For decades, taking the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy was seen as a no-brainer. But lately, people are saying that it’s actually a brain-changer. They say that the pill can affect who you’re attracted to, that it can tank your libido, and that it can make you depressed. Instead, some influencers are telling us to try an amazing, hormone-free method ... Show More
Nov 20
Never Put Meatballs on Spaghetti, with Samin Nosrat
Every day we’re all doing a little bit of chemistry: when we bake potatoes, add a little salt to our pasta, or even bake a box cake. And award-winning chef Samin Nosrat just loves to nerd out over all this. She's the author of the best-selling book “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” and has ... Show More
55m 49s
Nov 6
Seed Oils: Should You Switch to Butter?
We’ve been told that foods like butter and bacon are bad for us — because they're packed with saturated fats. And top dogs in nutrition say that a better option is vegetable oil, like canola oil. But lots of people, including HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are saying hold o ... Show More
43m 40s
Mar 2025
The Pill & Beyond: Unexpected Ways Birth Control Shapes Our Lives with Dr. Sarah Hill
<p>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 ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2025
Most Replayed Moment: Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off The Pill...? Your Hormones Are Controlling You!
Dr. Sarah Hill - psychologist and leading researcher on women's hormones - reveals the ways hormonal birth control can shape attraction, emotion, and long-term relationships. She explains how women’s natural cycles influence who they’re drawn to, how birth control can blunt or sh ... Show More
29m 17s
Sep 2024
S7 Ep10: What contraception should I be using?
<p>Accredited sex and relationships therapist Cate Campbell and her son, Diggory Waite, chat about the groundbreaking work of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the pioneers of human sexuality research. They discuss how their unconventional experiments—often involving themselv ... Show More
29m 1s
Jan 2025
Gym Girl Bible: How Contraceptives (The Pill, IUD, The Bar) Are Affecting You!
Sis, it’s time to talk about a topic that impacts so many of us—contraception! In this episode, we’re breaking down the different types of contraceptives, how they work, and the effects they can have on your body, mental health, and fitness journey. Whether it’s hormonal methods ... Show More
28m 24s
Oct 21
Rethinking Birth Control: How Hormones, Cycle Phases & Your Health Are Connected
This episode is brought to you by Natural Cycles: The company changing the contraception game with the world’s first FDA-cleared birth control app. Whether you're looking to prevent pregnancy or plan for it, the Natural Cycles app offers a non-hormonal, non-invasive alternative t ... Show More
43m 43s
Nov 2024
Oestrogen Expert: Birth Control Changes Who You Are...Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off It?! Oestrogen Makes You More Attractive!
From sabotaging sex to axing attraction, new research is showing that the birth control pill can have impacts you never imagined
Dr Sarah Hill is a renowned evolutionary social psychologist whose work focuses on women and health. She is also the author of the book, ‘How the Pil ... Show More
1h 55m
Jun 2025
Is Birth Control Destroying Your Hormones? What Every Woman Needs to Know | Dr. Aviva Romm (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. From the very start of this conversation, I was fired up! I brought Dr. Aviva Romm on Women of Impact—an M.D., midwife, herbalist, and author of Hormone Intelligence—to unravel the web of confusion and shame that keeps so many women feeling powerless ab ... Show More
58m 56s
Sep 25
Women's Health Compilation: Leading Experts On All Things Estrogen, Menopause, Fertility, & The Diet That Changes Everything
This Women's Health and Hormones Compilation explores how estrogen regulates brain function, why 86% of mothers lose core strength with no recovery protocol, and the critical timing window for hormone therapy. Featured experts include Dr. Lisa Mosconi (ep. 819), Dr. Robin Berzin ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 11
#992 - Dr Sarah Hill - The Period Brain: How Hormones Change Women’s Behaviour
Dr Sarah Hill is a professor at TCU, a research psychologist, expert in women’s hormones and brain science, and an author. Each month, women experience hormonal changes that go far beyond the clichés of PMS. These shifts can influence mood, stress response, and even how women rel ... Show More
1h 39m