Guest Featured is Kylie Grogan from The Fibro Solution Program.

Fibromyalgia affects millions of women worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions.In this women’s health podcast episode, I’m joined by Kylie to break down what fibromyalgia is, common symptoms, how fibromyalgia is diagnosed, and why so many women experience years of medical gaslighting, delayed diagnosis, and pain tolerance bias.

We discuss the connection between trauma and fibromyalgia, the emotional and nervous-system component of chronic pain, and why fibromyalgia treatment looks different for everyone. From caffeine and lifestyle triggers to support groups, self-talk, and future research, this episode offers both education and validation for women living with fibromyalgia.Whether you’ve been diagnosed, are seeking answers, or support someone with fibromyalgia, this episode is here to help you feel informed - and believed.

🎙️ Resources:

Kylie's website: https://www.thefibrosolutionprogram.com/home

Her Fibro Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854284337110433

Topics covered include:•

- Fibromyalgia symptoms in women

- How long fibromyalgia diagnosis takes

- Trauma, stress, and chronic pain

- Women’s pain tolerance bias in healthcare

- Fibromyalgia treatments and management

- Emotional work and nervous system regulation

- Support groups and fibromyalgia resources

Do you experience dizziness, heart racing, or fainting when standing up? You might have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). In this episode, I've invited POTS coach Shannah on to the pod to share everything you need to know about POTS symptoms, getting diagnosed, and proven treatment strategies.POTS is a form of dysautonomia affecting the autonomic nervous system, causing orthostatic intolerance, increased heart rate, brain fog, fatigue, and more. Many people go years without proper diagnosis due to barriers in healthcare and common misdiagnoses.🎙️ Shannah Lauren is a POTS coach, find out more at www.potscoach.com

In this powerful conversation, Dr Jessica Katanga, a medical doctor specialising in psychiatry, joins me to unpack the silent epidemic of women’s mental health. We'll explore the deep connection between hormones, psychiatry, and female mental health, revealing how society, medicine, and systemic gender bias have failed women for generations.We'll cover...

• The link between hormones and mood: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone explained
• PMDD, postpartum depression, perimenopause, and menopause – what’s really happening in the body
• How misdiagnosis in women (e.g. heart attacks, anxiety, bipolar disorder) is still dangerously common
• The rising rates of mental illness in young women and girls

And more👩‍⚕️ Guest: Dr Jessica KatangaPsychiatrist | Medical Doctor | Content CreatorInstagram: @drjessicakatanga / drjessicakatanga