Dr Libby sits down with naturopath and evolutionary biologist Dr Lara Briden to explore how modern life quietly drains women’s iron stores — from teenage girls navigating hormones and the pill, to women moving through perimenopause.

Together they unpack the triple whammy of low iron, hormonal contraception and antidepressants, the vital role of stomach acid in nutrient absorption, and how long-term PPI use can disrupt it.

You’ll also hear about the fascinating link between estrogen, thyroid function and hepcidin, practical ways to advocate for yourself when testing iron and thyroid markers — and why ferritin-iron, the food-based form, is changing how we think about energy, absorption and women’s health.