S01 E09 – S01 E09 – How You Feel Is Not Normal (And What You Can Do About It)

PSA: Just because how you feel is common does not mean it’s nornal. And we’re totally over society telling us otherwise…completely dismissing women for acne, painful/heavy periods, fatigue, bloat, and the list goes on.

So buckle up and join us on today’s fiery chat where we challenge dismissive doctors and empower women to take their health into their own hands. We’re here to fight for a future where women’s symptoms are not accepted as the norm (and just given another prescription).

In this week’s episode, we discuss…

• Why feeling like crap is not “normal” (and why you deserve to be listened to).
• Society’s conditioning towards women’s health (and why blood labs invalidate how we feel).
• Why taking a handful of meds doesn’t have to be your only option.
• Core factors for improving your skin, symptom and overall health through foundational wellness strategies.

Additional Resources

• Blog: The Blood Sugar-Acne Connection
• Blog: The Best Diet for Acne

Women are often dismissed on how they feel and their symptoms. Don’t let anyone invalidate your experiences. You deserve help and support in addressing the root causes of your health issues.

Katie Stewart

Key Episode Moments:

• 00:00:03 – Introduction
• 00:01:21 – Dismissal of Women’s Symptoms
• 00:04:13 – Feeling Undeserving of Help
• 00:07:46 – Normalizing Acne
• 00:09:50 – Common but Not Normal Symptoms
• 00:13:20 – Digestive Symptoms and Normalcy
• 00:14:00 – Unusual Hair Symptoms
• 00:14:30 – Society’s Conditioning and Feeling Like Crap
• 00:15:31 – Migraines and Celebrating Progress
• 00:26:32 – Importance of Bedtime Hygiene
• 00:27:13 – Being Your Own Health Advocate
• 00:28:14 – The Faulty Medical System
• 00:29:47 – Taking Control of Your Health
• 00:35:42 – Prioritizing Self-Care
• 00:39:55 – Implementing an Anti-inflammatory Diet
• 00:44:41 – Consistent Sleep Schedule
• 00:46:49 – Why Not to Skip Meals
• 00:49:00 – Importance of Blood Sugar Stability
• 00:52:05 – Introduction to Fasting
• 00:53:39 – Individualized Approach to Fasting
• 00:54:44 – Foundational Pillars for Health
• 00:56:01 – The Impact of Alcohol
• 01:01:26 – Taking Control of Your Health

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