Podcast appearances and mentions of Sarah E Hill

Your brain changes when you're on birth control, that's just the reality of it.The conversation around birth control and contraception, and even fertility, is one we've been having for a while on the podcast. It's an incredibly complex subject and one we're excited to delve further into with Dr. Sarah E. Hill.Dr. Sarah is the author of Your Brain On Birth Control, and she's one the world's foremost leaders on women's health, especially as it relates to hormonal birth control and what influence it has on our bodies, our brains, and our lives.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.

Ever wondered how birth control affects your natural hormonal rhythm? Listen to Dr. Sarah Hill reveal the truth about hormones, health, and life choices. This episode explores how synthetic hormones from birth control pills can influence a wide range of bodily functions, from brain activity to immune system responses, and how these effects can differ significantly from natural hormone cycles. Dr. Hill addresses the potential long-term impacts of starting birth control at a young age and staying on it for years, including fertility concerns and hormonal imbalances. Uncover the hidden truths about birth control, menopause, and hormone therapy with Dr. Sarah Hill! Let's embrace a healthier, natural rhythm.  To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep279 Dr. Sarah E. Hill is a researcher and professor at TCU, lead science advisor for 28 Wellness, and the author of “This Is Your Brain On Birth Control”. Sarah's groundbreaking research has resulted in close to 100 research publications. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist, and on television shows like Good Morning and Today. Sarah is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and media expert in women's hormones and sexual psychology. More at https://www.sarahehill.com/ Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

In this Toxic Free with KB, I speak with the brilliant Dr. Sarah E. Hill! Respected researcher and evolutionary psychologist at TCU whose findings are transforming how we're educated on women's hormones and sexual psychology.We discuss the overlooked effects of hormonal birth control on women's mood, attraction, and decision-making and why you absolutely need to get to know your hormones for better overall health! She debunks the biggest myths about birth control, how synthetic hormones affect the brain and body, and how to help hormonal health naturally. You don't want to miss this!More on Sarah E. Hill:Website: https://www.sarahehill.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/?hl=enBooks: https://www.sarahehill.com/your-brain-on-birth-control/Follow Us on Instagram: @ToxicFree.KB: https://www.instagram.com/toxicfree.kb/ Follow Us on TikTok: @toxicfreewithkb: https://www.tiktok.com/@toxicfreewithkb Shop some of my favorite products I use everyday!

This week we're chatting about oral hormonal contraceptives (aka the birth control pill) and bone loss.   This is a common recommendation I see for my clients who've lost their period after eating less, exercising more or losing weight.   Sometimes, they're blood tests will show low estrogen levels, and since prolonged exposure to low estrogen can lead to a decrease in bone density, some doctors will prescribe the birth control pill to protect bone.   While it's true: the research to date (that I'm aware of, at least) shows that oral hormonal contraceptives CAN protect against further bone loss, this does not always mean starting the pill ASAP is necessary - and it can actually be unhelpful.   Here's who I DO recommend the pill to in order to prevent further bone loss:   Those who are not yet ready to start the period recovery process (eating more, exercising less, and allowing weight gain) or are doing it very slowly, making small changes.   Here's who I do NOT think this is a good idea for:   Those who are ready and willing to *significantly* increase their calorie, carbohydrate and fat intake, and decrease intensity/frequency/duration of exercise.   This is because these behaviors are the things that are going to bring your estrogen levels back up and protect your bones.   And do not carry the same side effects that the birth control pill does for many women of increased depression/anxiety, increased appetite and cravings, water retention and weight gain.   These side effects can be very difficult when you're already trying to work through deeply held body image issues, as well as letting go of restrictive behaviors around food or compulsive exercise which served as emotional coping mechanisms.   Listen to the full episode for more deets and let me know if you have any questions!  

The invention of birth control has revolutionized women's lives, giving them more control over their futures and goals. But how much do we really know about its impact on the brain and body? In this powerful throwback episode of the Women's Vibrancy Code podcast, Maraya sits down with Dr. Sarah E. Hill, renowned women's health researcher, professor at TCU, and author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control. Together, they dive into the science behind hormonal contraception, exploring its effects on brain development, hormones, mood, and the stress response. What we cover: How hormonal birth control suppresses ovulation and alters communication between the brain and ovaries. The potential long-term effects of synthetic hormones on young girls' brain development. How hormonal contraception affects libido, mood, and adrenal health. The little-known phenomenon of post-birth control syndrome and its implications for recovery. Actionable steps to educate yourself, advocate for your health, and explore alternatives to hormonal contraception. Whether you're currently on birth control, have been in the past, or are exploring your options, this conversation is packed with information to help you make empowered choices. Resource Links:Book: This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences Follow along with Dr. Sarah E. Hill:  Sarah E Hill Facebook Page Sarah E Hill on Instagram Connect with Maraya Brown: Join the Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Ready to reboot your foundational health? The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers 90 days of deep personalized support, including three one-on-one calls, the Dutch Plus test, a full assessment, and access to bi-weekly live Q&A with Maraya. Plus, you'll gain access to the self-paced portal, where you can explore the most important aspects of your health journey, including energy, hormones, libido, and confidence. Visit our program page for more information and use the code PODCAST for a special listener discount: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ Download our free resources, including the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more: https://marayabrown.com/resources/  Subscribe To The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness with Maraya Brown: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Show: Facebook Page | Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group Apply for a Call With Maraya Brown: Click here to apply for a call About Maraya Brown: Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained Women's Health And Wellness Expert CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves.  Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more. DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site. The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness w/ Maraya Brown

Like so many other young women I've met in my counseling career, Taylor was prescribed both SSRI antidepressants and hormonal birth control shortly after she hit puberty, and remained on both types of pills until her 20's, impacting her libido, identity, body image, and self-esteem. Somewhere along the way, she developed gender dysphoria and a fixation on the idea that becoming a “trans man” would solve her psychological problems. But when she stopped taking meds, her “dysphoria” lifted like a fog. What happened here? And what can Taylor's story tell us about the possibility of a massively underreported iatrogenic pipeline of young women being ushered from hormonal contraceptives and SSRI's at puberty, to testosterone and mastectomies in their 20's after years of low libido and identity instability?Due to the many years Taylor Murphy spent thinking she was transgender and wanting to transition into a man, she now shares her cured experience of gender dysphoria and how it was related to the medication she was on. She shares her concerns on the side effects of medication and transition. Follow her on X @taymurph26Books mentioned in this episode:This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: How the Pill Changes Everything by Sarah E. Hill, PhD. Thank you for making purchases from Amazon affiliate links, helping support the show. 00:00 Start[00:00:47] The impact of medication on identity.[00:06:42] Effects of hormonal birth control.[00:09:34] Mental health and medication effects.[00:14:51] Feeling trapped in gender identity.[00:18:16] Exploring gender identity and expression.[00:22:11] Inner struggles with transition.[00:23:42] ROGD Repair Course + Community for Parents.[00:25:42] Parenting and questioning gender identity.[00:27:38] Gender Identity Struggles[00:32:55] Awakening after medication withdrawal.[00:37:35] How birth control affects psychology.[00:41:58] Gender dysphoria and hormonal effects.[00:44:27] Medication impact on gender identity.[00:48:24] Life after overcoming dysphoria.[00:52:35] Medication and managing emotions.[00:55:57] Adolescence and resilience.[00:59:33] Discovering teenage sexuality.ROGD REPAIR Course + Community for Parents is available now! Join at ROGDrepair.com and start using the tools immediately. Use code SOMETHERAPIST2024 to take 50% off your first month.TALK TO ME: book a discovery call.LOCALS: Ask questions of me & guests; get early access to new episodes + exclusive content. Join my community.SUPPORT THE SHOW: subscribe, like, comment, & share or donate.EIGHTSLEEP: Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST.ORGANIFI: Take 20% off Organifi with code SOMETHERAPIST. COZYEARTH: Visit CozyEarth.com/sometherapist and use code SOMETHERAPIST for 40% off their selection of bedding, towels, skincare and other cozy home items.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration. SHOW NOTES & transcript with help from SwellAI.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission.PRODUCTION: Looking for your own podcast producer? Visit PodsByNick.com and mention my podcast for 20% off your initial services. To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Originally published October 3, 2023Dr. Sarah E. Hill, PhD is a research psychologist and expert in the effects of birth control on women's lives. She is the author of the book, "This is Your Brain on Birth Control" and has dedicated her research to uncovering the science behind hormonal birth control and its potential impacts. In this episode, Dr. Sarah E. Hill discusses the importance of understanding the science of birth control and its influence on choices women make, such as pursuing education, careers, and even romantic partners. She presents recent developments and research on birth control, including the approval of over-the-counter options and the potential effects of the Roe v. Wade overturn. Listen as Dr. Sarah E. Hill shares her expertise and insights on the conversation surrounding birth control in our modern society, and how it relates to women's health empowerment today.Discussed in this episode:The impacts of birth control on hormones and healthHow hormones affect mood, behavior, and mental health in womenCan birth control affect attraction and partner choices?Why individual women respond differently to birth control pillsThe importance of women being aware of potential birth control side effects Exploring the question: is birth control bad?Sex education and birth controlLearning to self-monitor when starting or switching birth control methods Access to birth control after Roe v. Wade overturnedThe need for women's health education on their hormones and other birth control alternatives "The full extent to which birth control pills impact us isn't well understood, and we have been far too cavalier with our hormones. I can't help thinking that we would be a lot more careful with ourselves if we understood how we work and why we work that way." - Dr. Sarah E. HillRelated to this episode:Get Dr. Hill's Book: This is Your Brain on Birth Control Resources and episodes on Hormones & Menstrual Health On the Blog: What Women Want & Need to Know About Birth ControlFree Resources: Female Reproductive Health & HormonesRelated Books: www.bookshop.org/lists/understanding-your-body-anatomy-menstrual-cycle-hormones If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on iTunes or Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a...

On this episode, Rachel looks back at one of her favorite episodes with her daughter, Evita Duffy and award-winning research psychologist and professor with expertise in women, health, and sexual psychology, Dr. Sarah E. Hill to discuss the staggering number of young women who have been prescribed birth control without any conversation or warning about the potential side effects. They look at how these side effects can affect everything from hormones to personality, and even who someone is attracted to.   Plus, they mention why this could be one of the many factors contributing to worsened relations between men and women in the modern dating era.   Follow Sean & Rachel on Twitter: @SeanDuffyWI & @RCamposDuffy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sarah Hill, PHD, is one of the top researchers when it comes to women's health. She is the author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control - How the pill changes everything and a professor of psychology at TCU. In this episode, we talk about: The pros and cons of hormonal birth control The impacts of hormonal birth control on brain development The fallacies of mainstream media when it comes to women health The abysmal state of women's health research Use code “podcast” to save on your first of hormone-regulating herbs → https://www.peacelovehormones.com/collections/all/products/soothe  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Sarah E. Hill, PHD, introduction 02:00 The Washington Post's misleading article about hormonal birth control 08:40 The current state of women's research: the current research on women is abysmal. The research is still done mostly on men and male animals. Research is required to be done quickly and cheap. 17:20 The importance of progesterone 20:24 This IS Your Brain on Birth Control: How the pill changes everything 21:20 the PROS of hormonal birth control: women having more ability to make plans, go to school, pursue career goals, and its convenient usage. 24:30 The CONS of hormonal birth control: normal hormone functioning is shut off,  turns down/off the HPG axis, lowered mood, lowered energy and libido, synthetic progesterone side effects, anxiety, depression. 32:30 Hormonal birth control can change who we are attracted to! 34:50 Teens and hormonal birth control 39:40 Women need more health and hormone education. 45:30 Postpartum anxiety 48:00 Closing thoughts THE DOWNSIDES OF HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL → https://www.peacelovehormones.com/blogs/life-style/birth-control-pills-things-to-consider-before-starting?_pos=2&_sid=3d5e411a6&_ss=r BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS, SYNTHETIC + NATURAL → https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peacelovehormonespodcast/episodes/Ep-31-Birth-Control--hormonal-and-non-hormonal-options-e1ed30k  BOOSTING PROGESTERONE LEVELS NATURALLY → https://youtu.be/FeqodA_50GA Connect with Sarah → https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/?hl=en Her Website → https://www.sarahehill.com/  Her Book → https://a.co/d/dlsw1zP 

