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Inside HealthMould and Indoor Air Pollution: How Concerned Should You Be?It has been a cold start to the year and for many that means the heating's on, windows are shut and we're drying clothes inside the house. For many people, mould becomes a major concern in winter and the health problems mould can cause have been under more scrutiny since the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in 2020 from long-term exposure to mould at his home in Rochdale.At Imperial College London a study called WellHome is underway to monitor levels of mould and other indoor pollutants in homes across the west of the capital. Presenter...2025-01-2728 min
LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful LivingEP 68: That Time My Husband Almost Got a VasectomyIt's Thanksgiving week, so I'm counting my blessings, and my 12 children are right up there at the top of the list.
Another thing I'm grateful for? The fact my husband didn't cut my childbearing years short by getting a vasectomy, though he definitely considered it at one point.
Listen to this week's episode to hear why, and to learn what stopped him from going through with it.
Show Notes:
VERSES CITED:
- Colossians 1:16-17 - "...all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him al...2024-11-2522 min
Salt of the Earth Farm StoriesEp 26: Holly CrawfordWe head to Jamestown, South Australia, where we meet Holly Crawford on a continuous cropping farm.
Holly is driving positive change to the landscape with large-scale plantings.
We also touch on carbon and biodiversity credits along with farm life in SA.
A great episode.
Thank you Holly...!2024-11-1428 min
The Interior LoversDivorce Design with special guest Holly Becker: Interior designer; blogger; mentor, author & all round design trailblazing superstar.We hope that this episode will resonate with a wide range of our listeners. It’s a fascinating and deeply relatable topic for any listeners who are navigating the complexities of life transitions, especially those related to relationships and living spaces (not necessarily divorcées!). Amongst other elements, we address the Impact of divorce/separation on home design; the importance of personalisation in the home and how to view your home as a launching pad for your new start in life and creating new memories. Reclaiming one’s space is key. Focus on what’s ahead and that sen...2024-10-0454 min
REXREX August 1st - Chatto Creek Farmer & Author Matt Chisolm, Holly Turner from the Marlborough Falcon Trust and Life Coach Shane BirdOn today's podcast, Dom talks with farmer, author, keynote speaker and journalist Matt Chisolm about his new book, 'The Road to Chatto Creek'... REX Producer and reporter Jo Grigg talks with falconer Holly Turner from the Marlborough Falcon Trust about falcon rearing, birds of prey and her time in the UK learning about falconry... And Dom talks with former NZ farmer turned Life Coach Shane Bird about behavioural flexibility. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn...2024-08-0147 min
Mother UpBeyond the Pill - What They're Not Telling You About Birth ControlWe’ve taken it, you’ve probably taken it, EVERYONE knows about it… but do we really know the truth about birth control? This episode we welcome a guest who has dedicated years of her life to exposing the secrets an truths about the pill.
Abby Epstein is a film director who knows what's up. We're talking hormones, cycles, and the pill's impact on everything from PCOS and endometriosis to diabetes, heart disease, and even depression.
But that's not all! Abby's here to debunk those pesky period myths and shed l...2024-07-151h 09
Period Besties PodcastInterview with Holly Grigg-SpallToday we got to chat with Holly Grigg-Spall!
Holly Grigg-Spall is the author of "SWEETENING THE PILL" - the inspiration for the documentary "THE BUSINESS OF BIRTH CONTROL" (on which she is a producer). The book was released in 2013, hitting its ten year anniversary last year. Holly recently launched Teena, a free education-forward app supporting body literacy for tweens and teens.
Discover more:
sweeteningthepill.com
@sweeteningthepill on instagram
workshop on going off hormonal birth control private link: https://youtu.be/Vti1tmU5_Bc
Tod...2024-03-191h 26
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsThe Pill, Women’s Health, & Feminism | Holly Grigg-SpallIs it anti-feminist to talk about the side effects of hormonal birth control? Holly-Grigg Spall, author of Sweetening The Pill, and driving force behind The Business of Birth Control joins us to share how the film came about. We also get into the politics and feminist viewpoints of criticizing the pill. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Foo...2023-07-071h 05
Strong + UnfilteredEp 134 Menstrual Cycle Education You Didn't Learn In SchoolHolly Grigg-Spall is an author and researcher in women’s health whose work has focused on the social, cultural, and health impact of hormonal birth control. Holly is the author of the cult hit "Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control." The book was released in 2013 and has since become an underground phenomenon. She is also a producer on a feature documentary, "The Business of Birth Control," inspired by "Sweetening the Pill," directed by Abby Epstein, and executive produced by Ricki Lake. Holly recently launched Teena, a free education-forward app sup...2023-07-031h 09Strong + UnfilteredEp 134 Menstrual Cycle Education You Didn't Learn In SchoolHolly Grigg-Spall is an author and researcher in women’s health whose work has focused on the social, cultural, and health impact of hormonal birth control. Holly is the author of the cult hit "Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control." The book was released in 2013 and has since become an underground phenomenon. She is also a producer on a feature documentary, "The Business of Birth Control," inspired by "Sweetening the Pill," directed by Abby Epstein, and executive produced by Ricki Lake. Holly recently launched Teena, a free education-forward app sup...2023-07-031h 09
