In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Nicole Jardim, certified women’s health coach, speaker, and author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance, to dive into the intricate world of female hormonal health. Ahead, Nicole addresses the controversial world of birth control and its limitations, particularly as an answer to complex health issues like heavy periods and hormonal imbalances. Plus, she and Lindsey stress the importance of self-education and personalized treatment for optimal healing.Struggling with hormonal conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, or PMDD? Nicole illuminates her top hacks for managing hormone-related health issues, including the best foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes you can easily incorporate into your life today!We also talk about: The importance of cycle tracking for hormone understanding Stress, cortisol imbalance + their role in health issues like fibroids The impact of environmental chemicals like BPA and EMFs on health Gut health + histamine intolerance in conditions like PMDD and endometriosis Long-term effects of stress on brain function + muscle health Personal anecdotes of hormonal issues + the pill's side effects Misdiagnosis + high costs of treating endometriosis The rise of severe PMDD and PMS symptoms in modern times Resources: Take the quiz at fixyourperiod.com/quiz for customized results. Discover the root cause of your symptoms + powerful steps to balance your hormones naturally. Join the Fix Your Period Collective, a first-of-its-kind membership experience that will give you a clear roadmap to achieving better periods. Learn more at https://nicolejardim.com/fix-your-period-collective-waitlist/. Fix Your Period Book: https://www.fixyourperiod.com/ Instagram - @nicolejardim Facebook - @nicolemjardim Sponsors:IQBar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text ALMOST to 64000 to get your discount.LMNT | Get 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order at DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30. Chomps | Get 20% off your first order and free shipping when you go to Chomps.com/ALMOST30.SKIMS | Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at skims.com/almost30. Now available in sizes XXS - 4X. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices