S1 E12: Hormone Imbalances, Facing The Facts & Healing From Within

This episode contains discussions about disordered eating, food and exercise habits, and personal experiences within the healthcare system. Please listen at your own discretion. The content shared reflects personal experiences and is not intended as medical advice.In this episode, Karli opens up about her healing journey after 8 years without a period. What began in college as an effort to control her weight and excel as a runner spiraled into disordered habits and long-term hormone dysfunction. After years of being told her missing cycle was “normal,” Karli turned to functional medicine. With patience, guidance, and self-trust, she was able to restore her period in just 8 weeks. In this episode, she shares the process, doubts, barriers, and breakthroughs along the way—reminding us that true healing takes patience, self-advocacy, and learning to listen to your own body.