Sarah E. Hill created a groundbreaking book that takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between women's health and hormonal contraception. In the first part of this podcast series, we explore the relationship between female hormones, the brain and, how those hormones play such a vital role in every day life.DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Riverside.fm and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload tSupport the showSupport the show

Sarah E. Hill created a groundbreaking book that takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between women's health and hormonal contraception. In the second part of this podcast series, we continue to explore the relationship between female hormones, the brain and, how those hormones play such a vital role in every day life.DTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Riverside.fm and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload tSupport the showSupport the show

Rachel gives Sean the day off and is joined by her daughter and writer at The Federalist, Evita Duffy for a conversation with award-winning research psychologist and professor with expertise in women, health, and sexual psychology, Dr. Sarah E. Hill to discuss her new book This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences.    Dr. Hill shares the staggering number of young women who have been prescribed birth control without any conversation or warning about the potential side effects. They look at how these side effects can affect everything from hormones to personality, and even who someone is attracted to.  Plus, they mention why this could be one of the many factors contributing to worsened relations between men and women in the modern dating era. Follow Sean & Rachel on Twitter: @SeanDuffyWI & @RCamposDuffy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah E. Hill created a groundbreaking book that takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between women's health and hormonal contraception. In the first part of this podcast series, we explore the relationship between female hormones, the brain and, how those hormones play such a vital role in every day life. Other books mentioned in this podcast episode: Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunnDTG despises genocide and continue to support people fighting all forms of it. We're still making monthly donations to local trans funds and have now started doing the same for Palestine support. Send proof to our email that you made a donation to fight any kind of genocide and we'll send you some stuff in appreciation. Consider some of the following:UN Relief and Works Agency - Desperately needs money since the US and several Western nations cut off funding.Islamic Relief USAWorld Food ProgramHealPalestineWe are now recording through Riverside.fm and producing both video and transcripts of each episode. Find those on our Patreon when we remember to upload tSupport the show

Your brain changes when you're on birth control, that's just the reality of it.The conversation around birth control and contraception, and even fertility, is one we've been having for a while on the podcast. It's an incredibly complex subject and one we're excited to delve further into with Dr. Sarah E. Hill.Dr. Sarah is the author of Your Brain On Birth Control, and she's one the world's foremost leaders on women's health, especially as it relates to hormonal birth control and what influence it has on our bodies, our brains, and our lives.Our goal with this one is not to shame anyone that's on birth control, or an IUD, or whatever works best for you. Our goal is to always bring you leading-edge, curious conversations that empower you to explore these topics and concepts on your own – in your sovereignty – and then make the best decision that works for you.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.

Over 150 million women around the world are on the birth control pill. And while “the pill” has given women the ability to control their fertility, there are things that every woman should know about its effects, short-term and long-term.    Our guest today - professor, research psychologist, and author Dr. Sarah Hill -  is here to discuss her must-read book This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: How the Pill Changes Everything, where she sheds light on all the ways hormonal birth control affects women – the good, the bad, and the unsettling.    So if you're interested in learning the truth about how the pill could impact your - or someone you love - brain,  sex life,  choice of partners, or even how it's shaping our society and culture, tune in to be blown away by the information we discuss in this episode!   “I was at a research talk, and one of my colleagues was giving a research presentation on the effects of early life trauma on the stress response, and he'd mentioned in the presentation that they only looked at the men and their sample from all these people that they collected because most of the women in their study were on hormonal birth control. And everybody knows that women who are on hormonal birth control don't have a cortisol response to stress. Then, I went up to him after his presentation. I was like, ‘What is it that you said about women on birth control not having a cortisol response to stress?' And he said, ‘Oh yeah, you know, surprised me too, but they've been publishing on this for a really long time and nobody really understands why.' I felt different when I went off of hormonal birth control. Women have a different stress response when they're on hormonal birth control compared to when they're not. Because when you take the pill, it's gonna change your hormones, and when you change your hormones, that changes everything.” - Dr. Sarah Hill   What we discuss in this episode: - How Dr. Hill's life changed after she stopped taking hormonal birth control. - The birth control pill and cortisol response.  - The birth control pill's effect on body weight. - The neurobiological effects of the pill.  - How attraction to your mate is altered by the birth control pill.  - How the pill affects libido and sexual function. - Why testosterone levels are lower in men than at any time in recent history. - Adolescents and the pill.   Resources: - Dr. Hill's website: Sarah E. Hill, PhD - https://www.sarahehill.com/ - Instagram: Sarah E Hill (@sarahehillphd) • Instagram photos and videos - https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/?hl=en - Twitter/X: Sarah E. Hill (@sarahehillphd) / X - https://twitter.com/sarahehillphd?lang=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahehillphd2/ - TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdwLAyWHBVs - Her book: This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: How the Pill Changes Everything: 9780593713914: Hill, Sarah: Books - https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0593713915/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707092772&sr=1-1   ★☆★ Click the link below to support the ADD SOY Act! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ ★☆★ Share the website and get your resources here ★☆★ https://kidsandmilk.org/ ★☆★ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/podcast/ ★☆★ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide ★☆★SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD★☆★ https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

Angela and guest Dr Sarah Hill discuss the fascinating research on the stress response and cortisol in relation to hormonal birth control, highlighting the profound influence of sex hormones on the body and how women on hormonal birth control have a blunted cortisol response to stress. KEY TAKEAWAYS Women on hormonal birth control have a blunted cortisol response to stress. Cortisol is beneficial in the short term for coping with stress and memory formation. Chronic exposure to cortisol can be detrimental to the body, leading to a shutdown of the stress response. Women on the birth control pill exhibit a blunted cortisol response similar to individuals with PTSD or trauma. The first three months of birth control pill use may cause the HPA axis to go into overdrive, leading to a shutdown of the stress response. BEST MOMENTS "Cortisol helps our body and our brain cope with whatever it is that we're experiencing that's stressful." "Women who are on the birth control pill exhibit this blunted cortisol response to stress because they essentially have the HPA axis, which is the brain adrenal axis, which is the thing that drives cortisol release and regulates cortisol release." "I think the body goes into cortisol overdrive when you go on the pill, and I think it probably has to do with the progestins binding to these cortisol receptors." VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health CommunityFree Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fastingPodcast Shownotes - www.angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts Episode 101 - https://omny.fm/shows/high-performance-health/how-the-pill-changes-everything-your-brain-on-birt ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela's BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Meet Dr. Sarah Hill, a psychologist, professor, and author specializing in women's health and sexual psychology. Today we discuss cougars, dating, and the affect birth control has on women's brains. This is PART 2 of a 2 part series. You can find PART 1 (Episode 116) here . 0:00 Intro 01:04 Age Gap Relationships Dr. Sarah Hill's work as a consultant for Cougar Life, an app for age gap relationships. 01:28 Sexual Double Standards The double standards in society regarding men and women's sexual behavior and the labels associated with age gap dating. 06:34 Beauty Transcending Age Beauty and attractiveness transcending age is discussed, challenging the idea that youth equals beauty and emphasizing the empowerment of women in recognizing their own sexiness. 09:40 The fear of becoming irrelevant Societal script that tells women they become irrelevant and invisible as they age and how this narrative needs to be rewritten. 10:31 Realizing self-worth and desirability Women often underestimate their own desirability and how there are plenty of people who would find them attractive and interesting. 13:42 Challenging beauty standards and body acceptance The importance of accepting and appreciating one's own body, challenging societal beauty standards, and finding attraction in different body types. 19:41 The hormonal effects of birth control Affects of hormonal birth control on women's preferences for masculine or feminine partners. 20:50 Hormonal changes and sexual orientation The possibility of hormonal changes affecting women's sexual orientation, particularly in relation to being bisexual or exclusively lesbian. 24:53 Scent and partner choice The role of scent in partner choice, with Dr. Hill explaining that women are more sensitive to scent and how it may influence attraction and genetic compatibility. 36:47 The hormonal IUD and its effects The affects of the hormonal IUD on a woman's body, including the shutting down of the brain-ovary communication pathway and the blunting of hormonal responses. The impact of going off birth control on attraction Dr. Hill discusses the research findings regarding how going off birth control can affect a woman's attraction to her partner, including increased attraction and sexual desire in some cases. 34:09 The benefits and changes of using an IUD Jen shares her personal experience with using an IUD, including changes in smell, mood swings, and the recommendation from her OB to continue using it until menopause for its potential benefits in preventing uterine cancer. 39:43 The IUD and its effects on women's hormones The effects of the IUD on women's hormones, including the potential side effects experienced by women who are not ovulating. 40:37 Possible explanations for changes in hormonal experiences Possible explanations for the changes in hormonal experiences, including the hormonal transition of perimenopause and the effects of ovulation while using the iud. 46:28 Women's sexuality and fluidity Women's sexuality and the fluidity of sexual attraction, highlighting research that shows women's sexual arousal can be influenced by various types of pornography, regardless of their sexual preferences. 50:04 The benefits of solidifying relationships with sex Women use sex as a tool to build relationships and feel closer to a partner. 51:06 The role of procreation in sexual attraction Sexual attraction is programmed differently in men and women, with women being more flexible. 51:38 Using personalized porn to enhance sexual chemistry Jen creates personalized porn with her partners and how it has intensified our sexual chemistry. Follow Dr. Sarah Hill: Visit Me Online: ⁠http://www.sarahehill.com⁠ Book (Out Now): ⁠This is your brain on birth control⁠. Social: ⁠Facebook⁠  |  ⁠Instagram⁠  | ⁠Twitter⁠ Follow Jen: ⁠https://linktr.ee/jenniferkayloruscin⁠ Coaching with Jen: ⁠https://www.jenniferkayloruscin.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopenbedroompodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopenbedroompodcast/support

