Breaking the Taboo Around Pregnancy Loss with Chelsea Leyland

Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics related to pregnancy loss and fertility challenges. Listener discretion is advised.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of "On Health," I sit down with Chelsea Leyland, a globetrotting DJ, mother, epilepsy and endometriosis activist, documentary filmmaker, and menstrual health entrepreneur. Chelsea shares her journey through endometriosis, pregnancy loss, and becoming a mother and the importance of breaking the silence around these common issues so we can get the support we need - and so we can support each other with compassion and understanding.  

We dive deep into Chelsea’s… 

• Long struggle with endometriosis – and her path to finally receiving a correct diagnosis.
• Challenges finding effective treatments - and what finally helped relieve both seizure and endometriosis symptoms. 
• Pregnancy losses and the importance of open dialogue rather than taboo and silence. 
• Emotional journey following her miscarriages, the steps she took to honor her losses, and how she found the courage to try again.
• Decision to speak publicly about her experiences with endometriosis and pregnancy loss and why she believes it's crucial to reduce stigma.Heartfelt words of wisdom for women currently grieving a pregnancy loss or struggling with infertility.
• Daily wellness routines that are essential for managing her chronic conditions while also balancing motherhood - and how she deals with ‘s#it days.’
• The power of community and shared experiences in healing and empowerment.
• Chelsea's advice to her younger self and thoughts on resilience and hope.

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