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Hormone & Fertility Tips (+ PCOS & Birth Control From Experts)

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Ep. # 123 Welcome to another episode of Monday Mashups on POW! This week, we’re bringing you an insightful collection of episodes on hormone health featuring experts Dr. Jolene Brighten, Sara Gottfried, and Dr. Mindy Pelz. We'll explore topics such as fertility awareness, navigating post-pill recovery, and the benefits of seed cycling. From understanding PCOS and insulin resistance to lifestyle redesign and individualized supplements, we’ve got the essential information to help you optimize your hormonal health. Join us for expert advice and empowering conversations to support your wellness journey!


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    • Ep. 41 - Signs Your Hormones Are Imbalanced w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten: Coming Off The Pill, Periods, Medical Gaslighting, IVF & Infertility, Endocrine Disruptors, Seed Cycling & Becoming Your Own Advocate.
    • Ep. 80 - Fix Your Hormones: PCOS, Fertility, Pregnancy &  Autoimmune Conditions w/ Dr. Sara Gottfried 
    • Ep. 11 - Dr. Mindy Pelz On The Truth About Birth Control, Hormones, Cortisol, Fasting & Cycle Syncing.
    • Natural Cycles App
    • Oura Ring
    • What To Expect When You’re Expecting 
    • Is This Normal By Dr. Brighten
    • Beyond The Pill By Dr. Brighten
    • Fast Like A Girl App
    • Dr. Mindy’s Books


      • Topics Discussed


      Dr. Jolene Brighten


      • 02:14 - Fertility awareness methods
      • 07:06 - Empowering conversations with your children 
      • 12:01 - Navigating post-pill recovery 
      • 22:46 - Seed Cycling


        • Dr. Sara Gottfried 


        • 30:10 - Genetic and environmental drivers 
        • 32:40 - PCOS deep dive
        • 36:10 - PCOS and conceiving 
        • 37:35 - Insulin resistance 
        • 40:36 - Carb tolerance, weight lifting, and fertility  
        • 44:47 - Lifestyle redesign
        • 46:23 - Individualized supplements
        • 48:17 - Sugar suggestions
        • 50:05 - Progesterone 
        • 53:58 - Testing for ovulation 



          • Dr. Mindy Pelz


          • 59:10 - The DUTCH test
          • 01:00:51 - Hormone breakdown 
          • 01:02:07 - Birth control awareness 
          • 01:06:46 - Testosterone in women 
          • 1:08:01 - Cortisol patterns 
          • 12:55 - Fasting and hormones 
          • 01:14:40 - Fasting frequency and exercise 
          • 01:17:46 - Nutrition suggestions 
          • 01:20:03 - PMS nutrition suggestions 
          • 01:21:41 - Fasting length 
          • 01:22:40 - Breaking your fast 
          • 01:23:24 - Building muscle while fasting 
          • 01:25:47 - Toxins and fasting 
          • 01:27:19 - Fasting protocols and simplifying your routine 
          • 01:30:01 - Improving your DUTCH test results 
          • 01:34:02 - Doing health in a women’s way 

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