234. Is Estrogen Bad & the Problems with Synthetic Progestin From Birth Control

Hormonal imbalances lie at the root of so many health issues. In today’s solo, Samantha addresses some of the most common hormone-related listener questions, including the difference between progesterone and progestin, the birth control pill, whether or not women should be supplementing with bioidentical hormones and the common misconception that estrogen is the “bad hormone.” Given that our hormones can easily be impacted by so many environmental and dietary factors, it can be a lot to keep straight. Let this episode be the first step for you to begin taking charge of your hormones. 


In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:

  • Natural ways to support the most common causes of estrogen dominance
  • The importance of copper and retinol for overall thyroid health 
  • Progesterone vs. Progestin
  • How to establish and maintain healthy progesterone levels 
  • What to expect from Samantha’s Naturally Nourished program 


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