In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Sarah Hill, award-winning researcher + author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control + her new book The Period Brain. Sarah shares what’s really happening in your brain and body throughout the cycle—and why so much advice leaves women guessing. Ahead, Sarah reveals why PMS hits so hard, how progesterone impacts mood + energy, and the surprising ways hormones shape relationships, creativity, and decision-making. Learn what your body needs in each phase—and how ignoring those needs affects fertility, mental health + more. You’ll also hear science most doctors skip, why women often feel “off” in modern life, and the simple shifts that make work, love, and wellness easier. This conversation is practical, myth-busting, and designed to help you start working with your cycle right away. We also talk about: How modern culture disconnects us from body intuition The reason women’s brains are wired for transformation How to sync your life with your cycle for radiant health Why sensitivity is your greatest superpower, not a liability How to protect your energy in relationships + at work The spiritual side of sexuality: marrying pleasure with intuition Quick rituals for deep self-love + daily goddess upgrades Building soulful confidence in a hyper-competitive world Busting myths about female friendship + authentic sisterhood Resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahehillphd/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/sarahehillphd?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/?hl=en Website: https://www.sarahehill.com/ Book: THE PERIOD BRAIN: The New Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It: A Manifesto for Women (Sept. 30, HarperCollins) Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Go to https://Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping. SKIMS | Shop my favorite bras and underwear at https://SKIMS.com/almost30. Ka’Chava | Go to https://kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. BEAM | Visit https://shopbeam.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Chime | Open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/almost30. Revolve | Shop at https://REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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