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Nicole Bendayan, a women's health expert, was interviewed by the Washington Post for an article about birth control alternatives, but the resulting article misrepresented her views and dismissed the real side effects of hormonal birth control. Bendayan explains how the Post twisted her words and portrayed her as spreading misinformation despite her efforts to validate women's experiences and promote holistic menstrual health.
Bendayan discusses the importance of informed consent and educating women about the potential risks and side effects of hormonal birth control, as well as exploring alternative methods like fertility awareness. She emphasizes the need to address underlying health issues rather than just treating symptoms with medication.
The hosts praise Bendayan's work in empowering women to understand their bodies and cycles, and they discuss the significance of hormonal fluctuations throughout a woman's monthly cycle. Bendayan shares tips for prioritizing hormonal health, such as stress reduction, sleep, and body awareness.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The Washington Post article on birth control misinformation misrepresented Nicole Bendayan's views and dismissed women's real experiences with hormonal birth control side effects.
- Bendayan advocates for informed consent, educating women about potential risks and side effects of birth control, and exploring alternative methods like fertility awareness.
- Addressing underlying health issues rather than just treating symptoms with medication is crucial for overall hormonal balance and well-being.
- Understanding and embracing the natural hormonal fluctuations throughout a woman's monthly cycle can lead to better self-awareness, productivity, and overall health.
- Early education about reproductive health, nutrition, and how the body works is essential for empowering women and building solidarity between genders.
- Stress reduction, sleep, and body awareness are key priorities for supporting hormonal health and managing hormone-related symptoms.
- Women's health should not be a political issue; the focus should be on access to information, choice, and informed consent.
- The backlash against the Washington Post article highlights the need for more open and validating discussions about women's health experiences.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “"So many of us have been invalidated, and that article was just another representation of that."“ by Nicole Bendayan
- “"If we're able to leverage each phase of our cycle, then we can have better overall productivity within a full cycle, rather than just looking at a specific day."“ by Nicole Bendayan
- “"The Washington Post even turned off their comment section. And, yeah, it's been a whole whirlwind."“ by Nicole Bendayan
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Episode Information
Behind Her Empire
Yasmin Nouri
4/10/24
Did you see the Washington Post article about birth control that took women of the internet by storm? The piece, titled “Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion”, discredited the experiences of thousands of women and downplayed the real side effects that can come with taking hormonal birth control. They included an interview with Nicole Bendayan, a holistic women’s health educator, who the writers misled and then misrepresented how she is helping women reclaim their health everyday. Today, we’re getting her side of the story.
In this episode you’ll learn:
* How women are gaslit about their health concerns
* Why women are choosing to come off hormonal birth control
* How to choose a birth control method that works for you
* Why we need informed consent before taking birth control pills
* The real potential side effects of taking hormonal birth control
* How we can actually empower women through education
Nicole Bendayan is a hormonal health educator on a mission to empower women to reclaim their cycle and thrive through holistic menstrual health. She supports women looking for natural alternatives to hormonal contraception, as well as how to support the body when coming off and lifestyle shifts to experience less hormone-related symptoms overall.
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