Teenagers are being handed the pill to fix things that aren’t broken. That’s the real issue here. Irregular periods, mood swings, acne. These are often part of the natural learning curve as the brain and ovaries figure out how to communicate. But what happens when we shut that whole system down before it’s even developed?

Dr. Sarah Hill is an evolutionary psychologist, researcher, and author of “This Is Your Brain on Birth Control”. Her work has helped so many of us finally make sense of the symptoms we were told to ignore, and now she’s back to share what the science is saying about teens, birth control, and brain development.

This is the conversation I needed as a mum, and I know so many of you do too. Sarah breaks down what’s actually going on in a teen brain, how hormonal contraceptives interfere with those critical years, and why some of the side effects don’t stop just because you come off the pill. This isn’t about fear. This is about being informed so we can make choices that protect our girls’ future health, mood, and fertility.

Key Takeaways

Brain Remodeling Years Are Critical – Teen brains rely on natural hormones to finish developing well into their twenties.

Birth Control Affects Mood – The pill can double or triple a teen’s risk of depression, even after stopping it.

Ovulation Is A Learning Process – Early cycles teach the brain and ovaries to communicate. Shutting that down delays vital development.

Progestin Is Not Progesterone – Synthetic hormones don’t provide the same calming or protective effects as the real thing.

Teens Are More Sensitive – Teenage brains are wired to respond more strongly to hormone changes and disruptions.

Knowledge Is Power – Teaching girls how their cycles work supports long term health and smarter choices.

Where to Find Our Guest

Dr. Sarah Hill’s Website: http://www.sarahehill.com

Dr. Sarah Hill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd

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Acne can feel relentless, especially when nothing seems to work and you’ve already tried every product, cleanse, and prescription under the sun. Katie Stewart knows that struggle firsthand. Before founding Katie Stewart Wellness, she spent years in television hiding painful cystic acne behind makeup and studio lights while quietly battling the emotional toll behind the scenes.

Katie and I sat down to unpack the real root causes of acne. We talked about the Five Acne-Clearing Pillars her team uses to guide women back to clear skin through gut health, detoxification, hormone balance, nervous system support, and nourishing skincare. Whether you’re a teen struggling with breakouts, a mum trying to help your daughter, or someone in your 40s facing unexpected skin flare-ups, there is something here for you.

Katie’s story is raw and relatable, and her insights are grounded in what actually works. This isn’t about chasing quick fixes. It’s about understanding your body and giving it what it really needs to heal.

Key Takeaways

Acne Is a Signal, Not a Surface Issue – True healing starts when we stop chasing quick fixes and start asking what our body is trying to say.

The Pill Doesn’t Balance Hormones – It masks symptoms and shuts down communication between your brain and ovaries, often leading to bigger issues down the track.

The Five Acne-Clearing Pillars Matter – Gut health, detoxification, hormone balance, nervous system support, and skin barrier care must all work together.

Nervous System Healing Is Non-Negotiable – You can’t fully heal if your body doesn’t feel safe. Stress and trauma have a direct impact on your skin.

Teen Skin Needs Simplicity, Not Stripping – Overuse of harsh products can backfire. Gentle, barrier-supportive skincare is key.

Accutane Isn’t a Cure-All – Many women find their acne returns after medication. Addressing the root causes is what brings lasting change.

Where to Find Our Guest

Katie Stewart Wellness: https://katiestewartwellness.com/

Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiestewartwellness/

Katie on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/katie-stewart-wellness

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Truth is, around 60% of you told me you still use Bluetooth headsets — and while they do emit some EMF, if you’re going to use them, this is the smartest choice.

Meet Shokz — open-ear headphones that sit outside your ears. They’re lightweight, hygienic, and let you stay aware of what’s happening around you while you move.

Grab up to 32% off, plus an extra $15 off with code NAT15 at 👉 http://shokz.cc/4qlSjVg.

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If we can get the teen years right, everything changes. That’s the foundation I want to lay in this special Teen Health Month episode. We’re often missing this crucial piece of the wellness puzzle.

