"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 Introduction00:34 A Personal Reflection on Praises and Loss02:34 Introducing Samantha James03:24 Sam's Journey to IVF05:17 The IVF Experience and Its Challenges08:25 Post-IVF Struggles and Health Issues14:32 The Onset of Vertigo and Further Complications18:31 Realizing Early Menopause23:36 Seeking Medical Help and Facing Frustrations33:40 Finding Some Relief and Continued Struggles40:13 Strange Symptoms and Misdiagnosis43:28 Hallucinations and Hospitalization45:48 Sepsis and Recovery50:36 Post-Sepsis Struggles57:16 Cancer Scare and Hysterectomy01:04:21 Navigating Hormonal Health01:08:46 The Importance of Self-Advocacy01:18:21 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsThanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at [email protected] 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