because he wouldn't let kids rip bubblegum-flavored vape clouds in peace OR because anti-abortion lawmakers were furious he wasn't moving fast enough to ban abortion pills nationwide. Honestly? In this timeline, both sound possible.   GUEST ROLL CALL: The absolutely brilliant Solomon Georgio joins the Buzzkills this week, and trust us, we needed him. The comedian, TV writer, and professional destroyer of bad vibes talks with Lizz and Moji about dealing with hecklers, navigating MAGA comedy crowds, dating disasters, surviving America as a 6'4” Black queer immigrant, and somehow still remaining one of the funniest people alive while the country freefalls directly into the sun.   The news is unhinged, the lawmakers are embarrassing, and the vibes are medically concerning, but knowledge is power, rage is fuel, and we gotchu.   URGENT ACTION: Share Your Medication Abortion Story Now! Telling your story can help protect mifepristone and ensure others have the same opportunity you did to choose their own path. This is a moment that needs all of us to share our stories, amplify them in our communities, and turn them into real, lasting change. Share your experience with medication abortion at MifeStories.com   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUEST: Solomon Georgio IG: @SolomonGeorgio Bluesky: @SolomonGeorgio.bsky.social   GUEST LINKS: Solomon's Website   NEWS DUMP: The Supreme Court Keeps Abortion Pill Mifepristone Available by Telehealth Epa's Lee Zeldin Makes Critical Mistake Jeni's Ice Cream in Ohio Florida's “Free Kill Law” Explained ‘Americans Are Under-Babied': Dr Oz Issues Stark Warning Over Us Fertility ‘Crisis' WATCH: Mother's Day Roundtable: moms.gov Launch   EPISODE LINKS: MifeStories.com Abortion Finder Catholics for Choice ADOPT-A-CLINIC: NYC For Abortion Rights 6 DEGREES: FIFA World Cup Cultural Passport  Look At the FIFA Peace Prize LOL SUBSTACK: Abortion Access Front Operation Save Abortion Expose Fake Clinics Expose Fake Clinics Action Hour on May 27! BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront   TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!   When BS is poppin', we pop off!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 9th, 2026 - Debbie and Adam help several callers with very concerning spiritual issues: a man who hears his name repeated audibly, a man who never confessed Ouija board usage, a woman who doubts whether she's been freed from demonic oppression, and a woman who wonders whether her IUD created an opening for demonic attack.

Debbie and Adam help several callers with very concerning spiritual issues: a man who hears his name repeated audibly, a man who never confessed Ouija board usage, a woman who doubts whether she's been freed from demonic oppression, and a woman who wonders whether her IUD created an opening for demonic attack. www.GRNonline.com/SpiritWorld Live on Saturdays at 10am Central on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network and on YouTube at GRNonline. 

IT'S BEEN A WEEK!!! Lizz and Moji have been chugging Imodium the last seven days as they follow the twists and turns of the Fifth Circus Court ruling that created a federal ban and put the mail distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone on the chopping block. Between Sam Alito giving us a week of reprieve to dial back our panic to 23/7 and the FDA assessing the fate of abortion medication using a debunked “study” (really just a forced-birth fever dream scribbled on fishwrap), we were already hanging by a thread. Then Oklahoma decided to do the absolute most by funneling money to FAKE clinics. So yeah, you're gonna need an emotional support drink, spliff, snack, or whatever survival instincts you have left for this episode.   GUEST ROLL CALL:   We had to call in backup for this one! We are joined by Michigan-based OGBYN PA-C, Author, and Creator, Nikki Sapiro Vinckier – the ultimate reproductive health sherpa! Nikki is going to talk about her new book, “We Deserve More,” her latest citizen-led repro win in Michigan, and guide us through EVERYTHING that is happening to access to medication abortion right now. Can we still get pills? How do we get pills? What pills can we still get? Will Sam Alito give me pills? WE NEED ANSWERS, AND NIKKI IS DELIVERING!   PLUS! THE ONE AND ONLY, RaeShanda Lias is here and queeeeer, babay! The absolutely fabulous Digital Creator & Diversity Advocate joins the Buzzkills to fill our joy cups back up by making us laugh, reminding us that Black queer love is indeed thriving, talking to us about clapping back online, her new podcast, and checking the board about RFK Jr. being absolute trash. You're welcome.   Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.   OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUESTS: Nikki Sapiro Vinckier IG: @NikkiVinck Bluesky: @NikkiVinck.bsky.social RaeShanda Lias IG: @RaeShanda_Lias / @itsreallyverysimplepodcast TikTok: @shopaif   GUEST LINKS: Nikki's Website BUY: Nikki's New Book, “We Deserve More: Why Reproductive Healthcare Is Broken And What You Can Do About It” Take Back Trust RaeShanda's Website RaeShanda's TikTok   NEWS DUMP: Secret Service Officer Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Miami After Trump Golf Event Member of Trump's Secret Service Arrested Senate Committee Approves Bill to Pay Out-Of-State Groups With Oklahoma Choosing Childbirth Southwest Airlines Finally Pays Flight Attendant Nearly $1 Million After 9-Year Abortion Case Louisiana Says Men Are Spiking Women's Drinks With Abortion Pills. There's Scant Evidence of That. Josh and Erin Hawley's ‘Love Life Initiative' Signals a New Phase of the Antiabortion Fight With Legal Briefs In, Supreme Court Weighs Telehealth Access for the Abortion Pill Facebook Took Down Lizz's Post Talking About Abortion  TROLL JOSH HAWLEY'S HOTLINE: (202) 224-6154   EPISODE LINKS: ADOPT-A-CLINIC: Choices Rising 6 DEGREES: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy to Run Amok in ‘Hocus Pocus 3' SUBSTACK: Abortion Access Front Operation Save Abortion Expose Fake Clinics BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast  Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront   TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist. We discuss how to improve hormone health at any age and the importance of fertility markers not just for pregnancy, but as a powerful window into overall health, vitality and longevity. We discuss hormone replacement therapy, egg freezing, IVF, and what biomarkers like AMH really indicate. Plus, how anti-inflammatory diets and specific supplements can be beneficial and the impact of microplastics and certain fragrances on hormones. We also discuss lesser-known factors that deplete male and female fertility, vitality and health. This conversation highlights how better understanding of hormones and your reproductive markers can empower better informed choices at every stage of life. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Natalie Crawford (00:02:26) Fertility as a Health Marker, Infertility (00:05:34) Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Theory (00:11:01) Sponsors: David & BetterHelp (00:13:35) Hormone Therapy, Extending Ovarian Lifespan (00:19:11) Plastics, Toxins & Fertility (00:22:02) Does Prior Pregnancy Make Conception Easier?, Secondary Infertility (00:29:02) Testing Sperm; Pregnancy Loss & Conceiving Again, Fertility Testing (00:38:17) Sponsor: AG1 (00:39:40) Menstrual Cycle, Egg Number & Quality, AMH Test (00:48:17) Tool: AMH Test; Fertility Education & Patient Choices (00:53:13) Tool: Tracking Ovulation; Ovulation Disorders (00:55:11) AMH Test Cost; Genetic Testing & Patient Choice (01:01:13) Does Egg Freezing Cause Early Menopause?, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) (01:05:29) Egg Freezing, IVF, Ethical Concerns; Embryo Banking (01:15:21) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (01:16:39) Egg Freezing, Cost & Patient Choices (01:21:22) Concieving After Hormonal Birth Control, IUD or Depo-Provera (01:27:17) Pregnancy Termination & Concieving Again (01:29:28) Support Egg Quality, Tools: Ovulation & Avoiding NSAIDs; 5 Lifestyle Non-Negotiables (01:34:03) Sleep, Melatonin; Cold Plunge (01:38:41) Curcumin, NAD/NR, CoQ10, Supplements for Prenatal Care & Sperm Health (01:42:05) Sponsor: Function (01:43:16) Fertility Research into Supplements & Lifestyle Factors (01:48:21) Inflammation, Red Light (01:53:12) Cannabis & Detriments to Egg & Sperm Health (01:58:57) Nicotine, Smoking, Egg Health & Sperm Count; Healthy Lifestyle Practices (02:02:21) GLP-1s, PCOS, Endometriosis; Human Growth Hormone (02:10:58) Platelet-Rich Plasma; Paternal Age & Sperm Quality; Biotin (02:17:27) Endocrine Disruptors, Fragrances, Receipts, Tool: Fragrance-Free (02:22:48) Patient Education & Empowerment; Inflammation, Celiac Disease (02:25:40) Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Protein, Fiber, Red Meat (02:33:25) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. I've been trying to conceive for a year for our third child. We're both 35, live a very health-focused lifestyle, and I've done five rounds of letrozole without success along with extensive testing. What should the next step in evaluation or treatment look like? When using letrozole, does it make a meaningful difference if it's taken on cycle days 3–7 versus 5–9, especially depending on whether you ovulate regularly? I have high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, and am about 50 pounds overweight, with two miscarriages in the past year. How do metabolic factors like these actually impact fertility and miscarriage risk, and what should be addressed first? I've been on birth control since my teens and currently have a hormonal IUD. Does long-term use affect future fertility, and how far in advance should I stop contraception if I want to plan for pregnancy? Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Want your questions answered on the next episode? ⁠Ask them here! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/qa-submissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into the often-overlooked topic of amenorrhea: the absence of menstruation. Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram unpack the science with a focus on Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) linked to energy deficiency in athletes. They explore how intense training and and sport pressures around leanness or weight can disrupt regular hormonal signals, affecting long-term bone density, cardiovascular health, and performance. They also discuss the original concept of the Female Athlete Triad (low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density) and its evolution into RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), a more holistic model encompassing many aspects of health and wellbeing.The conversation expands into evolutionary perspectives, comparing Western menstrual experiences—from menarche to menopause—with those of hunter-gatherer populations like the Hadza, and questioning what “normal” really means. Ultimately, this episode reframes intense athletics as a nuanced practice that must be supported by adequate nutrition and recovery.Enhanced Show Notes and Full Transcript00:00 – Intro & Sponsors02:45 – What Is Amenorrhea?05:40 – Primary vs Secondary Amenorrhea09:00 – Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA): Energy deficiency and hormonal suppression11:10 – Female Athlete Triad → RED-S: Evolution of understanding in sports science21:30 – The Hadza perspective: menarche to menopause25:25 – Negative consequences of amenorrhea: Bone Health  29:15 – IUD induced amenorrhea 37:00 – Historical and modern timelines for menarche compared to the Hadza 50:45 – Closing thoughts on ancient humans Links & Research Mentioned:Substack article that prompted this episode Dr Jen Gunter's article on the hormonal IUD and bone health Foraging & Menstruation in the Hadza of Tanzania Comparison between The Female Athlete Triad & RED-SConnect, Move & Learn:Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesFollow Katy on SubstackTry Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 days!Made Possible By Our Wonderful Sponsors:Ikaria Design: The Soul Seat® offers height-adjustable, multi-position sitting—get 10% off new chairs and desks with code DNA10.Smart Playrooms: Beautiful playroom design and movement-rich equipment—save 10% on monkey bars and rock-wall items with code DNA10.Peluva: Five-toe minimalist shoes that move like you do—take 10% off with code NUTRITIOUSMOVEMENTMovemate: Active standing boards with smoothly articulating wooden slats. Designed to keep you moving without interrupting your focus.My Happy Feet: Toe-spacing socks that gently realign toes for comfortable recovery—take 20% off with code MYDNA.Venn Design: Beautifully upholstered ball-shaped Air Chairs that encourage dynamic sitting.Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.comYour Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits 

Tracy talks about a "Molly of Denali" episode that references Elizabeth Peratrovich. She then shares her own experience with IUD insertion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IUDs are under the umbrella of long-acting, reversible contraceptives, and they’re the oldest one of these in use today. Research: Baldauf, P et al. “A Report on the Hysteroscopic Removal of a Gräfenberg Ring After Almost Fifty Years in Utero.” Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde vol. 74,11 (2014): 1023-1025. doi:10.1055/s-0034-1383130. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4245252/ Case Western Reserve University. “Intrauterine device (IUD).” https://artsci.case.edu/dittrick/online-exhibits/history-of-birth-control/contraception-in-america-1950-present-day/intrauterine-device-iud/ Cooper, James Fryer. “Technique of contraception: the principles and practice of anti-conceptional methods.” Day-Nichols Inc., Publishers. 1928, 1930. https://archive.org/details/techniqueofcontr0000jame/ Corbett, Megan and Brandy Bautista. “A History: The IUD.” Reproductive Health Access Project. 3/20/2024. https://www.reproductiveaccess.org/2024/03/a-history-the-iud/ Curtis, Kathryn M. et al. “U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2024.” Centers for Disease Control. 8/8/2024. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/rr/rr7303a1.htm Dickinson, Robert L. et al. “Contraception: A Medical Review of the Situation.” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1924-11: Vol 8 Iss 5. https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.50850/page/n585/ Edwards, Baylee A., "Ernst Gräfenberg (1881–1957)". 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Haubacher, David. “The Checkered Past and Bright Future of Intrauterine Contraception in the United States.” Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health , Mar. - Apr., 2002. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/3030213 Homei, Aya. “Why did the Japanese Government take so long to approve the intrauterine contraceptive device?.” Reproductive biomedicine & society online vol. 6 45-54. 16 Oct. 2018, doi:10.1016/j.rbms.2018.09.002 Hubacher, David. “The Checkered History and Bright Future of Intrauterine Contraception In the United States.” Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Vol. 34, Issue 2. https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/psrh/2002/03/checkered-history-and-bright-future-intrauterine-contraception-united-states Hutchings, Jane E. et al. “The IUD After 20 Years: A Review of Worldwide Experience.” International Family Planning Perspectives, Vol. 11, No. 3 (Sep., 1985). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2947998 Jones, R. W., et al. “Clinical Experience With The Dalkon Shield Intrauterine Device.” The British Medical Journal, vol. 3, no. 5872, 1973, pp. 143–45. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/25420726. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026. Klapperich, Catherine M. “From the Dalkon Shield to Britney Spears’ IUD: Why Diverse Teams Need to Be Involved in Contraceptive Design.” The Brink. Boston University. 7/1/2021. https://www.bu.edu/articles/2021/from-the-dalkon-shield-to-britney-spears-iud-why-diverse-teams-need-to-be-involved-in-contraceptive-design/ Lopes-Garcia, E. A., Carmona, E. V., Monteiro, I., & Bahamondes, L. (2023). Assessment of pain and ease of intrauterine device placement according to type of device, parity, and mode of delivery. The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 28(3), 163–167. https://doi.org/10.1080/13625187.2023.2189500 Margulies, Lazar. “History of Intrauterine Devices.” Bull. N. Y. Acad. Med. Vol. 51, No. 5, May 1975. Museum of Contraception and Abortion. “Tenrei Ota (1900-1985).” https://muvs.org/en/topics/pioneers/tenrei-ota-1900-1985-en/ Oppenheimer, W.. “Prevention of pregnancy by the graefenberg ring method.” American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Volume 78, Issue 2, 446 – 454. https://www.ajog.org/article/0002-9378(59)90203-0/abstract Peipert, Jeffrey F. “Lippes loop and the first IUDs: lessons from a bygone era.” American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Volume 219, Issue 2, 127 – 128. https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(18)30488-5/fulltext Peipert, Jeffrey F. “Lippes loop and the first IUDs: lessons from a bygone era.” American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Volume 219, Issue 2, 127 – 128 . https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(18)30488-5/fulltext Thiery, M. “Pioneers of the intrauterine device.” The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care. Volume 2, Number 1, March 1997. The Parthenon Publishing Group International Publishers. 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This week, Will and Kristin sit down with Dr. Jen Lincoln, OB-GYN, educator, advocate, and author of The Birth Book, for a conversation that goes way beyond the usual pregnancy advice. Together, they unpack the internet's favorite birth myths, from epidurals and exercise in pregnancy to IUD fearmongering and the idea that eating the “right” foods can somehow control how big a baby gets. Dr. Lincoln explains where so much of this misinformation comes from, why outdated practices still hang around, and what pregnant people actually deserve instead: context, evidence, and honesty. They also get into the bigger picture, how little time patients often get in real appointments, how easily fear fills that gap, and why advocacy inside medicine can come with a real cost. Along the way, Dr. Lincoln shares stories from her own training, her experience speaking out during Oregon's Providence strike, and what pushed her to write a book focused entirely on labor and delivery. Takeaways: Not all “common wisdom” about birth is actually backed by evidence and some of it should've been retired a long time ago. Epidural myths are still everywhere, even though the real story is a lot more nuanced than the internet makes it sound. Pregnant people are often expected to make huge decisions with incomplete information and that gap gets filled fast by fear. IUD misinformation is still thriving online, even when the data says something very different. Advocacy in medicine matters, but sometimes speaking up comes with consequences most people never see. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the situation with the Eastern Orthodox in response to an email, and an anonymous listener asks about her having to remove an IUD. Also, more on indulgences and how they work and speaking of regrets what happens if we acted outside of God's plan, and do we actually have a decision in what direction our lives take? (00:56) Patrick talks about the Eastern Orthodox in response to an email. (11:54) Email – Anonymous: I have had an IUD for the past 5 years. As I have grown in my relationship with the Lord, I realize this is a grave sin and am scheduling it to be removed. Can I go to Confession before removal or do I have to wait? Break 1 (21:10) Email – What are indulgences and how do they work? (28:30) Email – Triss: You often speak about the Catholic Church being the one being founded by Christ. Break 2 (37:14) Therese - My god-daughter has a birthday during holy week, how can we celebrate that? (41:52) Email – Alyssa: I was listening to that call from Sharon who regretted turning down the man at a dance. At what point are we acting in God’s plan or outside of God’s plan? How much of our lives are up to us?

