Nourishing Our Sanity

Kymber Maulden

30. Hormonal Birth Control: Exploring the historical, cultural, & physiological Consequences

AUG 25, 2026107 MIN

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Kymber takes a critical look at hormonal birth control through historical, cultural, and physiological lenses. She explores how hormonal contraception alters the communication between the brain, reproductive system, and the rest of the body, and reflects on the politicization of women’s health. Today on Nourishing Our Sanity: Kymber’s experience with backlash around cycle tracking The history of birth control and how cultural attitudes shape women’s reproductive health The female cycle, hormonal communication, and what changes with hormonal birth control What happens when women stop taking hormonal birth control and the concept of “post-birth-control syndrome” Why restoring hormonal and neurological function may require more than simply stopping the pill Where to find Kymber: Instagram: @kymbermaulden Substack: @kymbermaulden Website: kymbermaulden.com Email: [email protected]  Resources: Kymber’s HTMA Consultation *This show is produced by Mountain Valley Media*