The Hotflash inc podcast77. Holly Grigg-Spall is still talking about the pillSend us a textIn a week where we had the release of the new Davina McCall documentary Pill Revolution, Holly Grigg-Spall joins the Hotflash inc podcast to talk all about hormonal birth control. Holly is the author of the 2013 book Sweetening The Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control, and a writer on 2021's The Business of Birth Control documentary. Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen asks Holly all about what happened after her book was published, reaction to it and the documentary, and some of the top lines...2023-06-0957 min
Energized with Dr. MarizaThe Importance Of Teen Menstrual Health with Holly Grigg-SpallAs women, most of us remember exactly the moment we got our first period. It may have been a moment of embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. But it really shouldn’t be this way. Our bodies are amazing, and we need to appreciate all that they do for us. So many young girls first learn about menstruation with such a negative connotation. Rather, they should be encouraged to understand the incredible health component of their menstrual cycles. That’s why I have Holly here today, to guide us as mothers and grandmothers of young girls starting their...2023-05-2646 min
The Unspeakable PodcastRed Pilling The Pill: Holly Grigg-Spall On The Big Business Of Birth ControlEver since it was introduced in the early 1960s, the birth control pill has been inextricable from the concept of women’s liberation, body autonomy, and just about everyone’s sense of personal freedom and their own life choices. Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening The Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control, is in favor of all of those things. But she is also among a growing chorus of activists who believe that the sacrosanct nature of the pill discourages honest conversations about the mental and physical health risks posed by hormonal birth control. Instead of taki...2023-05-151h 09
The Period PartyCycle Tracking for Tweens & Teens with TeenaHolly Grigg-Spall is a well-known author and researcher in women's health whose work has inspired many to question the pharmaceutical industry's approach to birth control. Holly is the author of the cult hit Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. The book was released in 2013 and has since become an underground phenomenon. She is also a producer on a feature documentary, The Business of Birth Control, inspired by Sweetening the Pill, directed by Abby Epstein, and executive produced by Ricki Lake.In this episode, I’m talking to Holly about Te...2023-05-0843 min
Wicked Good DevelopmentEpisode 32: Java Queens at Devnexus 2023Prepare for an insightful discussion with Java Champions Erin Schnable, Emily Jiang, Mary Gygleski, and Holly Cummins at Devnexus 2023.
They sit down with Sonatype’s Kadi Grigg and Theresa Mammarella for an unforgettable conversation about making an impact in the tech community. They cover topics like:
Their unique journeys in tech
Embracing the mindset of a lifelong learner
The power of goal setting for personal growth
The essential qualities of a great leader
Why conference talks, like this one, fuel their passion and drive
Don...2023-04-2841 min
The Sexy Politico PodcastDr Emily Kirkwold talks about Fertility Awareness/Natural Family PlanningThis week I spoke with Dr. Emily Kirkwold. Dr. Kirkwold discusses Natural Family Planning or Fertility awareness for those who want to learn more about their bodies. Why aren't women taught how their cycle works and what being fertile looks like? Dr. Kirkwold gives excellent recommendations for women learning more about their bodies.
Apps that Emily Recommends
1: Kindara
2: FEMM (don't have to use the FEMM method to use it; gives you options for if you are tracking to avoid pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, or monitoring health)
Emily highly recommends thi...2023-03-1534 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 4, Epsidoe 28: Why We Need to Evolve Women’s Health with “The Business Of Birth Control” Director Abby EpsteinThis week on Hormonally Speaking, we have Abby Epstein, the acclaimed American film director and producer best known for her work on the documentaries "The Business of Being Born" "Until the Violence Stops,” and “Weed The People.”
Epstein has won several awards for her documentaries, including the Audience Awards at Vancouver’s Amnesty International Film Festival and Nashville Film Festival, as well as premiering at Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW festivals.
We discuss her and her business partner Ricki Lake's latest movie, “The Business of Birth Control”, which aims to shed light on the effects of hormonal contraceptive...2023-03-011h 00
Stars and Destruct.Ricki Lake | BIG PHARMA & Our Medical Systems 'Low-Key' Gaslighting - What Women & Families NEED To KnowRicki Lake, is the creator of "The Business of Being Born" & “The Business of Birth Control".
In this episode of Stars & Destruct, Boho Beautiful's Juliana Spicoluk & Mark Spicoluk sit down with the marvellous Ricki Lake to talk about how her documentaries challenged Big Pharma, the current health system, and empower informed choice for women and families across the world. They also look back on Ricki’s career, her talk show and the 90ies, 9/11, her friendship and creative partnership with John Waters and lean into the ideas behind her new film “The Business of Birth Control.”
