{"podcast":{"title":"Health and Hormones","slug":"health-and-hormones-6824083","podcast_index_feed_id":6824083,"rss_url":"https://healthandhormones.org/feed/podcast/health-and-hormones/","website_url":"https://healthandhormones.org/podcasts/health-and-hormones/","image_url":null,"author":"Rita Johnson","episode_count":10,"summary":"Welcome to Health and Hormones! A conversation about holistic health care centered on women's health (and hormones). Join us as we unpack the many facets that impact our health, hormones, and how we can support our optimal health. My goal is for you to walk away inspired, empowered, and refocused on how you can support your own health!Medical disclaimer: The information presented in Health & Hormones Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T22:21:08.027123+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-and-hormones-6824083"},"episode":{"title":"Why I Don’t Believe In The Pill As A Period Fix for Teens","slug":"why-i-don-t-believe-in-the-pill-as-a-period-fix-for-teens","published_at":"2026-06-26T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-and-hormones-6824083/why-i-don-t-believe-in-the-pill-as-a-period-fix-for-teens","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-and-hormones-6824083","url":"https://healthandhormones.org/podcast/why-i-dont-believe-in-the-pill-as-a-period-fix-for-teens/","audio_url":"https://healthandhormones.org/podcast-download/4453/why-i-dont-believe-in-the-pill-as-a-period-fix-for-teens.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I share why I don’t believe the pill should be the first solution for teens struggling with period symptoms. While it can mask issues like painful periods, irregular cycles, acne, or heavy bleeding, it often doesn’t address the root cause. During the teen years, when cycles are still developing, it’s especially important to understand what the body is trying to communicate rather than simply covering up the symptoms. Healing starts by asking why. When we uncover the root cause, lasting improvements are possible. Ready to understand what your body is trying to tell you? Book a free discovery call through the link in my bio. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&appointmentType=27841554The post Why I Don’t Believe In The Pill As A Period Fix for Teens first appeared on Health and Hormones.","meta_description":"In this episode, I share why I don’t believe the pill should be the first solution for teens struggling with period symptoms. While it can mask issues lik…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":439,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/health-and-hormones-6824083/episodes/why-i-don-t-believe-in-the-pill-as-a-period-fix-for-teens/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-and-hormones-6824083/why-i-don-t-believe-in-the-pill-as-a-period-fix-for-teens.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}