One of my favorite people on the planet and holistic hormone health leader, Nicole Jardim, joins me on this episode for a dynamic chat on all things birth control and body literacy.

Nicole's program, Fix Your Period, was my introduction to holistic nutrition for women's health almost 5 years ago when I was struggling big time! Her work and guidance over the years has guided me and helped me discover my passion for this work! I have had the pleasure of completing her Fix Your Period Apprenticeship for holistic practitioners as well, and it's been an honor to work along side her in many occasions.

Here's what we dive into in the episode: 

• Nicole's story and the secret piece to her failing health that her acupuncturist identified years ago
• The dangers of hormonal birth control
• The benefits of coming off of the pill or device, what to expect when coming off, how to support your body when coming off
• Body literacy and learning your cycle
• Her favorite non-hormonal birth control options and high tech period trackers
• How quickly you can expect to see improvements when supporting your hormones holistically
• The conditions that can be supported and improved by a nutrient dense diet and healthy lifestyle
• The mindset needed for hormonal healing

Nicole's blog is also an amazing resource for women of all ages, dealing with all sorts of conditions. Find our more at www.nicolejardim.com. She is also coming out with her first book in 2020 in both the US and the UK, so keep your eyes peeled for that!

Here are the period and fertility trackers we mentioned in the episode: 

• Daysy Fertility Monitor 
• Ava Fertility Bracelet 
• Oura Ring
• Kindara Wink

Check out her podcast, The Period Party for tons of great information on hormone balancing and women's health. 

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