662. Here’s How to Get Out of Your Health Debt

An episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast, hosted by Lesley Logan, titled "662. Here’s How to Get Out of Your Health Debt" was published on April 2, 2026 and runs 28 minutes.

April 2, 2026 ·28m · Be It Till You See It

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Episode Description

There’s so much contradictory information about hormonal health during the midlife transition. In this episode, Lesley Logan and Brad Crowell break down their favorite takeaways from Bria Gadd, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and host of The Period Whisperer Podcast. They explore why shifting into perimenopause feels like reverse puberty and how years of health debt can suddenly catch up with you. Lesley and Brad share how to stop the downward spiral by mastering the basic pillars that bring back your energy and mental clarity.

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In this episode you will learn about:

Identifying the biological "retirement" process of the ovaries.
Defining health debt and its impact on daily energy.
Implementing the four core pillars for hormonal stability.
Using functional movement to avoid spiking stress hormones.
Finding the right specialists for perimenopause and hormone therapy.

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Episode Transcript:

Lesley Logan 0:00

By the way, ladies, there's like, so much information that, like, after 50, our brain is like, even better than it ever was. And like, women over 50, because your brain is rewiring so it's like, it never it actually like, where, yes, people's brains stopped developing in their early 20s. The actual reality for female brains is because of perimenopause, our brain has to rewire itself because of how we operate. We don't have the same hormones that we used to.

Lesley Logan 0:22

Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.

Lesley Logan 1:01

Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the grounded convo I had with Bria Gadd in our last episode. If you missed that one, you fucked up and or you're brand new.

Brad Crowell 1:17

No, or you're not grounded. That's all. You're floating.

Lesley Logan 1:19

You're floating. If it sounds like I'm like, on the brink of a sneeze, I am this. My sinuses are kicking. This allergy season is kicking my ass. I'm just gonna say it. And we can't prolong this any longer. We tried. We're here. And if you're looking at this on the internet, I look like I got punched in the face. I understand. So we're going with it. And that's just how it's going to be. Today is April 2nd and it's Autism Acceptance Day. It's really important that you take a look at the different things going on in autism world, because there are some groups who are problematic, and they're autism awareness, and then there's this one, which is autism acceptance day. So I checked in with some of our amazing people in our lives who have children are autistic and they're excited that we're talking about this day. So Autism Acceptance Day, also known as World Autism Day, is observed annually, adopted by the United Nations in 2007. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness and promote acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder. It also presents an opportunity to tear down misconceptions and false notions about the disability. So, about disability, excuse me.

Brad Crowell 2:22

Yeah. So I decided to just do a little homework, because we hear about, like, being on the spectrum, you know, and I put that in air quotes, even though I shouldn't have, because it's actually it is spectrum. So, so I did that wrong. But what is being.

Lesley Logan 2:36

Joey, you're like, Joey, thank you.

Brad Crowell 2:39

Thank you with my air quotes, thank you.

Lesley Logan 2:42

You're amazing.

Brad Crowell 2:43

Okay, so on the spectrum refers to being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, social interaction and behavior. It means a person experiences the world differently with a unique, wide range of strengths and challenges, rather than a single linear progression of severity. So it can present itself in many different ways.

Lesley Logan 3:10

Oh, just like ADHD presents in different ways.

Brad Crowell 3:13

I'm sure, but I think that, like, the most obvious is, like, we've all, you know, if you haven't seen the movie Rain Man, you know, that's one we're seeing. But effectively, that's one way we see it. We also see like that autism can be, like, completely socially debilitating, you know, or.

Lesley Logan 3:27

You could be like our neighbor across the street, who.

Brad Crowell 3:29

100% functional, has family, definitely autistic.