PART 2 IS NOW LIVE: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/MhmJJlMxaGb Meet Dr. Sarah Hill, a psychologist, professor, and author specializing in women's health and sexual psychology. Today we discuss cougars, dating, and the affect birth control has on women's brains. This is PART 1 of a 2 part series. Next week you can find PART 2 here on the podcast. 0:00 Intro 01:04 Age Gap Relationships Dr. Sarah Hill's work as a consultant for Cougar Life, an app for age gap relationships. 01:28 Sexual Double Standards The double standards in society regarding men and women's sexual behavior and the labels associated with age gap dating. 06:34 Beauty Transcending Age Beauty and attractiveness transcending age is discussed, challenging the idea that youth equals beauty and emphasizing the empowerment of women in recognizing their own sexiness. 09:40 The fear of becoming irrelevant Societal script that tells women they become irrelevant and invisible as they age and how this narrative needs to be rewritten. 10:31 Realizing self-worth and desirability Women often underestimate their own desirability and how there are plenty of people who would find them attractive and interesting. 13:42 Challenging beauty standards and body acceptance The importance of accepting and appreciating one's own body, challenging societal beauty standards, and finding attraction in different body types. 19:41 The hormonal effects of birth control Affects of hormonal birth control on women's preferences for masculine or feminine partners. 20:50 Hormonal changes and sexual orientation The possibility of hormonal changes affecting women's sexual orientation, particularly in relation to being bisexual or exclusively lesbian. 24:53 Scent and partner choice The role of scent in partner choice, with Dr. Hill explaining that women are more sensitive to scent and how it may influence attraction and genetic compatibility. 36:47 The hormonal IUD and its effects The affects of the hormonal IUD on a woman's body, including the shutting down of the brain-ovary communication pathway and the blunting of hormonal responses. The impact of going off birth control on attraction Dr. Hill discusses the research findings regarding how going off birth control can affect a woman's attraction to her partner, including increased attraction and sexual desire in some cases. 34:09 The benefits and changes of using an IUD Jen shares her personal experience with using an IUD, including changes in smell, mood swings, and the recommendation from her OB to continue using it until menopause for its potential benefits in preventing uterine cancer. 39:43 The IUD and its effects on women's hormones The effects of the IUD on women's hormones, including the potential side effects experienced by women who are not ovulating. 40:37 Possible explanations for changes in hormonal experiences Possible explanations for the changes in hormonal experiences, including the hormonal transition of perimenopause and the effects of ovulation while using the iud. 46:28 Women's sexuality and fluidity Women's sexuality and the fluidity of sexual attraction, highlighting research that shows women's sexual arousal can be influenced by various types of pornography, regardless of their sexual preferences. 50:04 The benefits of solidifying relationships with sex Women use sex as a tool to build relationships and feel closer to a partner. 51:06 The role of procreation in sexual attraction Sexual attraction is programmed differently in men and women, with women being more flexible. 51:38 Using personalized porn to enhance sexual chemistry Jen creates personalized porn with her partners and how it has intensified our sexual chemistry. Follow Dr. Sarah Hill: Visit Me Online: http://www.sarahehill.com Book (Out Now): This is your brain on birth control. Social: Facebook  |  Instagram  | Twitter Follow Jen: https://linktr.ee/jenniferkayloruscin Coaching with Jen: https://www.jenniferkayloruscin.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopenbedroompodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopenbedroompodcast/support

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with researcher, professor, and author, Dr. Sarah Hill. They break down sex-based differences in regret, competition, and academia; the balance between life exposure and safeguarding when raising a child; the practice of “mate-choice copying” among women; and why our hormones are a foundational part not just of our physical makeup, but also of who we are and who we have the potential to become. Dr. Sarah E. Hill is a researcher and professor at TCU and author of “This is your brain on birth control: the surprising science of women, hormones, and the law of unintended consequences”. In addition to being at the forefront of research on women's sexual psychology, Sarah is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and media expert in the area of women's hormones and sexual psychology.  - Links - For Dr. Sarah Hill: Website http://www.sarahehill.com On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/?hl=en On X https://twitter.com/sarahehillphd?lang=en On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahehillphd2/ “Your Brain on Birth Control” (Book)  https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0593713915/ref=asc_df_0593713915/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658806742010&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8951630360526719621&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013185&hvtargid=pla-2188306336691&psc=1&mcid=7d514ad8aff23a3b83c3018ff98076d9 

This is an episode every man who has a relationship with someone on or considering birth control and every woman should listen to. Dr. Sarah Hill and I discussed side effects (or rather the effects) of birth control that most people aren't aware of. We covered hacks for men to attract women and how birth control influences a woman's mental health, behaviors and choice of partners. We also talked about how to make smart choices about birth control, hormonal support during menopause, fertility and more.  Dr. Sarah E. Hill earned her PhD from the University of Texas and she is currently a researcher and professor of psychology at TCU. Her research on women, health, and sexual psychology has been published in more than 75 journal articles and is regularly featured in news outlets like the New York Times, The Economist, The Washington Post, and many others. Most recently, Sarah has authored This Is Your Brain on Birth Control, a groundbreaking book about the effects of hormonal contraceptives on women's psychology. Sarah's book, This Is Your Brain On Birth Control, can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control-ebook/dp/B07MYLLP21 —Follow Sarah— Website:  http://sarahehill.com  Instagram: / sarahehillphd Twitter:   / sarahehillphd TikTok:   / sarahehillphd —Check Out Our Sponsors—  Air Oasis' iAdaptAir Purifier at https://www.airoasis.com/products/iadaptair-large code MP for 10% off Fuller Health's After Party at https://fullerhealth.com code MP for 15% off —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram:   / mikhailapeterson   TikTok:   / mikhailapeterson   Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook:   / mikhailapetersonpodcast   Twitter:   / mikhailafuller   Instagram:   / mikhailapeterson   TikTok:   / mikhailapeterson   Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​

Dr. Sarah E. Hill, PhD is a research psychologist and expert in the effects of birth control on women's lives. She is the author of the book, "This is Your Brain on Birth Control" and has dedicated her research to uncovering the science behind hormonal birth control and its potential impacts. In this episode, Dr. Sarah E. Hill discusses the importance of understanding the science of birth control and its influence on choices women make, such as pursuing education, careers, and even romantic partners. She presents recent developments and research on birth control, including the approval of over-the-counter options and the potential effects of the Roe v. Wade overturn. Listen as Dr. Sarah E. Hill shares her expertise and insights on the conversation surrounding birth control in our modern society, and how it relates to women's health empowerment today.Discussed in this episode:The impacts of birth control on hormones and healthHow hormones affect mood, behavior, and mental health in womenCan birth control affect attraction and partner choices?Why individual women respond differently to birth control pillsThe importance of women being aware of potential birth control side effects Exploring the question: is birth control bad?Sex education and birth controlLearning to self-monitor when starting or switching birth control methods Access to birth control after Roe v. Wade overturnedThe need for women's health education on their hormones and other birth control alternatives "The full extent to which birth control pills impact us isn't well understood, and we have been far too cavalier with our hormones. I can't help thinking that we would be a lot more careful with ourselves if we understood how we work and why we work that way." - Dr. Sarah E. HillRelated to this episode:Get Dr. Hill's Book: This is Your Brain on Birth Control Related Episode: Navigating Birth Control | Dr. Sophia YenRelated Episode: Your Period: What Your Doctor Never Told You | Dr. Lara BridenRelated Episode: Non-Hormonal Options for Birth Control | Saundra PelletierOn the Blog: What Women Want & Need to Know About Birth ControlFree Resources: Female Reproductive Health & HormonesRelated Books: www.bookshop.org/lists/understanding-your-body-anatomy-menstrual-cycle-hormones If you want to support this women's health podcast, leave a review for Fempower Health on

We are all severely undereducated when it comes to being a woman and everything the female body goes through... that needs to change. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splitopenpodcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5geMQWBoEtz_eWzAoswS4A?sub_confirmation=1 Resources: - Mindy Pelz Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2mQOGzHtQc&t=4519s - Sarah E Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdwLAyWHBVs - Lauren Wasser Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB4jZCxRkTw Chapters: (00:00) Intro (04:13) Periods and Your Cycle (08:47) Things to Do and Avoid on Your Period (11:04) Exercise and Your Cycle (12:11) Period Products (16:17) Section Takeaways (16:49) Hormonal Birth Control (23:12) Understand What You Put in Your Body (23:43) Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood (28:25) Menopause (31:57) Ignorance Can Be Bliss (35:12) Going Forward --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/splitopen/message

Welcome back to the final episodes of Season 4 on the Fempower Health Podcast, where we empower women to advocate for themselves and their health.Every week, we talk with women's health experts on topics like sexual wellness, mental health, aging, fertility, metabolic wellness, emergent FemTech, sexuality, and more.Upcoming special guest interviews cover topics including:Menstrual cups as period care OCD and other mental health conditions The Science of AgingPsychedelics and the brain Autoimmune diseases that impact womenUterine fibroidsThe latest in fertilityAnd more! Special thanks to Kate Goldhouse, Drew Jarvis, Cindy Belardo, Sarah E Hill, Rachel Gross, Jess Freemas, Dr Jennifer Garrison, Dr Aimee Eyvazzade, Tanika Gray Valbrun,and everyone else who helped make these women's health conversations accessible to all. If you want to support this women's health podcast, leave a review for Fempower Health on iTunes or Spotify.Spread the awareness and share this episode with someone you know!Support and connect with our women's health community:Subscribe to the Fempower Health Podcast for new episodes every TuesdayVisit us online at www.fempower-health.com Sign up for our weekly newsletter for the latest announcements, news, and researchFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterEmail us for inquiries & outreach: info@fempower-health.com**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.****Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**

Your brain changes when you're on birth control, that's just the reality of it.The conversation around birth control and contraception, and even fertility, is one we've been having for a while on the podcast. It's an incredibly complex subject and one we're excited to delve further into with Dr. Sarah E. Hill.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode here.

Your brain changes when you're on birth control, that's just the reality of it. The conversation around birth control and contraception, and even fertility, is one we've been having for a while on the podcast. It's an incredibly complex subject and one we're excited to delve further into with Dr. Sarah E. Hill. Dr. Hill is the author of Your Brain On Birth Control, and she's one the world's foremost leaders on women's health, especially as it relates to hormonal birth control and what influence it has on our bodies, our brains, and our lives.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode here.

This week I spoke with Dr. Emily Kirkwold. Dr. Kirkwold discusses Natural Family Planning or Fertility awareness for those who want to learn more about their bodies. Why aren't women taught how their cycle works and what being fertile looks like? Dr. Kirkwold gives excellent recommendations for women learning more about their bodies. Apps that Emily Recommends 1: Kindara 2: FEMM (don't have to use the FEMM method to use it; gives you options for if you are tracking to avoid pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, or monitoring health) Emily highly recommends this website to learn more about different fertility awareness methods: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/ Books Emily recommends for those who want to read more about the evidence on how birth control affects our bodies (including our mental health): "Sweetening the Pill" by Holly Grigg-Spall (https://www.amazon.com/Sweetening-Pill-Hooked-Hormonal-Control/dp/1780996071) "This is Your Brain on Birth Control" by Sarah E. Hill (https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control-ebook/dp/B07MYLLP21) Emily has an online course called "Unlock Your Cycle" that teaches women and girls to track their cycle (track cervical fluid). Emily has graciously created a discount code for listeners of The Sexy Politico Unlock Your Cycle online course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com/ Use discount code "SEXYPOLITICO" for 40% off! Emily's Homepage: www.nfppharmacist.com Emily's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zK82chi-cOIa9rvLMX3eQ Emily's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilyrunsonpassion Emily's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nfppharmacist Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nfppharmacist/ Links for social media Please support us on Patreon if you can patreon.com/thesexypolitico If you like this podcast please subscribe and check out our website and socials. TheSexypolitico.com Twitter: @thesexypolitico Instagram: _thesexypolitico Facebook: The Sexy Politico Pintrest: The Sexy Politico Tumblr: thesexypolitico.tumblr.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your brain changes when you're on birth control, that's just the reality of it.The conversation around birth control and contraception, and even fertility, is one we've been having for a while on the podcast. It's an incredibly complex subject and one we're excited to delve further into with Dr. Sarah E. Hill.Dr. Sarah is the author of Your Brain On Birth Control, and she's one the world's foremost leaders on women's health, especially as it relates to hormonal birth control and what influence it has on our bodies, our brains, and our lives.Our goal with this one is not to shame anyone that's on birth control, or an IUD, or whatever works best for you. Our goal is to always bring you leading-edge, curious conversations that empower you to explore these topics and concepts on your own – in your sovereignty – and then make the best decision that works for you.We also talk about:Your brain on birth controlLifting the veil Birth control and feminism Social dynamic of going on the pillThe science of synthetic hormones Learning about estrogen Partner preferences, on vs. offTrue or false? Cycle syncingBirth control, cortisol, and stressDownstream impact on genetics Tips for transitioning from birth controlTrusting your intuition Resources:Website: sarahehill.comInstagram: @sarahehillphdRead: This Is Your Brain On Birth ControlNatural Cycles: naturalcycles.comFlo: flo.healthOura Ring: ouraring.comRead: Beyond the Pill by Jolene BrightenRead: Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden...

