About Me
Thanks for stopping by. Let me introduce myself.
I am Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D. I’m an award-winning researcher, consultant, writer, scientist, communicator, and professor. I have almost 25 years of research experience, have authored 100+ research publications, and have authored two books that have changed the conversation about hormones and birth control for women. I earned my Ph.D. in Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin with Dr. David Buss and have called Texas home since moving here for graduate school in 2000.
Professionally, I split my time between my research lab at TCU and working with students, organizations, and the public to teach them what I’ve learned about being human and being female. In addition to being a sought-out speaker for events held around the world, I am also a research partner and advisor for companies like 28 Wellness, Flo Health, Hormona, and others. You can also see me featured in numerous podcasts, television shows, and print media (see here for links).
I pride myself in my ability to think broadly about a range of different topics. Because of this, you will see that my research interests have a wide range. I have published research on everything ranging from the impacts of early life stress on eating behaviors in adulthood, to the links between hormonal birth control use and inflammation.
I have used the latest science on the dynamic changes in women’s hormonal states to write my newest book, THE PERIOD BRAIN. It has also changed my life by allowing me to:
- Understand and manage mood effectively across the cycle
- Increase my strength and maintain a healthy body weight while cutting down on the amount of time I have to spend at the gym
- Eliminate food cravings
- Have fewer visits to the doctor because of my newfound awareness of cyclical changes in pain and the manifestation of disease states
Have a deeper, more connected relationship with my partner because of our shared understanding of hormonal changes and the changing functions of sex across the cycle
My mission is to do science and use what I learn to help people feel seen, heard, and understood. That means doing the research necessary to help people understand how the physical health of our bodies and hormonal states shape how we think, feel, and experience the world. It also means working with students, clients, and corporations to help them use the tools of science to improve their own lives and the lives of those who are in their care.
If you would like to learn from me,
here are some tools to get you started.
- If you would like to learn about the impact of hormonal birth control on women’s brains, check out my first book, THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BIRTH CONTROL
- If you would like to understand your cycle, put an end to PMS, and learn how to live in a way that works for instead of against your hormones, get my newest book THE PERIOD BRAIN
- If you are looking for one on one consulting for yourself or your business, please complete the form in my client portal.
- If you would like me to speak to your organization or appear on your podcast, please complete the speaking request form in my client portal
- If you are interested in reading my essays (and seeing the occasional recipe share), join my substack.
Thank you for stopping by. I am hopeful that you find what you are looking for, both in life and on this website. : )
Xoxo,
Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D.
Research Interests
Education
2000 – 2006
University of Texas – Austin
Ph.D. Evolutionary Psychology
1996 – 2000
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
B.A. Anthropology