The Workwomb Podcast Ep. 31 𩸠Alchemizing Endometriosis to Pain-Free-Periods with Catherine & Lauren Lee of Semaine
Turning Pain into Purpose with the Founders of Semaine Health
If youâve ever been curious about what it looks like to start a product-based biz, get into retailers, or alchemize your own struggle into something that serves others, youâre gonna eat this convo right up.
I had the pleasure of chatting with Catherine and Lauren Lee â endometriosis warriors, founders of Semaine Health, and just all-around powerhouses when it comes to turning pain into purpose. We go deep into their own journeys with endo, PCOS, and IBS â and how what started as pain and suffering became not just relief, but the birth of Semaine Health!
And even if youâre not biz-curious â if youâre just a human with a uterus â this episode is such an inspiring conversation about womenâs health, period pain, menopause, stress, and the magic of plants.
We got into everything:
- Their 15+ year journey with endometriosis and finally getting answers
- How a pain-free-period smoothie turned into a legit supplement biz
- The wild world of supplements (spoiler: most arenât regulated)
- Growing Semaine from kitchen experiments to Walmart shelves (!!)
- Why women deserve support at every stage â from first period to perimenopause and beyond
This one is such a blend of personal, practical, and powerful. Catherine and Lauren are hilarious, brilliant, and so generous in sharing their story.
And full disclosure: I am literally chewing on one of their PMS gummies as I type this. Theyâre basically anti-inflammatory candy and I cannot keep them in my house because my husband and my five-year-old eat them all.
So, whether youâre here for the biz inspo, the period relief, or just to hear two badass women talk about turning pain into power â dive in. Youâre gonna love it!
Trigger warning: Endometriosis, emergency surgery, and cesarean birth.
Connect with Catherine & Lauren + Semaine Health:
- Website: semainehealth.com
- Instagram: @semainehealth
Mentioned in this episode:
- Semaine PMS & Period Support Gummies (aka âanti-inflammatory candyâ)
- Semaine Stress Less Gummies
- Center for Endometriosis Care â Atlanta, GA
- Outlive by Peter Attia
- The Honey Pot (Bea Dixonâs fem care brand)
- The Body Shop (founded by Anita Roddick)
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