Listen and explore:
Life update: getting ready for the Yosemite retreat
JR's story with Birth Control
How the Pill works
The Trade-Off: there is always a risk when you temper with the natural ways of your bodies
The Medical System and the all-knowing doctors
Birth Control as a way to do more in the patriarchal business world
The Copper IUD option
Reproductive health is a very important part of our ecosystems
JR's painful experience with Cystic Acne and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Taking Charge of your Fertility: the importance of understanding fertility as a couple
The effect of hormones on our emotional, mental, digestive and physical health
The effectiveness of Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) and how it works
Abstinence: what does it even mean?
Knowledge is power
Reclaiming our cyclical wisdom
Mentioned on this episode:
Dan Carlin's Episode on WWII: Supernova in the East II
Fertility Awareness on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertility_awareness
Taking Charge of Your Fertility, the website: https://www.tcoyf.com/
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Welscher
Downloadable Charts: https://www.tcoyf.com/downloadable-charts/
Antifragile by Nassim Taleb
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Credits:
Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonald
Outro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)
Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals and this conversation does not constitute medical advice. You are responsible for your own health and choices and therefore should do your own research before switching birth control methods.
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