Bright Families

Cortisol and Weight Loss for Moms

A quick overview of how restrictive dieting, pressure we put on ourselves, and sleep loss contribute to raising cortisol and inhibiting weight loss for women, particularly after pregnancy during the adjustment with a new baby. Women who are struggling to maintain a normal weight in spite of strict dieting are often working against themselves and sending mixed signals to their body. 

Safety Class - Water and People

Rip currents, pool and lake risks including sudden fatigue and hypothermia; how to spot weird people and situation, and listen to your gut, with examples of each. A live class recording of our Middle School safety discussion that might help you keep you kids safe.

Why is my Cycle Irregular? Part 3 - Random Factors

Travel, anemia, stress, sleep loss, irregular eating and the Dorm Effect

Why Are My cycles Irregular? Part 2, Body Composition

A quick take on assessing your body type and how your muscle mass and weight distribution can offer clues about hormones and your cycle.

Why Are My Cycles Irregular? Part 1 - Energy Balance

If you're having irregular cycles, a first step is determining how much you eat in a day versus how much you use. A woman's body often shuts down her cycle if it perceives there are not enough resources. The episode includes a couple of examples of irregular cycles in older teens caused by accidentally under-eating.

Safety Class #1 - Responding Quickly to Emergencies

Our inaugural Safety Class covered general principles of watching surroundings and responding quickly; signs of heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies; and how to respond if someone is bleeding or unconscious. The kids had great questions and we're all looking forward to next week!

Is Your Daughter Anemic?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPL-Z-05SE3lTr8dngF4K_3s33ySYQk6/view?usp=sharing
A super quick overview of common anemia signs in teen girls - not just fatigue, but cravings, emotional problems, and light or long cycles. 

Kids and Jobs

A quick overview of various approaches to jobs for kids 10-15, how these can connect with "official" job opportunities later, and how younger kids mature from the experience of working for other families and friends.

Easy Tips for UTIs

This episode covers:
- How UTIs happen
- Why they can recur and become chronic
- How nutrition and supplements can interrupt the cycle

Fertility Talk for Engaged Girls

This is an informal recording of a talk I gave to about 30 college girls, many of whom are anticipating marriage in the next year or two. It's a general overview of fertility in light of nutrition, thyroid, blood sugar, and other factors, presented from the Catholic perspective of sexuality within marriage. 
Audio quality is better in the first hour or so. Full transcript at https://www.brightfamilies.com/post/fertility-talk-for-college-girls