In this episode, Lisa sits down with registered nurse and endometriosis advocate Jenneh Rishe to explore her experience with diaphragmatic endometriosis — a form of the disease that presented with chest pain, shortness of breath, and right upper abdominal pain rather than the classic pelvic symptoms most practitioners associate with endo. Jenneh shares how years of hormonal suppression, including being prescribed the pill on top of an existing IUD, delayed her path to a confirmed diagnosis. This episode underscores the importance of specialist care, early diagnosis, and a multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis treatment. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump’s tariff system is putting a lot of strain on the Eurozone, they were hurting from the green new scam, but now it’s all falling apart. New supply of oil is coming into the US, prices are going to drop. Trump is shutting down the [CB] plan down, no institutional investors in real estate, prices are about to come way down. Newsom wants to confiscate Bitcoin. The [DS] is feeling pain, their drug, human and oil trafficking system is being dismantled. The [DS] have lost the information war, common sense has now taken over. The [DS] will now being moving to physical war. This is the trap Trump has set to use the Insurrection Act. Slowly but surely the [DS] will become more violent and Trump and team will have to call the ball. Buckle up, the storm is approaching. Economy Trump’s Tariffs Are Sinking The Eurozone  German trade surpluses are shrinking, with 2025 exports to the US projected down 7% and overall trade surplus far below 2024 levels. Structural challenges—especially Chinese competition in automotive—compound short-term pressures, threatening Germany’s role as Eurozone anchor. A German recession risks Eurozone-wide contagion, potential ECB stimulus, and euro depreciation, clouding the outlook for 2026. Since tariffs stepped in, the Eurozone has struggled with exports and hasn’t even retaliated to them. A passive approach that shows off all its weaknesses and, above all, is sinking the economy of its major member: Germany. Germany was already stuck with a negative GDP growth before tariffs, but the latter are acting as a final blow for the third economy in the world. A couple of weeks ago I pointed out the main risks that concern Japan (the fourth economy in the world); now it is time to assess the shape of the German economy. How tariffs are hitting Germany Germany's total exports in 2024 amounted to $1.63 trillion, and 11% of these goods were exported to the US, the main trading partner. Just this data says a lot; in fact, Germany used to rely on the US to generate billions and billions of trade surpluses. A sort of Chinese approach, but at a lower scale. Now, almost every European good exported to the US is subject to a 15% tariff, which is making German goods less convenient for US companies. We know that the latter pay most of the tariffs, and this means bearing higher costs of goods sold, therefore lower profits. Companies don't like to reduce their net profit margin, so it is not a surprise they are looking around to find new trading partners. On top of this significant issue, the currency fluctuations are adding further pressure on German exports.. Source: seekingalpha.com  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008918914110021878?s=20   and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA https://twitter.com/DOGEai_tx/status/2008960798094188804?s=20 https://twitter.com/truflation/status/2008494612378501267?s=20   index, calculated from millions of price data points, has remained below 2% since Dec 30. https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2008641445574615279?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008921005046350098?s=20   domestic production, tax relief & energy independence. America remained the strongest economy in the world as capital flowed toward US assets. https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008694980944998633?s=20 Political/Rights  https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/2008707706052632955?s=20 Democrat Charlotte Sheriff Now Under Investigation for “Mafia-style” Intimidation and Corruption   District Attorney Spencer Merriweather has formally requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to probe allegations of attempted extortion and corruption against Democrat Sheriff Garry McFadden. The petition outlines explosive allegations regarding Sheriff McFadden's conduct over House Bill 10, a controversial state law mandating cooperation between local sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Rep. Cunningham, a fellow Democrat who provided a critical vote to override the Governor's veto of the bill, alleges McFadden threatened her safety to influence her vote. According to the petition, McFadden told Cunningham that if she continued to support the bill, the “people of Mecklenburg County would ‘come after' her.” The filing claims McFadden added, “I don't want to see you get hurt. You live in my county.” Cunningham described the interaction as “akin to a mafia boss demanding money by saying ‘nice little store you've got there; it would be a shame if anything happened to it.’”   