How to Use the Power of Your Hormones to Supercharge Your Life — with Dr. Sarah Hill
The Gabby Reece Show
Dear Media
4.8 • 954 Ratings
🗓️ 24 November 2025
⏱️ 113 minutes
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Summary
Gabby welcomes Dr. Sarah Hill, author of "The Period Brain," to discuss the science behind women’s hormones, birth control, and how understanding your cycle can empower you. They explore how hormonal changes impact everything from mood and libido to decision-making and resilience, and why tracking your cycle is key to self-awareness and well-being.
Key Topics:
The science of the "period brain" and how hormones influence the female mind and body
Birth control options: pros, cons, and how different generations of contraceptives affect women
The impact of hormonal birth control on mood, libido, and partner choice
The importance of understanding and tracking your menstrual cycle
How hormonal changes affect resilience, stress, and mental health
The role of lifestyle, nutrition, and social support in hormonal health
Strategies for building resilience and managing PMS, PMDD, and perimenopause
The connection between early life experiences, inflammation, and women’s health
Notable Quotes:
“Our brain is designed to keep us alive, not keep us happy.”
“Feelings aren’t facts—anxiety and fear are liars.”
“Take immaculate care of yourself, especially during times of hormonal transition.”
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Sarah Hill’s books: "The Period Brain" and "This Is Your Brain on Birth Control"
Dr. Hill’s website: sarahehill.com
International Association of Premenstrual Disorders: IAMPD
Connect with Dr. Sarah Hill:
Website: sarahehill.com
Social: @SarahEHillPhD
Takeaway:
Understanding your hormones and tracking your cycle can help you make empowered choices for your health, relationships, and well-being. Whether you’re navigating birth control, PMS, or menopause, knowledge and self-compassion are key.
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| 0:00.0 | The following podcast is a Dear Media production. |
| 0:03.7 | Hi, everyone. Welcome to the Gabby Rees Show. On this show, we discuss the complex topics around relationships, health, fitness, family, business, and so much more with the world's leading experts. |
| 0:18.0 | My goal is to simplify these topics and give you practical takeaways |
| 0:22.0 | that you can start using in your life today. We all know that living a healthy, balanced life |
| 0:27.3 | can be challenging. So let's try managing life a little better and have some fun along the way. |
| 0:33.3 | Because after all, life is just one big experiment. Hi, everyone, welcome to the show, especially for |
| 0:39.6 | females out there. You ever wonder why, like, hey, one week, you're confident and unstoppable and feeling so |
| 0:45.0 | good. And the next, it's like you want to burn it all down. Well, my guest today, Sarah Hill, has her |
| 0:50.2 | latest book out, The Period Brain, explains exactly what's happening in your head |
| 0:55.1 | and how you can use it instead of fighting it |
| 0:57.4 | because that doesn't seem to work. |
| 0:58.6 | So from desire, your libido to decision making, |
| 1:02.6 | even how many calories you should eat, |
| 1:04.3 | she breaks down how our hormones quietly |
| 1:06.9 | or not so quietly influence everything. |
| 1:10.1 | If you've ever wanted to understand your body and or your |
| 1:13.0 | brain on a whole new level, this one's for you. Sarah, hell, welcome to my house. Last time I talked to, |
| 1:21.4 | I'm so glad you're here in person. We did it virtually. Yes. So this is a real treat to see you in person. |
| 1:28.7 | And the last time we talked to, you rock my world a little bit when we were talking all about this is your brain on birth control. |
| 1:34.0 | The fact that all of the sort of different things that happen to us when we're on birth control, |
| 1:40.6 | long-term effects, whether it's fertility or even partner choice. And then you were |
| 1:45.6 | talking about that sometimes people on birth control, you would almost choose a beta. And then you'd |
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