What if everything you've been told about anemia is a scam? Chances are, if you're a bleeding woman, you've likely either been told you have "anemia," or that you need to be concerned about getting enough iron in your diet.  But if we're all so concerned about getting enough iron, why is everyone still anemic? In today's episode, we're busting some major myths about iron and anemia in female health, with my guest Loren De La Cruz, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, preconception specialist and owner of Innate Functional Nutrition. We dive into the truth about iron in the female body and what's really causing symptoms of anemia (hint -- it's probably not what your doctor told you).  We get into: Loren's journey from veganism and birth control into fertilty work and pro-metabolic nutrition What "iron deficiency anemia" actually is, and what it's not Why symptoms of iron deficiency in the blood often mean iron OVERLOAD Why more iron might be hurting, rather than helping, your health The connection between iron overload, pathogenic infections, and fatigue The importance of mineral balance, and why copper is critical  Key foods to support our body's ability to use iron If you choose to get bloodwork, the type of testing that actually tells you about true iron usage (it's not ferritin!) Practical steps you can take to nourish your fertile health Check out Loren's Conscious Conception course and follow her beautiful Instagram for more pro-metabolic nourishment Get the earlybird pricing for Confessions of a Nourished Woman (only $97 until April 17!) Apply to Sovereign Womban, a year-long container in The Womb Room for female health & sovereignty Resources mentioned: Jolene Brighten (post birth control syndrome);  Morley Robbins and the Root Cause Protocol