Lesley Logan 3:34

Oh, yeah. He, he holds on to zero emotions. And if they, if he and his wife are listening, hi, wow, it was me. I'm like, have you been married 20 years? If you hold on to no emotions, I understand, but I, I think that what's really important to me for bringing this up is one, we're, because we have more research and more information, it's not that there's more autistic people, it's just that when you test for things, you actually can get more like people get the labels that they need, and because we have information on how to test sooner, this means that people can get the help that they need so that they can have a life that they want to live. Whatever that help is, help can be different for each person, and it's very interesting, because Brad and I are diagnosed with ADHD, and people are thinking, if you're on the internet, it can feel like a trend for people over 40 people died of ADHD. But actually, as a child, growing up, Brad would present it as ADHD. They should diagnose him as it. But girls present differently, but they still have it. So it's not like I got ADHD. I have always had it. I have all the symptoms and signs that women would present. But that's not what was happening in the 90s. And so I just want to say, like, it's, I think it's really important, because there's an asshole in the government who's making up shit about autism and autistic people, and he can fuck himself, because it's actually not helpful, and it's not helpful that people who are autistic, and actually, like, when you diverse, when you create myths around any thing, whether it is the flu or Covid or some sort of diagnosis, it actually causes harm to the people who have it, are it, is it, and it actually means that, like, they don't get the help that they need. And then people get scared about things that are not, should not be fearful.

Brad Crowell 5:21

Well, also, you mentioned, you know, ADHD. ADHD and autism are linked like they're, they're definitely, there's definitely an overlap.

Lesley Logan 5:30

Oh, well, I'm pretty sure I'm still diagnosed with ADHD.

Brad Crowell 5:34

Well, yeah, that's AUDHD, AUDHD, instead of just ADHD.

Lesley Logan 5:38

If you look up AUDHD, I have, like, check, check, check, check, and it's like, how, now I understand, you guys, now I understand why I didn't feel like I belonged. I'm just gonna tell you right now, like, I can now understand why I felt like a person who just, like, didn't fit in, just trying to, like, watch what people are doing, so then I could be like, those people. Like that is just talk about why I'm an ambivert, you know. But I think I just want to say like, because we've had more information now it shouldn't be a scary thing to have someone in your life who is autistic. It shouldn't be like, Oh, I'm so bummed out. It's actually like, isn't it great that we can have information so that we can help people in the way they need to be helped, whether you're neurotypical or neurodivergent, we all have different needs, and then you can advocate for yourself. Our neighbor, he only got diagnosed as autistic recently because he's like, I just want to know about myself more. And I'm like, well, it allows you to advocate for yourself more.

Brad Crowell 6:03

He's in his 40s.

Lesley Logan 6:08

Yeah, but it just allows you to, his his daughter's autistic, and she presents very much differently. And it just allows you to be like, hey, when people like, Oh, you're really rude there, it's like, okay, I'm not trying to be rude. This is like, so I just think it really helps people. It's like, that's like, taking any kind of personality test. It just lets you know more about yourself. So I just want to say that, because so I just want to say that, because I got furious. They're talking about not taking fucking Tylenol or something like that, and it's like, please, pregnant mommas, you don't want a fever when you're pregnant, and that's one of the safest things you can take and so it just I, I'm not an expert on this. I have an email of an expert and advocate for autism, and so I'm hoping to get them on the podcast, because I'd like to make sure I'm talking sure I'm talking about this in the correct way, and hopefully I didn't say any words incorrectly. It was without intention, if that happened, because I do think that like there's just a weird thing going on that makes me feel like people are are being treated in a way that's not acceptable.

Brad Crowell 7:17

Well there's just one more way to (inaudible) people, ignorance.

Lesley Logan 7:18

Yes and just creates fear. Anyways, we love you.

Brad Crowell 7:22

Well, moving on. Here's what we got coming up, because today is April 2nd. We are about to head over to London, and we're going to be at the POT in London. Lesley is going to be teaching. I'm going to be hanging out at the booth. So come say hi if you are.

Lesley Logan 7:40

They're celebrating 50 years of Balanced Body, and there's going to be a big party. So if there's any tickets left, you should get them. I know that they had a few tickets left for Sunday. So come, come, come, come.

Brad Crowell 7:43

Yeah, come join us. It's, I think, this upcoming weekend, when you're finally listening to this, or no, it's like, in 10 days or something.

Lesley Logan 7:50

It's not this Sunday, it's the next one so, xxll.co/pot and then we're gonna come home and we're gonna do spring training.

Brad Crowell 7:58

Spring training, OPC, spring training. So come join us. It's going to be a lot of fun this year, we're doing.

Lesley Logan 8:05

It's just like getting your butt upside down, like, it's all the overhead stuff. And I've seen all the different teachers classes. And so if you.

Brad Crowell 8:11

I was gonna say inversions.

Lesley Logan 8:13

Inversions, like, inversions, yes, it's, I guess you don't say that.

Brad Crowell 8:16

You're not doing, like, handstands and stuff, but.

