Episode 98: Healthy Cycles Start Young: A Conversation with Dr. Lara Briden

In today’s episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy sit down with renowned naturopathic doctor and women’s health expert Dr. Lara Briden to explore the often-overlooked topic of adolescent cycle health. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Briden brings both scientific depth and practical wisdom to a conversation that every parent, young woman, and healthcare-minded listener needs to hear. As the bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women, Dr. Briden shares what a healthy cycle should look like during the teenage years—and how to identify when something is off. Together, they unpack common concerns like irregular periods, painful cycles, and early signs of conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis, offering a refreshing perspective that prioritizes root-cause healing over symptom suppression. Drawing from her work with patients in Christchurch, New Zealand, as well as her contributions to advisory boards and peer-reviewed research, Dr. Briden equips listeners with practical tools and hope-filled guidance for supporting hormonal health from the very beginning. Whether you’re raising daughters, navigating your own cycle journey, or simply want to better understand the foundations of women’s health, this episode is both empowering and deeply informative. Resources 1. Dr. Briden's Website- https://www.larabriden.com/ 2. Dr. Briden's Blog- https://www.larabriden.com/blog/ 3. Dr. Briden's Books- https://www.larabriden.com/media-page/ 4. Dr. Briden's Podcast- https://www.larabriden.com/podcast/ 5. Instagram Live Recording with Dr. Sarah Hill- https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfUz51E-qC/ 6. Healing Pelvic Pain (Book), Dr. Peta Wright- https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/shop/p/healing-pelvic-pain 7. IIRRM- https://iirrm.org/ 8. My Catholic Doctor- https://mycatholicdoctor.com/