50% off film re...2023-03-0156 min
The Inner Rhythms PodcastEpisode 16 - The Business of Birth Control with Abby Epstein & Holly Grigg-SpallIn this episode Iris sits down with Holly Grigg-Spall (the writer of Sweetening the Pill) and Abby Epstein (the producer of the documentary The Business of Birth Control, The Business of Birth, and more). They talk about about how this groundbreaking documentary was born and their ongoing activism and passion to inform people about hormonal birth control Topics covered:Holly's personal story with hormonal birth control and how she decided to write her bookHow Holly got to meet Abby and Ricki Lake and how they were inspired to make documentary about Holly's bookThe making...2023-01-1252 min
Feminist CurrentThe Business of Birth ControlIn this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Abby Epstein and Holly Grigg-Spall about the profit motive compromising the pill and women's health, and why women need to think more critically about hormonal birth control.2022-09-2600 minFeminist CurrentThe Business of Birth ControlIn this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Abby Epstein and Holly Grigg-Spall about the profit motive compromising the pill and women's health, and why women need to think more critically about hormonal birth control.2022-09-2600 min
Feminist CurrentThe Business of Birth Control The pill has long been heralded as a win for women — a path towards freedom, a woman’s right, a pivotal aspect of the sexual revolution — but is hormonal birth control really all that? The Business of Birth Control, a new documentary from the creators of The Business of Being Born, takes a critical look at the connection between hormonal birth control and women’s health and liberation. Is the pill really a win for women? In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with filmmaker, Abby Epstein, and Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Go...2022-09-261h 10
'Deepen with Christina' by Christina WeberDWC 049: The Business of Birth Control: A Controversial Look with Holly Grigg-Spall & Anna KolberUncover the hidden truth behind hormonal birth control in our latest podcast episode. Join host Christina as she delves into the controversial world of birth control with documentary filmmakers Anna Kolber and Holly Grigg-Spall, producers of "The Business of Birth Control" film (Executive Produced by Ricki Lake) which was inspired by the book "Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control" written by Holly Grigg-Spall. Together, they explore the complex relationship between birth control and women's health and liberation, and reveal the shocking side effects that have been kept under wraps for decades...2022-09-111h 17
EXPANDED Podcast by To Be Magnetic™Ep. 213 - Business of Birth Control Ricki Lake & Abby EpsteinIn This Episode We Talk About:All things birth control with our guests: Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein!The background of their new documentary, The Business of Birth ControlMisconceptions and side effects of commonly used forms of contraceptiveCycle sync, menstruation, perimenopause!The advantages of natural birth control vs. syntheticHow hormonal contraceptive affects a woman’s bodyAlternatives to harmful pharmaceutical optionsLacy’s personal journey post-pregnancyThe neuroscience behind contraception and its effect on the brainRicki & Abby’s new Masterclass!The importance of understanding your own body’s unique needs Resources: Text Us: +1-213-423-5226 - (texting is...2022-08-261h 02
The Mark Groves Podcast#223: The Business of Birth Control with Ricki LakeThemes: Birth, Birth Control, Reproductive Health, Body Autonomy, Informed Consent
Summary:
This week I’m joined by powerhouse Ricki Lake to discuss her fascinating new documentary, The Business of Birth Control. Sixty years after the pill revolutionized women's emancipation, this new documentary examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women’s health and liberation. Weaving together the stories of bereaved parents, body literacy activists and femtech innovators, the film reveals a new generation seeking holistic and ecological alternatives to the pill.
In this episode we explore the risks and side effects of the pill your doctor probably didn’t tell...2022-07-2550 min
In Circle with Crystal ClaireWomb Reclamation & Natural Birth ControlWith Roe v. Wade currently under governmental question, here I share some valuable resources to take your body sovereignty into your own hands, including awareness of natural methods for birth control, abortion and awakening your inner womb wisdom.