Lesley Logan 8:18

No, but we're, we're gonna talk about, we're gonna each teacher is going on with that theme. And so we have some we have like, one class which is like, no inversions. We have one like, yes, no, maybe so. So no matter where you are in your practice, there is going to be information for you. And basically, our goal is to take away the fear that many people have of getting hurt or hurting their necks, and actually understanding what connections you need to do any of the upside down exercises. Do you want to go to opc.me/events to be on the wait list, you don't miss out on the early bird. OPC members. It is a free for you. Watch your inbox so you can see how to sign up, because you'll get it free, but we're going to let you sign up for it. We're not going to force it down your throat. And then, just actually a quick note here, five in my mentorship program for comprehensively trained teachers as of the time of recording this, there's five spots left as the time you're hearing this. I have no idea recording early because we're going to be in Europe, but there's five spots left. So if you are a comprehensively trained teacher who is feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, confused, lacking confidence, or just not able to have your own personal practice with Pilates and on behalf of some and you're unsure this program is for you, you're gonna go to lesleylogan.co/elevate lesleylogan.co/elevate.

Brad Crowell 9:28

I also just wanted to say big shout out to our team for helping us prepare for the Cambodia offer that happened in January. If you were thinking about coming to Cambodia, it is sold out. So we love you. We would love to have you come join us. We have already listed the dates for 2027 so get yourself on the waitlist there, so that you are the first to know when things are happening. We're more open in the doors for 2027. Dates are on the website right now. And you can kind of pin that into your calendar so you don't accidentally schedule something else. We would love to have you come join us, but I'm really proud of our team for all the effort that they did, you know, making sure everything went smoothly. And we're really fired up for this year's trip. It's going to be fantastic. Great job, team.

Brad Crowell 10:17

All right, before we get going, we had a question from Sofie Peere. She said, Hey, I have a question, for the Sunday live on YouTube. My hamstrings are very short and stiff, and I do not have a lot of strength in them. I would love to stretch and strengthen them more. But to help my practice, I know I can do the ballet stretches on the ladder barrel. But what would you recommend? What kind of other exercises would you recommend that I could work on for this.

Lesley Logan 10:42

Yeah. So we actually did a whole YouTube, YouTube video about flexibility and stretching. And the truth is, is that just like hanging out over your leg and stretching out like you remember when you were in PE just put your leg up on a bench, and you're just like leaning over, that's more of a passive stretching. And yes, you do feel more flexible after that. But as far as creating flexibility that lasts a long time, you want more of an active, dynamic stretch or active static. And so what you want to do is think about your single straight leg stretch on the mat. I want you pushing your leg into your arms. Most people are just pulling on their leg, versus, like, actually pushing the leg into their hands. And that's gonna be a great one on the mat. Also how you're doing your roll up and your spine stretch forward. You want to dig your heels down to activate those muscles on the back of your leg, and then round forward over them. Most people are actually just stretching their back, and they're not really stretching their hamstrings. The other thing I would say on the Reformer is your tree, same thing you're pulling on that leg with your arms, that you should be pushing that leg into your hands. It's gonna be super helpful. And then when you're looking at your elephant, are you really actually reaching your heels down? Are you just pushing your knees back so without seeing you? Sophie, some people have some hypermobility in the joints and tightness in the muscles, and so you just be making sure. Are you straighten your leg from, you know, like your leg or are you actually just pushing your knee back? But anytime you're actually stretching your hamstrings. If you activate them and stretch them, it's going to create the flexibility you're looking at, you're looking for, and it just is going to take a lot longer than you think.

Brad Crowell 12:14

Takes time. It takes time, but great question. Keep those questions coming. If you have a question for the pod, text us at 310-905-5534, or submit it to beitpod.com/questions where you can also leave a win. So questions or a win, go to beitpod.com/questions. Stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to start talking about Bria Gadd.

Brad Crowell 12:32

Okay, let's talk about Bria Gadd. Bria is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, often known as the period whisperer, and that one does go in air quotes, and her work centers on female hormonal health during midlife and perimenopause. She helps women make sense of hormonal changes so they can regain energy, feel clear in their bodies, and stop feeling like everything is suddenly broken. She's also the host of The Period Whisperer Podcast, where she breaks down the complex hormonal topics in a way that's practical, grounded and actually usable. So what would you what like do you remember this conversation intimately and like all the things I was listening to, it going, what am I about to listen to? Okay.

