Your Questions Answered: The Causes & Effects of High Cortisol, The Risks of Hormonal Birth Control & Alternative Options and How to Manage Your Metabolic Health with Kelley

We have officially switched the cadence of the show to give our listeners more of what they want so every other week you will have Kelley on the mic, answering your listener questions that you submitted that week. This way you can get expert advice on topics that can be answered in a long form fashion that you couldn't otherwise get on social media. Kelley's goal is to educate and empower women to make more informed decisions about their health. In this week's episode of the show, Kelley is answering your listener questions, offering insights on everything from metabolic health, to hormonal birth control, motherhood, and more. She begins the episode by diving into the real risks of hormonal birth control so you have informed consent before choosing which option works for you. From there Kelley emphasizes the importance of metabolic not just in weight loss but also in the prevention of chronic diseases from autoimmune conditions to cancer and how to test your metabolic health to ensure you're improving. Finally, she talks about the reality of the stress we face as women and how we can manage that stress so that it doesn't impact our metabolisms, our moods, our patience levels or create resentment in the long run. Throughout the episode, Kelley aims to provide comprehensive, science-backed information on a variety of topics to help you make informed decisions about your health.