District Attorney Merriweather confirmed he has asked the SBI's Professional Standards Unit to investigate the claims before his office decides whether to proceed with the removal petition. The DA's letter to the SBI specifically requests an investigation into: Extortion and bribery. Economic threats made to influence legislation. Hatch Act violations (regarding improper political activity). State campaign finance violations. Source: thegatewaypundit.com Breaking: Tensions Reach Boiling Point in Minneapolis As Woman Attacks ICE With Vehicle, Is Neutralized  https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008962609769533872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008962609769533872%7Ctwgr%5Ea8d4c3aaf88bd8bfc614f35ff01e9af383546251%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbobhoge%2F2026%2F01%2F07%2Fbreaking-tensions-reach-boiling-point-in-minneapolis-as-woman-attacks-ice-with-vehicle-is-neutralized-n2197863https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008973759097733306?s=20 https://twitter.com/TriciaOhio/status/2008957179793998266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008957179793998266%7Ctwgr%5Ea8d4c3aaf88bd8bfc614f35ff01e9af383546251%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbobhoge%2F2026%2F01%2F07%2Fbreaking-tensions-reach-boiling-point-in-minneapolis-as-woman-attacks-ice-with-vehicle-is-neutralized-n2197863 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2008958131502768415?s=20  Source: redstate.com Geopolitical https://twitter.com/WadeMiller/status/2008657547629392370?s=20 https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008906360537456723?s=20 https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008912529087779051?s=20 On December 20th, the US Coast Guard and Navy attempted to board a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The tanker escaped, headed for the north Atlantic, painted a Russian flag on its hull, and has been operating under a new name (Marinera). US military aircraft are tracking the tanker off the coast of Ireland and are said to be preparing to board it. And now,  a Russian sub is enroute to intercept it. https://twitter.com/ConflictDISP/status/2008882720408305975?s=20 https://twitter.com/Rightanglenews/status/2008892280867000469?s=20 https://twitter.com/visionergeo/status/2008887222787887241?s=20 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008953776976134460?s=20 https://twitter.com/TankerTrackers/status/2008926432026632522?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008937593702916205?s=20  Putin’s side against Trump. TDSx1000 https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/2008900933242032586?s=20 https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/2008633796317372618?s=20   that asshole pretending to be it’s President. Neither is the gal currently pretending she’s President of Mexico. When you figure out what the transnational crime syndicate is, and the kind of shit it’s been up to for over 130 years, some of you are gonna be awfully surprised. But then a lot of stuff you’re presently confused about will make sense. Brilliant Restitution Plan – President Trump Announces Interim Venezuela Oil Payment of $2 Billion  This is way beyond winning, this is stunningly brilliant strategy.  Not only has President Trump successfully apprehended Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro, but the remaining interim government officials have acquiesced to fund a civil restitution plan to pay for their malfeasance. The government that stole from its people is being forced to pay restitution for their own fraud, abuse and misconduct. [SOURCE] The 30 to 50 million barrels of oil is approximately a $2 billion self-created reconstruction effort. Compare and contrast this approach with the trillions of U.S. taxpayer funds that were used in the failed efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, etcetera….  or even Kuwait, albeit the Kuwaiti's offered, but prior U.S. leadership chose influence over restitution. In this example, almost immediately the funds now in the control of President Trump can be deployed to the greater benefit of the Venezuelan people. Another way to look at this is like a type of ‘sovereign wealth fund' created by the corrupt Venezuelan officials, using the resources that belong to the Venezuelan people, to support the interim needs of the same citizens they victimized. Well done President Trump and Secretary Rubio! Source: theconservativetreehouse.com   The second phase will be a phase that we call recovery. And that is ensuring that American, western, and other companies have access to the Venezuelan market in a way that’s fair, also at the same time, begin to create the process of reconciliation nationally, within Venezuela, so that the opposition forces can be amnestied and released from prisons, and brought back to the country, and begin to rebuild civil society. And then the third phase, is of course will be one of transition. Some of this will overlap. I’ve described this to them (Venezuela) in great detail. We’ll have more detail in the days to follow. But we