I sat down and pulled together the most common questions I get asked about teen health. Why teens are so moody, what’s actually happening with their hormones, how to support them through irregular periods, sleep challenges, acne, anxiety, and everything in between. This isn’t just a chat about “puberty.” It’s a call for us as parents, caregivers, and cycle supporters to lay down the scaffolding that sets them up for hormone health long after they’ve left the teen years behind. Whether your teen is struggling to sleep, won’t talk to you, or is just starting their cycle journey, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

Teen Hormones Are Still Maturing – Hormones don’t fully regulate until the early twenties, so irregularity and mood swings are totally normal.

Moody Teens Are Normal – Hormone changes, poor sleep, stress, and blood sugar shifts all play a part. Daily routines really help.

Teens Mirror You With Food – They won’t be told what to eat. You’ve got to lead by example and make fresh food easy to access.

Anxiety Is A Signal, Not A Trait – Ongoing anxiety points to overwhelm, low iron, or gut imbalance. It’s not “just who they are.”

Cycle Tracking Builds Body Awareness – Marking day one and learning ovulation cues sets teens up to understand their bodies for life.

Screens Disrupt Hormones And Sleep – Late-night tech use affects melatonin, cortisol, and mood. Set up a consistent wind-down instead.

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My go-to blends? Balance for perimenopause and PMS, Sleep when your mind won’t switch off, and Stress for those "too much" days.

Right now, enjoy 50% off sitewide with code NK50 at 👉 https://www.inessence.com.au — but only until November 18th. Ts & Cs apply.

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In honour of World Menopause Month, take this as your sign: you’re allowed to feel good.

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What if your partner had no idea what you were really going through, and didn’t even know how to ask?

Leighton Richards is the CEO of WelleCo, a wellness company many of you already know and love. He never expected to be talking about perimenopause, especially as a man, but this conversation was a beautiful reminder of how things shift when you’re willing to show up and listen.

What stood out to me most was how he sees his role not as having the answers, but as creating space, normalising the conversation, and bringing awareness to the fact that the system is still failing women.

There’s something powerful about having this kind of conversation with someone who genuinely wants to learn, lead with empathy, and support change from both inside the home and inside the industry. I reckon it’s time we had more of that.

Key Takeaways

Men Matter Too – We can’t move forward in women’s health without bringing men into the conversation.

The System is Failing Women – Traditional medicine often overlooks perimenopause, leaving women confused, unsupported, and dismissed.

Empowerment Through Wellness – When women understand their bodies, they gain back control and confidence in every life stage.

Education Starts Early – We need to normalize conversations about hormones and health in families and schools. Waiting until the crisis hits is too late.

Supplements Are Science Backed – The right products, made with therapeutic doses and clean sourcing, can create real change in as little as 30 days.

Support Begins With Curiosity – One of the most powerful things a partner can do is ask questions, listen, and stay present through her transition.

Where to Find Our Guest

WelleCo Website: https://welleco.com.au

Leighton Richards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighton-richards-b8043723/

Links & Resources

🌞 Sunshine, Safely: 50% Off In Essence Essential Oils

If you’ve been to my clinic, you know I adore In Essence. Their essential oils are pure, therapeutic-grade, and a dream for hormone health.

My go-to blends? Balance for perimenopause and PMS, Sleep when your mind won’t switch off, and Stress for those "too much" days.

Right now, enjoy 50% off sitewide with code NK50 at 👉 https://www.inessence.com.au — but only until November 18th. Ts & Cs apply.

🔥 Feel Like You Again: 20% Off My Pause for Perimenopause + Menopause

Science-backed, Aussie-made, and created by women who get it — it helps with hot flushes, better sleep, stubborn hormonal weight, and feeling like yourself again.

In honour of World Menopause Month, take this as your sign: you’re allowed to feel good.

