115. Tara Harding - Stem Cells, Medical Gaslighting & the Fight for Answers in Women's Health

Trigger Warning TopicsInfertility and failed IVF (including zero embryo results)Pregnancy complications (bleeding at 32 weeks, difficult C-section recovery)Chronic illness/chronic pain (endometriosis, adenomyosis)Medical trauma, medical gaslighting, and dismissal by healthcare providersBrief mention of cancer (breast cancer screening/late diagnosis)Pregnancy loss adjacent content and grief around family buildingBrief casual references to alcohol and drug useA brief flippant expression of frustration ("I'd rather shoot myself with a peptide" — said in reference to injections, not self-harm, but worth noting for sensitive listeners)Tara Harding is back! Since her first appearance on episode 55, Tara's practice has grown from a fertility-focused clinic into a full-scope private practice serving women (and men!) across seven states and counting — all while taking insurance, which is nearly unheard of in this space.In this update, Tara opens up about her stage 4 endometriosis and adenomyosis journey, a failed IVF cycle a year ago, and why she's now exploring cutting-edge options like peptides, PRP, ovarian rejuvenation, and stem cell therapy instead of another surgery. We also dig into:Why so many women are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or medically gaslit — and what a full-body workup should actually look likePerimenopause confusion and why one lab value on the wrong cycle day isn't a diagnosisThe GLP-1 and hair loss connection (and the genetic test that can fast-track treatment)Why birth control shouldn't be the only option handed to teen girlsThe broken insurance system from both the patient and small-business-owner perspectiveTara's upcoming documentary exposing the state of women's healthcare — from teens to menopauseTara's message is simple: women have to start putting their health first again. It's okay to say no to things that drain you.Connect with Tara on Instagram @DrTaraHarding or at Simply U Wellness