“Instead of looking at each person's bio-individuality, we’re all treated with one protocol.” When we slap a band-aid solution like the pill on PCOS, irregular periods, acne, and PMS, the women behind the symptoms are left disempowered and without a real solution. That’s what today’s guest, Nicole Jardim, is passionate about changing. Through her work as a Certified Women’s Health Coach, educator, author, and more, Nicole has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people worldwide by addressing the root cause of what’s going on in their bodies and minds rather than just treating their symptoms. In this episode, Nicole and I talk about the glaring issues in how the medical system has treated women, how we can shift the stigma and shame around periods, her passion for educating women about their bodies, the rift between the traditional medical community and health coaches, and more. Nicole is a wealth of information, and I highly recommend checking out her book, Fix Your Period, and connecting with her on Instagram. She’s a lovely person, and I know you’ll love this episode.   About Nicole Jardim Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women and menstruators to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass. Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world, and as a result, she’s earned the nicknames “Period Girl” and “Professional Period Fixer”. She recently released the book Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance.   Highlights Nicole’s health journey and how it led to her becoming the Period Fixer How Nicole developed a passion for helping women and connecting with other practitioners Why it’s so difficult for women to get adequate education and support for their health Nicole’s inspiration for writing Fix Your Period and what you'll learn Women are constantly being dismissed by the doctor-archy The biggest issue with automatically prescribing the pill The most common misconception women have about their bodies and cycles Doctors aren’t incentivized to spend time getting to the root cause of your issues The massive rift between traditional medical doctors and health coaches Nicole’s mission for empowering women’s health practitioners   Connect with Nicole Jardim NicoleJardim.com https://nicolejardim.com/ Book | Fix Your Period https://www.fixyourperiod.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicolemjardim/   Resources Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/     Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.