The Silent Struggle: My story on Miscarriage , Trauma and Healing

Summary

In this episode of the Happy Hormone Hour, host Evelyn Kennedy shares her personal journey through miscarriage, discussing the emotional and physical challenges she faced. With a background in nutrition and women's health, Evelyn emphasises the importance of open conversations about miscarriage and the need for support among women. She also touches on the medical aspects of her experience, including chromosomal issues and the recovery process, while encouraging listeners to advocate for their health and wellbeing.

Keywords

women's health, fertility, miscarriage, hormonal balance, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid health, mental health, pregnancy, support

Takeaways

Evelyn emphasises the importance of discussing miscarriage openly. She shares her personal experience with pregnancy and miscarriage. The emotional impact of miscarriage can be profound and isolating. Understanding chromosomal issues is crucial in the context of miscarriage. Advocating for oneself in medical situations is essential. Evelyn highlights the need for community support for women experiencing loss. She reflects on the feelings of shame and secrecy surrounding miscarriage. The journey to recovery can be long and challenging after a loss. Evelyn encourages women to reach out for support and share their stories. One in five pregnancies end in miscarriage, highlighting its commonality.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Happy Hormone Hour Podcast 01:20 Personal Journey Through Miscarriage 12:08 The Emotional Impact of Miscarriage 20:08 Understanding Chromosomal Issues and Recovery 23:56 Creating Awareness and Support for Women 26:30 Conclusion and Resources for Support

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I also recommend listening to last seasons episode on Miscarriage the statistics & Evidence based nutrition advice . Knowing the stats and research really helped me understand and not feel so alone.