#368: Why Women Get PMS, Mood Swings and Bad Periods: What Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Sarah Hill

Why do mood shifts, cravings, and PMS happen before your period? Dr. Sarah Hill, author of “This is Your Brain on Birth Control” and “The Period Brain”, breaks down the latest science on hormones, the luteal phase, and how progesterone affects the brain and body. In this episode you’ll learn:  * How to survive and thrive in the luteal phase * Why PMS exists (and its functional purpose) * How progesterone impacts mood and stress * The connection between birth control and attraction * What contributes to postpartum depression * And more… Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D. is an award-winning researcher, consultant, writer, scientist, communicator, and professor. With almost 25 years of research experience, she's authored 100+ research publications, and two books that have changed the conversation about hormones and birth control for women. She earned her Ph.D. in Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin with Dr. David Buss and has called Texas home since moving here for graduate school in 2000. She has used the latest science on the dynamic changes in women’s hormonal states to write her newest book, "The Period Brain" with the goal of helping people feel seen, heard, and understood. This episode is brought to you by beeya:  * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances.  * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10 Follow Yasmin:  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/ * Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ Follow Dr. Sarah:  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/ * Website: https://www.sarahehill.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.