The Health Class She Deserves

What's up ladies, welcome to class! This week we're diving into Hashimoto's with Esther Yunkin.I'm really excited about this episode because we haven't talked much about Hashimoto's yet. Quite honestly, before this interview, all I could have told you is that it has something to do with the thyroid. As Esther explains in the episode, the thyroid is *complicated* and many people feel confused by it.Thankfully, we have Esther here to clear up the confusion! We talk about thyroid function and health, hypothyroidism, when it's considered Hashimoto's, getting a diagnosis, getting proper hormone testing, treatment options, and the pharmaceutical corruption surrounding said treatment options. Basically, we cover a lot of ground!This is a great listen if you...-suspect hypothyroidism-are lethargic, experience significant hair loss, are constipated, or present with other Hashimoto's symptoms-have depression-want to understand more about Hashimoto's, what to look out for, and how to speak with a provider about proper testing and care-have yet to experience puberty, pregnancy, or perimenopause (the 3 P's when Hashimoto's tends to develop)Find Esther below:Esther's websiteHealth with Hashimoto's PodcastEsther's InstagramLinks from the episode:10 Essential Questions to Empower Your Next Doctor Visit (free PDF)Rethinking Hypothyroidism (Book)

What's up ladies, welcome to class! Today's episode is all about endometriosis: Weird symptoms, how to get surgery, who to trust with your care, speaking with your doctor, hysterectomies, symptom management, self-advocacy, and more.This is a must-listen if you're early in your endo journey, questioning your diagnosis (or lack thereof), scheduling surgery, or already have a surgery scheduled.As always, reach out to me with any questions or comments on social media, or by emailing autumn@thehealthclassshedeserves.com. I love hearing from you guys!Nancy's Nook Facebook GroupThis is Your Brain On Birth Control by Dr. Sarah HillElix Healing

What's up ladies, welcome to class! This week we're welcoming wealth advisor and creator of Women, Worth, & Wellness, Nancy Griffin.What do net worth and self worth have to do with each other? That's one of the key messages that Nancy unpacks for us today: You are worthy, and if you believe in your self worth, your net worth with grow.Because when we know our worth, we won't settle for less. We'll demand what we deserve in all areas of life, not just financially. We'll be fully empowered women.As women, we are often raised to not be difficult, to "just be grateful for the opportunity" instead of negotiating what we deserve. And while I'm all for gratitude, we can be grateful for what we have while standing firm in what we are worth. That's why Nancy's message today is SO important.Another key part of our discussion is how health and wealth are intimately connected. If we prioritize health up front, it can be less of a financial burden over time. Also, if we have an optimal wealth plan, we will have contingencies in place that can save us a load of stress.We talk about practical steps for working with a trusted financial advisor, building an overall wealth plan, planning finances with a partner, shamelessly prioritizing ourselves, and so much more. No matter where you're at in life, this episode will offer you something invaluable for your overall health AND wealth.Enjoy!Find Nancy below:Women, Worth, & WellnessInstagramFacebookor email her at nancy@womenworthwellness.com

What's up ladies, welcome to class! This week we're talking all about sex, pleasure, and orgasms with Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer.Female pleasure is considered *taboo*, but we're having this conversation to break through that stigma and bring you the sexual education you deserve. Because sex is a part of life, and pleasure is important! Sexual wellness is a part of your overall wellbeing, full stop.Many of us hold a lot of shame when it comes to intimacy. We're disconnected from parts of our body due to sexual trauma, religious trauma, family dynamics, or perhaps due simply to cultural influence.That ends today. Or, at least, begins to end today....healing will likely take much longer than 24 hours. But you get the point.Dr. Z teaches us how to maximize our pleasure (sexually and non-sexually), how to have easier conversations with intimate partners, and how to have a better time with ourselves. We also talk about different arousal types as well as the importance of non-sexual intimacy.Overall, this episode is full of valuable info no matter your situation. If you have a clitoris and/or sleep with people who have clitorises, you 1000% want to get your notebooks out and listen up ;)Find Dr. Z Below:Listen to Dr. Z's podcastChesapeake UrologyFollow Dr. Z on Instagram