Lesley Logan 13:11

Yeah, I know. Well, I'm just gonna make, keep bringing perimenopause experts on here so that you can understand why the hell you should not make noise sometimes, but you can make noise other times.

Brad Crowell 13:21

Make noise?

Lesley Logan 13:21

Yeah, like, sometimes you make tons of noise at night, and I hear nothing.

Brad Crowell 13:30

At night.

Lesley Logan 13:33

Yes. And then sometimes you make a little bit of noise, and I come marching down the hall.

Brad Crowell 13:41

Let me type in my computer. What are we talking about here?

Lesley Logan 13:41

Well, we're talking about perimenopause. Okay, so Bria is she is a period whisper, but she, like, really focuses on, like, kind of helping you understand the changes that are going on in your body as you get older. Because, as we talked about, perimenopause is like reverse puberty. And I think that's a really interesting way of thinking about it.

Brad Crowell 13:41

Great way to think about it.

Lesley Logan 13:48

Yeah. And also, by the way, ladies, there's like, so much information that, like, after 50, our brain is, like, even better than it ever was and like, women over 50, because your brain is rewiring so it's like, it never it actually like, where, yes, people's brains stopped developing in their early 20s. The actual reality for female brains is because of perimenopause, our brain has to rewire itself because of how we operate, we don't have the same hormones that we used to and so so just in case you didn't know, perimenopause is like the gradual retirement of the ovaries, which places a significant additional workload on the body's other systems, and it's a major biological transition that demands more energy without providing more in return, which means you need to have, even to have a lot extra energy than you used to have, and then you get, you get shit in return.

Brad Crowell 14:31

Oh, crazy. Okay, a gradual retiring of the ovaries. Yeah, I've never heard it described that way, and it makes a lot of sense.

Lesley Logan 14:37

I really like that well, because you just so, you know, I mean, we've had other Peri menopause experts on the show, but you can be in perimenopause for average of 10 years. Brad, because it could take a long time.

Brad Crowell 14:47

Well, sure. So, because, like, you know that what, what I've heard, more than anything else, is that there's a biological clock to have a kid. What does that actually mean? In practicality, that means something is go, is intentionally no longer going to function. So that is the gradual retiring of the ovaries.

Lesley Logan 15:03

Did you know you could actually get pregnant during perimenopause, because your ovaries are still working, they're just gradually retiring. So you could do that.

Brad Crowell 15:10

I mean, I guess that makes sense. I have certainly heard people getting pregnant in their 40s, you know? Even 30.

Lesley Logan 15:15

So presumably, yeah, presumably after 37 you're in perimenopause. But the goal, and here's the thing, with great doctors, you can actually be in perimenopause, you can actually keep your period for a long time. There are women in their 60s who still get it and.

Brad Crowell 15:18

Is that a goal?

Lesley Logan 15:20

Well, actually, there's a lot of information that the longer you have your period, the better it is for brain and heart and a lot of different stuff. Because we've had Dr Jill something on the pod, sort of the nest sloschenberg Slash, and something she talks about like, as soon like within two years after once you once you hit the one year mark without having a period, which means so technically, you're no longer in perimenopause. You're just post menopause, or menopausal when it's been 12 months since your last period. So you went 12 months with no periods, and you are done. Your ovaries don't work. You're you're cooked. And within two years of that, a lot of women see that they have the same heart issues that men have. And so yeah, I would like to keep my period as long as possible. Keeps your brain good. Get your heart good. It's a great way to get rid of like waste and plastics that are in the body.

Brad Crowell 16:16

Ah. Dr. Jan Schroeder.

Lesley Logan 16:19

Oh. Schroeder, I was so close. I was really close.

Brad Crowell 16:22

Dr. Jan Schroeder, Episode 418, and 419 for the recap. And yes, she's a professor and past chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Long Beach State University. Good memory. Dr. Jan Schroeder.

Lesley Logan 16:35

Anyways, look, here's the deal. Perimenopause feels like a burden, but it's like the gift we didn't know we needed. Because, ladies, there's actually a ton of different research of like, that they're, now that they're actually researching women, not that the US is, they killed that one. But there are other people researching it, because you want to know what, like, a billion women are going through perimenopause at the same time, and people like, oh, we can make money off of this if we just research it. So there's a lot of information out there, and I think it's important to get to know it and not be so frustrated by it, because when you know what you're going through and what your symptoms are, they're different than other people. There is help out there, you know? And I, I've been, I've been literally raising my hand for all the help. I'm like, I'll take that one. Yes, I'll do that one. Because you know what, we have this one life to live. Feel good. What did you love?

