Almost 30 803. Work with Your Cycle: Boost Energy, Mood and Fertility
Oct 7, 2025
Dr. Sarah Hill, an award-winning researcher and author of "This Is Your Brain on Birth Control" and "The Period Brain," dives into the fascinating world of hormones and their impact on women's lives. She explains the neuroendocrinological mystery of PMS and how progesterone shapes mood and energy. Listeners learn to sync their lives with their cycles for better health, the significance of vulnerability during the luteal phase in relationships, and why sensitivity can be a superpower. Sarah provides practical tips for nutrition and self-care, making this conversation essential for women seeking balance.
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Progesterone Shapes The Luteal Mindset
- Progesterone dominates the second half of the cycle and creates a different psychological state than estrogen.
- Women’s changing hormonal needs explain mood, energy, and behavioral shifts across the month.
Your Body Needs More Fuel Mid-Cycle
- Basal metabolic rate rises about 11% in the luteal phase, increasing calorie needs.
- Ignoring that change drives hunger, cravings, fatigue, and unnecessary guilt.
Sexual Motivation Shifts Monthly
- Sexual desire and the meaning of sex change across the cycle: fertility-phase sex is lust-driven; luteal-phase sex emphasizes connection.
- These shifts help coordinate social and relationship environments favorable to pregnancy.
