280// Birth Control Side Effects: What They’re Doing to Your Gut, Thyroid, and Brain - with Leisha Drews, FDN-P

Do you know what’s happening in your body when you take birth control? Most women are told about the obvious birth control side effects — a little weight gain, maybe some mood swings — but you have to work MUCH harder to find anyone talking about the deeper impacts on your brain, thyroid, gallbladder, gut, and even fertility. That’s why today I’m talking with hormone expert Leisha Drews - mom of 3, RN, FDN-P, RCPC, Holistic Hormone Coach, and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Leisha brings a wonderful understanding of how our body systems work together and how stress on the body and mind impact overall health.  Together, we’re tackling the dirty details of birth control:Different types of birth control availableHow they actually work in the bodyAnd the real birth control side effects you need to know before making a decision Because the truth is — birth control side effects go far beyond what your doctor explains. We’re talking changes to memory, mood, attraction, thyroid health, nutrient depletion, and even your risk of autoimmune disease. So if you’ve ever wondered: birth control, how does it work? What are the real trade-offs? And what should you focus on if you’re thinking about coming off it? — then you are in the right place. And whether you’re looking into birth control implants, birth control pills, birth control with no hormones, or a birth control patch… whatever type of birth control you’re considering — this episode is for you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro00:19 - Guest Introduction00:45 - Birth Control Overview04:15 - Types and Mechanisms06:42 - Hormonal Birth Control Effects18:20 - Brain Effects25:23 - Gut and Gallbladder32:17 - Thyroid and Nutrient Depletion40:34 - Copper IUD Discussion50:05 - Fertility Awareness Method55:55 - Outro/Contact Info  EPISODES MENTIONED:241// Gallbladder Disease Symptoms and How to Naturally Treat Gallstones and Avoid Gallbladder SurgeryHappily Hormonal Episodes mentioned:E165: How Hormonal Birth Control Affects the Gut and How to Replenish & Restore Gut Health Post PillE166: Restoring Minerals & Liver Detox Post Birth Control CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Leisha's WebsiteFollow Leisha on Instagram: @leishadrewsListen to Leisha's Podcast, Happily Hormonal!Take Leisha's FREE Hormone Imbalance Quiz Book a FREE Call with LeishaHeal your hormones now! Join Nourish Your Hormones HEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call! RESOURCES:Submit a question to Ask Allison and get your question answered on the podcast!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Spreadsheet LINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.com SHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode made positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️ *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/280Mentioned in this episode:🚨 50% OFF BBB until Aug. 31 @ 11:59 PM EST 🚨 Have you been trying to fix your bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or PMS — and nothing has worked? If so, this is for you! Better Belly Blueprint is 50% OFF!! and you'll also get $588 in fast-track bonuses, free: ✅ 3 months of live group coaching with me ✅ Upload your labs → get your personalized healing plan in minutes ✅ 100+ recipes built around your exact food sensitivities ✅ A pocket coach you can text anytime, so you always know your next step 👉 Go to betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to get 50% off healing NOW + $588 in fast-track bonuses. Ends Aug. 31 @ 11:59 PM EST!