In this Bitesize episode, hear an excerpt from Dr Sarah E Hill's interview with Angela about hormonal birth control and post-pubertal brain development As the biological groundwork for the adult brain and body takes place during adolescence the introduction of synthetic hormonal birth control means that women who take hormonal birth control during adolescence have different brains than girls who don't, listen in and hear more KEY TAKEAWAYS Brain development explodes during pubertal transition Post-pubertal brain changes are all coordinated by your sex hormones For millions of years, our bodies have had regular hormonal messages coordinating all the brain changes Hormonal messaging lays down the biological groundwork for our adult brain and body but it's interrupted and suppressed by synthetic hormonal birth control We don't know how it's influencing the organisation of the brain The research seems to suggest that pill use during adolescence may increase your risk of depressive disorders across your lifetime Sex hormones play a really critical role in post-pubertal brain development   BEST MOMENTS ‘It's important for women to understand that this is at least a possibility' ‘Who you are as a child and who you are as an adult are all post-pubertal brain changes' ‘How many of us were on hormonal birth control when we didn't need to be?'   RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE  101HPH How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control with Dr Sarah E Hill   Get Your Free Personalised Health Report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com   Zen in a Bottle! Get 10% off Magnesium Breakthrough! UK customers visit www.bioptimizers.uk/angela and overseas customers visit www.bioptimizers.com/angela and enter code ANGELA10 at checkout.   Get a year's free supply of Vitamin D & 5 Free Travel Packs with your order of Athletic Greens (AG1) at www.athleticgreens.com/angela   Black Friday Offer: Get 2 Weeks Free Trial Of Angela's Membership The Female Biohacker Collective angelafoster.me/fbc   VALUABLE RESOURCES High-Performance Health Podcast Series -https://angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts/ Biohack Your Way to Your Best Self - Join My Exclusive Female Biohacker Collective – angelafosteracademy.com/female-biohacker-collective-enrol Get a free health check and personalised report www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Watch my Free Masterclass on how to master your metabolism -www.angelafosteracademy.com/master-your-metabolism Download my free Guide to Harmonising Your Hormones -www.angelafosterperformance.com/hormones Download my  free Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fasting/ Download my free Guide to Sleep Like a Boss -www.angelafosterperformance.com/sleep Join my free Facebook Community -www.facebook.com/groups/femalebiohacker Get my bestselling book Rethink Health - https://amzn.to/3vbzYOV     ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster Angela is a Nutritionist, Health, and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful, and limitless life. Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices, and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.   CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn                                                          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*The information in this podcast is intended for Healthcare Practitioners. Professor Hill joins the podcast to discuss the potentially powerful influence the oral contraceptive pill can have on the brain. As a researcher, Professor Hill combines her knowledge of women's psychology from an evolutionary perspective with her personal experience in her new book, This is Your Brain on Birth Control. Listen to the evolutionary framework that influences female behaviour and learn how birth control can affect partner choice, mood and the stress response. With a balanced and thoughtful approach, Sarah spells out the nuances of the pill to give listeners information to better help make informed decisions. Sarah's Website: https://www.sarahehill.com/

The contraceptive pill has an interesting and, at times, ethically dubious history. Biologists John Rock and Gregory Pincus team up to develop the birth control pill, funded by two million dollars from philanthropist Katharine Dexter McCormick and spurred on by contraceptive crusader Margaret Sanger. For years Pincus had been searching for a project that might establish his greatness. While there were many possible risks in taking on the pill project, it concerned the area of science he knew best: mammalian reproduction. He knew that his progestins (synthetic progesterone) stopped ovulation in rabbits and rats. The next step was to test them on women. And to do that, he would need a doctor who could reassure patients they were safe. There had never been a medicine made for healthy people—and certainly not one that would be taken daily. The risks were enormous. Pincus settled on gynaecologist John Rock. Rock was attractive, well respected and most importantly, Catholic.After teaming up, Pincus and Rock began trials in 1954. State laws prohibiting contraceptive research made it difficult to set up trials, so Rock and Pincus controversially first tested the drug on male and female patients at the Worcester State Psychiatric Hospital in Massachusetts and then on women in the slums of Puerto Rico and Haiti.The first oral contraceptive pill (Enovid) was approved by the US Food and Drugs Administration on 9 May 1960. It was released in Australia on 1 February 1961 under the name Anovlar.More than half a century on, the impacts of the pill are remarkable. It's hard to think of an invention that has impacted women's position in society more. Women were free of the social boxes and biology that had previously constrained them. They didn't have to fear unwanted pregnancies and could have risk-free sex, just like men. From this, we saw the sexual revolution. Approximately 70% of Australian women of reproductive age employ some form of birth control. On the basis of 2013 data, 27–34% of women used oral contraception. This number has been steady for decades. Despite its ubiquity, dialogue about how the pill works and how it can impact women is rare. And as it turns out, its potential side effects aren't insignificant. The pill has been found to impact the mood, stress response, and sexual appetite of many women who take it. The pill can change everything from how women cope with stress to who women want to have sex with. It's also been associated with an increased risk of anxiety and depression, particularly in younger women. So how does the pill work? What effect does it have on the people who take it? And what run-on effects does this have for wider society?To answer these questions, Caroline enlisted the help of Dr Sarah E Hill. Sarah is an award-winning research psychologist and professor at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. Working at the intersection of evolutionary biology, social psychology, and neuroscience, her research is aimed at understanding the role hormones, the immune system, and the environment play in sexual and relationship behaviours, especially in women. Her book ‘How The Pill Changes Everything' was released in 2019.Sarah and Caroline discuss the role of evolutionary psychology in helping us understand sexual behaviour, what the pill is and what it can change for those who use it.Connect with us: @becuming.meBecuming takes the frustration out of finding the perfect sex toy by sending you personalised recommendations. Check it out at www.becuming.me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The invention of birth control has been a game changer for women's ability to achieve personal goals and plan for the future. However, there is still a lot to learn about what the pill does to the body and brain. On this episode of The Woman's Vibrancy Code, Maraya is joined by Dr. Sarah E Hill who is a renowned women's health researcher and author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control. Maraya and Dr. Hill discuss the science behind birth control, how it impacts young girls' brain development, adult women's hormones, mood and its effects on the adrenal system and stress response. Don't miss this important conversation! IN THIS EPISODE:  [02:09] How does the birth control pill work and what are the positive and negative consequences of birth control [08:48] What is happening in the brain while using synthetic hormonal birth control  [14:12] Are hormonal changes permanent after you stop using birth control and what are the impacts on young women who use birth control before their brain is fully developed  [24:10] Impacts on the adrenal system, stress responses, and thyroid function [31:17] Various side effects that women experience while on the synthetic hormones and what to expect post-birth control   [45:16] Next Steps: How to be more educated or find alternatives to hormonal birth control KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Hormonal birth control suppresses regular hormonal function which can lead to a decrease in sexual desire, mood regulation and stress response. This hormone induced inability to regulate stress can lead to adrenal fatigue and other mental health issues. There is little research to show what the long term effects are for birth control usage among women ages of 13-19, whose brains are still developing. Since birth control temporarily alters brain chemistry and hormonal production, we should be cautious of how it could impact brain function and mental health. It is important for women, whether using hormonal birth control or not, to understand themselves and listen to their body. Don't hesitate to communicate side effects to your health provider, educate yourself and remember you matter! How you feel and what you're going through matters.  RESOURCE LINKSBook: This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences Vibrant Life Workshop - To get your streamlined roadmap, register for the next free Vibrant Life Workshop. Enjoy a personalized and live deep dive with Maraya Brown to address your foundational energy, hormones and libido (without the first step being the next medication) so you can uplevel how you pour into all the people and ways you serve in the world. BIO: Dr. Sarah E. Hill earned her PhD from the University of Texas and she is currently a researcher and professor at TCU. Her research on women, health, and sexual psychology has garnered more than half a million dollars in grant funding and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist, and many others. Most recently, Sarah has authored This is your brain on birth control: the surprising science of women, hormones, and the law of unintended consequences, which has been published in several languages around the world and featured on TV shows like Today and Great Britain's This Morning.” Sarah E Hill Facebook Page Sarah E Hill on Instagram Maraya Brown is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their libido. Maraya Brown Facebook Page Maraya Brown Facebook Group Maraya Brown on Instagram Maraya Brown on LinkedIn Maraya Brown on TikTok Maraya Brown YouTube Channel DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.