References mentioned include:
Movie: “Business of Birth Control”
Books: “Sweetening the Pill” by Holly Grigg-Spall and "Taking Charge of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler
Educators: Usha Anandi of Women Wellness, Nat from the Fertility Awareness Project, Megan McNamara from Famtastic Fertility, Sabrina Ourania the Womb Alchemist, Calee Shea of Get Cliterate, Allie McFee of Moder...2022-05-0727 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsShould Men Be Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility FridayToday I am sharing a controversial episode that questions the role men could play in birth control. Definitely an interesting topic considering that women are typically burdened with the responsibility of preventing pregnancy! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Lisa’s take on the controversial article that came out on birth control and responsibility of men in pregnancy What if women and men both took 100% of the responsibility of pregnancy Why L...2022-02-1854 min
The Period PartyThe Business of Birth Control with Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake
Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake’s award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary The Business of Being Born debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007. With over 5 million views, an online community of over 100,000, and more than 10 million press imprints, it is often hailed as the “must-see” film among mothers-to-be.Looking at the complex relationship of hormonal contraception to women’s health and liberation, their latest documentary, The Business of Birth Control, features the stories of activists, doctors, and scientists who are blowing the whistle on how hormonal birth control affects the mind and body. It is shocking...2021-12-0841 min
Be Perfectly HealthyDr. Susan Wadia-Ells - 5 Simple Steps to Busting Breast CancerAuthor of Busting Breast Cancer, Dr. Susan Wadia-Ells comes on the show to discuss the 5 simple steps to keeping breast cancer out of your body. Her book, Busting Breast Cancer, is a favorite book of Dr. Connealy's and one we recommend often to patients. Be sure to check show notes for links to the book and other resources!Interview LinksBook: Busting Breast Cancer by Dr. Susan Wadia-Ells Book: Cancer As a Metabolic Disease by Dr. Thomas Seyfried Podcast: Why We Quit Hormonal Birth Control w/Alannah ConnealyPodcast: Harmful Effects of Hormonal Birth Control Book: Sweetening...2021-12-031h 17
The Love Revival023: Intro to Fertility Awareness Method: Natural Birth Control & Menstrual Cycle Tracking with Annalise Yagya Jyoti“We live in a society in which we are expected to show up the same every day. But the menstrual cycle doesn't work like that. We have a cyclical nature.” - Annalise Yagya Jyoti
Annalise Yagya Jyoti is a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner In training and a Fertility Awareness educator. She is passionate about providing women and people who bleed with high quality menstrual re-education and support when transitioning off of hormonal contraceptives. Annalise has spent the last several years traveling the world studying the teachings of yoga, sound healing, and sacred ceremony. She is c...2021-09-211h 07
Vitamin Katie's Feed Your Power Podcast#70: Birth Control, Fertility Tracking, Hormones & Menstrual Health w/ Holly Grigg-Spall of DaysyDaysy is the hormone-free solution for managing your fertility, cycles, and health. Holly Grigg-Spall supported the US launch of Daysy in 2014 and now spans consultant roles in product development and communications for the Valley Electronics family. Previously Holly published "Sweetening the Pill" - a memoir/sociological deep dive into the history of birth control. She is a producer on the forthcoming documentary inspired by the book, "The Business of Birth Control."
Use discount code "DAYSYUS+485" for a discount when you order your Daysy tracker: https://usa.daysy.me/
Join Holly's workshop: https://usa.daysy.me...2021-08-2555 min
The Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingWhy We Quit Hormonal Birth Control w/Alannah ConnealyAlannah Connealy joins The Accrescent community to discuss hormonal birth control. Both Alannah and I share our personal experience using different types of hormonal birth control and why we both ultimately decided to stop using hormonal birth control. We note a few of the proven side effects of hormonal birth control, how getting off hormonal birth control felt liberating for both of us, and how we now both use the fertility awareness method as a form of non-toxic birth control.*The information shared in this interview is not medical device. Consult a medical professional before getting off...2021-08-2537 min
Commonplace PodcastEpisode 94: Jennifer BlockBooks and ProjectsEverything Below the Waist: Why Healthcare Needs a Feminist Revolution (2019)Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care (2008)Our Bodies Ourselves: A New Edition for a New Era (2005), Contributing EditorMs. Magazine (founded 1972), former EditorOther Texts & People Mentioned in the EpisodeHeather Corinna, What Fresh Hell Is This?: Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You (2021)Susun S. Weed, New Menopausal Years, Volume 3: Alternative Approaches for Women 30-90 (2002)Our Bodies Ourselves (series, 1970-present)Federation of...2021-05-272h 18
dancersFAQHow does the Pill shut down your brain?The Pill and other hormonal contraceptives shut down your brain in order to avoid pregnancy.
With Jenny Koos aka Vulverine - a Justisse reproductive health practitioner and a faculty member of the Justisse College International - discover how hormonal contraception really works.
Disclaimer: this episode is not against the Pill. It gives information about hormonal contraceptives to encourage active choice making instead of passive acceptance.
I highly recommend that you checkout a previous episode called “What are the different phases of a menstrual cycle?” if you are not familiar with this topic.
Fa...2021-05-1247 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsYes The Pill Does Cause Anxiety | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & GabbyDoes the pill cause anxiety and depression? Yes, yes it does. Today I share an interview with Gabby, who tells all about her experience with birth control-induced anxiety and other mood changes. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! We start on May 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: History of Gabby’s menstrual cycle and her birth control journey Gabby’s symptoms from birth control Gabby’s physical side effects from birth control...2021-04-2354 min
Mark Groves PodcastHolly Grigg-Spall - Sweetening The PillThis topic is so important and yet so rarely discussed. That’s why I’m so appreciative that Holly Grigg-Spall has joined me this week to discuss the contraceptive pill. The Pill has long been associated with sexual freedom and liberation, but Holly talks us through her journey of discovering the impact that it had upon her mental and physical health. In doing so, Holly walks us through the research that is often overlooked and the various reasons we avoid having these conversations. I’m so honoured to have this discussion because I know it is so important that this topic...2020-08-101h 13
The Mark Groves Podcast#103: Sweetening The Pill with Holly Grigg-SpallThis topic is so important and yet so rarely discussed. That’s why I’m so appreciative that Holly Grigg-Spall has joined me this week to discuss the contraceptive pill. The Pill has long been associated with sexual freedom and liberation, but Holly talks us through her journey of discovering the impact that it had upon her mental and physical health. In doing so, Holly walks us through the research that is often overlooked and the various reasons we avoid having these conversations. I’m so honoured to have this discussion because I know it is so important that this topic...2020-08-101h 10
YO MujerEp. 61 YO Mujer_"Anticonceptivos...ya wey" Ft. Elena Sofía @metodosintotermicoTomas anticonceptivos? Sabes al cien los efectos secundarios? Elena Sofia Zambrano, instructora certificada del Método Sintotérmico, me platicó unos side effects de los anticonceptivos súper interesantes, también hablamos de los métodos naturales para cuidarte que son 99.6% efectivos. Acá te dejo toda la bibliografía que compartió Elena en este episodio. que tengas un Martes hermoso. #yomujerInstagram: @metodosintotermicoFacebook: www.facebook.com/metodosintotermicoSitio Web: www.metodosintotermico.comMi podcast Ovulando con Elena, link de Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ioEwCdGMCcTw9yXV0Y2Vi2020-07-0700 min
The Haesy PodcastEpisode 16: Fat Fertility Coach Nicola SalmonThis week we have a conversation with Fat Fertility Coach, Nicola Salmon. We discuss the issues with traditional ways of thinking about fertility and health, as well as how to heal your relationship with your body.
