Welcome to Earth Body Podcast. Each week, we feature conversations, stories, and essays exploring cyclical wisdom in the modern world.
Today, we're talking about coming off of hormonal birth control with Mary Aline, certified reproductive health and fertility awareness educator.
KEY MOMENTS:
0:22 - How Mary came to this week and her experience with hormonal birth control
2:47 - How does hormonal birth control impact the menstrual cycle?
05:31 - Hormonal birth control & ovulation
10:44 - The difference between a “true bleed” and a withdrawal bleed
12:32 - Common myths about hormonal birth control
16:21 - How long does it take for cycles to return?
18:01 - Common symptoms after common off hormonal birth control
20:47 - Tools & suggestions for support while coming off hormonal birth control
24:44 - Other non-hormonal contraceptive options
26:57 - What is the most nourishing part of your work?
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Mary Aline (uh-lean) is a certified reproductive health and fertility awareness educator. As the founder of Cycle Wisdom, she’s on a mission to teach you what your health class didn’t, so you actually understand your fertility and do whatever the f*** you want with YOUR body. Whether it’s non-hormonal birth control, getting pregnant, boosting preconception health, or balancing hormones, Mary offers the perfect balance of tangible tools and soulful woo to help you reach your goals.
Relevant links:
Feeling nervous about quitting your hormonal birth control? Learn what to expect with Mary's FREE Guide: https://cyclewisdom.org/reclaim-your-natural-cycle-guide
Join Mary's Cycle Wisdom Community for free coaching on cycle tracking, reproductive health, and embodying your cycle wisdom: www.cyclewisdom.org/newsletter
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Episode recorded, mixed, and produced by Kate Douglas
Theme song is by Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez
All content is provided for general informational purposes only. It not medical advice, and should not be construed as such.
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