In this episode, we explore menstrual cycles with period expert Nicole Jardim. Nicole empowers women to take control of their menstrual health and understand their body's signals. She breaks down the phases of the menstrual cycle, how to track it, and the effects of factors like hormonal disruptors and stress on fertility. We also discuss the extensive health impacts of hormonal birth control and why it doesn't address the underlying root cause in conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Tune in to learn how to identify period signs of hormonal imbalance and discover simple solutions that will transform your health.

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What we talk about in this episode:

02:53 — Meet Nicole Jardim, menstrual cycle expert

05:03 — Nicole's personal menstrual health story

09:43 — A common and upsetting theme in women’s healthcare

11:54 — Why is the birth control pill prescribed for so many things?

16:12 — Take ownership of your health by tracking your menstrual cycle

20:04 — Signs from your period that your hormones are dysregulated

25:26 — The phases and hormones of your menstrual cycle

30:24 — Your reproductive health = your health as a woman (resource)

33:32 — The extensive impact of hormonal birth control on your body

40:06 — The consequence of using the pill to mask symptoms

50:21 — Alternative birth control methods

58:03 — The two biggest hormonal drivers of modern illness

01:02:35 — Why fertility and ovulation are so sensitive to stress

01:05:29 — Blood sugar is critical for your health as a woman

01:10:41 — Simple solutions that will actually transform your health as a woman

01:16:48 — Nicole’s resources for menstrual health (resource)

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