Some of the things discussed in this episode and how to find Nicola Salmon:
- Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez is a great book about the data of women that we spoke about. She talks about medicine.
- The book that I couldn't remember - Sweetening the pill by Holly Grigg-Spall
- Some awesome b...2020-06-2144 min
Wholly a WomanEpisode 15: To my Black Female Role Model: Lisa Hendrickson-JackToday I wanted to interrupt my regularly-scheduled podcasting to bring you an episode honoring my black female role model, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Lisa is the author of “The Fifth Vital Sign” and host of the “Fertility Friday” podcast. I have learned so much from Lisa. She is such an inspiration to me!I still have a lot to learn, but one thing I know is I cannot be silent about the fact that black lives do matter. Anti-racism and hatred is NEVER okay. Honoring this amazing black woman and bringing more awareness to her work is one tiny thing I am doi...2020-06-1432 min
Off the RecordThe Hardesr Pill to Swallow with Holly Grigg-SpallToday’s guest is going to make people’s brains explode. She’s in the business of unpacking years of information, debunking myths, and pursuing fact over fear when it comes to the medication so ubiquitous it’s been dubbed simply “The Pill.” I am talking, of course, about the small-but-mighty birth control pill. Yet despite its commonality, if it weren’t for people like Holly Grigg-Spall, we might not know how hard a pill it is to swallow. You may know Holly from her Guardian op-ed on the pill, which was ranked the most-read comment piece of 2016, went viral, became...2020-06-011h 04
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsThe Pill Gave Her A StrokeToday I share a new episode of my Pill Reality Series. In this both a powerful and an important conversation with my guest Amanda, who shares her experience of surviving a stroke caused by hormonal birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today...2020-05-011h 01The Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingHarmful Effects of Hormonal Birth Control & Non-Hormonal Options w/Author Holly Grigg-SpallAuthor Holly Grigg-Spall walks us through an incredibly comprehensive look at hormonal birth control. She walks us through the history of the pill and the cultural and social implications it represented at the time, the major side effects and health risks studies are now showing are caused by hormonal birth control along with non-hormonal birth control options.Interview Links:Book: Sweetening the Pill, or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth ControlBook: The Fifth Vital Sign, Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your FertilityBook: Beyond the Pill, Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control PillBook: Period...2020-04-231h 11
My Empower ProjectBirth Control & Fertility Tracker DAYSY with Holly Grigg-Spall MEP044Daysy is an intelligent fertility tracker and helps women track their fertile and infertile phases within their menstrual cycle. The result is displayed as a red yellow or green light. Holly Grigg-Spall is a brand ambassador for Daysy and shared about how the fertility tracker method is different, what you can learn from Daysy data, menstrual cycle as the 5th vital sign, and the importance of a supportive partner. Holly also mentions her book Sweetening the Pill, and upcoming documentary. Erin believes in hormone free birth control options a...2020-04-2115 min
The Heavy Flow PodcastThe Future is Femtech with Holly Grigg-SpallToday on Heavy Flow Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control, is back on the show talking about Femtech and menstrual cycle/fertility apps. We discuss the pro’s, cons, opportunities and limitations of collecting reproductive health data through femtech apps, who is benefiting from our data, using technology for fertility/menstrual cycle awareness, who is responsible for providing body literacy education and more. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. Full Shownotes Hea...2019-11-281h 13
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsPost-Pill Amenorrhea | Lisa & JenniferToday I share an on-air client session with my client Jennifer. It took several months for her period to return post-pill, and in our session she shares what steps she took to bring her periods back and how she is preparing ahead for pregnancy. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on October 1st. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind...2019-09-271h 08
Grape CultureSweetening the Pill: How freeing is hormonal contraception, really?As modern-day feminists, are we hooked on hormonal contraception?
