Lara Briden's Podcast

Lara Briden's Podcast

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Irregular periods: Is it PCOS, hypothalamic suppression, or something else?

If you’ve struggled with irregular periods, you might have noticed it can be a little tricky to figure out exactly what’s going on—and, therefore, exactly what you need to do to get your period back. In this episode, Lara discusses:the two most common explanations for irregular p ...  Afficher plus

The hidden story of endometriosis: Pain, lesions, and the microbiome

If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, the big question is: What type of lesions?In this episode, Lara challenges long-held assumptions to explore:the three types of endometriosis lesions, emerging evidence that superficial lesions may not explain pain or other symptoms, al ...  Afficher plus

Decoding hypoglycemia: Is it insulin resistance or dysautonomia?

Is your low blood sugar a symptom of insulin resistance or mild dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system?In this episode, Lara returns to the topic of hypoglycemia to discuss:the difference between insulin resistance and dysautonomia,why unstable blood sugar does not automatic ...  Afficher plus

Hypoglycemia in young women: The science behind "hangry"

Symptoms of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar include light-headedness, headaches, and anxiety. Hypoglycemia can even feel like panic attacks. In this episode, Lara discusses:why young women are more prone to hypoglycemia,the importance of the autonomic nervous system and a "blunte ...  Afficher plus

Food addiction and other causes of abnormally high hunger

Do you feel hungry all the time? Abnormally hungry? If so, it’s worth trying to figure out why. Potential drivers of abnormally high hunger include insulin resistance, gut and microbiome issues, low blood sugar, and food addiction—just to name a few.In this episode, Lara explores ...  Afficher plus