Chronic Illness, Disordered Eating + Menstrual Cycles with Lisa Masé

What do parasites have to do with menstrual cycles and disordered eating?EVERYTHING. Well, at least that's the reality in this week's podcast with holistic nutritionist, herbalist and health coach, Lisa Masé. Lisa spent years living with chronic parasites wreaking havoc on her gut, leading her to truly fear food, and ultimately not be getting the nourishment her body deeply needed.In this time, she lost 40 pounds, didn't menstruate for six whole years (!), and was told by well-meaning doctors that she'd never get pregnant. She was in her 20's at the time. But she kept seeking, and eventually found a path to healing from the parasites, cultivating a healthy relationship to food, and calling her cycle back in. And she now has TWO healthy children, and works as a practitioner supporting other folks on their health journeys. Listen to the episode to learn:how digestive distress led Lisa to discover chronic parasiteswhy fear of food (or obsession around food) can lead to many health issueshow hormones and ovulation are impacted by chronic illnesswhat a truly integrative healing path can look likeherbs and foods that can be supportive for intense anxiety around foodhow traditional ceremonies or rituals might be helpful how mindful eating practices and meditation can be transformationalRESOURCES:Episode (this one!) shownotes: for links to Lisa's  website, membership + socialsEpisode 5: Are you ovulating? How to tell (and why it matters)Episode 10: Traditional Womb Healing with Sondra HamiltonEpisode 17: How Stress Messes with Your HormonesTrack Your Menstrual Cycle with Fertility Awareness, step-by-step guide (free)If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)