What Adenomyosis Has Been Like for Me

This episode of Cat Unmuted is deeply personal.Cat opens up about her experience with adenomyosis, a condition she had never even heard of until after years of unexplained symptoms, chronic pain, infertility struggles, miscarriage, exhaustion, and brain fog. What started as confusion around heavy bleeding and hormonal chaos eventually led to answers she didn’t know she needed.In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Cat talks about: What adenomyosis actually is How inflammation affects the uterus, nerves, energy levels, and daily life The emotional impact of miscarriage without answers Fertility struggles and the grief that comes with uncertainty Brain fog, chronic fatigue, lower back pain, pelvic pressure, bloating, and weight changes Feeling dismissed or under-informed in traditional medical systems The role acupuncture has played in helping her symptoms Why more women need to openly talk about reproductive health Alternative treatments being explored in Asia, including MRI-guided focused ultrasound The connection between stress, hormones, inflammation, and the nervous system Learning to rest instead of forcing productivity through exhaustionThis episode is slower, heavier, and more vulnerable than usual, because it was recorded in real time while actively experiencing symptoms. But that’s exactly why Cat chose to share it.Some conversations are uncomfortable. Some are deeply human. This one is both.If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, hormonal issues, reproductive health, miscarriage, fatigue, or simply feeling unheard in your own body, this episode may help you feel a little less alone. Get full access to Cat Unmuted at catlcarnell.substack.com/subscribe