361: What Every Woman Should Know About Her Hormones | Sarah Hill
Be Well by Kelly Leveque
Phases Explained: Day One to Ovulation
Sarah outlines day one definition, low-hormone signals, follicle development, and rising estrogen through the fertile window.
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah E. Hill, PhD, whose research has completely changed the way I think about hormones and how they shape our day to day lives. I wanted to bring her on because she has a gift for taking complex science and turning it into tools that actually make sense in real life. We get into how our hormones influence the brain, what really happens when birth control enters the picture, and why mood, cravings, energy, and even relationships can shift across the month. We also touch on practical ways to eat, train, and live in sync with your cycle, plus simple changes that can make everything from PMS to performance feel more manageable. It is a conversation that blends science with everyday life in a way that feels grounding and empowering.
Topics Discussed:
→ How do hormones influence mood throughout the cycle?
→ What are the real effects of hormonal birth control?
→ How can women train and eat in sync with their cycle?
→ What helps reduce PMS and monthly cravings?
→ How do hormones impact relationships and intimacy?
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:03:43 - Hormones explained
→ 00:08:35 - Signs of high estrogen
→ 00:13:23 - Sex drive and ovulation basics
→ 00:20:02 - Birth control and hormone effects
→ 00:24:54 - Progesterone support
→ 00:28:09 - Hormone education tips
→ 00:32:30 - Building hormonal resilience
→ 00:38:06 - Luteal phase and sensitivity
→ 00:42:28 - Why ovulation fails
→ 00:45:47 - Fertility tips and stress relief
→ 00:50:47 - Cycling with the moon
→ 00:55:27 - Sleep and hormone balance
→ 00:58:39 - Nutrition for your cycle
→ 01:05:27 - Menstruation education
→ 01:08:54 - Training with your cycle
→ 01:12:12 - Vagal nerve support
Further Listening:
→ 38. Your Brain on Birth Control - with Dr. Sarah Hill
Check Out Sarah:
→ IG: @sarahhillphd
→ Website
→ Books: THE PERIOD BRAIN
→ THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BIRTH CONTROL
Check Out Kelly:
→ YouTube
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