44. The history and psychology of hormonal bi...

What is the shadow self? And how do we meet ours? In today's episode we explore what it means to get curious about the shadow parts of ourselves. We take a grounded look at shadow work - where the idea came from, the layers of our psyche, and how the repressed parts of ourselves ...  Show more

We're talking about reputation. On a fundamental level, our reputations are a signal of our qualities that make us worth associating with, and we tend to spend a large amount of time ruminating and even obsessing over what others think of us. In this episode, we explore why we ne ...  Show more

In this episode, Clare sits down with Annabelle to tackle a hot topic: hormonal birth control. Whether it’s the pill, IUD, or implant, hormonal birth control is often recommended for managing PCOS symptoms. But is it right for you?We’re diving into the pros, cons, and everything ...  Show more

The free love of the 1960s was a crucial step in the world becoming more sex positive, but would any of it have happened without the invention of The Pill? This week, we're chatting all things birth control - how it came about, the reaction (hello again Pope Paul!), and allll the ...  Show more

Sis, it’s time to talk about a topic that impacts so many of us—contraception! In this episode, we’re breaking down the different types of contraceptives, how they work, and the effects they can have on your body, mental health, and fitness journey. Whether it’s hormonal methods ...  Show more

The girlies talk birth control. They explain the historical origins of contraceptives, the science behind what the pill does to the body, and the political implications of the right to have sex without pregnancy. Digressions include Julia's mystery illness, Eliza's spiritual expe ...  Show more