Brad Crowell 17:19

Yeah, I mean, you do hopefully have one, one life to live, and I agree we should feel good. Okay, so we've heard of sleep debt, right? So I thought it was interesting that Bria was talking about health debt, right? And she explained that health debt is when the energy you supply your body no longer meets the energy demand of your body, right? So energy supply equals sleep, nutrition, joy and purpose. And I'm going to repeat that. Energy supply equals sleep, nutrition, joy and purpose, joy and purpose, right? So really intriguing to me that like, your energy supply has so much to do with like, happiness and like, focus on something that keeps us going, in addition to physical like sleep and the and the food that we're eating, the nutrition, right? So she said that women often run a deficit for years before the symptoms actually show up, and when they do show up, probably like we're trying to put a band aid on something that is like years in coming. But perimenopause actually makes that health debt impossible to ignore, because it exacerbates everything, right?

Lesley Logan 18:26

I couldn't agree more. I mean, like, I think the reason why I didn't think I had ADHD is because I had all these different things that I was doing to, like, live in the world, and then because of perimenopause, it's like, it exacerbated the issue, which is like, as an ADHD person, I don't have a stimulant, as perimenopause, my estrogen levels are going lower, which means I'm now doubly low. And so just like shows like, oh, this is why you can't focus. Hello. You never were but now you really can't. I actually want to highlight that you said that twice. Sleep, nutrition, joy, purpose. There was one, this one nutritionist who did a retreat with me back in Ojai, and she talked about how sometimes people will eat, like, candy, sugar, chocolate, because they actually didn't play or have joy in their day, and so they're trying to fulfill this need with food, versus, like, going on a swing or, you know, playing a game, or laughing out loud like something else that's that has to do with joy and purpose. You know?

Brad Crowell 19:24

Yeah, I just thought it was great. I think that we easily can forget that being happy, being positive joy, it really does shift our outlook, our mind and then ultimately, our body. Wow.

Lesley Logan 19:42

I also just highlight, like, we are human beings. And so many people are doing the human doing thing, you know? And so, like, especially in perimenopause, or even just like, when you're going through your cycle, it really does force you to go, oh, I should take care of myself right now. Like, the week before my period, I have to, like, slow down and do less, because otherwise I'm a bitch, and that's okay if I just do less. I'm not I'm a less of a bitch.

Brad Crowell 20:07

Well, that's a great note to wrap that up. Stick around. We'll be right back. We're gonna get into those, Be It Action Items that we had with Bria Gadd, The Period Whisperer.

Brad Crowell 20:22

All right. Finally, welcome back. Let's dig into those Be It Action Items we were just talking about. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Bria? She said, here's how you get out of health debt. We have to start with the basics, okay? So what are the basics? She talked about the four core pillars that we actually need in place. So I'm going to just review those four things. Sleep. Here's what we do about sleep, hold an actual space for sleep. She said, aim for about eight hours and keep bedtimes and wake up times consistent. So get on a routine. Even 80% of the time being consistent will make a difference for you. So but I like this idea of holding a space for sleep. Lesley and I often talk about sleep being a rock in our schedule, meaning that it has to be scheduled first, right? It can't just be like, Oops, I got, you know, I'm accidentally getting some sleep now, you have to actually be planning ahead. Nutrition. She said, eat with consistency. Have your first meal within two hours of waking then eat every four to five hours. Your meal should actually keep you full and provide more energy than they take away. So your meals should actually provide you energy so that there's some nutrition stuff there that will you have to dig into, but they should be providing you energy. Movement. Prioritize functional movement, like walking, yoga and Pilates. Using intense exercise for energy is like using a credit card for energy you don't actually have, right? It's like using a credit card for energy you don't actually have. So she's saying functional movement, not necessarily intense movement, right?

Lesley Logan 21:51

Correcrt because intense movement is actually going to spike your cortisol. And if you do it the wrong time of the day, or if you've already had a high cortisol day, you're actually causing yourself more harm than good. I would say if you're especially if you're over 40. This is coming from someone who loves to work out and loves to lift weights. I have to be very intentional, otherwise I fuck up my sleep.

