<p>In this episode of <em>From First Period to Last Period</em>, Rescripted Co-Founder Abby Mercado shares her harrowing <a href="https://rescripted.com/posts/i-m-a-preeclampsia-survivor-this-is-my-story" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">experience with pre-eclampsia</a> — a life-threatening pregnancy complication that escalated quickly and almost cost her her life. Her story is a powerful reminder of why awareness and early intervention <em>matter</em>.</p><p>Been seeing <em>“cortisol face”</em> all over your FYP? Registered Dietitian <a href="www.instagram.com/myfertilitynutritionist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Anna Bohnengel</a> breaks down whether this viral term has any scientific merit. Can chronic stress actually change your appearance, or is this just wellness-world hype?</p><p>⁠Kristyn and <a href="www.instagram.com/jennakahn_md" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dr. Jenna Kahn</a> also tackle two important (and often misunderstood) topics: the spectrum of postpartum mood disorders and the realities of miscarriage. </p><p>And finally, we dive into important research from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) that explores how <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3963523/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">hormone replacement therapy (HRT) </a>may actually be neuroprotective<em> </em>for women in their early 50s. What does this mean for your brain health strategy as you age?</p><p>Hit play now on ⁠⁠<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2SKJ1gV" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠</a>, ⁠⁠<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-first-period-to-last-period/id1607359996" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>⁠⁠, ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLorNn_zhaMJLENGXTUL69rFNQsfyQjJYL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠</a>, or wherever you listen. 🎧</p><p>📩 Want more expert-backed insights? Head to <a href="www.rescripted.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Rescripted.com⁠</a>⁠⁠, and don’t forget to share it with your friends!</p>