Kristan Hawkins: Hormonal Birth Control Is Lying to Women (Here’s How) | DSH #1791 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 59 MIN

Kristan Hawkins: Hormonal Birth Control Is Lying to Women (Here’s How) | DSH #1791

from Digital Social Hour · host Sean K

Kristan Hawkins joins Digital Social Hour at AmFest for one of the most in-depth conversations on birth control, feminism, declining birth rates, and the future of the pro-life movement. As the president of Students for Life of America, Kristan breaks down why hormonal birth control has been pushed for decades instead of treating women’s health issues, how feminism drifted away from its original principles, and why modern culture is producing record-high unhappiness among women. She also explains how Planned Parenthood became one of the most powerful political forces in America, why abortion is now central to Democratic Party politics, how campus activism actually changes minds, and why young people — not Washington — are the key to cultural change. This is a long-form, unapologetic conversation about biology, culture, power, and why the most important debates today are happening on college campuses. What You’ll Learn 👇 💊 Why hormonal birth control alters women’s health and behavior 📉 How falling birth rates threaten economic stability 🧬 When human life begins — explained through biology 🏫 How campus conversations actually change minds 🧠 Why modern feminism left women less fulfilled 💰 How abortion funding drives political loyalty 📊 Why Planned Parenthood clinics are shutting down 👩‍👧 Why marriage and family still matter for happiness 🔥 How outrage culture damages real movements Chapters 00:00 Birth control, hormones, and women’s health 04:30 Declining birth rates and demographic collapse 08:00 Building Students for Life from scratch 12:30 Planned Parenthood, money, and politics 17:30 Roe v. Wade and the state-by-state fight 21:30 When life begins (biology explained) 25:30 Campus debates and changing minds 30:30 Feminism, marriage, and happiness 35:30 Extremism, outrage culture, and influencers 40:30 Why abortion remains the core issue 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 💼 SPONSORS The Light Systems: https://www.thelightsystems.com/ Discount Code: SEAN 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships [email protected] 👤 GUEST Kristan Hawkins: https://www.instagram.com/kristanmercerhawkins/ https://sprout.link/kristanmercerhawkins? 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. Keywords Kristan Hawkins, Students for Life of America, AFest interview, Digital Social Hour, birth control risks, hormonal birth control, feminism debate, abortion discussion, Planned Parenthood funding, pro life movement, Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristan Hawkins joins Digital Social Hour at AmFest for one of the most in-depth conversations on birth control, feminism, declining birth rates, and the future of the pro-life movement. As the president of Students for Life of America, Kristan breaks down why hormonal birth control has been pushed for decades instead of treating women’s health issues, how feminism drifted away from its original principles, and why modern culture is producing record-high unhappiness among women. She also explains how Planned Parenthood became one of the most powerful political forces in America, why abortion is now central to Democratic Party politics, how campus activism actually changes minds, and why young people — not Washington — are the key to cultural change. This is a long-form, unapologetic conversation about biology, culture, power, and why the most important debates today are happening on college campuses. What You’ll Learn 👇 💊 Why hormonal birth control alters women’s health and behavior 📉 How falling birth rates threaten economic stability 🧬 When human life begins — explained through biology 🏫 How campus conversations actually change minds 🧠 Why modern feminism left women less fulfilled 💰 How abortion funding drives political loyalty 📊 Why Planned Parenthood clinics are shutting down 👩‍👧 Why marriage and family still matter for happiness 🔥 How outrage culture damages real movements Chapters 00:00 Birth control, hormones, and women’s health 04:30 Declining birth rates and demographic collapse 08:00 Building Students for Life from scratch 12:30 Planned Parenthood, money, and politics 17:30 Roe v. Wade and the state-by-state fight 21:30 When life begins (biology explained) 25:30 Campus debates and changing minds 30:30 Feminism, marriage, and happiness 35:30 Extremism, outrage culture, and influencers 40:30 Why abortion remains the core issue 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 💼 SPONSORS The Light Systems: https://www.thelightsystems.com/ Discount Code: SEAN 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships [email protected] 👤 GUEST Kristan Hawkins: https://www.instagram.com/kristanmercerhawkins/ https://sprout.link/kristanmercerhawkins? 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. Keywords Kristan Hawkins, Students for Life of America, AFest interview, Digital Social Hour, birth control risks, hormonal birth control, feminism debate, abortion discussion, Planned Parenthood funding, pro life movement, Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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