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Girl Talk Decoded
Welcome to Girl Talk Decoded, the unconventional women’s health podcast where we tackle all things women’s health—emotional, physical, and everything in between. Hosted by Mary Vance, Certified Nutrition Consultant, and Carla Hernandez, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, we bring a combined 30 years of expertise and a love for unfiltered conversations about real issues affecting women daily. Twice a month, we call out the BS and make complex topics user-friendly, discussing the latest research, personal stories, and insightful interviews on everything from nutrition, mental health, and relationships to fertility, perimenopause, autoimmune diseases, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned health guru or just want to better understand your body, this podcast will challenge your perspectives, validate your experiences, and empower you to take control of your health.
Girl Talk Decoded
#3 - No More Myths: Rethinking Birth Control, Fitness, and Nutrition for Women
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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