Mother Up Beyond the Pill - What They're Not Telling You About Birth Control
We’ve taken it, you’ve probably taken it, EVERYONE knows about it… but do we really know the truth about birth control? This episode we welcome a guest who has dedicated years of her life to exposing the secrets an truths about the pill.
Abby Epstein is a film director who knows what's up. We're talking hormones, cycles, and the pill's impact on everything from PCOS and endometriosis to diabetes, heart disease, and even depression.
But that's not all! Abby's here to debunk those pesky period myths and shed light on hormonal imbalances before and after pregnancy. Plus, get ready for a surprising parenting strategy that you need to hear. Know better, and do better. Listen now.
Topics discussed include:
- What's the real deal with the pill? Explore how it works beyond just preventing pregnancy.
- Period myths debunked! Enough of the confusion, let's get the facts straight.
- The pill and health: Can it impact other health conditions?
- Hormonal roller coaster? Pre and post-pregnancy imbalances and how common they are.
- The surprising key to parenting: Benign neglect? Buckle up for an unexpected parenting strategy!
Resources:
- Sweetening the Pill by Holly Grigg Spall
- The Business of Birth Control
- The Business of Being Born
- Connect with Abby Epstein
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