Is Birth Control Changing Your Brain? | Dr. Sarah E. Hill Explains
Explore the surprising science behind birth control and its impact on women's health, hormones, and brain function in this insightful episode of The Women’s Vibrancy Code. Hosted by Maraya Brown, a Yale-trained certified nurse midwife and women’s health expert, this episode features Dr. Sarah Hill, author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control. Key Topics Covered: How birth control alters hormone balance and brain function The link between synthetic hormones, libido, and vitality Understanding the HPG axis and its role in ovulation The effects of birth control on adolescent brain development Alternative contraception methods and empowering women to make informed decisions Dr. Hill also sheds light on the research connecting hormonal birth control to stress response, mood disorders, and long-term health implications. Whether you're on birth control or exploring alternatives, this episode equips you with the knowledge to take charge of your health. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: The Impact of Birth Control on Women's Health 0:36 – Meet Dr. Sarah Hill: Author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control 1:33 – How Birth Control Alters Hormones and Brain Function 3:08 – Understanding the HPG Axis and Ovulation Suppression 5:11 – What Happens When You Stop Ovulating? 9:07 – The Trade-offs of Birth Control: Benefits and Risks 14:12 – Birth Control and Adolescent Brain Development 19:31 – How Hormones Affect Mood, Stress, and Energy 25:00 – The Stress Response: Cortisol and Adrenal Function on Birth Control 32:42 – Long-term Effects of Hormonal Birth Control on the Body 37:03 – Libido, Sexual Health, and Hormonal Contraception 44:10 – Exploring Alternatives: Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Options 47:30 – Conclusion: Empowering Women to Make Informed Decisions Resource Links: Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brai... Follow along with Dr. Sarah E. Hill: Sarah E Hill Facebook Page: / sarahehillphd Sarah E Hill on Instagram: / sarahehillphd Connect with Maraya Brown: Join the Women’s Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Ready to reboot your foundational health? The Women’s Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers 90 days of deep personalized support, including three one-on-one calls, the Dutch Plus test, a full assessment, and access to bi-weekly live Q&A with Maraya. Plus, you’ll gain access to the self-paced portal, where you can explore the most important aspects of your health journey, including energy, hormones, libido, and confidence. Visit our program page for more information and use the code PODCAST for a special listener discount: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ Download our free resources, including the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more: https://marayabrown.com/resources/ I'm Maraya Brown, a Podcaster, Retreat Host and Facilitator, Mom, Wife, Keynote Speaker and Founder who left a Fortune 50 Corporate Career to serve women. I deeply appreciate and respect food as medicine and mindset matters. My work online brings me 22 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, hormonal health, consistent stamina, and passion. ------------------------ 🎧 Subscribe To The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast To Hear More Advice On How To Be Turned On By Your Life, Your Lover, And Yourself: YouTube ▶️ / @marayabrown Spotify ▶️ https://open.spotify.com/show/7spqWVh... Apple Podcasts ▶️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ------------------------ 📲 Connect With Maraya Brown Website ▶️ https://www.marayabrown.com/ Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/16039... Instagram ▶️ / _marayabrown_ LInkedIn ▶️ / maraya-brown-141a8120b Tiktok ▶️ / maraya_brown ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #marayabrown #womensvibrancycode #womenhealth #woman #mindset #health #women #healthylifestyle #fitness #womenempowerment #wellness #womenhealthcare #pcos #fertility #weightloss #healthyfood #selfcare #love #motivation #healthy #pregnancy #healthcare #healthyliving #menstrualcramps #endometriosis #vaginalhealth #periodproblems #womenshealth #womensupportingwomen #menstruation #infertility #fibroid #AlternativeHealth #BirthControlSideEffects #HormonalContraception #ThisIsYourBrainOnBirthControl #DrSarahHill #WomenHealthPodcast #HormonalBalance #LibidoAndHealth #FertilityAwarenessMethod #MenstrualHealth #AlternativeContraception #HPGAxisExplained #SyntheticHormones #FemaleEmpowerment #HormoneBalanceTips #StressResponse