Did you know that the birth control pill can lead to clitoral shrinkage? Or that it can physically change your feelings of attraction to someone? Millions of people with female reproductive organs have been told by doctors to start taking birth control – whether it's for pregnancy prevention, period cramps, or sometimes even acne. However, very few people are ever informed of the extensive side effects that come with taking this small pill. On this week's episode we are joined by Julia Abbiss, the Impact and Associate Producer of The Business of Birth Control, a documentary that examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. Julia shares the lesser talked about side effects of birth control and how it relates to the much larger issue of women's wellness and reproductive rights. The Business of Birth Control will be airing for FREE beginning Friday, February 4th, 2022 until Sunday February 6th, 2022. Whether you have been on birth control, know someone on birth control, or serve as an ally for women's health and reproductive rights, this film is hugely important and you can see it this weekend for FREE! Click here to watch! For more information, follow The Business of Birth Control on Instagram and Facebook, @businessofbirthcontrol. You can also check The Business of Birth Control on the web at: https://www.thebusinessof.life/the-business-of-birth-control   Check out the Light After Trauma website for transcripts, other episodes, Alyssa's guest appearances, and more at: www.lightaftertrauma.com Support the Podcast via Patreon   Transcript Alyssa Scolari [00:23]: Hi friends. Welcome back to another kick ass episode of The Light After Trauma Podcast. I am your host, Alyssa Scolari. And I know I say this every week, but I'm going to say it again. I am so fucking excited for today's episode. Like extra, extra, extra excited. This is a guest episode and we have a very special guest with us today. And we are talking about one of my favorite topics of all time. So obviously you all know that I have been having lots of health issues lately, and you are all aware that I ... Well, at the time of recording, today is January 21st. And my surgery is on January 27th for suspected endometriosis. And by the time this comes out, it'll be about five days after my surgery. And you all know that I have had quite the struggle with going to doctor after doctor to try to get some answers for what I've been going through. I have had years of excruciatingly, painful period cramps. And when I was 19 years old, I was put on birth control and basically told that that was something I'd have to be on for the rest of my life in order to manage my cramps. And the birth control caused so many issues in my body. And I'm still trying to recover from the health issues that I have. Now, I didn't realize that so many of my health issues were connected to the birth control that I was taking. Actually, I didn't find that out until this year. And part of who helped me to find that out is our very special guest speaker today. Her name is Julia Abbiss. I got that right, right Julia? Julia Abbiss [02:31]: You did. Good job. Alyssa Scolari [02:32]: I fucking nailed it. Yes. So Julia is the impact and associate producer of The Business of Birth Control, which is an upcoming documentary. It examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. Now, Julia is absolutely so much more than that. And I actually know Julia-ish. So like basically episode 27, which was a long time ago. If you have not listened to that episode, it is with Urvashi Banerjea on I believe the title is Cultural Whiplash. As many of you know, Urvashi, I met in 2010, our very first day of college and Urvashi has been one of my best friends and Urvashi is also best friends with Julia, and Julia and I absolutely because our friend Urvashi loves to have these like every single year for her birthday, she throws these like elaborate birthday parties, like Urvashi celebrates herself so hard, which is one of the many things we love about her. And I swear that Julie and I had to have hung out at some point, although neither of us can remember. But regardless we have become connected through Urvashi and through this documentary called The Business of Birth Control. Urvashi had been telling me a lot about it. She told me to watch it and I watched it and it brought me to tears. Happy tears, sad tears, tears of relief and validation. And we are here to talk about it today. And I know I'm blabbing a lot, so I'm going to turn this over to Julia in a second. But before we get started, I do want to say this. Everybody is different. Everybody's body works differently. And some people, their lives have been changed for the better on birth control. And that's okay. So we are not here today to tell you that what you're doing is wrong or horrible if that is what works for you. However, what we're here to do today is talk about the ways in which people with female reproductive rights might not be made aware of when it comes to taking birth control. That is the goal here today. It is not to shame you or make you feel bad for what you are or aren't taking. We are just trying to spread awareness in topics where honestly, there isn't a whole lot of advocacy, support or awareness. So with that being said, I know that was a hell of a long introduction. So I'm going to turn it over to Julia. Hello and thank you for being here today. Julia Abbiss [05:19]: Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for having me. And it's great to ... I don't know. I'm going to say meet you even though I'm sure we crossed paths at one of the 72 hour birthday celebrations. Alyssa Scolari [05:34]: No, literally. No, literally, I'm sure. Julia Abbiss [05:38]: But I really appreciate that disclaimer, because one thing we want the takeaway to be is that this documentary, this movement is all about informed consent and promoting body literacy. The more that we know about our bodies, the more we know about our cycles and our functioning, the more that we can advocate for ourselves in our doctor's offices, as well as our bedrooms and every other place that we inhabit. So I appreciate that. Alyssa Scolari [06:05]: Yeah, no absolutely. And we know that women in this world are not treated nearly as well or are not nearly as informed as men are. And so much of this documentary I think is also about that as well. And I guess I'm getting a little ahead of myself. So let me back up for a minute and just say like, so can you elaborate on like what your role is in this documentary and why you're so passionate about this? Julia Abbiss [06:42]: Sure. So I am the impact and associate producer, like you mentioned. Impact production is essentially growing the grassroots space around the film. So I work on our communications, on our events and getting partners just to make sure that we can reach as many people as possible on college campuses, high school campuses, and really anywhere where women and gender nonconforming people are. The beautiful thing about streaming online is that it can reach everyone everywhere. So just essentially working to make that happen. But I got involved in this project about three years ago. What started as a little communication contract evolved into an impact production role, which I'm so grateful and honored to be in. I was actually never on hormonal birth control. My mom had a adverse reaction to it back in the 80s and essentially scared me. So it was one of those, my mom's British. So she's like, "You are not going on those birth control pills." [inaudible 00:07:48] with barrier methods. And I've recently been introduced to the FAM method, or just FAM, which is fertility awareness method, which we can talk about later. So yeah, I came into this of an understanding of some of the side effects that can happen, which have come to find that women really are not informed. And truly the only reason I know about it is because of my mother. When I think back to reproductive health education in high school is poor, just very ... Alyssa Scolari [08:18]: To say the least. Julia Abbiss [08:19]: Yeah. I mean, and it just sounds like your only option is to go on the pill. I remember feeling shame that I wasn't on it, feeling pressure from my boyfriend at the time to be on it. And yeah, just not really wanting to talk to anyone because girls would be like, "Oh, have to take my pill." And I'm like ... So kind of that second guessing of like, oh my gosh, like, should I be on it? Like I'm a feminist. Like this is advancing women's liberation, women's rights. But in the back of my head, just knowing, like, I don't think I want to risk all these different side effects, whether it's my mood, whether it's physical, but really what I'm most excited for ... The impact of this film to me is just to act as a great validator for women and GNC folks who have been continuously gas lit by their doctor, by their partners, by their friend and family, to just say like, hey, these are side effects that you might not have known could even come from the pill or whatever hormonal contraceptive that they're on. So I think it's going to be pretty powerful. I'm a little scared for the backlash of it for people who don't watch it and make assumptions. But yeah, we'll see what happens. Alyssa Scolari [09:38]: And this film aired at the New York Film Festival. Julia Abbiss [09:44]: At DOC NYC. Yes. And it was so incredible because we had an in person screening, which thankfully we snuck in during a low COVID time. But I know it was so nice to be in person and to actually hear the audience take. When you're in the background, just watching all of these rough cuts, you're like, I think this is good but not really knowing because you're so steeped in it, what the actual response will be. But you heard people sniffling when it got really emotional, you heard them laugh at different points that are just so outrageous that they're funny. Alyssa Scolari [10:24]: Right. That you have to laugh, you have to laugh. Julia Abbiss [10:27]: Yeah. But you could really hear a pin drop. I mean, it was just this moment of like everyone in the audience is really absorbing it and taking it in. And what was incredible was afterwards, we were able to have it streaming on the DOC NYC platform for two weeks. And every single day we were top 10 most streamed film and the largest documentary festival in the country. So it just acted as a validator or for us that people want this information. Alyssa Scolari [11:01]: Yes. Julia Abbiss [11:01]: And it's so needed and you have one woman who watches it who's going to tell five of her friends who tell five of their friends and it speaks to feminist grassroots building at its core. Alyssa Scolari [11:17]: Oh it absolutely does. It absolutely does. And I know, I mean just the gaslighting when it comes to like being put on this pill. And gaslighting that I think so many of us didn't even know was gaslighting. I wasn't even aware of ... I knew that I was being written off by doctors, but I wasn't even aware of how much I was being written off by doctors until I watched this documentary a couple of months ago. And I recall sitting in ... This had to be back in September. I came off of birth control like several years ago when I was really in the thick of my battle with PTSD. I was seeing this psychiatrist who, and at this point I had been on birth control for probably like seven years like at this point. And my psychiatrist at the time was like, "Hey, I know that you're experiencing like a ton of anger and like a lot of depression and like thoughts of self harm." And she was like, "Why don't we try coming off of the birth control and seeing how that changes your mood?" And I was like, "What? Like, what are you talking about?" Julia Abbiss [12:39]: Yep. Alyssa Scolari [12:40]: And like, what was I? Like 26? That was the first time I had ever heard a doctor say that some of my mental health symptoms could have been the birth control. And I had been battling for years with rage, with crippling depression, like an anger that I cannot even put into words, anger doesn't do it justice. It is this surging rage that was pulsing through my veins. And when my doctor suggested coming off, like I was like, I can't do that. Like I can't do that. I have really bad cramps. And she was like, "Well, why don't we see what's going on underneath the birth control with the bad cramps and see if we can try to manage it some other way?" Low and behold, I came off the birth control and my cramps became significantly worse and that's because I've had endometriosis and probably have had endometriosis for years. And I probably wouldn't be as sick as I am right now if it weren't for that birth control just kind of putting a bandaid on it for a decade. But I remember a few months ago going to a doctor before I even suspected I had endometriosis and I was telling her how bad my cramps are. And this was an OB-GYN. And she was like, "Well, why don't you go on the pill?" And I was like, "No, I was a monster on the pill. I was not myself." And I had tried several different verse of the pill and she was like, "Well, that's kind of your only option." And I was like, "But the birth control pill does X, Y, and Z to me." She literally looked at me and she went, "No it doesn't. Where'd you get that from?" And I was like, "My own experiences." And she was like, "Well, it's either that or suffer" is literally what she said to me. Julia Abbiss [14:44]: It's so unjust. I'm so sorry that happened. But I can't tell you how many stories I've heard at this point that are exactly the same. It's so interesting. We were on Clubhouse for a time and any kind of live stream event that we host that has a Q&A. I mean, they could run themselves essentially, but like we were on a Clubhouse for three and a half hours because you just had woman after woman coming on saying, "This is what I've experienced. I know that this isn't myself. No one's listening to me. It's making my other symptoms worse. It's acting as a panacea when I know that they're just festering underneath. Just because I can't feel it, doesn't mean it's not there." And just on the mood part, it's so fascinating. And we've talked about this, but Dr. Sarah E. Hill, she has a book called This Is Your Brain On Birth Control and she's in our film. And she just goes into all of these mental health side effects that no one warns you about. And none of the mental health practitioners are really aware of, it seems. If you're dealing with girls who are adolescent through, let's say mid 30s who are experiencing depression or just any type of mood symptom. One of the first questions that should be asked is are you on birth control? Alyssa Scolari [16:12]: Yes. Julia Abbiss [16:14]: Let's eliminate some things. There's this great quote in the film from a journalist who kind of blew the cover off of birth control in England. And she has this great line where she's like, "Once I got off of it, I realized that every emotion that I felt was my own." And it doesn't matter how many times I watch it. It just gives me goosebumps. Alyssa Scolari [16:42]: Oh yes. Yes. I was sitting at my kitchen table when I watched that and I was not prepared for the emotional toll that it would have on me. Feeling like the first time I'm in my life, but I was not alone in what I felt from that pill. Like it was hugely validating. And I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about some of the side effects because 9 times out of 10, when women are given birth control, they are not told any side effects. And quite honestly, one of the side effects that people talk about the most and are the most worried about is weight gain. And that is the least important side effect. Like first of all, it's water, weight, birth control, there are really like no studies that show, I think to my knowledge, that birth control directly contributes to your body storing more fat in your body. So yeah, all we really hear about birth control is, "Oh, I don't want to gain weight. Oh, I don't want to gain weight. I don't want to gain weight," which is more of an issue about the fat phobia that lives in society. Julia Abbiss [18:01]: That's another documentary we'll get into, yeah. Alyssa Scolari [18:04]: Right. That's another documentary, but I'm wondering like, would you be able to talk about some of the different side effects that the documentary sheds light on for birth control? Julia Abbiss [18:15]: Absolutely. So I would break it up into physical, emotional, and relational. So I'll start with relational, which is kind of the most shocking is that hormonal birth control can affect your pheromones. So essentially who you're attracted to. And there's this study that's done that we show in the film about the smell test. So you see women smelling, they're like a row of sweaty t-shirts. And whichever one that they're attracted to the most is the partner that they should be with. And it goes down into like a lot of biological things that I can't get into because frankly it's not my area of expertise. But it's fascinating that women have reported that who they're attracted to while they're on the pill is different from when they're off the pill. So I'll leave your listeners ... Alyssa Scolari [19:10]: Wow. Julia Abbiss [19:12]: I'll leave a minute for everyone to just side eye their partner quickly, but that's really just kind of the most fascinating one. Yeah. Then there's physical. And so in terms of physical, one of the most shocking ones for me to learn about was Clitoral shrinkage. So your clitoris can actually shrink up to, I believe 20%, which obviously affects the intensity of your orgasm. But I think what's really interesting is that you have these girls going on birth control, younger and younger, they're on it for a majority of their sexual lives. And they're not actually experiencing what an orgasm can be, which I think is really important. Alyssa Scolari [19:12]: Yes. Julia Abbiss [20:06]: As well as affects your libido, which is the greatest irony of them all. You're on this to not get pregnant so you can have sex and not worry about it, but turns out you actually don't want to have sex. Alyssa Scolari [20:18]: Repulsed by sex. Julia Abbiss [20:20]: Totally. I think it was, oh, Sarah Silverman went on her podcast recently and was talking about how she just came off the pill for the first time. And she's like, "I'm so fucking horny and I had no idea." Alyssa Scolari [20:34]: Yes. Absolutely. Julia Abbiss [20:40]: Yeah. Which it's also just a commentary of how we teach girls about their sexuality, about masturbation, about orgasming. I mean, if you had a pill for a man that said, by the way, this might get your dick to shrink and you're not going to want to have sex as much, would it [crosstalk 00:21:02]. Alyssa Scolari [21:03]: No way. Julia Abbiss [21:05]: There's absolutely no way. Alyssa Scolari [21:07]: Absolutely. There's no fucking way. It might change who you're attracted to, it might shrink your dick, your orgasms aren't going to feel as good. Like the fuck ... Julia Abbiss [21:21]: You might have depression and a blood clot. Alyssa Scolari [21:26]: Blood clot. This could potentially kill you but here you go. Julia Abbiss [21:32]: Yeah. You're not actually feeling those things. I mean, you have to laugh when you like, look at this all on paper, like this is outrageous. So I do want to just clarify that when we are talking about this that's related to your disclaimer in the front. This is purely to say that these are side effects that you could be experiencing and just things to look out for. But birth control is ... The one thing that I do want to mention is that two things can be true. And this is what I think we're trying to accomplish with this documentary, is that we can say this is a product that has been a game changer for women. It has liberated us in every sense of the word, but we're just asking for a better product. We don't want it to be unavailable. We don't want, off the market. Like we just want better birth control for women and GNC folks to take where they don't have to worry about this litany of side effects. I mean, there's a scene in the film where you have one of the parents of a woman who unfortunately lost her life while on the pill, just opening up the essential, like scroll of side effects in tiny print, trying to find what it was that her daughter died from. And we're just kind of envisioning a world where that's no longer the case. Alyssa Scolari [23:06]: Yes. And we're also asking for just basic accountability for what these side effects are, because also in the film, I recall and correct me if I'm wrong or if I'm like misinterpreting this, but this like scene where they're talking about how they've gone through the FDA, and have brought these problems to the FDA. And it's not just doctors. It's the fucking FDA who's like, we did a good enough job at warning people. No, the fuck you did not. No, the fuck you did not. There's not a single doctor. Well, I shouldn't say not a single doctor, but the majority of doctors do not inform about any of the side effects. And when that person's coming back with severe depression, nobody thinks to ask about the pill. All these side effects might be listed in some extremely jargony impossible to understand terms in very fine print that you need a microscope to read on this huge scroll that comes in the package. And just in asking for accountability, like the FDA's like, no, there's no issue why we should change this. Like we did everything on our part. We're fine with women potentially losing their lives and living a lower quality of life as a result of this pill. Julia Abbiss [24:35]: Yeah. So there's a particularly infuriating and incredibly heartbreaking part of the documentary where we follow the journeys of these bereaved parents who are trying to get justice for their daughters. And you see them coming together under these really tragic circumstances to appeal at hearings and ask for black box warning labels. And even just to come together to figure out ways to educate other women so that it doesn't happen to them. The FDA is a beast, and it's really intimidating, but incredibly inspiring that these parents are ready and willing and are taking them on. We've heard from the different critics of the documentary. Like, this is such a low percentage of women will die from using hormonal birth control, which yes, it's true. In the grand scheme of things, incredibly low percentage. But try telling that to the parent, who's lost a child. The most unjust way too. I mean, you have otherwise healthy girls. And I think a part of it too, is that we're not testing anything before we prescribe. I mean, someone who has an estrogen dominance shouldn't be prescribed an estrogen based pill, but we don't know that. Instead, we're like, "Okay, try this one. And if it's not really working for you, let's try another one." And part of it in the beginning, you see these women talking about which forms of birth control they're on and many can't name it. They don't know the brand, they're on their fifth one. I mean, it's just ... And that's [inaudible 00:26:27] of the privilege of changing your birth control pill. So there's so many things. I mean, you look at pharmaceutical budgets and a majority of their costs go towards advertising. And it's a very slim percentage that goes towards actual research. An even slimmer percentage when it goes towards research for medications that are taken by women. So it just is so, so very infuriating. Alyssa Scolari [26:59]: It's infuriating and it's sickening. And it doesn't matter that the fact that there are few women who have died, it doesn't matter because that's still somebody's child, somebody's potential mom, somebody's sister. It doesn't matter. And it's not like it's difficult to tell test women prior to putting them on a pill. Hormone testing, have we tested them for any potential clotting disorders, like a history of a clotting issue because they know that birth control can cause blood clots. And it's said so casually. Like, oh, this can cause blood clots. So you just want to like keep an eye out. How does one keep an eye out for a blood clot? Julia Abbiss [27:49]: That was the ... Well, I shouldn't say hilarious. Alyssa Scolari [27:51]: I mean, hysterical in a very morbid sense. Julia Abbiss [27:55]: Exactly. But during the Johnson & Johnson vaccine controversy where they're like, oh, we're going to entirely pull from the market because it caused blood clots in, I think it was like three, nine ... It was an even smaller percentage. And you saw Twitter ablaze with women like, oh my God. Like wait till America hears about the birth control pill. And it just showed like, you can actually take this off the market and test it and give it its due diligence. No, I don't know if you saw any of those Twitter threads, but it was pretty ... Alyssa Scolari [28:36]: Hysterical. Yes. Like, oh yeah, wait until they get a load of what the birth control pill does. We're we're taking Johnson & Johnson off the market for the three to nine people who have had blood clots. Like the number of women who have had issues on birth control was astronomically higher. Julia Abbiss [28:55]: Well, can I just tell you, so I got the J&J vaccine and literally two days later it was pulled because of those side effects. And I was like, are you fucking me? Alyssa Scolari [29:01]: Oh no. Julia Abbiss [29:02]: Like, I've avoided birth control this entire time. Alyssa Scolari [29:07]: And it's a fucking Johnson & Johnson shot that's going to do me in. Julia Abbiss [29:11]: Oh my God. Classic. Alyssa Scolari [29:12]: Son of a bitch. Oh God. And here's the other thing that I think is important to like touch base on. And there's another very simple way of tracking your cycle and being able to be your own form of birth control that's talked about in the film that women never get told. It's very, very fascinating how women are immediately put on a pill when this pill has many side effects, causes suicidality in women, decreases their quality of life, decreases their sex drive, can cause blood clots, all of these other issues, and gastrointestinal issues. That's the other thing we should say is that there's been a ton of research that shows that birth control is linked to gastrointestinal issues. When I came off the pill after what? Seven years of being on it, I had gut issues that I am still trying to get under control. Like, I mean bad. But whatever. You guys know about my gut issues too. So all that, but what we don't tell women and what they're not given the choice to be like, oh, well, what you could do is also track your cycle yourself. Like there are tools out there that you can purchase where you can track your own cycle and gauge your own fertility. And part of that is because we live in a world that's like, you should be terrified of sex. And if you even think about sex, you're going to get pregnant. That's not actually the case. Julia Abbiss [31:01]: Yes. I was today years old when I found out that you could only get pregnant for essentially six days out of your cycle. And that just totally blew my mind. And it's so interesting because most women aren't told this until they're actually trying to get pregnant. So why aren't we using that six days cycle to inform when we can't get pregnant? So there's all these different devices now in the fem tech world, which is so fascinating and it's ever evolving that essentially you are able to track your cycle, to find out when that optimal window is. In which case, if you're trying to prevent pregnancy, you can use alternative barrier methods or anything else that works for you. Some women double up who they have a non-hormonal IUD and also do cycle tracking. So like the birth control pill, it is the most effective when you are taking your temperature, your basal temperature every single day at the same time. There's research being done about connecting your Fitbit, your Apple Watch to track your temperature and sync it with your app so that you don't actually have to take your temperature every morning. And it like can like register when you're waking up so it takes your temperature immediately, which is honestly the problem that I've had. Because when I try taking my temperature, I have like no set sleep schedule. So my timing is always so off. I'm not like a reliable candidate when it comes to actual temperature taking. But if you are meticulous and you're able to take it at the same time every day, and it is optimal when you do have a regular cycle, which I know eliminates a lot of people unfortunately. But I think that these different apps are coming out by female founders also, which is really inspiring that you have all these women who've experienced all these different adverse side effects and thinking surely there has to be a better way. And they're making that happen. So it's a movement that I really think we should all be paying attention to and seeing what's to come. Alyssa Scolari [33:31]: Yeah, absolutely. And this is a movement that's about, again, I just want to reiterate what we talked about at the beginning of this, which is that this is not about trying to shame you or make you feel bad if you have taken birth control and you have experienced great benefit from it. If you have, good for you. This is not about trying to erase birth control. This is about trying to spread awareness and help people become educated. And for me, watching that film, The Business of Birth Control, which is what this entire discussion is based off of, is it was hugely validating for me to know that so much of my depression and rage really wasn't me. And I have found in the work that I've done with so many of my clients who have female reproductive organs who were on the pill when they have come off of the pill, they are so completely different in terms of how they are able to manage their depression, their anxiety, their PTSD symptoms. And now, so many of the conversations that I have with my clients are them being like, "Was I ever even depressed in the first place? Or was it the birth control that has made me depressed?" I have had clients come off of birth control and no longer require therapy because they are absolutely fine. So this is about spreading awareness. This is about promoting women's advocacy. This is about reproductive rights, and this is about fighting for your right as a woman or as a person with female reproductive organs to have a really good fucking sex life with yourself and with other people. Julia Abbiss [35:24]: Amen. Alyssa Scolari [35:25]: Like that is what this is about. And I strongly encourage you if you are listening to this today, I strongly encourage you even if you have male reproductive organs, if you identify as a ... Like, I strongly encourage you to watch this anyway, because we also need you as allies to help advocate. So much of the advocacy I've had to do for myself, I know I wouldn't have been nearly as effective if my husband weren't standing by my side, learning about birth control as well. So get on board with this and we actually have a way for you to be able to see this film. Julia, can you talk about that? Julia Abbiss [36:12]: Yes. So we have a 48 hour free screening opportunity starting on Friday, February 4th, going till Sunday, the 6th. And you can sign up on our website. Again, it's for free at thebusinessof.life. I don't know if you're able to link that in your show notes. Alyssa Scolari [36:32]: I sure am. And today is February 1st. Well, if you are listening to this on the day that the podcast launches, then it is Tuesday, February 1st. And so we have just days and this film will be airing for free. The link will be in the bio. I highly encourage you to go check it out. Whether you are a mental health professional, this can help you, whether you are somebody who's taken birth control before, this can help you, whether you are somebody who is married to somebody or who is in a relationship with somebody or knows somebody who has been on the pill, this can help you. So the link will be in the bio. And Julia, thank you so much for your time, for your expertise, for having such a incredible role in the making and creation and promotion of this film. Because this is really helping women to, I think, feel a sense of solidarity. I know that's what I felt when I watched it. Hugely validated and so not alone. So thank you. Julia Abbiss [37:39]: Thank you so much, Alyssa. I really appreciate it and loved being on your show. Thank you. Alyssa Scolari [37:46]: Thanks for listening everyone. For more information, please head over to lightaftertrauma.com or you can also follow us on social media. On Instagram, we are @LightAfterTrauma. And on Twitter, it is @LightAfterPod. Lastly, please head over to patreon.com/lightaftertrauma to support our show. We are asking for $5 a month, which is the equivalent to a cup of coffee at Starbucks. So please head on over. Again, that's patreon.com/lightaftertrauma. Thank you and we appreciate your support. [singing]