In this episode of Grape Culture, Sam, Alex, and Kim offer their thoughts on the book "Sweetening The Pill" by Holly Grigg-Spall, and share their own experiences of using hormonal contraception. What are the alternatives? Is The Pill really a feminist saviour? And what happens when you mix vegan prosecco with lavender liqueurs?
Music: Shower Beer by GG Riggs
#GrapeCulture #Feminism #Wine #Assertiveness #Confidence2019-08-111h 08
Healing HormonesDaysy Fertility Tracker, Birth Control, + Body Awareness | with Holly Grigg-SpallToday we are sitting down with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill and brand ambassador for Daysy Fertility Tracker. This is a must-listen for understanding the difference between fertility trackers, period tracker apps, and forms of contraception. The Daysy allows women to really be in touch with their bodies—not only knowing when you can get pregnant (or not!), but learning about your cycle from a health point of view. We also dig into the topics of body literacy, having open conversations about menstrual cycles, and bringing these topics to our education systems! We Chat About:...2019-06-2453 min
Finding Your ShineDaysy Fertility Tracker, Birth Control, + Body Awareness | with Holly Grigg-SpallToday we are sitting down with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill and brand ambassador for Daysy Fertility Tracker. This is a must-listen for understanding the difference between fertility trackers, period tracker apps, and forms of contraception. The Daysy allows women to really be in touch with their bodies—not only knowing when you can get pregnant (or not!), but learning about your cycle from a health point of view. We also dig into the topics of body literacy, having open conversations about menstrual cycles, and bringing these topics to our education systems! We Cha...2019-06-2452 min
The Modern Mamas PodcastMMP Ep. 83: The Daysy Fertility Tracker and Fertility Awareness with Holly Grigg-SpallIn this amazing episode, Jess sits down with the incredibly smart, Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control, to discuss all things fertility awareness, including our favorite fertility tracker, the Daysy. This episode is chock full of mind-blowing insights about women's health and how its affected by hormonal birth control, and what we can do to take back our power and change our health!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support2019-01-161h 08
The Birth Lounge Podcast77: Sweetening the Pill: Why We Are Addicted to Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-SpallThis episode is equal parts terrifying and empowering. HeHe is sitting down with Holy Grigg-Spall, Author of Bestselling book ‘Sweetening The Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control.” She has been featured in Guardian, Washington Post, NPR and CBC. Vice called her “the poster girl for a movement of women abandoning the pill in favor of contraceptives that don't wreak havoc on their body and mind.” The astonishing history of birth control as well as the disastrous impact it has on the female body. She is also sharing the gruesome truth about what numerous studies have shown an...2018-11-2054 min
Get Pregnant NaturallyThe Impact of Hormonal Birth Control on FertilityHolly Grigg Spall joins us today as we are digging into the impact of hormonal birth control on fertility. Holly is the author of the bestselling book Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. She is consulting producer on a documentary inspired by her book, directed by Abby Epstein and executive produced by Ricki Lake, which is currently in production and due for release in 2018. Holly's Op-Ed on the pill and mental health side effects for the Guardian was ranked as the most-read comment piece of 2016. The story went viral, be...2018-09-101h 00
Under the HoodThe Pill, Part 2We continue our conversation with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening The Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control. In this episode we’re diving in a bit deeper to talk about the “Pro Period Movement”, moon cycle circles, and conforming to the male mold in, well, everything. We talked with Holly for quite a while, but were giving you the ‘best from the rest’ in Part 2 of The Pill. Check out more show notes at https://www.underthehoodpodcast.com/2018-08-2224 minThe Heavy Flow PodcastREPLAY - Making Informed Choices About Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-SpallWe're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall. This week I'm chatting with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. In this episode Holly gives us a 101 about how hormonal birth control really works and some of the common misconceptions we're often told about the pill; the importance of fertility awareness education in making truly informed birth control choices; how hormonal birth control affects sexuality and we ask, does being critical of the pi...2018-08-161h 11
Under the HoodThe PillShrinking ovaries, “withdrawal bleeds” instead of periods, and all the symptoms and side effects your doctor never told you about hormonal birth control. Patti and Aleks dive in deep with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening The Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control. In Part 1 of this conversation they talk about the history of hormonal birth control, why as many as 80% of women will take hormonal birth control at some point in their lives, and the stinging anger we all feel as we, once again, shake our fist at the patriarchy. For transcripts and more go...2018-08-1525 minThe Heavy Flow PodcastREPLAY - Using Fertility Awareness to Claim the Power of the Menstrual Cycle with Lisa Hendrickson-JackWe're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall. Today I’m talking to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and host of the Fertility Friday podcast. In this episode, we talk about the fertility awareness method, how hormonal birth control really affects our hormonal health, the long history of suppressing the feminine and how reclaiming the power of our menstrual cycles is key to dismantling the patriarchy. What we discussed: Lisa’s experience with horm...2018-08-091h 12
Storypunks Podcast#23: (Part 2) Atompunk and Steampunk With Authors Holly and Max GonzalezIn this second of two episodes, Holly Gonazalez and I continue our conversation about decopunk and dieselpunk, and also get into some atompunk, steampunk, and even splatterpunk. This also becomes a discussion about collaborating with others, especially when Holly's husband Max joins us to talk about co-writing their atompunk series. Holly has also contributed to anthologies from Writerpunk Press, so we chat about that, too. Join us! www.Storypunks.World www.HollyGonzalez1.wordpress.com2018-07-2600 min
Storypunks Podcast#22 (Part 1): Decopunk and Dieselpunk With Author Holly GonzalezIn this first of two episodes, Holly Gonzalez AKA "The Duchess of Decopunk" talks about why she writes decopunk, dieselpunk, and other science fiction, with many popular stories on Wattpad in particular (she's actually a Wattpad Ambassador). Check out her popular Beauty in the Bones series and more! Holly also writes in other punk genres and collaborates with her husband. More on all that in part two airing next week. www.HollyGonzalez1.wordpress.com www.Storypunks.world 2018-07-1900 min
Colorful EatsEpisode 83: The Unknown Facts of How Birth Control Affects You—Part 2Welcome back to another episode of the Colorful Eats podcast! Last week (Part 1) we dug into the controversial topic of hormonal birth control and shared just how this oh-so-common daily medication may be affecting our health. So we know you’ve got questions and lucky you, we’ve got answers!