feel like we’re moving forward here in a very positive way. https://twitter.com/Matt_Bracken48/status/2008704247341183281?s=20   with a long-term secret IUD program, where Inuit women and young girls visiting Danish clinics for “health checks” were for unknowingly fitted with dangerous coil IUDs that were left in for years, leaving many sterile and in chronic lifelong pain. It was total “Dr. Mengele” stuff. The Inuit in Greenland are ripe for a better offer. And in any event, Denmark’s “claim” on Greenland is a total joke. Please read the whole Substack in the first reply. I’ll also do some more screen grabs in an X-thread to whet your appetite. War/Peace   me the Noble Peace Prize. But that doesn't matter! What does matter is that I saved Millions of Lives. RUSSIA AND CHINA HAVE ZERO FEAR OF NATO WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES, AND I DOUBT NATO WOULD BE THERE FOR US IF WE REALLY NEEDED THEM. EVERYONE IS LUCKY THAT I REBUILT OUR MILITARY IN MY FIRST TERM, AND CONTINUE TO DO SO. We will always be there for NATO, even if they won't be there for us. The only Nation that China and Russia fear and respect is the DJT REBUILT U.S.A. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! President DJT Medical/False Flags The New Food Pyramid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has released a new food pyramid guide for Americans. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans released today meshes MAHA-influenced changes with longer-standing advice for people to cut sugar consumption while eating more protein, whole grains and colorful fresh vegetables and avoiding “highly processed” foods. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2008654733020717345?s=20 Medicaid Will ‘Claw Back’ Fraud Funds From Minnesota: Agency Head Minnesota will feel an “increasing vise grip of financial penalties” to help make up for taxpayer dollars lost to fraud, Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service, said Jan. 6. His agency is auditing all 14 Medicaid programs that Minnesota flagged as vulnerable to fraud; that excludes 73 other Medicaid programs Minnesota runs. The agency also will “claw back that money” from current Medicaid payments that were to be made to Minnesota, Oz told Fox News. “This is a major problem for the state, because they've got to own the fact that they have been bilking the federal taxpayer [because of] their sloppy behavior for years,” Oz said. Oz said his agency has had difficulty tracking at least $500 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Available data makes it hard to figure out how it was billed and “where it went,” he said.      Source: zerohedge.com President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/JudgeJeanine/status/2008642273991393473?s=20  Today? Less than 10% not prosecuted.  This is what REAL enforcement looks like. Trump's federal surge is delivering results — law and order is being restored in DC. https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2008789449178579342?s=20  – Neville Roy Singham and his network – Hansjorg Wyss, a billionaire donor in Switzerland – Additional Foreign Cash – Reid Hoffman (Named by Trump) “It’s also big left-wing funders, some of them who are not citizens of this country, Mr. Hansjörg Wyss in Switzerland, they’re pouring money into this entire ecosystem.” “We have identified dozens of radical organizations, not just the decentralized Antifa organizations, but dozens of radical organizations that have received more than $100 million from the Riot Inc investors.” “I think the most shocking thing is that we have found that more than $100 million in US taxpayer funding has flowed into these funding networks” Trump Offers Blueprint on How Republicans Can Win the Midterms and Future Elections Trump said this to the GOP members: You gotta win the midterms. ‘Cause if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just gonna to be… I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me. I’ll get impeached. We don’t impeach them, you know why? Because they’re meaner than we are. We should have impeached Joe Biden for a hundred different things. Here is the second part They are mean and smart: but fortunately for you, they have horrible policy. They can be smart as can be, but when they want open borders, when they want, as I said, men in women’s sports, when they want “transgender for everyone!” Bring your kids in, we’re going to change the sex of your child. Just send them our way. […] We have great, common-sense policy. They have horrendous policy. What they do, is they stick together. They never have a no vote. Trump wasn’t whining that he is afraid of impeachment — he was spitting facts: if Democrats win, impeachment is inevitable; so, don’t let them win and show them this is how you do it. Trump made clear to Republicans that they must hammer home their common-sense, America-forward policies and contrast those against the truly terrible schemes of the Democrats. Trump said, “You can own health care. Figure it out. […]If you explain it: the money goes directly to the people, that’s going to be your issue.” Source: redstate.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");