11.5 million women are on the birth control pill.35% of them are prescribed it for non-contraceptive reasonsDo you think the millions of women on birth control are TRULY informed on what exactly it is they're taking and how it is effecting their life and their future.I am beyond honored to be joined by a good friend of mine, Adrianna, to talk all the things birth control. Not only does Adrianna have a very powerful story to share, but she has done incredible research on birth control that she is here to share with everyone.This is a VERY important episode, and female AND males should all listen to this. Subscribe and hang out with me every Wednesday to stay up to date on this show.  If you enjoy, please share this on your social media and tag me (@brookebrewer20) and give me a rating/review. Thank you!Show notes and references: Book we referenced in the episodeThis is your Brain on Birth Control by Sarah E. Hill, PhDhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0525536035/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DXS58381PGXNCEP37SADhttps://thevaccinereaction.org/2021/05/fertility-rates-are-dropping-around-the-world/https://draxe.com/health/birth-control-pills/https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/progestin-oral-route-parenteral-route-vaginal-route/description/drg-20069443https://draxe.com/health/10-ways-balance-hormones-naturally/https://www.arvesa.org/post/balancing-hormones-naturallyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3846030/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3079864/

¿Sabías que el tamaño de los genitales pueden ser afectados por el uso de anticonceptivos farmacológicos?En este episodio tuve una conversación deliciosa con Andreína Guerrero mi amiga y colega fundadora de Hacia la Raíz.El tema, "Sexo, amor  y anticonceptivos farmacológicos" en donde hablaremos de diferentes estudios científicos basados en el libro "This is your brain on birth control" de Sarah E. Hill sobre qué efectos tiene en nuestras relaciones afectivas, nuestro deseo sexual y hasta el tema de la elección de pareja cuando se está bajo influencia de hormonas sintéticas.Algunos de los estudios son:Niveles de estrógeno y testosterona que disminuye con el uso de anticonceptivosDeseo sexual disminuye con el uso de anticonceptivosTamaño del clítoris disminuye con el uso de anticonceptivosSe han demostrado diferentes patrones en la elección de pareja con el uso de anticonceptivosSe ha cuantificado la percepción del mundo ante la mujer en su etapa ovulatoriaAlgunas preguntas para reflexionarQué tanto podría afectar el uso de estos fármacos en gustos musicales, en la elección de gobernantes, en la respuesta a hormonas del estrés, en la atención ante factores importantes de intuición o hasta en la capacidad de aprendizaje y retención, por ejemplo. Si deseas aprender a detalle todos los efectos en el cuerpo por el uso de anticonceptivos farmacológicos, te invito a que revises este maravilloso curso que acabamos de sacar en La Escuela de Sintotérmicas en Red "Curso anticonceptivos farmacológicos" Estoy segura que esto te va a encantar. Disfruta y ayúdame a compartirlo,Vanessa tu host. 