On today’s episode, we are sharing more on how hormonal birth control affects you inner biome and nutritional health, it’s potential effects on fertility and our take on natural birth control (plus our favorite method that will help you get to know your cycle better and avoid or achieve...2018-06-0400 min
Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan BirtEp. 77: Tracking Cycles and Natural Family Planning with Holly Grigg-SpallToday we're talking all about female cycle tracking and natural family planning with expert Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Birth Control. We're diving into the truth about hormonal birth control, how to take your fertility into your own hands, and how doing so can help you both prevent pregnancy or get pregnant, while improving your overall health. Thanks for listening to the Just Enjoy Health Podcast! We hope you've been both inspired and encouraged by everything you learned today. You can click HERE to check o...2018-05-2936 minColorful EatsEpisode 82: The Unknown Facts of How Birth Control Affects You—Part 1On today’s episode, we’re talking about a subject that is quite controversial and incredibly personal, one that most women know little about despite popping it daily–hormonal birth control. As holistic Nutritional Therapists, we wanted to dig into the topic a little deeper in order to help our listeners understand how this all too common medication is affecting women’s health today and the potential long term effects so few are talking about.
Learn how hormonal birth control works within our bodies, how it can affect our physical and emotional health and the common–yet rarely discussed–side effects of s...2018-05-2800 min
The Sacred WombDaysy: Reliable, Natural Fertility Tracking with Holly Grigg-SpallHolly Grigg-Spall joins us to talk about Daysy, The Fertility Calculator. Holly talks us through; What Daysy is, how Daysy works, how to use Daysy, the fertile window & what the different colours on Daysy indicate!Send us a textSupport the showMelanie Swan is regarded as a leader in healing the physical womb, restoring the metaphysical womb, and connecting with the cosmic womb. She’s a Womb Medicine Woman and Soul Worker with 20 year’s experience – who guides and empowers women to come home to their true nature. ...2018-03-2739 min
Birth KweensEp 28: The Beast of Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-SpallIn this episode, Karly and Ali chat with Holly Grigg-Spall about hormonal birth control. Holly is the author of "Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control". She is consulting producer on a documentary inspired by her book, directed by Abby Epstein and executive produced by Ricki Lake. Holly is also currently an ambassador for the Daysy fertility tracker and a marketing consultant for several women's health-centric companies. She has a ton of knowledge about the pitfalls of hormonal birth control and shares some great stuff with the kweens! Here’s an overview of what’s cov...2018-03-221h 08The Heavy Flow PodcastUsing Fertility Awareness to Claim the Power of the Menstrual Cycle with Lisa Hendrickson-JackToday I’m talking to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and host of the Fertility Friday podcast. In this episode, we talk about the fertility awareness method, how hormonal birth control really affects our hormonal health, the long history of suppressing the feminine and how reclaiming the power of our menstrual cycles is key to dismantling the patriarchy. What we discussed: Lisa’s experience with hormonal birth control and how it led her to become a holistic reproductive health practitioner What is Fertility Awareness The three main fertile signs: cervical mucu...2018-03-011h 11
The Sacred WombHow We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-SpallHollly Grigg-Spall joins us to discuss her book Sweetening The Pill. She talks through side effects, why we take it and what to do if you want to come off it.Send us a textSupport the showMelanie Swan is regarded as a leader in healing the physical womb, restoring the metaphysical womb, and connecting with the cosmic womb. She’s a Womb Medicine Woman and Soul Worker with 20 year’s experience – who guides and empowers women to come home to their true nature. She hosts The Sa...2018-01-2432 min
PCOS Diva Podcast21 – Knowledge Is Power: Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Empower WomenJune 30, 2015 PCOS Diva has a fundamental purpose of empowering and educating women about their health and fertility. That is why I am thrilled to get behind a Kickstarter campaign to turn Holly Grigg Spall’s book, Sweetening the Pill: or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control into a documentary. Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein plan to make this thought-provoking book into a documentary. The goal is to empower and educate women so they can make an informed choice about their fertility and birth control. Too often, women are given the birth control pill as a first line treatment fo...2018-01-1430 minThe Heavy Flow PodcastMaking Informed Choices About Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-SpallThis week I'm chatting with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. In this episode Holly gives us a 101 about how hormonal birth control really works and some of the common misconceptions we're often told about the pill; the importance of fertility awareness education in making truly informed birth control choices; how hormonal birth control affects sexuality and we ask, does being critical of the pill make you anti-feminist? CW: sexual assault Connect with Holly: Website Facebook Sweetening The Pill: How...2017-11-161h 10The Heavy Flow PodcastEpisode 01: The Fifth Vital Sign with Kelsey Knight + Emily VarnamIt’s here! The VERY FIRST episode of The Heavy Flow Podcast and I am so excited to be chatting with Emily Varnam and Kelsey Knight of The Fifth Vital Sign. We talk about the role menstrual cycles play in our overall health and wellness, teaching kids about reproductive health, how to start tuning into your body, informed consent and navigating the medical system, and of course Kelsey and Emily’s 1,500-mile tour through 43 states! Listen now Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Email | RSS Connect with Emily and Kelsey: Website Instagram2017-09-071h 11
Scott Radley ShowWhat do you need to know about the Badgerow murder trial, Is modern birth control making people depressed?The Robert Badgerow murder trial is off and running, catch up with what's happened so far.
