Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein x The Biz of Birth Control

Let’s talk about the business of birth control. You may follow Ricki Lake (yes, THAT Ricki Lake), and know that she is now making documentaries about issues particularly faced by women.  Well this week I had her and her producing partner, and director, Abby Epstein on the show. And damn is this some explosive stuff. What are the health issues, both mental and physical, associated with hormonal birth control? We’ve known about them since the 70s and the subject is still considered taboo, why? This conversation sounds like it’s gonna be dark, and it has its moments, but all in all, this is a beautiful chat, and I hope you enjoy it. Xoxo,Zaddy Save 20% on www.organifi.com/zaddy discount code ZADDY And checkout Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers for an exclusive offer at magbreakthrough.com/zaddy. In addition to the discount you get by using promo code zaddy, you can unlock special gifts with purchase with retail values of at least 20 dollars. Code: ZADDY, is valid for all screening options of BOBB & BOBC available at: https://watch.thebusinessof.life/bizoffilms Ricki is an Emmy Award-winning television host, Executive producer, independent film-maker and pop culture icon who has built a career on her graciously candid sensibility and her authentic, relatable nature. Abby has taken home the the Audience Award at Vancouver’s Amnesty International Film Festival, an Emmy, and Allen Award for her documentary direction.   Ricki and Abby’s award winning, critically acclaimed documentary “The Business of Being Born” debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007. With over 5 million+ views, an online community of over 100,000, and more than 10 million press imprints, it is often hailed as the “must see” film among mothers-to-be. Together they co-wrote the book, “Your Best Birth” and released “More Business of Being Born” a four-part DVD series featuring celebrities sharing their birth stories, as well as an in-depth discussion on the birth process.Under their joint venture BOBB Films they served as Executive Producers for "Breastmilk,” "The Mama Sherpas,” and the upcoming “The Business of Birth Control.” The duo also teamed up for Weed the People. You can find them:@rickilake@abbyepsteinxoxohttps://www.thebusinessof.life/FacebookTwitterSubscribe or keep tuning in at:IGTik TokYouTubethelukecook.comNewsletter INTRO5:30The business of birth control. Ricki’s home birth. The power of cycling. 8:20Hormonal birth control, embracing your body and taking ownership of it. Alternative methods of birth control.  10:25Sweet man, honest libido, 30 n single vasectomy. Non invasive male procedure- MSR plug. The frivolous prescribing of bc as a answer to hormonal issues- acne, PCOS, endometriosis… 15:16What got Ricki and Abby passionate about the subject. Ricki’s hair loss.  19:40Backlash, accusations and push back. The politics. Correlations between anxiety and depression. 23:10The at risk narrative. The difference between real issues and agendas. ITS ABOUT INFORMED CHOICE 27:20Did you know?- ways to supplement and make taking bc safer.  29:40An excerpt from one case (a woman lost her daughter to bc) in the doc. The types of money set aside and what for. Mytavin.com- incase you missed the website.  33:00How long we’ve known about the dangers and the real reasons why it’s being socially accepted. Nelson pill hearings. Hailey Beiber had a mini stroke from a new bc. 38:50Karen Langhart (mother to Erica) an inspiring and tragic hero that was integral to the film. Lost her daughter. Fought Merck. Acquired transcripts for Bernie Sanders office. FDA & corporate collusion - Yaz-committee-Bayer  44:00The rundown on Bernie’s office. More like brother, less like other. BC effects on pheromones and picking partners. 49:00Fertility doctor attributes pill related complications on an instinctual level even in non-hetero relationships. Loss of attraction and vaginal dryness. 51:20Ricki’s experience on the pill. Sources on how to approach and talk to your doctor.  54:50Have any hits been put out by big pharma since the release!? Distribution issues and push backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.