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

Connect with Lindsie: Get the free Summer Sanity Guide when you download the Healthy Ever After app on apple or on android 📖 Book: Healing Beyond the Diagnosis 🔗 Connect with Lindsie on facebook, instagram, substack, and LinkedIn 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. 📘 Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: Rewrite Your PCOS Story to Finally Reclaim Your HealthIf you’re tired of chasing symptoms, starting over, and feeling disconnected from your body, this book was written for you.In Healing Beyond the Diagnosis, Lindsie guides you beyond labels and quick fixes and into a deeper understanding of what your symptoms are actually communicating. This book blends science, lived experience, and compassionate insight to help you rebuild trust with your body, calm your nervous system, and create sustainable, lasting health — without restriction, shame, or burnout.✨ Perfect for women with PCOS who want clarity, confidence, and a path forward that finally makes sense.👉 Grab your copy HERE, available in paperback or on kindle 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover!✅ What's included:Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after)Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changesBonus reflection questions to guide your next steps📥 Grab it HERE!