Brad Crowell 22:15

Yeah, so and then she said joy and stress management. Joy is one of the biggest energy currency, currencies that we have for our body and you need it daily to really stress and create space for it, and to tie this to what I was saying before the break, purpose can really help you find that joy when you have a purpose, whether that is donating your time at the SPCA, or having a job you really love, or, you know, whatever it might be, kids, family, job, like, like, life, art, travel, music, whatever it is, when you have purpose behind you, it will help you find that joy even more.

Lesley Logan 22:53

Yeah, yeah. I agree. I agree with all that stuff.

Brad Crowell 22:55

Yeah. What about you?

Lesley Logan 22:56

You have to slow down and be still. This is something very hard for me to do.

Brad Crowell 23:00

Well, it definitely fits with scheduling time for sleep.

Lesley Logan 23:03

Yes, oh, you know what I do. Here's the thing. This is actually, since I talked to Bria Gadd, my girlfriend's turned me on to this thing. We probably heard ads for it. But I drink that Moon Brew and they have an extra one. They have one that's like an extra sleep one. So you can also look at that, but like, I drink that Moon Brew and it's a nice little nighttime routine. It like, lets my brain know, like, Hey, we're getting ready for sleep, you know. And it's got all this good stuff, the healthy sleep. I highly recommend it. You go to moonbrew.co/lesleylogan20 and then you can use Lesley Logan 20 to save, but anyways, I love that. I love.

Brad Crowell 23:34

We'll put that link in the show notes.

Lesley Logan 23:36

Yeah, I think it's really difficult. My busy body, ladies, we have to slow down to be still. But like, even if you just, like, have a moment where you just go sit in your yard, or sit on your porch and sip your coffee, or you in the morning, ideally, or you sip your mood, like, just sit still for a second. Like, amazing ideas come to you. And it really does not just, like, get you answers about what you're looking for, which you want to do next, or what that purpose could be, but it helps. It helps get the brain ready for what's next. So I like that. Start with foundation. So do the basics instead of skipping ahead. If you can't do the basics, that's your sign to move to step three, which is ask for help. So if you can't do basics, if you're someone who likes to be like, I'm advanced, I'm an advanced practitioner. A lot of those people come to Pilates, they don't want to be getting beginner classic, like, I'm an advanced mover. And it's like I did a Pilates class and it was too easy. So I'm advanced. It's like, ask for help. So I have been asking for tons of help this year, and it's only March 1st, the day we're recording this. You're here in this April 2nd. But like, I have been to like, 17 docs appointments already, but I have been asking for help because you want to know what some things aren't working anymore. Things that used to work have stopped working. And so it's like, instead of just suffering in silence, you can ask for help. You could ask for Bria Gadd's help. You can ask for your doctor's help. Like, stop trying to pretend like you know everything, you know? And also, yes, I love asking the internet for stuff, but oh my god, you could easily end up in a Maha fucking algorithm. So you got to be mindful, because, remember, studying Women's Health is a very new thing, and so there's a lot of misinformation out there. It's better to talk to people who actually do study it and do work with people who are going through with what you're going through so, you know, I had to switch gynecologists in the last six months because I wanted to get hormone therapy from them, and so I switched to someone who specializes in that. Loved my gynecologist I had before, she's amazing, sent a ton of people to her, but because I'm now on the hormone track, I switched to someone who specialized in that, and that is been so helpful. The last two appointments, I'm like, this is bothering me. She's like, let's try this thing. And I'm like, Oh my God, is it that it's that easy? And if it's not that easy, you have the wrong person in your corner, that's what I have to say. So Bria Gadd, thanks for being The Period Whisperer, thanks for all your amazing advice.

Brad Crowell 25:45

Yeah.

Lesley Logan 25:46

I'm Lesley Logan.

Brad Crowell 25:47

I'm Brad Crowell.

Lesley Logan 25:48

You're amazing. Thanks for listening to definitely a terrible sounding voice of mine. I'm sure it's annoying you. Appreciate you so much. Thanks to all of you who've left a review, shared an episode with a friend, and if you haven't, share one of your favorite episodes with anybody you love. Until next time, Be It Till You See It.

Brad Crowell 26:04

Bye for now.

Lesley Logan 26:05

That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.

Brad Crowell 26:48

It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.

Lesley Logan 26:53

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Brad Crowell 26:57

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Lesley Logan 27:04

Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.

Brad Crowell 27:07

Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.

Brad Crowell 27:20

Stick around. We'll be right back, we're going to start talking about Bria Gadd.