#110 Endometriosis, PCOS & HS: From Pain to Healing (Part 1)

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In this episode we discuss:

• Jessa's first PCOS symptoms in her early twenties
• Rapid weight gain despite exercising and dieting
• Living with chronic pelvic pain
• Ovarian cysts and emergency surgeries
• Losing an ovary and fallopian tube
• The emotional impact of infertility
• Medical gaslighting and feeling dismissed by healthcare providers
• Emergency surgery for ovarian torsion
• Discovering Stage III endometriosis
• Finding an endometriosis excision specialist
• Pelvic floor dysfunction after years of chronic pain
• Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
• The role inflammation plays across multiple conditions
• Why anti-inflammatory nutrition looked different than another restrictive diet
• Motherhood, chronic stress, and burnout
• How chronic fight-or-flight affected her physical health
• Divorce, nervous system regulation, and unexpected healing
• Exercise as part of recovery
• EMDR therapy and processing trauma
• ADHD, OCD, and CPTSD diagnoses
• Creating nervous system resilience
• Learning to advocate for yourself
• Why healing rarely comes from one solution

Key Takeaways

✔ Your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously.

✔ PCOS may not be the only diagnosis contributing to your symptoms.

✔ Chronic stress can have a profound impact on hormones and inflammation.

✔ Healing often requires addressing both physical and emotional health.

✔ Nervous system regulation can change how your body responds to stress.

✔ Small, sustainable changes create lasting healing.

✔ Self-advocacy can completely change your healthcare journey.

⚠️ Podcast Disclaimer

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine.

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