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Modern WisdomSep 11, 2025

#992 - Dr Sarah Hill - The Period Brain: How Hormones Change Women’s Behaviour

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The hope is that this book will help women have a guidebook to the second half of the cycle.

And as it turns out, and as I talk a lot about in the new book, The Period Brain, is these things do change across the cycle.

Guest: Sarah Hill
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Dr Sarah Hill is a professor at TCU, a research psychologist, expert in women’s hormones and brain science, and an author. Each month, women experience hormonal changes that go far beyond the clichés of PMS. These shifts can influence mood, stress response, and even how women relate to others. So how can recognizing these patterns make it easier for both men and women to navigate relationships when things don’t feel normal? Expect to learn why hormones play such a role in psychological function, what actually happens to women during their time of the month and what a PMS brain is, if women understand what their cycle does to them, what men can learn about women’s hormonal cycles and how birth control changes the brain, if oral contraceptives could be the biggest unexamined mental health experiment currently playing out, if PMS is actually a design feature rather than a flaw, and much more…
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Best for Women seeking to understand their hormonal cyclesOften cited around hormonal changes in women

The speaker mentions that the hope is this book will help women have a guidebook to the second half of the cycle, which is generally not provided in cultural conversations.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Women seeking to understand their hormonal cycles
Key quote: The hope is that this book will help women have a guidebook to the second half of the cycle.
The host mentions this book as a guide for women to understand their hormonal cycles better, particularly the second half of the cycle where many feel lost. The book aims to provide insights and recommendations to help women navigate their hormonal changes effectively.
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The period brain cover
Best for Individuals interested in women's health and hormonal scienceOften cited around female hormonal cycles

The speaker mentions writing a new book titled 'The period brain' to educate women about their biology, as the public school system does not provide this information.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in women's health and hormonal science
Key quote: And as it turns out, and as I talk a lot about in the new book, The Period Brain, is these things do change across the cycle.
The host discusses the impact of hormonal changes on women's behavior and experiences throughout their menstrual cycle, emphasizing the often-overlooked role of progesterone. They mention 'The Period Brain' to highlight how these hormonal shifts can affect women's mental and emotional states, particularly in relation to societal perceptions and medical understanding.
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The Period Brain: How Hormones Change Women’s Behaviour
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The hope is that this book will help women have a guidebook to the second half of the cycle.
The period brain
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And as it turns out, and as I talk a lot about in the new book, The Period Brain, is these things do change across the cycle.
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The Period Brain: How Hormones Change Women’s Behaviour
Dr Sarah Hill

The host mentions this book as a guide for women to understand their hormonal cycles better, particularly the second half of the cycle where many f…

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The period brain

The host discusses the impact of hormonal changes on women's behavior and experiences throughout their menstrual cycle, emphasizing the often-overl…

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