Karlie Henderson.

Episode 81: PCOS + Infertility Trauma

With guest Karlie Henderson

  • February 20, 2024
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This Episode Vibes About...

  • PCOS is a common hormone disorder that can significantly impact fertility.
  • Early onset of menstruation and trauma can have long-term effects on reproductive health.
  • Environmental factors, such as exposure to toxins, can contribute to PCOS.
  • Stress and lifestyle factors play a crucial role in fertility and should be addressed.
  • Taking a personalized approach and seeking support are essential for managing PCOS and improving fertility. Take charge of your health and be your own advocate, especially when dealing with PCOS and infertility.
  • The healthcare system is often limited in its ability to address chronic illnesses and preventative treatments.
  • Learn from past mistakes and get curious about your own body to find what works best for you.
  • PCOS is a complex condition that requires personalized approaches and individualized treatment plans.
  • PCOS can have a significant impact on daily life, including physical symptoms, emotional struggles, and challenges with food and weight.
  • Overcoming loss and finding hope is possible with the right support and resources.

Show Notes

This conversation explores the challenges of PCOS and fertility. The host, Lyndsay Soprano, shares her personal experience with PCOS and the difficulties she faced in trying to conceive. She introduces her guest, Karlie Henderson, a certified nutritionist, who specializes in helping women with PCOS.

They discuss the impact of trauma and environmental factors on reproductive health, as well as the stress of trying to conceive. Karlie provides insights into addressing the root causes of PCOS and making lifestyle changes to improve fertility. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches and support for women struggling with PCOS and fertility issues.

This conversation explores the challenges of dealing with PCOS and infertility, and the importance of taking charge of one’s health. It highlights the need for advocacy and the limitations of the healthcare system.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of learning from past mistakes and getting curious about one’s own body. It also discusses the individuality of PCOS and the need for personalized approaches. The impact of PCOS on daily life, including physical and emotional struggles, is addressed.

The conversation ends with a discussion on overcoming loss and finding hope, as well as information about a program to navigate PCOS and resources for support.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to PCOS and Fertility Challenges
04:09 Understanding PCOS and its Impact on Fertility
08:05 Early Onset of Menstruation and Trauma
10:00 The Effects of Trauma on Reproductive Life
13:31 Environmental Factors and PCOS
15:10 The Stress of Trying to Conceive
17:37 Overcoming PCOS and Achieving Pregnancy
23:55 Taking Control of Your Fertility Journey
30:35 The Lack of Support and Understanding
35:47 Shifting the Focus to a Healthy Pregnancy
38:57 Taking Charge of Your Health
40:28 The Role of Doctors and Advocacy
41:27 The Broken Healthcare System
42:21 Learning from Mistakes and Getting Curious
44:20 Individuality and Personalized Approaches
46:08 The Impact of PCOS on Daily Life
48:29 Overcoming Loss and Finding Hope
49:54 Navigating PCOS Map to Motherhood Program
52:19 Validation and Taking Control of Your Health
53:49 Support and Not Settling for Less
55:38 Closing Remarks and Resources

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