Get 20% off your first order with code NAT20 at 👉 https://mypause.com

📷 Connect with Me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

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Ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment thinking, "Did I even ask my question?” Or felt shut down before you had the chance?

In this chat, I sat down with Dr. Ariella Heffernan-Marks. She's a doctor, scientist, and founder of Ovum, the AI health partner changing how women experience care. Ariella shared how her own health struggles in med school sparked a mission to help women feel heard, supported, and informed. We talked about how medical language can quietly silence women, and how Ovum is giving that power back.

This one gave me goosebumps. It’s time women showed up to appointments with confidence, not fear.

Key Takeaways

Medical Words Matter – Language can quietly take power from women.

Your Intuition Counts – Ovum helps you listen, trust, and speak up.

Women’s Data, Finally – The first AI dataset built for women.

Support for Clinics – Reports that save time and improve care.

All Your Health, Together – One place for everything that matters.

Time to Rebuild Healthcare – Ovum puts women back at the centre.

Where to Find Our Guest

Dr. Ariella Website: https://askovum.com/

Dr. Ariella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ariellahm

Dr. Ariella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ariella-heffernan-marks-935401120/

Ovum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askovum

Links & Resources

🔥 Feel Like You Again: 20% Off My Pause for Perimenopause + Menopause

My Pause is already a go-to for women navigating hormonal shifts. Aussie-made, science-backed, and designed by women who get it. Helps with hot flushes, sleep, hormonal weight, and feeling like yourself again.

Get 20% off your first order with code NAT20 at 👉 https://mypause.com

🌞 Sunshine, Safely: 50% Off In Essence Essential Oils

If you’ve been to my clinic, you know I adore In Essence. Their essential oils are pure, therapeutic-grade, and a dream for hormone health.

My go-to blends? Balance for perimenopause and PMS, Sleep when your mind won’t switch off, and Stress for those "too much" days.

Right now, enjoy 50% off sitewide with code NK50 at 👉 https://www.inessence.com.au — but only until November 18th. Ts & Cs apply.

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There was something so powerful about being in a room full of women who were ready to change the story around menopause.

I sat down with three incredible women, Dr. Libby Weaver, Lara Briden and Ali Daddo, for a real and open conversation about perimenopause, menopause and everything that comes with it. We talked about why so many women feel caught off guard, how we’ve been taught to fear this time in our lives, and what it really means when our bodies start to shift.

This is not the end. It’s not something to be afraid of. It’s a power shift. We laughed, shared personal stories, and talked about how we can move through this season with strength, knowledge and support. This chat will leave you feeling more connected and a whole lot more hopeful.

Key Takeaways

Perimenopause Is a Power Shift – This is not a decline. It’s a powerful time of transition and growth.

Iron Deficiency Is Often Overlooked – Fatigue, brain fog and low mood are not always hormonal. They can often come back to low iron.

Menopause Is a Natural Part of Life – Women have always gone through it. We just haven’t been encouraged to talk about it.

Your Nervous System Matters Most – When stress runs high, symptoms hit harder. Calming your nervous system helps everything else work better.

Symptoms Are Temporary – Perimenopause can be intense but it doesn’t last forever. Things can improve and they do.

Every Woman’s Story Deserves Space – There isn’t one right way to experience this. We all move through it differently and that’s completely okay.

Where to Find Our Guests

Dr. Libby’s Website: https://drlibby.com

Dr. Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrLibby/

Ali Daddo’s Website: http://aviiana.com.au

Ali Daddo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alidaddo/

Lara Briden’s Website: https://www.larabriden.com

Lara Briden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larabriden/

Links & Resources

🔥 Feel Like You Again: 20% Off My Pause for Perimenopause + Menopause

My Pause has only been around for 6 months and it’s already a go-to for women navigating hormonal shifts.

Science-backed, Aussie-made, and created by women who get it — it helps with hot flushes, better sleep, stubborn hormonal weight, and feeling like yourself again.

In honour of World Menopause Month, take this as your sign: you’re allowed to feel good.

