Hormones, Periods and Birth Control, Oh My! With Dr. Erin Ellis

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Erin went from working at bars and restaurants to becoming a naturopathic doctor. Signs of a healthy vs abnormal period symptoms. How to have conversations with your daughter about healthy hormones and periods.   Resources + Links:   Connect with Dr. Erin Ellis on Instagram | @dr.erinellis Shoot her a DM to get access to her Period Course!   Learn more on Dr. Ellis' website | hopenaturalhealth.com   Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events: https://www.girlsmentorship.com/   Connect with us on Instagram: Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen Mary Frances | @msmaryfran Show Notes: Is your daughter's period "normal"? How can I start conversations with my daughter about hormones, and women's health? In this episode, we're so excited to have naturopathic doctor Erin Ellis on the podcast! As adult women there are STILL so many things we are learning about our bodies, and how periods don't have to be as awful as you've heard, and likely experienced. Your cycle is a vital part of your health! Do you know when your cycle is out of whack? Tune in to learn a little about your own health, and how you can support your daughter as well.   04:00 Meet Dr. Ellis, from being diagnosed with cancer to becoming a naturopathic doctor. 10:15 Ways our challenges can lead us to lessons. 13:00 Treating health issues through healing and giving your body what it needs. 16:40 How early is too early to learn about health and menstruation? 20:00 How can we tell if your period is normal?  23:15 How can we approach conversations with our girls about their period? 25:00 What is the average age girls start their period? 27:40 Normal vs abnormal hormonal changes and symptoms. 29:00 Thinking through the decision to put your girls on birth control and the symptoms that come with it. 33:15  What other options are there to regulate your period other than birth control? 35:00 You're not going crazy, it could be your hormones.