this is your brain on birth control
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this is your brain on birth control by Sarah Hill comes up on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and Modern Wisdom, including episodes with Robert King and Peter Attia, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
this is your brain on birth control by Sarah Hill appears 8 times across 6 podcast episodes on 2 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“I chose to write this book because I was on hormonal birth control for more than a decade of my life.”
Why people keep bringing this up
Mentions across two different podcasts emphasize the book’s focus on how hormonal birth control interacts with psychological and attraction-related changes. On The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett the conversation centers on shifts in mating and attraction preferences across the menstrual cycle, highlighted by a most-replayed moment asking whether partners would be perceived differently if a woman stopped using the pill. On Modern Wisdom Dr. Sarah Hill appears as the guest and the discussion highlights the psychological impact of hormonal birth control and the sensitivities around who writes about the topic, with Dr. Vandenbroek noting challenges when a man authors work on the subject.
Together these episode excerpts show why the book is repeatedly mentioned: it is referenced in conversations about hormonal effects on attraction and the broader psychological consequences of contraceptives, and it draws attention to issues of authorship and public reception when discussing intimate, gendered experiences.
The host discusses the implications of cultural narratives surrounding gender and how they can undermine women's agency. They reference Dr. Anneke Vandenbroek's book to highlight the complexities of female nature and the influence of testosterone on behavior.
The host discusses the implications of hormonal birth control on women's sexual experiences and how it may affect their orgasms. They reference 'This Is Your Brain on Birth Control' to highlight the significant yet underexplored impact of hormonal changes on female sexual mechanics.
The host mentions 'This is Your Brain on Birth Control' to highlight the psychological effects of hormonal birth control on women, particularly its correlation with declining mental health among young girls. They emphasize the need for more research into how these factors interact with societal changes, such as social media usage.
Recent show rotation: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and Modern Wisdom.
Guests tied to these mentions include Robert King, Peter Attia, and Sarah Hill.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 49:16 in the episode where we captured it.
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Which episode mentioned this is your brain on birth control?
Oestrogen Expert: Birth Control Changes Who You Are...Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off It?! Oestrogen Makes You More Attractive! on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett is one of the clearest indexed episodes that mentioned this is your brain on birth control by Sarah Hill. Other indexed episodes include Most Replayed Moment: Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off The Pill...? Your Hormones Are Controlling You! on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and #977 - Dr Robert King - Why Does The Female Orgasm Exist? on Modern Wisdom. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 49:16.
Which podcast mentioned this is your brain on birth control?
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and Modern Wisdom are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to this is your brain on birth control by Sarah Hill.
Who mentioned this is your brain on birth control on podcasts?
Robert King, Peter Attia, and Sarah Hill are the main guests currently tied to mentioning this is your brain on birth control by Sarah Hill.
Why do podcast guests bring up this is your brain on birth control?
The host discusses the implications of cultural narratives surrounding gender and how they can undermine women's agency. They reference Dr. Anneke Vandenbroek's book to highlight the complexities of female nature and the influence of testosterone on behavior. It most often appears in conversations about patriarchy and culture, hormonal birth control effects, and psychological impact of birth control.
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“The speaker discusses their experience with hormonal birth control and the insights they gained about its effects on women's brains, leading to the writing of this book.”
“The speaker discusses their experience with hormonal birth control and the effects it had on their life, leading to the decision to write a book about it.”
“The speaker references a book discussing how mating and attraction preferences change for women throughout their menstrual cycle.”
“The speaker discusses their experience with hormonal birth control and its effects on women's brains and lives, emphasizing the importance of understanding these changes.”
“The speaker mentions reading a book titled 'This Is Your Brain on Birth Control' by Sarah Hill while discussing hormonal birth control and its effects.”
“I've read a book. This is your brain on birth control. She's an evolutionary psychologist, but.”
“The podcast mentions the book 'This Is Your Brain on Birth Control' by Dr. Sarah Hill in the context of discussing male psychology and the impact of hormonal birth control.”
“Dr. Vandenbroek reflects on the challenges of writing about birth control and how it is perceived when written by a man.”