#3 - No More Myths: Rethinking Birth Control, Fitness, and Nutrition for Women

Girl Talk Decoded

In this episode, Mary and Carla are setting the record straight on common myths about women’s health with clear, practical advice to help listeners on their wellness journeys. They question the idea that hormonal birth control is the best choice for every woman, looking at its possible side effects and showing why it’s important to make health decisions that fit your individual needs.
They also address the myth that lifting weights will make women “bulky,” instead showing how strength training can boost metabolism, improve body composition, and strengthen bones—especially for women going through perimenopause and menopause. To wrap up, they talk about how intermittent fasting impacts women differently than men and offer helpful advice on how to approach it based on your personal goals. Tune in for this thoughtful, empowering conversation that’ll leave you informed and ready to take control of your health.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:11) The wonders of cold water therapy
(5:38) Myth #1: Birth control pills is the safest option
(7:15) The risks and long-term side effects of birth control pills
(8:20) Usage of birth control pills for other than birth control
(13:00) Birth control alternatives
(19:16) Myth #2: Lifting weights will make you bulky
(21:30 Increasing dietary protein
(22:56) Protein intake recommendation
(26:14) Myth #3: Intermittent fasting is good for all women
(35:22) Outro

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