{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68dfa8d2965488b63ac12da1/68dfa8e6965488b63ac1347a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Life of YOU: Pelvic Pain, Parenting, and Periods - A Guide to Taking Control of Hormonal Health","description":"<p>Welcome to <em>The Life of YOU</em>, where we tackle life’s toughest moments.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Eleanor Morgan, psychotherapist, journalist, and author of <em>Hormonal</em>. Together, we delve into the profound impact of hormonal health on mental and physical wellbeing, addressing common challenges faced by listeners.</p><p><br></p><p>Today:</p><p><br></p><ul>\n<li>Rachel is seeking advice on how to advocate for proper medical care when her symptoms are being dismissed.</li>\n<li>Lucy wants to know the best way to support her teenage daughter through the challenges of starting her period—without projecting her own experiences.</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p>Eleanor shares practical strategies for navigating medical advocacy, supporting teenagers with emotional ups and downs, and fostering open conversations about hormonal health.</p><p><br></p><p>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</p><p>🗣️ Got something to share? You can text or send me a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOB.</p><p>💬 Or use the WhatsApp shortcut - https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB</p><p>📧 Prefer email? Drop me a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!</p><p><br></p><p>MY WEEKLY RECOMMENDATION</p><p>Eleanor Morgan’s book <em>Hormonal: A Conversation About Women’s Bodies, Mental Health, and Why We Need to Be Heard</em> - Available <a href=\"https://www.waterstones.com/book/hormonal/eleanor-morgan/9780349013812\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>SOME GREAT RESOURCES</p><p>In this episode, we discuss hormonal health and mental wellbeing. If you or someone you know is struggling, these organisations can help:</p><p>\t•\tSamaritans: Call 116 123 or visit <a href=\"https://www.samaritans.org\">www.samaritans.org</a> for free, 24/7 support.</p><p>\t•\tMind: Call 0300 123 3393 or visit <a href=\"https://www.mind.org.uk\">www.mind.org.uk</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Presenter: Bryony Gordon</p><p>Guest: Eleanor Morgan</p><p>Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan</p><p>Executive Producer: Mike Wooller</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Daily Mail"}