58 – Michael Gaskins – Straight Talk About Birth Control

In this episode of Embracing Flow, host Heather explores the profound impact of birth control on women's health with guest Michael Gaskins. They discuss personal experiences, historical insights from the Nelson Pill hearings, the dangers of misinformation from the medical establishment, and the issues surrounding hormonal birth control. Gaskins shares his journey from a layperson deceived by a renowned physician to a passionate women's health advocate and author of 'In The Name of The Pill.' They uncover the detrimental effects of birth control on both individuals and the environment, emphasizing the critical need for informed consent and self-advocacy in healthcare. 00:00 Introduction to Menstrual Health Issues00:38 Personal Journey and Discoveries01:22 Podcast Introduction and Guest Introduction02:04 Michael Gaskins' Advocacy and Research04:38 The Impact of Birth Control on Health08:43 Personal Stories and Tragic Outcomes15:57 The Nelson Pill Hearings and Historical Context26:40 Doctor's Dismissal and Patient Experiences27:54 The Business of Birth Control28:24 Fertility Awareness vs. Hormonal Methods30:51 Pharmaceutical Deficiency and Medical Practices32:36 The Nelson Pill Hearings and Birth Control Safety39:54 Advocating for Personal Health42:26 Finding Reliable Information and Trusting Intuition45:20 Connecting the Dots and Final Thoughts50:10 Closing Remarks and Resources Mike Gaskins is an author and media producer who began his journey as a women’s health advocate after a world-renowned physician lied to him about birth control side effects. This chance encounter triggered a passion for research that led Mike to discover many shocking levels of deceit and misinformation surrounding these potent drugs. He frequently writes for a number of websites, and his book, In the Name of The Pill, explores the dubious nature of both the history and science of hormonal birth control.Connect with Michael Gaskins!Website: https://inthenameofthepill.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthenameofthepill/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthenameofthepill Check out Michael’s book, In the Name of The Pill, on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3UAuRpV Connect with Heather Allmendinger!Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydusWebsite: https://vivydus.com/podcast/FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendingerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/Website: https://vivydus.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VivydusPolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nwAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.