Deena Emera, Ph.D., is an evolutionary geneticist, teacher, and the author of A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be. She earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, a master’s degree from NYU, and a PhD from Yale. Deena is a scientist and writer-in-residence at the Buck Institute’s Center for Reproductive Longevity and Equality.  In this conversation, Deena and I discuss the evolutionary origins of menstruation, the evolutionary advantages and adaptations associated with menstruation, the evolutionary significance of menopause, the profound changes in maternal-fetal interactions, common myths about the female body, and so much more! 
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301: Exploring the Evolution of Periods, Menopause, and Pregnancy with Deena Emera

The Period Party, hosted by Nicole Jardim, is what happens when you get the world's leading women’s health experts unscripted, uncensored, and on the air. Think of it as girl talk gone menstrual!

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Stasha Washburn, The Period Coach, is the founder of Period Coaching School, international speaker, author of The Revolution Will Be Bloody and Bloody Brilliant Business, and inventor of the world's first Period Oracle Card Deck. A Certified Holistic Health Coach and 25+ years of research have fueled her passion to reconnect us to the power in our period. Stasha is leading the bloody revolution to end the taboo of menstruation worldwide. In this episode, we talk about Stasha’s passion for reconnecting individuals with the power of their cycles, the critical role of period coaches in filling the gaps in menstrual care, how we can align our work and productivity with our menstrual cycles, Stasha's upcoming book, "Bloody Brilliant Business," which promises to transform the way we approach business and entrepreneurship, and more. Get ready for an empowering and insightful discussion that challenges the status quo and celebrates the innate wisdom of our bodies. Enjoy the episode! 
 
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328: Bloody Brilliant Business with Stasha Washburn

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. A fierce patient advocate dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and hormones through her website and social media channels. Dr. Brighten is an international speaker, clinical educator, and medical advisor within the tech community. Throughout our conversation, we explore some of the fundamental questions about female anatomy and libido that often go unanswered. From understanding the difference between the vagina and the vulva to debunking common myths about masturbation and orgasms, Dr. Brighten sheds light on topics that are crucial for every woman's health and well-being. We dig deep into sex drive, what’s normal and what’s not, why some women have higher sex drives than others, whether women just generally have a lower sex drive than men, how our cycles affect our sex drives, and how we can improve low libido. Enjoy the episode! 
 
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327: Is This Normal with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS, is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, author, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction. After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. Her approach improves brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, and hormone balance. Dr. Brooke’s expertise extends beyond theory, rooted in her personal transformation, resulting in improved brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, and hormone balance.In this episode, Dr. Brooke and I talk about her book "How to Eat to Change How You Drink," misconceptions around moderate drinking, the four drinking archetypes, her journey to stopping drinking, the need for individualized support, the impact of alcohol on gut health and neurotransmitters, nutritional strategies when cutting back on alcohol, and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/how-to-eat-to-change-how-you-drink-dr-brooke-scheller/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

326: How to Eat to Change How You Drink with Dr. Brooke Scheller

Alison Boden is a functional dietitian specializing in hormonal health for moms - from postpartum to perimenopause and everything in between. She is the founder of Motherwell Nutrition, where she helps moms replenish their bodies, balance hormones, and feel good again after kids. Alison is on a mission to show moms that feeling like crap after giving birth does not have to be the norm. In this episode, we discuss the hormonal changes women face after childbirth, the duration of the postpartum period, the importance of nutrition for recovery, Alison’s experience with postpartum challenges, the role of supplements, how to manage the overlap between postpartum and perimenopause, the importance of addressing hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies for overall well-being, and more. Enjoy the episode! 
 
 
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325: Beyond Bouncing Back: Redefining Postpartum Health with Alison Boden

Mimi Millard is the founder and CEO of De Lune Wellness. After earning her environmental engineering degree from Cornell University, she worked in the world of sustainable design before striking out on her own to change how the world cares for menstrual health. She is deeply motivated by her own experience growing up with debilitating period pain and PMS and lacking healthy relief options. She works to eliminate this problem for her three younger sisters and future generations. Since bringing De Lune to market in 2020, she has partnered with leading period pain researchers at Harvard Medical, bringing life-changing relief to tens of thousands. Mimi’s mission is to end menstrual suffering, spread honest education, and be a big sister to everyone on their healing journey. In this conversation, Mimi and I discuss the pervasive myths surrounding endometriosis, why it's crucial for everyone to care about this condition, the societal consequences of neglecting it, Mimi’s journey of discovering alternative treatments for period pain, the profound impact that alternative approaches have on endometriosis and overall health, and so much more. Enjoy the episode! 
 
 
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301: Exploring the Evolution of Periods, Menopause, and Pregnancy with Deena Emera

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