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December 10, 2025

S03E50 Your Period Isn’t Supposed to Suck: Hormone Truths with Dr. Erin Ellis

S03E50 Your Period Isn’t Supposed to Suck: Hormone Truths with Dr. Erin Ellis

If your period has you canceling plans, living off chocolate, and wondering if this is just how it’s supposed to be — spoiler alert, it’s not. Dr. Erin Ellis joins to spill the hormone tea on what a normal cycle should look like and why feeling miserable every month isn’t something you have to just “deal with.”

We’re talking cramps, moods, birth control, and all the juicy details your high school health class definitely skipped. You’ll walk away knowing how to decode your period symptoms, balance your hormones naturally, and finally stop dreading that time of the month.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What your period is really trying to tell you about your hormones.
  • The biggest reasons your cycle feels off (and how to fix them).
  • How birth control can affect your body long after you stop taking it.
  • Foods and habits that make your flow way easier to live with.
  • How to sync your life with your cycle for better energy, moods, and skin.

Share this episode with a friend who swears her period hates her. Subscribe, rate, and review to help more women learn how to work with their hormones, not against them.

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Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these blogs and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, medications, or lifestyle. Content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.

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