{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Birth Control Expert on Feminine Men & Attraction | EP478 [Re-Release]","description":"In this highly requested replay of the Awake & Winning Podcast, Kaylor brings back one of the most impactful conversations ever released on the show. This episode originally shook listeners, sparked massive discussion, and continues to circulate for a reason. Kaylor sits down with Dr. Sarah E. Hill, PhD, a research psychologist and author whose work explores how hormonal birth control affects the female brain, stress response, attraction, mood, and identity. Together, they unpack why \u201csafe and effective\u201d is an incomplete narrative, how hormones shape lived experience, and why informed consent around birth control matters more than ever. From teen brain development to partner attraction and the hidden trade-offs women are rarely told about, this conversation challenges assumptions and invites deeper personal sovereignty.  If you missed it the first time\u2014or felt it land hard\u2014this replay is worth revisiting.     Episode Highlights: hormonal birth control, birth control side effects, birth control and the brain, female hormones, women\u2019s health podcast, birth control and depression, hormonal imbalance, cortisol and stress response, informed consent in medicine, women\u2019s brain health, attraction and hormones, partner attraction and birth control, fertility awareness, teen brain development, pharmaceutical trade-offs, women\u2019s mental health, holistic women\u2019s health, hormone suppression, medical autonomy, functional medicine perspective, natural hormone balance     Takeaways: Hormonal birth control can change more than fertility\u2014it can influence stress, mood, libido, and attraction \u201cSafe and effective\u201d often ignores the lived reality of trade-offs in energy, emotions, and identity Teen brains are still developing into the early 20s and sex hormones help coordinate that development Side effects are often \u201caveraged out\u201d in research even when individuals experience real changes If you\u2019re choosing a long-term partner, consider whether being on hormonal birth control could nudge preferences Fertility awareness works best when cycles are consistent and the cost of unexpected pregnancy is low Men can share responsibility through condoms, vasectomy conversations, and supportive decision-making     If this episode lit a fire under you, don\u2019t keep it to yourself. Screenshot it, throw it up on Instagram, and tag @thekaylorbetts or @bettsnation so we can share the love. And hey, if you\u2019re vibing with the show, take 30 seconds to drop us a 5-star review, it helps us reach more freedom-loving legends like you.   _____________________________   RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Instagram | https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahehillphd\/ Facebook | https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sarahehillphd  X | https:\/\/x.com\/sarahehillphd Websites | https:\/\/www.sarahehill.com\/ Book | This Is Your Brain On Birth Control By Dr. Sarah Hill  _____________________________   SPONSORS: Truly Tallow | https:\/\/www.trulytallow.com\/ Use code \u201cSUNNYBALLS10\u201d at checkout for 10% off your order _____________________________   IMPORTANT UPDATES:   Join the Betts Nation | https:\/\/bettsnation.ca\/biz-kb\/  Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thekaylorbetts\/ Follow Betts Nation on Instagram | https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bettsnation\/  Join Kaylor\u2019s Newsletter | https:\/\/awakeandwinning.lpages.co\/optin\/  _____________________________   CHAPTERS: 00:00 \u2013 Intro 01:00 \u2013 \u201cI Woke Up\u201d After Birth Control 03:00 \u2013 How Hormones Affect The Brain 06:00 \u2013 Why Doctors Prescribe It So Easily 10:00 \u2013 The Teen Brain & Hormone Suppression 14:00 \u2013 \u201cThere Are No Side Effects\u201d 18:00 \u2013 Safe, Effective\u2026 But At What Cost? 36:00 \u2013 When Birth Control Makes Sense 41:00 \u2013 Attraction, Masculinity & Hormones 50:00 \u2013 Men\u2019s Role In Birth Control   ","author_name":"The Awake & Winning Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.awakeandwinning.com","html":"