Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control Illusion

Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control Illusion   Tierra Duncan got diagnosed with endometriosis at 17 and spent over a decade on birth control before anyone tested her hormones. She joins Dr. Cindy to unpack what that pill is really doing, why "your labs are normal" doesn't mean you're fine, and what she'd tell her teenage self about advocating for her own body. Practical, overdue, and full of things nobody taught either of them in health class.   In this episode, we cover:    (5:00) How blackberry brandy relieves menstrual cramps.  (6:00) Why do most women think, “What’s wrong with my body”? (8:00) Looking at blood levels to see why you are broken in the first place.  (9:00) Looking further into the birth control pill. (15:00) What advice would you give your seventeen-year-old self? (16:00) What is endometriosis, and what are ways to help support the body? (20:00) The stages of sleep and how most women struggle to get good-quality sleep.  (22:00) Making fitness approachable for women.  (26:00) Do’s and don’ts with nutrition.  (29:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Tierra Duncan: Tierra Duncan is a women’s health educator, author, and coach with over a decade of experience helping women understand their hormones and feel at home in their bodies. Through her writing and her publishing company, Duncan Milam, she challenges outdated health narratives and shares practical, science-backed strategies for natural hormone balance. Tierra lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter.    Follow Tierra Instagram Website Book: The Birth Control Illusion   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast    For Cindy's script: "If you enjoyed today's conversation, my Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.