Dr Sarah E Hill, research psychologist and author of ‘How the Pill Changes Everything; Your Brain on Birth Control' talks with Angela about what is really happening to your brain and your body when you are taking a hormonal birth control. They discuss the potential  impact and effects of influencing hormones during post pubertal construction along how being on the pill can influence women in their partner choices. Hormonal birth control has been transformative in women's lives but understanding how those hormones influence developmental processes and the production of cortisol is vital. This episode has hugely informative content that all women should hear about how hormonal birth control can influence how you think, feel and experience the world.   KEY TAKEAWAYS When you take hormonal birth control the primary mechanism of action is the brain because the brain controls ovulation For women pregnancy requires almost every single major system in the body to change in some way There are hormone receptors all over the brain and body and our bodies  are incredibly sensitive to our sex hormones When oestrogen increases it increases women's desire and a preference for men with particular masculine facial cues With diverse MHC genes your body recognises a greater number of antigens and can respond to them Women should be aware that being on the pill can influence their partner choices Hormones have both activational affects when they influence something immediate and organisational effects where the hormones are influencing developmental processes that are creating structures in the body Hormones direct the way the brain is constructed during post pubertal construction and any hormonal change will affect this The research has shown that women on hormonal birth control have a blunted cortisol response to stress Cortisol helps the body cope with the stressful situation and to process memories to cope better in the future   BEST MOMENTS ‘Research is now confirming what women have long suspected that taking the pill most affects your brain' ‘The brain is incredibly plastic and will find ways around things that aren't organised in the way it needs' ‘Stress and cortisol release means that something important is happening'   VALUABLE RESOURCES High Performance Health podcast series Transform your sleep DNA optimization High Performance website  How the Pill Changes Everything; Your Brain on Birth Control Sarah E. Hill   ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster   Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life. Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.   CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn High Performance Health FB Group                   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: In this episode, Erika shares her story of recovering her period, naturally, after coming off hormonal birth control. This conversation is full of tips and strategies for bringing your hormones back into balance, and replenishing your body with the nutrients hormonal contraceptives are known to deplete. While many women are prescribed the "pill" for the management of adverse hormonal symptoms, rarely are they given information about the many, and serious, health risks associated with long term use of this medication. Women deserve better! It's time to ask for more from women's health practitioners- more information and education around birth control options, that don't pose a considerate threat to our health, and real solutions to hormonal imbalances, that address root causes, rather than merely "band-aiding" symptoms. Resources: -Supplements- Ali Miller's Prenatal Bundle Seeking Health Prenatal -Non-Toxic Household, Body, and Beauty- Candles EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning All Purpose Cleaning Product Body Soap (my absolute FAV) EWG's Guide to Healthy Bath and Body/Skin Deep Homemade Deodorant Recipe- This is the one I make and my husband LOVES. *I add a few drops of peppermint and holy basil organic essential oils, to the basic recipe. -Books- Beyond the Pill... by Dr. Jolene Brighten This is Your Brain on Birth Control... by Sarah E. Hill PhD In the Flow and WomenCode... by Alisa Vitti For the rest of the show notes, visit the episode webpage. Please Note the Following Disclaimer! By listening to this podcast, you understand that the topics discussed are intended, solely, for informational purposes. The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be relied on as such. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any health-related concerns, and prior to making decisions that affect your health and well-being. In listening to the podcast, you also agree that Wirth Wellness is not responsible for any outcomes or decisions you make, relating to any information presented on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erika-wirth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erika-wirth/support

*Content warning: Though we do not go into detail, this episode does mention sexual assault.* Rachel is MOVING in all the ways! After a quick introduction to this special bonus episode, she reunites on air with an old college friend, Allison, who goes by my_peculiar_pelvis on instagram. Allison is a bit of a hybrid teacher/storyteller - she has quite a story and also a ton of knowledge to share. They discuss Allison’s diagnoses of Endometriosis, PMDD, and pelvic floor tension: what do they mean, how do they impact Allison’s life, and what tools are there to manage these chronic conditions? Episode Notes: Conversation with Allison begins at 00:05:08 Follow Allison on instagram: my_peculiar_pelvis IAPMD website: https://iapmd.org Lara Parker: Instagram: @laraeparker Book: Vagina Problems Buzzfeed articles: https://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker Intimate Rose Pelvis Health (dilators): https://www.intimaterose.com Other Instagrams Allison mentions: @thepelvichealthladies @thevhive @iapmdglobal Cycle tracking apps we discuss: Flow, Clue, Me v PMDD Books discussed: How The Pill Changes Everything, by Dr. Sarah E. Hill She Comes First, by Ian Kerner -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine@allportsopen.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.

Welcome to episode 214 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Sarah E. Hill to the podcast. In this episode, Dr Hill speaks with me about the issues around birth control and sex, how birth control affects sexuality, the side effects of birth control and recommendations on the best practices for women to follow.    Dr. Sarah E. Hill is at the forefront of research on the effects of the pill on women’s psychology. A star psychologist with a PhD from the University of Texas, she is currently a researcher and professor with more than 50 published scientific articles to her name.      Her ground-breaking research on women, health, and sexual psychology has garnered more than half a million dollars in grant funding and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist, and many others.      Most recently, Sarah has authored “This is your brain on birth control: the surprising science of women, hormones, and the law of unintended consequences”, which has been published in several languages around the world and featured on TV shows like “Today” and Great Britain’s “This Morning”.    In this episode, you will hear:     How she became interested in birth control and its relation to sex  The different ways birth control can affect women’s moods   What is contained within birth control pills?  The ways in which women’s bodies can be impacted by birth control   Looking at the side effects of birth control   How birth control effects sexuality and desire   Taking a look at the role natural selection plays in this issue   Should you take testosterone if you have low desire?  Recommendations from Dr. Hill on the best practices for women to follow    Find Dr. Sarah E. Hill online  https://www.sarahehill.com     Find Dr. Moali online    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media  https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care      25 Ways to Increase Desire  https://oasis2care.com/opt-in    Promescent Giveaway!  We are so excited to celebrate our 4th anniversary! As a token of our appreciation, we’re teaming up with Promescent to give away a bundle box (worth $154). The box includes: Delay Spray Female Arousal Gel Organic Based Lube Vitaflux Before & After Wipes We’re also giving away two Amazon Gift Cards! To enter, simply write a review in iTunes take a screenshot of the review and send it to drmoali@oasis2care.com or send via a DM on Instagram.    If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  

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Krista King is a registered dietitian nutritionist, integrative and functional certified nutrition practitioner, and holistic health expert. Through her online practice, Composed Nutrition, she provides virtual nutrition coaching, courses, and resources to heal your hormones, digestion, and anxiety naturally. She specializes in women's health using a holistic approach for PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, and fertility. With a strong passion to connect the dots to your health story and discover how the things we have gone through in life can show up in the body, Krista's curious and ever-questioning mind has led her to develop a unique approach to nutrition. Through her personal healing journey she has explored many holistic modalities to reconnect with the body that she fuses into her practice. She integrates evidence-based nutrition practices, intuitive eating philosophies, and spiritual and emotional tools to explore the deeper meaning of imbalances that show up in the body, which often present to teach us to look deeper, reclaim our power, and ignite our path to healing and purpose. Website: www.composednutrition.com Books mentions: Beyond the Pill by Jolene Brighten This Is Your Brain on Birth Control by Sarah E. Hill, PhD Promotional offer: Heal Your Period is your personalized solution to finally have a regular, pain-free period naturally through simple, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle shifts, without strict rules, overwhelming restrictions, or complicated protocols! https://composednutrition.teachable.com/p/heal-your-period Code: HYP20 for 20% off

This week we’re reading This Is Your Brain on Birth Control by Sarah E. Hill PhD. We are joined by the only person legally allowed to be in our home during this time of shelter in place: our dear roommate Natasha. We are so excited to discuss this book together and share our stories of self-discovery as we learn how to trust our experiences and make informed decisions about our own bodies. Highly recommend this book to anyone who knows anyone who takes birth control… so, everyone!Random tidbits mentioned in this episode:Fish with three genders: the plainfin midshipmanCrash Course: Anatomy & Physiology - Reproductive System - YouTube series by Hank & John GreenGone Girl by Gillian FlynnRecommendations:Explained docu-series on Netflix by VoxThe Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter & How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay, PhDBlink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcom GladwellJoin the party and read ahead for our next full-length episode:Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (also an HBO mini-series!)

It is so important for all women to understand the benefits and risks (beyond nutrient deficiencies and blood clots) of the birth control pill. This tiny tablet that has the potential to empower us in many ways is often prescribed without an explanation of the effect on your brain. The research is clear- the pill changes women. Though women go on the pill for a handful of targeted reasons—such as pregnancy prevention and clearer skin—sex hormones don’t work that way. Sex hormones impact the activities of billions of cells in the body at once, many of which are in the brain. As a result, the pill affects sex, hunger, friendships, aggression, learning, and more. Dr. Sarah E. Hill, a leading researcher in evolutionary psychology, provides women with an even-handed, science-based understanding of how their bodies and brains work on and off the pill. She recognizes how instrumental the pill has been in helping women advance in the workplace and society. Dr. Hill credits the pill to her own ability to achieve a doctorate and career success. In turn, she’s not anti-birth control. She’s pro-woman. Listen in (or read the transcript) as we discuss how the pill impacts: - Sexual desire - Stress response - Mental health - Level of achievement

