For years, women have been told that birth control or IVF are the only solutions to reproductive issues. Dr. Naomi Whitaker knows that’s not the full story. Through Restorative Reproductive Medicine, she helps women identify the deeper health imbalances that fuel infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, and hormones, and shows how healing the body’s natural rhythms can change everything.

In this episode, Dr. Whitaker reveals why standard lab ranges are often misleading, how cycle charting can act like a “health report card,” and why bioidentical hormone support is a game changer for energy, mood, and long-term vitality. She also shares her perspective on endometriosis surgery, PCOS subtypes, and the future of reproductive care. If you are tired of one size fits all advice and want science based, patient focused solutions that aim to fix root causes, this conversation gives straightforward clarity and practical next steps.

Chapters:

00:05:22 - Introduction to Restorative Reproductive Medicine

00:08:14 - The evolution of medicine and limitations of traditional research

00:17:24 - Core principles of Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM)

00:19:36 - Challenging the concept of "incessant ovulation" as a cancer risk

00:25:27 - Importance of thorough patient intake and cycle charting in RRM

00:33:19 - Practical tips for Creighton Model cycle charting

00:45:27 - The role and importance of bioidentical progesterone in women's health

00:59:05 - Reversing high FSH with DHEA for ovarian longevity

01:10:27 - Comprehensive insulin resistance testing and management strategies

01:43:22 - Surgical options and novel treatments for PCOS

01:55:53 - Adhesion prevention and delicate surgical techniques in pelvic reconstruction

02:19:57 - Understanding endometriosis in Detail

Guest’s socials + website

Instagram: @napro_fertility_surgeon

Website: https://bio.site/napro_fertility_surgeon

Kayla's social + website:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity

Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity

Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/

Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com/

Become a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member

Today I’m joined by Dr. Lara Briden, a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and internationally recognized expert in women’s hormones for a wide-ranging conversation on cycle health and why ovulation is a vital sign of wellbeing.

We talked about how monthly ovulation creates hormones that support bones, metabolism, and brain function, and what happens when that rhythm is disrupted by stress, restrictive eating, or birth control. Dr. Briden explains why natural estradiol and progesterone are so protective, how they differ from synthetic hormones, and what that means for both younger women and women approaching perimenopause.

She also shares her perspective on missing periods, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and the four functional types of PCOS, along with the growing role of insulin resistance in hormone imbalance. We talk about how to track ovulation, what lab markers to look for, and why restoring cycles is one of the most powerful steps for long-term health.

Chapters

00:49 - Ovulation as a vital sign of female health

02:57 - Impact of hormonal birth control on ovulation and hormones

07:51 - Benefits of natural estrogen and progesterone

09:47 - Perimenopause and importance of hormones in young women

11:49 - Benefits of estradiol and progesterone

17:37 - Dysregulated or missing periods

19:50 - Anovulatory cycles and tracking ovulation

22:50 - Lag time for menstrual cycle disruption and recovery

26:50 - Differentiating between hypothalamic amenorrhea and PCOS

31:18 - Four different types of PCOS

36:25 - Lab markers for insulin resistance

58:53 - Recommendations for managing insulin-resistant PCOS

Dr. Briden socials + website

Website: ⁠https://www.larabriden.com/about/⁠

Instagram: ⁠@larabriden⁠

Kayla's social + website:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/femalelongevity⁠

Website: ⁠https://www.kaylabarnes.com/⁠

Follow Her Female Protocol: ⁠https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com/⁠

Become a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: ⁠https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member⁠

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. Ja-Nae Duane, a behavioral scientist, futurist, and bestselling author. We delve into the intersection of exponential technology, human systems, and the future of health. Discover how Dr. Duane's journey from opera singer to futurist informs her mission to improve life for a billion people.

Chapters:

1. Introduction to Dr. Janaye Duane (0:00 - 2:30)

   • Overview of Dr. Duane's background and mission.

2. From Opera Singer to Futurist (2:31 - 10:00)

   • Dr. Duane shares her career journey and the transition to futurism.

3. The Impact of COVID-19 (10:01 - 18:00)

   • Discussion on how the pandemic has shifted scenario planning and work dynamics.

4. Biohacking and Longevity (18:01 - 30:00)

   • Exploring future trends in biohacking and longevity medicine.

5. Ethical Considerations in AI (30:01 - 40:00)

   • Delving into the ethical implications of AI in healthcare.

6. Practical Tools for Growth (40:01 - 50:00)

   • Exercises and tools for personal and professional development.

7. Conclusion and Future Outlook (50:01 - End)

   • Final thoughts and the importance of ongoing conversations about health and technology.