The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & More

What if the way you feel every month isn’t “just hormones” — but your brain doing exactly what it was designed to do?
For decades, women’s health research has treated female bodies like smaller versions of men’s, leaving critical questions about hormones, birth control, mood, energy, and even attraction unanswered. Brigid sits down with research psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Sarah E. Hill to unpack the science behind your menstrual cycle, hormonal birth control, and why understanding your biology can transform your health.
From blood sugar changes during your luteal phase to the surprising ways birth control may influence attraction, libido, and emotional wellbeing, this episode offers practical insights every woman deserves to know.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why women have historically been underrepresented in medical research
How hormonal birth control works—and what it does to your brain and body
The surprising connection between estrogen and energy, libido, confidence, and attraction
What happens when you stop taking hormonal birth control
How progesterone affects mood, cravings, gut health, and stress sensitivity
Why blood sugar and insulin sensitivity change throughout your menstrual cycle
Nutrition strategies to support hormone health during the second half of your cycle
The role of walking, stress management, and recovery in supporting healthy ovulation
The important differences between hormonal birth control and menopausal hormone therapy (HRT)

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Women's Health
01:23 The Historical Oversight in Women's Medicine
06:06 Personal Journey: The Impact of Hormonal Birth Control
09:01 Understanding Hormonal Birth Control Mechanisms
14:11 The Disconnect in Modern Medicine Regarding Birth Control
19:03 Navigating Life After the Pill
23:26 Attraction Dynamics: The Pill's Influence on Partner Choice
31:26 Men's Attraction to Women: The Role of Hormones
37:33 The Invisible Luteal Phase
40:09 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle
44:57 Symptoms of the Luteal Phase
57:07 Nutrition and Insulin Sensitivity
01:01:06 Stress and Hormonal Health
01:07:05 Hormone Therapy vs. Birth Control
01:10:35 Resources and Further Learning

Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Dr. Sarah’s Website
+ Dr. Sarah’s Instagram
+ Dr. Sarah’s Podcast (The XX Lab)
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
If this episode helped you better understand your hormones and health, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who deserves to know this information.

How much of what we call “aging” is actually preventable?
From blood sugar imbalances and hormone shifts to sleep deprivation, stress, skin health, and muscle loss—women are often told these changes are just part of getting older. But what if there’s more we can do to support longevity, improve energy, and protect our health proactively?
In this episode, Brigid sits down with regenerative medicine physician and longevity expert Dr. Amy Killen to unpack the science behind female aging, hormones, peptides, GLP-1s, red light therapy, stem cells, and the functional medicine strategies that actually matter for women’s health.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why women should begin tracking hormones and metabolic health in their 30s
The connection between blood sugar and accelerated aging
Early warning signs of perimenopause and low progesterone
Why vaginal estrogen is often overlooked in women’s health
The role of sleep, stress, and nervous system regulation in hormone health
What red light therapy actually does for skin health and mitochondria
The truth about peptides, stem cells, and regenerative medicine
How GLP-1 medications impact body composition, inflammation, and longevity
Functional nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support healthy aging

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Longevity
02:58 Proactive Health Measures for Women in Their 30s
06:12 The Shift from ER to Regenerative Medicine
09:12 The Importance of Hormones in Women's Health
12:04 Vaginal Estrogen and Its Role in Women's Health
14:47 The Connection Between Estrogen and Gut Health
18:00 Addressing Low Progesterone in Women
20:48 Biohacking and Central Nervous System Health
24:03 Red Light Therapy for Skin Health
25:58 Exploring Red Light Therapy
27:20 Understanding Peptides and Their Benefits
28:34 Peptides for Weight Loss: Insights and Opinions
30:59 The Role of GLP-1s in Metabolic Health
34:27 Stem Cells: A New Frontier in Regenerative Medicine
40:29 Skincare Strategies for Longevity
44:02 The Future of Longevity Clinics and Hormone Therapy

Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Get the Inflammation Guide here
+ Dr. Amy’s Substack
+ Dr. Amy’s Website
+ Dr. Amy’s Instagram
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Episode 48 Blog
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and share it with a friend who’s interested in hormones, functional medicine, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and eating for longevity.

What if your fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, joint pain, or hormone symptoms all traced back to one underlying issue? Chronic inflammation is one of the most common root causes behind many of the health struggles women face—especially during perimenopause and menopause—but it’s also one of the most modifiable through nutrition and lifestyle.
In this solo episode, Brigid breaks down the five biggest drivers of chronic inflammation, explains why hormones and inflammation are so deeply connected, and shares the science-backed nutrition strategies she’s used to help thousands of women improve their health through food as medicine and functional nutrition.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why chronic inflammation is a root cause of many chronic diseases and symptoms
The surprising connection between hormones and inflammation during perimenopause and menopause
How blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance fuel inflammation
Foods and nutrients that naturally support an anti-inflammatory lifestyle
Common nutrition myths circulating online—and how to separate fact from fiction
Why nutrition and lifestyle should be the foundation before relying solely on medications
How functional nutrition can support root cause healing and long-term wellness

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Inflammation
02:49 The Interconnection of Hormones and Inflammation
06:00 The Evolution of Nutrition Philosophy
09:06 Key Drivers of Chronic Inflammation
11:55 Understanding Gut Health and Inflammation
15:09 The Role of Leaky Gut in Chronic Inflammation
18:01 Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions
20:46 Navigating Nutrition Advice in the Digital Age
24:01 Supplements for Combating Inflammation
27:11 Foods That Fight Inflammation
29:58 Empowerment Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes

If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, gut health concerns, autoimmune symptoms, or simply want to age well and feel your best, this episode is for you.
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram

Can what you eat actually lower your risk of breast cancer?
In this powerful episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid sits down with functional medicine physician and registered dietitian Dr. Elizabeth Boham to unpack the science-backed lifestyle and nutrition strategies that support breast health, hormone health, and long-term wellness. From blood sugar balance and inflammation to mammograms, toxins, stress, and anti-inflammatory foods, this conversation dives deep into what women can actually do to lower risk and feel empowered in their health journey.
Dr. Boham also shares her personal story as a breast cancer survivor and explains why functional medicine and food as medicine can play such an important role in prevention and root cause healing.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why genetics only account for a small percentage of breast cancer cases
How blood sugar and insulin resistance impact breast cancer risk
The connection between chronic inflammation, hormones, and cancer
The truth about hormone replacement therapy during perimenopause and menopause
Foods with powerful anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties
Why stress management matters for women’s health and longevity
Organic vs. conventional foods and reducing toxin exposure
The role of gut health and the microbiome in hormone balance
Functional medicine lab testing for breast health and prevention
Mammograms, dense breast tissue, and emerging screening technology

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Elizabeth Boham
02:32 – Is breast cancer mostly genetic?
06:38 – Stress, burnout, and cancer risk
10:19 – Breast cancer risk factors explained
13:35 – Hormone replacement therapy & breast cancer
17:04 – Environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors
19:43 – Blood sugar, insulin resistance & cancer risk
24:52 – The top anti-cancer foods to include daily
31:26 – Iodine, omega-3s & breast health
32:18 – Vegan diets and breast cancer prevention
42:16 – Mammograms, radiation & dense breast tissue
47:06 – Intermittent fasting and cancer prevention
47:51 – Functional medicine labs for breast health
54:28 – Gut health, estrogen metabolism & stool testing

Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Dr Bohams’ Website
+ UltraWellness Center Website
+ Dr Boham’s Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer Ebook
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram

Feeling exhausted, anxious, constipated, wired at night, or dealing with muscle cramps—and wondering if your body is trying to tell you something?
In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid takes a deep dive into one of the most important—and most overlooked—minerals in women’s nutrition: magnesium. From improving sleep and supporting hormone health to blood sugar balance, nervous system regulation, metabolic health, and eating for longevity, magnesium plays a role in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body.
Brigid breaks down the most common signs of magnesium deficiency, the best magnesium-rich foods, how to choose the right supplement form, and what the latest research says about magnesium for stress, blood pressure, pre-diabetes, cognition, inflammation, and more.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
The most common symptoms of magnesium deficiency
Why magnesium is critical for energy production and nervous system regulation
How magnesium supports blood sugar balance and insulin sensitivity
The connection between magnesium, sleep, anxiety, and hormone health
Best food sources of magnesium for holistic nutrition
Why magnesium needs increase during stress, perimenopause, and intense exercise
The truth about magnesium testing and why serum levels can be misleading

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Magnesium and Its Importance
03:07 Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency
05:48 Causes of Magnesium Deficiency
08:56 Recommended Daily Intake of Magnesium
12:06 Food Sources of Magnesium
14:47 Forms of Magnesium Supplements
18:02 Research on Magnesium and Health Benefits
24:01 Magnesium for Mental Health and Cognitive Function
30:02 Conclusion and Membership Announcement

Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow The BeingBrigid Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from learning how food is medicine and how functional nutrition can support long-term health.