Curious about how age, stress, the pill and lifestyle choices affect your fertility? Lisa Hendrickson-Jack - certified Fertility Awareness Educator and author of The Fifth Vital Sign - reveals the science behind ovarian reserve, egg quality, and overcoming challenges like unexplained infertility. Lisa answers key questions like, "Does stress impact fertility?" "How does age affect fertility?" and "What role do birth control pills play in reproductive health?"

Drawing from over two decades of experience, Lisa shares insights on how age impacts fertility, the truth about ovarian reserve, and strategies to improve egg quality. Learn why birth control pills may not be the best long-term option for fertility planning and how to navigate the challenges of conceiving in your 30s and beyond.

What makes Lisa an expert on this topic? With a career spanning 20+ years, Lisa has trained thousands of women and health practitioners to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign of overall health. She’s the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship™ program and author of three bestselling books, including Real Food for Fertility. Her work combines research-driven insights with a holistic approach to women’s health.

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Can marine collagen help regrow your hair? In this insightful episode of Her Health Confessions, Ariana Medizade, a licensed pharmacist and functional nutritionist, delves into the science behind marine collagen and its effects on hair health. With a background in neuroscience and public health, Ariana educates us on the broader implications of supplements on women's health, including their impact on PMS and PMDD. She shares her holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing the importance of understanding how various supplements can support hormonal balance, anxiety, hair and overall well-being.

This episode provides valuable insights and actionable tips on all things supplements from a trusted expert in the field.

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Ever wondered about the hidden truths of antidepressants? In this eye-opening episode of Her Health Confessions, Dr. Mark Horowitz delves deep into the truth behind antidepressants—from their side effects to the challenges of safe withdrawal. With years of research on the neurobiology of depression, Dr. Mark unpacks questions like 'Are antidepressants truly helpful?' 'Can you safely stop antidepressants?' and 'Do antidepressants cause lasting sexual dysfunction?' Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal experience with antidepressant withdrawal, Dr Horowitz offers expert insights on the best approaches to tapering off antidepressants. This essential conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the long-term impacts, potential benefits, and often-overlooked side effects of these medications. 

What makes Dr Horowitz an expert in this topic? He is a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS) in London and an Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at University College London. With a PhD in the neurobiology of depression and antidepressant action, he co-authored the Royal College of Psychiatrists' guidelines on stopping antidepressants and has published extensively on safe tapering methods.

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If you’re navigating the challenges of perimenopause or wondering what age it typically begins, this episode of Her Health Confessions is a must-listen. Dr. Mariza Snyder, a hormone expert and best-selling author, joins Britney to discuss this pivotal stage of women’s health, often called ‘second puberty.’

Dr. Mariza shares her personal journey through early perimenopause, explaining the average age it begins, common yet overlooked perimenopause symptoms, and how metabolic health plays a crucial role. Listen in for practical advice for managing these changes, understanding your cycle, boosting mitochondrial function, and adopting lifestyle shifts that support resilience.

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In this episode of Her Health Confessions, Britney welcomes recent The Voice Australia contestant, Jenna Hudson, widely known as "Jenna with the Pink." A bold advocate for period positivity and menstrual awareness, Jenna shares her journey of educating young girls about periods, addressing the surprising realities of period poverty, and her passion for normalizing these essential conversations. From light-hearted chats on period myths to heartfelt discussions on overcoming personal struggles, Jenna opens up about her mission to empower young women. Tune in for an inspiring and refreshingly honest look at breaking menstrual taboos.

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If you have ever wondered what is PMDD and how is PMDD diagnosed, this episode of Her Health Confessions is for you. Britney speaks with actress Dena Kaplan about her experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), where Dena shares how PMDD symptoms disrupted her life, leading to severe depression and emotional struggles. She discusses the challenges of PMDD misdiagnosis, ineffective PMDD treatments like birth control, and her battle with benzodiazepine addiction.

Dena highlights the importance of finding the right support and treatment, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and lifestyle changes, to manage and help improve her PMDD. Tune in for an honest conversation on the realities of living with PMDD.

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In this episode, Jo Whitton, the inspiring force behind Quirky Cooking, reveals the transformative power of the GAPS diet in her family's journey to health. Discover how low histamine recipes and gut-healing foods can revolutionize your well-being, especially if you struggle with histamine intolerance. Jo's story of healing with low histamine meals, short-cooked stocks, and nourishing traditions will captivate you. Learn how the GAPS diet, rich in life-changing foods, can strengthen child gut health and the microbiome, and unlock a whole new path to vibrant living.

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In this powerful episode, author Brooke Siem shares her challenging experience with antidepressants and the often-overlooked side effects of antidepressants. After 15 years on a cocktail of psychiatric medications, Brooke opens up about her struggle with antidepressant withdrawal, the severe side effects she faced, and her ultimate realization that true healing comes from within.

Brooke’s story sheds light on the harsh realities of antidepressant discontinuation, the dismissal of withdrawal symptoms by the medical system, and the challenges of regaining emotional autonomy.

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This episode will shock you as Nicole Jardim reveals how most of us have been misled about our periods and why getting off the pill might be the best thing you can do for your health. If you’ve ever struggled with unexplained period problems or felt dismissed by doctors, this conversation will open your eyes to the power of understanding your hormones and taking control of your menstrual health.

Nicole also opens up about her personal battle with severe period problems that led her down a path to becoming an expert in women’s hormonal health. This episode dive's deep into the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle, how gut health and stress impact your hormones, and why ovulation is critical for overall health.

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Emma Llewellyn joins Britney for an intimate discussion on the relentless challenges of living with both PMDD and ADHD. Emma opens up about her journey, from the crushing weight of self-diagnosis to the overwhelming impact of PMDD on her daily life, relationships, and mental health. She shares her struggles with emotional dysregulation, the difficulties of managing her large social media following, while battling severe PMDD episodes, and the all-too-common experience of rejection sensitivity.

"It's not something that you can just snap out of. You have to work at it." Emma’s raw honesty offers listeners invaluable insights into coping mechanisms, the importance of finding a supportive community, and the resilience required to push through the darkest moments.

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