Your brain on birth control can have some pretty horrific side effects on your body. That’s why, when you’re considering going on the birth control pill, you need to research the current evidence out there, weigh up the pros and cons, and make an educated decision. Sarah E. Hill, author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control, joins me to talk about what actually happens to our bodies when we’re on the pill. Sarah is a psychologist who specialized in studying women’s health and the birth control pill, in particular, after she noticed some changes to her body when she came off it. The biggest thing she discovered was that being on the pill actually damped her personality traits - coming off it allowed her actual likes, loves, quirks, and dislikes to shine through again. Sarah explains what role cortisol has in our bodies. We’re often scared into thinking cortisol is such a negative hormone, but actually, it has a lot of positive actions. When we’re taking the birth control pill, however, it’s almost like our body doesn’t respond to the cortisol triggers and forgets to have normal, positive responses to situations. The birth control pill can be linked to a lot of the health problems and issues our society is currently experiencing, such as post-partum depression, autism, teenage anxiety, and autoimmune diseases. Though Sarah warns against a blanket statement that all birth control pills impact all women in these areas; how our bodies react is really down to our individual brains and physiology. Sarah also talks about how being on the birth control pill can actually impact what type of partner we choose. Research has shown that if you choose a partner that you’re attracted to while on the pill, you’re more likely to stay together if you come off it, as opposed to choosing a mate you’re not attracted to but has other redeeming qualities. But overall, women who are on the pill are less likely to get divorced than women with naturally occurring cycles. Are you on the birth control pill? Have you had any of the health issues we’ve talked about on this show? Do you feel like your personality traits are less your own while on the pill?   In This Episode: Why the birth control pill can dampen your personality traits How the birth control pill blunts our body’s cortisol response What the link between the birth control pill and post-partum depression is How being on the birth control pill impacts choosing our mates What the relationship between the birth control pill and autoimmune diseases is How your brain and individual physiology impacts the way your body reacts to being on the birth control pill Why you should monitor a teenager’s anxiety levels if they choose to start using the birth control pill   Quotes: “Cortisol is part of how our body is embedding those meaningful events into our memories and making us feel good.” (15:31) “Women who chose their partners when they were on the Pill were less likely to get divorced later than women who chose their partners while naturally cycling.” (29:18) “There’s a million different factors that are going to influence the way that the pill plays out in your individual body’s landscape. So knowing what to look out for, keeping a journal, and knowing what the domains of influence are can really help women start conversations with their doctors to troubleshoot their options.” (43:18)   Links Buy This is Your Brain on Birth Control Find Sarah E. Hill Online Find Sarah E. Hill on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn   Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Your brain on birth control can have some pretty horrific side effects on your body. That's why, when you're considering going on the birth control pill, you need to research the current evidence out there, weigh up the pros and cons, and make an educated decision. Sarah E. Hill, author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control, joins me to talk about what actually happens to our bodies when we're on the pill. Sarah is a psychologist who specialized in studying women's health and the birth control pill, in particular, after she noticed some changes to her body when she came off it. The biggest thing she discovered was that being on the pill actually damped her personality traits - coming off it allowed her actual likes, loves, quirks, and dislikes to shine through again. Sarah explains what role cortisol has in our bodies. We're often scared into thinking cortisol is such a negative hormone, but actually, it has a lot of positive actions. When we're taking the birth control pill, however, it's almost like our body doesn't respond to the cortisol triggers and forgets to have normal, positive responses to situations. The birth control pill can be linked to a lot of the health problems and issues our society is currently experiencing, such as post-partum depression, autism, teenage anxiety, and autoimmune diseases. Though Sarah warns against a blanket statement that all birth control pills impact all women in these areas; how our bodies react is really down to our individual brains and physiology. Sarah also talks about how being on the birth control pill can actually impact what type of partner we choose. Research has shown that if you choose a partner that you're attracted to while on the pill, you're more likely to stay together if you come off it, as opposed to choosing a mate you're not attracted to but has other redeeming qualities. But overall, women who are on the pill are less likely to get divorced than women with naturally occurring cycles. Are you on the birth control pill? Have you had any of the health issues we've talked about on this show? Do you feel like your personality traits are less your own while on the pill?   In This Episode: Why the birth control pill can dampen your personality traits How the birth control pill blunts our body's cortisol response What the link between the birth control pill and post-partum depression is How being on the birth control pill impacts choosing our mates What the relationship between the birth control pill and autoimmune diseases is How your brain and individual physiology impacts the way your body reacts to being on the birth control pill Why you should monitor a teenager's anxiety levels if they choose to start using the birth control pill   Quotes: “Cortisol is part of how our body is embedding those meaningful events into our memories and making us feel good.” (15:31) “Women who chose their partners when they were on the Pill were less likely to get divorced later than women who chose their partners while naturally cycling.” (29:18) “There's a million different factors that are going to influence the way that the pill plays out in your individual body's landscape. So knowing what to look out for, keeping a journal, and knowing what the domains of influence are can really help women start conversations with their doctors to troubleshoot their options.” (43:18)   Links Buy This is Your Brain on Birth Control Find Sarah E. Hill Online Find Sarah E. Hill on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn   Check out the full episode page Find Dr. Anna Online Follow Dr. Anna on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

How does the pill affect sexual responsiveness, choice of partner, or even seemingly unrelated life choices like career or attainment of higher education? And what should we be doing to better educate and inform women about their choices, bodies, and options? We also answer a sex question: I want more kissing and intimacy in my relationship.  Want to skip to the interview? Fast forward to minute 19.  About our guest: A leading researcher in the dynamic and rapidly expanding field of evolutionary psychology Sarah E. Hill completed her PhD at UT Austin and is now a professor at TCU. She is also the author of the new book, THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BIRTH CONTROL: THE SURPRISING SCIENCE OF WOMEN, HORMONES, AND THE LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES. With more than fifty scientific publications and multiple prestigious research grants to her credit, Dr. Hill has become an authority on evolutionary approaches to psychology and health. She has been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, and The Economist. To learn more visit www.sarahehill.com Other links: Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code Shameless at Manscaped.com Get $20 your first coaching session with code SHAMELESSSEX at nicoleduke.com Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com Want to try one of our favorite boutique wines? Get 10% off of 3 bottles or more with code SHAMELESSSEX10 or 15% off of 6 bottles or more with come SHAMELESSSEX15 at marginswine.com    

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I talk with Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D., who leads research in the rapidly expanding field of evolutionary psychology. She’s currently a professor and research psychologist at Texas Christian University studying the effects of hormonal birth control on women.She’s also the author of the book: “This is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences.” It’s an enlightening read that verifies what millions of women have always suspected, but no one confirmed for them until now: The pill changes women.“Is the best way to prevent pregnancy to totally rewrite everything that creates the experience of being a who a woman is?” Sarah asks.With more than 50 scientific publications and multiple prestigious research grants to her credit, Sarah has become an authority on the application of evolutionary ideas to human behavior and psychology. She’s been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American and The Economist.“Our sex hormones are part of the signaling architecture that our brain using to create the experience of being the person that we are,” Sarah says. “When we change women's sex hormones—which is what we do with the birth control pill—it’s going to change all sorts of activities in terms of psychological functioning.”In our interview, Dr. Hill shares her incredible research findings that has uncovered the many ways that the pill changes women’s brains, bodies and lives.Enjoy the show!

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I talk with Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D., who leads research in the rapidly expanding field of evolutionary psychology. She’s currently a professor and research psychologist at Texas Christian University studying the effects of hormonal birth control on women.She’s also the author of the book: “This is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences.” It’s an enlightening read that verifies what millions of women have always suspected, but no one confirmed for them until now: The pill changes women.“Is the best way to prevent pregnancy to totally rewrite everything that creates the experience of being a who a woman is?” Sarah asks.With more than 50 scientific publications and multiple prestigious research grants to her credit, Sarah has become an authority on the application of evolutionary ideas to human behavior and psychology. She’s been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American and The Economist.“Our sex hormones are part of the signaling architecture that our brain using to create the experience of being the person that we are,” Sarah says. “When we change women's sex hormones—which is what we do with the birth control pill—it’s going to change all sorts of activities in terms of psychological functioning.”In our interview, Dr. Hill shares her incredible research findings that has uncovered the many ways that the pill changes women’s brains, bodies and lives.Enjoy the show!

Sarah E. Hill is at the forefront of groundbreaking research on the effects of the pill. A star psychologist with a PhD from the University of Texas, she studied with one of the founding fathers of evolutionary psychology, David M. Buss. In less than a decade, she’s published over 50 scientific articles and has secured half a million dollars’ worth of federal research grant money to study women, their health, and their mating and sexual psychology. She is regularly features in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist, and many others. In today’s episode we talk about Sarah’s groundbreaking book This Is Your Brain On Birth Control. Learn about the different ways hormonal birth control changes our brain, our emotions, and the ways we interact with others! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!     Topics discussed in today's episode: Sarah’s personal experience with birth control that led her to further research the influence of birth control on your brain How sex hormones work in men vs. women  Why we need to steer away from thinking sex hormones in the brain are threatening to women or feminism  The affects of estrogen on women across the menstrual cycle How our hormones impact our own behavior and influence the behavior of men around us  How at high fertility, women have more interest in genetic compatibility of men via scent  Why women who are on birth control do not get a surge in estrogen and therefore it impacts their partner choice  The importance of remembering there are other factors that will impact your partner choice besides your birth control status Why it’s so important to be aware of the effects of birth control so if you choose to be on it, you know why you may experience changes in your body or mind  Why you should always trust your body and not take no for an answer from your doctor whether you choose to be on or off birth control   Connect with Dr. Sarah E. Hill: You can connect with Sarah on her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Sarah E. Hill | Website This Is Your Brain On Birth Control Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr Lara Briden FFP 006 | The problem with the pill | Menstrual taboos | Groove charting app | Jennifer Aldoretta – CEO & Co-Founder of Groove   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

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I think it is safe to say that the majority of women in the United States are on some form of birth control. I was told to start taking the birth control pill when I was 18 years old for acne. I know I am not the only one who’s relationship with birth control started that way. I had an incredible conversation with Sarah E. Hill, PHD all about the birth control pill and the effects it has on women’s brains and hormones. Dr. Hill, a research psychologist and professor who studies health, relationships, and other forms of social behavior using the super-generative theoretical tools available from the evolutionary sciences.  Dr. Hill shares her extensive research on birth control in her new book This is Your Brain on Birth Control. This book provides an even-handed, science-based understanding of who women are, both on and off the pill. It’s so amazing that she is getting answers to questions that women deserve to know and have trouble getting. We need to understand the full picture of birth control and what it does.  For more information about birth control from Dr. Hill, check out her book This is Your Brain on Birth Control. You can get it here off of Amazon! To receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic order go to foursigmatic.com/WITHWHIT or enter code WITHWHIT at checkout.  Build your free wedding website on Zol aand get $50 toward your registry. Go to ZOLA.com/withwhit and get started today.     Produced by Dear Media.

Hormonal birth control has been directly correlated with weight gain, mental health problems, and decreased libido—not exactly an ideal mix when it comes to sexuality. But what are you supposed to do? What is the alternative? With anything health and wellness, all decisions are personal, but unfortunately, most decisions are uninformed.  Our guest on this week's show will shed some light on the real concerns so you can make the decision that is right for you. Listen & Learn How the pill can make you attracted to less masculine men How birth control can lead to anxiety and depression Why non-oral hormones carry a higher risk for mental health problems How old school methods are worth considering in some cases  How a pill can have cascading effects throughout your mind and body  Links & Resources Sarah's website  Sarah's book About Our GuestSarah E. Hill, Ph.D. is a research psychologist and professor who studies health, relationships, and social behavior. Her research lab is located in the Department of Psychology at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. She is also a writer, speaker, and author. Her book, This is Your Brain on Birth Control, is available on Amazon or on her website. Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

A leading researcher in the dynamic and rapidly expanding field of evolutionary psychology Sarah E. Hill completed her PhD at UT Austin and is now a professor at TCU. With more than fifty scientific publications and multiple prestigious research grants to her credit, Dr. Hill has become an authority on evolutionary approaches to psychology and health. She is the author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences. 

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by evolutionary psychologist Dr. Sarah E. Hill to talk about her new book, "This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences." They discuss the long history of scientific inquiry that ignores women's bodies and minds, as well as what new research is telling us about birth control's sweeping effects. Follow Sarah: @sarahehillphd.

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by evolutionary psychologist Dr. Sarah E. Hill to talk about her new book, "This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences." They discuss the long history of scientific inquiry that ignores women's bodies and minds, as well as what new research is telling us about birth control's sweeping effects. Follow Sarah: @sarahehillphd.

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