18: My Hormone Health Journey | How Burnout and Birth Control Opened My Eyes to Women's Health

Today Elisa is diving into the world of women’s health in honor of National Women’s Health Month. From hormone health and menstrual cycles to burnout, birth control, fertility awareness, and the gaps in women’s health research, this conversation blends personal experience with approachable science and education.Elisa shares her own hormone health journey, including coming off birth control, learning to understand her cycle, and discovering how stress, sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle can impact overall wellness. She also explores the recent PCOS to PMOS name change, cycle syncing, hormone testing, and the importance of advocating for yourself in healthcare settings.Whether you’re navigating your own health journey or simply want to better understand your body, this episode offers honest conversation, practical insights, and resources to help you feel more informed and empowered.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Instagram Accounts I leaned on:Sarah Grace MeckBerrion BerryBalanced BeyersCycle With KylahDr. Jolene BrightenPodcasts I Mentioned:Did We Just Say That? --Sleep EpisodeDr. Brighten ShowBooks I Recommend: This is Your Brain on Birth ControlWoman CodeBeyond the PillBrands I Recommend:Rowe Casa OrganicsGrove CollaborativePrimally PureCrunchiIliaDime Beauty