What's up ladies, welcome to class! This week we have another episode of Her Story, where I sit down with women like you to share your stories of pain, chronic illness, medical gaslighting, mental health, and more.Today we're welcoming Deborah Stark, aka Wulf Women on TikTok, to have a raw and powerful conversation about endometriosis and adenomyosis. Her experience with these diseases has opened her eyes to the gaps in women's healthcare, and now that she sees them, she has to do something about it.That's why she now dedicates much of her energy to educating and supporting other women as they navigate the medical system with endometriosis. In other words, she's building her Wulf Pack!Check out her brand new website here. It is chock full of incredible information on endometriosis, finding care, prepping for surgery, and so much more.Join the Wulf Pack by following Deb on TikTokDeb's WebsiteInterested in sharing your story? Fill out the form here.

What's up ladies, welcome to class! This week we're joined by Amy Gaston, VP of Strategic Growth at OhmBody.OhmBody is a wearable device that offers a drug-free solution to women suffering with heavy, painful, and emotionally turbulent cycles. The device uses neurostimulation, a fancy word for activating your nervous system in a way that targets pain and fosters relaxation.More specifically, OhmBody uses neurostimulation to target the trigeminal nerve and the vagus nerve. By doing so, we can promote healthier, easier menstrual cycles.This conversation is fantastic: Amy breaks down the science at OhmBody in a very digestible way. We discuss the origins of OhmBody, its whole body approach and the benefits it offers, the importance of having women in the room, how to support the nervous system, and education (or lack thereof) around the female body. We also open up into a broader conversation of women's health, particularly in tech spaces.Interested in trying OhmBody? Click here to get 10% off your purchase.Interested in the research behind OhmBody? Here's the study Amy mentioned from Frontiers in Medicine.

What's up ladies, welcome to class! Today we're welcoming Veronica Kirin, founder of Asterisk Women’s Health, a Web3 company working to backfill 500 years of missing women’s non-reproductive health data.It's no secret that there are enormous gaps in women's health research, but there's also a significant lack of quality data itself. Why? Because it's being collected through the lens of a misogynistic system. Maybe if we just asked the women themselves....Lucky for us, Veronica's doing just that! Join class today to learn about her company, Asterisk, the new app they're building, how it can improve your conversations with your doctors, how it can forward women's health research, AND how your data is completely safe.Check out Veronica's work hereGetting on the waiting list for AstraVeronica's InstagramVeronica's LinkedIn

What's up ladies, welcome to class! Today we are joined by Somatic Practitioner, Psychedelic Microdosing Guide, & Womb Mystic Leslie Draffin.We talk about sexual shame, generational trauma, religious influence, motherhood, and so much more, and how we can overcome traumas via somatic work, breathwork, and psylocibin work.Leslie realized she was living entirely in her head, which I think a lot of us high-performing women can relate to. She teaches us that when we pair breath and body work with small amounts of magic mushrooms, we can deepen the connection between mind and body and embrace true healing on a much more profound level.BUT, Leslie takes it even a step further, and teaches us that cyclical microdosing is the key to optimizing our feminine power. As we all know, the cycle impacts every aspect of our lives. Leslie knew this, and so she thought, why would psylocibin use be any different? Cycling (psycling, if you will) your microdosing frequency based on the phase you're in is what makes Leslie's approach so different from other methods on the market.Read more about Leslie's Cyclical Microdosing Method and download her free guide here.Download the FREE Cyclical Microdosing Method 5-Day Mini-CourseLeslie also hosts a podcast, The Light Within. Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-light-within/id1554915881This episode is sponsored by PodMatch. PodMatch helps the right podcast guests & hosts find each other faster and automates administrative work, so you can focus on what matters: Recording interviews that serve listeners. Click here to get started: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thehealthclassshedeserves

What's up ladies, welcome to class! Today's class is very traditional: We're diving into a new study from USCF regarding the ovaries.This is a very basic overview of the results; I didn't want to get too technical and lose people! If you want to check out the study in its entirety, it's linked below.Read the study: Comparative analysis of human and mouse ovaries across ageUCSF WebsiteIntroduction to the study (00:26)Study details: Human and mouse ovaries (2:04)3D imaging and species-specific findings (6:14)Cellular composition: Species-specific and conserved findings (10:25)Sympathetic innervation of the ovaries (12:44)Discussion and social implications (19:16)Not just fertility (23:38)Final thoughts and contact info (28:53)