"Better not Bitter" - The Story of Unspoken Strength & Resilience- A Journey Through Undetected Early Menopause, Sepsis, a Hysterectomy and Overcoming a Broken Medical System with Samantha James

Send us Fan Mail "Better not Bitter" - The Story of Unspoken Strength & Resilience- A Journey Through Undetected Early Menopause, Sepsis, a Hysterectomy and Overcoming a Broken Medical System with Samantha James -High Tea with Lady V. In this emotionally charged episode of 'High Tea with Lady V,' host Lady V introduces her first guest, Samantha James, a renowned personal trainer and founder of Fierce PT. Sam takes us through her harrowing journey of early menopause that began at age 34 following IVF treatments, culminating in sepsis, hallucinations, and an eventual hysterectomy. Despite multiple dismissals and misdiagnoses from the medical community, Sam's resilience and determination shine through. She shares candidly about the psychological and physical torment she endured, the importance of advocating for one's own health, and the need for better medical support for women. This episode underscores the vital need for open conversations around women's health and hormone management. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:34 A Personal Reflection on Praises and Loss 02:34 Introducing Samantha James 03:24 Sam's Journey to IVF 05:17 The IVF Experience and Its Challenges 08:25 Post-IVF Struggles and Health Issues 14:32 The Onset of Vertigo and Further Complications 18:31 Realizing Early Menopause 23:36 Seeking Medical Help and Facing Frustrations 33:40 Finding Some Relief and Continued Struggles 40:13 Strange Symptoms and Misdiagnosis 43:28 Hallucinations and Hospitalization 45:48 Sepsis and Recovery 50:36 Post-Sepsis Struggles 57:16 Cancer Scare and Hysterectomy 01:04:21 Navigating Hormonal Health 01:08:46 The Importance of Self-Advocacy 01:18:21 Final Thoughts and Reflections Thanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at [email protected] Follow High Tea with Lady V on Instagram Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter Watch this episode on YouTube