Get 20% off your first order with code NAT20 at 👉 https://mypause.com

🌞 Sunshine, Safely: 50% Off In Essence Essential Oils

If you’ve been to my clinic, you know I adore In Essence. Their essential oils are pure, therapeutic-grade, and a dream for hormone health.

My go-to blends? Balance for perimenopause and PMS, Sleep when your mind won’t switch off, and Stress for those "too much" days.

Right now, enjoy 50% off sitewide with code NK50 at 👉 https://www.inessence.com.au — but only until November 18th. Ts & Cs apply.

📷 Connect with Me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

🌿 Join NK x The Membership – Your Wellness Sanctuary!

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So many women are being told that perimenopause is all about hormones. But what if the real driver of your symptoms is something else entirely? Gemma Benad has lived through anxiety, heart palpitations, panic attacks, and crushing fatigue, only to discover that what looked like a hormone problem was actually burnout.

We talk about why women are more disconnected and stressed than ever, how this fuels weight gain, mood swings, and fatigue, and why we’ve been sold HRT as the one-size-fits-all solution. Gemma shares how safety, nervous system health, and small lifestyle shifts can completely change this experience. This conversation is about helping you feel supported, connected, and in charge of your choices as you move through perimenopause.

Key Takeaways

Perimenopause Isn’t a Disease – It’s a transition, and with the right information, it can be powerful.

Burnout is the Hidden Root – Stress and disconnection are showing up as the symptoms we blame on hormones.

Your Body is Speaking – What we call symptoms are really messages that help guide us back into alignment.

Safety Changes Everything – When the nervous system feels safe, weight, energy, and mood begin to shift.

Lifestyle is Medicine – Protein, fat, movement, rest, and nervous system care are non-negotiables.

Informed Choice is Key – Whether you choose HRT or not, it should come from empowerment, not fear.

Where to Find Our Guest

Gemma Benad’s Website: https://stan.store/gemmabenad

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✔ Unlimited access to 20+ Masterclasses & 25+ free ebooks
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Many women are told that hormone replacement therapy is the solution, but it is rarely that straightforward. I’ve got Dr. Wendy Warner with me today, and I am very excited to jump into women’s health and hormones. Dr. Warner is a functional medicine gynecologist and hormone expert who brings decades of experience to this important conversation.

She shares her journey from conventional gynecology into functional and integrative medicine, blending herbal medicine, lifestyle strategies, and root-cause healing. Together we unpack the overwhelming and often conflicting advice around HRT, perimenopause, and menopause, as well as the frustration of unexplainable symptoms and the gaps women face when they are only offered prescriptions instead of support. This conversation is about empowering women with real information so you can feel confident navigating hormone changes, reducing confusion, and building a foundation for long-term health.

Key Takeaways

HRT is Not a Magic Fix – Hormone replacement therapy can help, but it is not the single answer to every symptom of menopause or perimenopause.

Lifestyle is the Foundation – Stress, sleep, blood sugar, and nervous system health must be addressed first for real hormonal balance.

Perimenopause Myths – Many women blame every symptom on perimenopause, but often these issues are linked to stress or lifestyle factors.

Confusion Around Hormones – Conflicting advice leaves women feeling overwhelmed, which is why clear education and personalized care are essential.

Genetics Matter – How your body metabolizes hormones can change how HRT works, making functional testing and personalization important.

Menopause as Rebirth – Menopause is a natural transition, not a disease. With the right support, it can be a time of growth and renewed energy.

Where to Find Our Guest

Dr. Wendy Warner’s Website: https://www.wendywarnermd.com/

Dr. Wendy Warner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendywarnermd/

Dr. Wendy Warner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendywarnermd/

Links & Resources

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Sauna-curious? I’m obsessed with Nook Saunas — better sleep, less stress, glowing skin.

Right now, get $100 off (on top of their sale) with code NATK. Low EMF, Aussie-made, expert-approved 👉 https://nooksaunas.com.au

📷 Connect with Me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

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