Guest - Susan Clairmont
Stats seems to indicate that birth control could be making women depressed.
Guest - Holly Grigg Spall
Talking about the Blue Jays fantastic win last night, the CFL and why people aren't watching the NFL.
Guest - Rick Zamperin2016-10-0656 min
Her Rules Radio108 Is The Pill Making Us Sick? Holly Grigg-Spall InterviewOn today’s show we will be talking about the pill, actually, a book called “Sweetening the Pill” by Holy Grigg-Spall. In the interview, Holly and I talk about my experience with birth control and how scary it was. The reason I want to talk about this today is because millions of healthy women take a powerful drug every day, from mid-teens to menopause. Few know the effects or potential side effects. Contrary to cultural myth, birth control pills impact every organ and function of the body and yet most women don’t even think of it as a drug...2016-09-2800 minHer Rules Radio108 Is The Pill Making Us Sick? Holly Grigg-Spall InterviewOn today’s show we will be talking about the pill, actually, a book called “Sweetening the Pill” by Holy Grigg-Spall. In the interview, Holly and I talk about my experience with birth control and how scary it was. The reason I want to talk about this today is because millions of healthy women take a powerful drug every day, from mid-teens to menopause. Few know the effects or potential side effects. Contrary to cultural myth, birth control pills impact every organ and function of the body and yet most women don’t even think of it as a drug...2016-09-281h 10
The Period PartyPP #59: Who am I when I'm not on the Pill with Holly Grigg-Spall
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Holly Grigg-Spall, a revolutionary activist in the birth control movement. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: Why its challenging to talk openly about health problems caused by the Pill.How the Pill might be harming your health and how to start using the latest birth control technology in place of old-school hormonal birth control. How a documentary on the effects of hormonal birth control could shift the current perspective on this topic. The new birth control revolution. Holly breaks down what this is and why al...2016-09-0632 min
Everyday Acupuncture PodcastWorking with Nature— natural birth control, body literacy and the darker side of the pill • EAP030• Holly Grigg-SpallThe birth control pill has been lauded, and for good reason too, as a way for women to take charge of their reproductive choices. And while it does a fine job of preventing conception, for some women it is not without paying a physical, emotional or psychological price. Our guest today has taken a closer look at the bitter side of the pill and brought to light some common side effects that generally are glossed over. She also shares with us some unique and interesting ways of combining high tech with good old-fashioned body literacy. T...2015-06-3051 min
Everyday Acupuncture PodcastWorking with Nature— natural birth control, body literacy and the darker side of the pill • EAP030• Holly Grigg-SpallThe birth control pill has been lauded, and for good reason too, as a way for women to take charge of their reproductive choices. And while it does a fine job of preventing conception, for some women it is not without paying a physical, emotional or psychological price. Our guest today has taken a closer look at the bitter side of the pill and brought to light some common side effects that generally are glossed over. She also shares with us some unique and interesting ways of combining high tech with good old-fashioned body literacy. T...2015-06-3000 min
Fearless Parent RadioThe Pill: The Deadly Dichotomy - 06.24.15Guest // Holly Grigg-SpallHost // Kelly Brogan, MDDo you know how The Pill works? Millions of women — healthy women who take this powerful hormonal medication daily from their mid teens to menopause — have absolutely no idea.
Cultural mythology and pharmaceutical marketing have sold women on The Pill as liberation, freedom, and independence. Who’s going to tell us that this drug impacts every organ and function in the body? Who will disclose that it’s implicated in depression, anxiety, paranoia, rage, panic attacks, and more?
Although some may dare to suggest these women are traitors of feminism...2015-06-2553 min