How to Support Your Hormones While Transitioning Off Birth Control

08/10/2025 32 min

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Episode Synopsis

Thinking about coming off birth control but nervous about what’ll happen after? In this episode, I break down EXACTLY what’s going on in your body post-pill and how to support your hormones naturally.We’ll cover the 4 pillars of hormone recovery ... blood sugar balance, gut health, micronutrients, and stress/sleep PLUS* what to expect with acne, PMS, and fatigue. Perfect for anyone ready to feel confident and in control of their hormones again 🤍(1:45) – Disclaimer: not demonizing birth control (3:20) – Life updates: night out, ACL weekend plans (6:40) – Things I’m loving: the most filling snack plate + my take on T-Swift’s new album (9:15) – The DM that sparked this episode (10:25) – Why you’re thrown on and off BC with zero guidance(11:35) – What actually happens in your body on birth control(18:00) – Root cause breakdown: acne + testosterone + gut connection(21:27) – PMS from hell: why nutrient deficiencies make it worse(24:50) – Mood swings + exhaustion after the pill — and how to fix them(26:20) – The 4 pillars of hormone recovery: balance blood sugar, heal your gut, replenish nutrients, manage stress 😴(29:04) – When to test: how to know if it’s time for DUTCH or GI-MAP 🧪(31:00) – Final thoughts + supporting your body through the transition 🤍

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