Episode 7. Why we should all care about the female cycle, hormones, the pill + much more - Faye Sheridan

Welcome back to the Real Health Talk Podcast with Zak and Jordan.Today's episode is our first female guest episode with the amazing  Faye Sheridan. Faye is a women's health expert who runs Healthy Her, Total Movement and is a facilitator and educator for the Institute of Health.In this episode, we cover - why we should all care about the female cycle, what a healthy cycle looks like, what an unhealthy cycle looks like, hormones,  fertility, and much more.Key takeaways include:Understanding how to track your cycleThe cycle goes much deeper than fertility and reproductive healthUnderstanding the risks associated with the pillThe connection between the gut and hormonesProducts/Resources/People Mentioned:Read your body - Cycle tracking appThe period repair manual - BookMagnesium B complexZincYou can find Faye on Instagram @fayesheridan_ and check out Healthy her for all things women's health.Stay connected with us, Jordan and Zak, on Instagram. You can find Jordan at @jordan_davey and Zak at @coachzakgoold. We're excited to engage with our community and hear your thoughts.Stay up to date with everything Real Health @real_health_talk. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform. If you enjoy our content, please consider leaving a 5-star review. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're eager to hear what resonates with you and what doesn't. Your input helps us tailor our content to your interests and needs.Thank you for tuning in, and let's embark on this journey to real health together.Yours in the best of health.(0:00) Intro(1:03) Introduction to Faye(1:30) Why we should all care about the cycles(4:09) Perceptions and taboos around the menstrual cycle(9:05) Breaking the cycle of shame and taboo around the menstrual cycle(15:14) Understanding the length of a cycle(21:46) The impact of hormonal contraception on the menstrual cycle (27:27) Root causes of hormonal imbalances in women(31:50) The role of intermittent fasting and a calorie deficit in a healthy cycle(38:23) The importance of eating enough nutrient-dense food(42:00) The importance of protein in a healthy diet(48:23) PCOS, endometriosis, and the gut(53:41) Understanding the menstrual cycle and hormonal imbalances (56:49) The limitations of hormone panels(1:04:39) The benefits of optimising and tracking the menstrual cycle(1:09:16) Key takeaways (1:12:35) OutroSupport the show