Upset The World Studios Sex, Gender Roles, & Waiting On Marriage... Are We Getting It Wrong? | The Basement w- Tim Ross
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Sep 10, 2025 Jenna Mountain, a therapist specializing in trauma and female sexual health, joins the conversation to tackle pressing issues surrounding sex and gender roles. They dive into how societal expectations shape intimacy and explore the complexities of women's desires. Jenna shares insights from her therapeutic work, emphasizing the importance of communication in relationships. The discussion also highlights the impact of high-control religions on personal beliefs and self-doubt, all while advocating for authentic connections and personal growth.
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Long Medical Journey Led To Self-Advocacy
- Jenna Mountain recounts her prolonged medical journey through gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes and eventual type 2 diabetes while completing her PhD.
- She describes the multi-year search for correct diagnoses and treatments that finally improved after integrated medicine and specific tests.
Insist On Precise Tests When Care Falls Short
- Do push for specific tests if symptoms and standard care don't match your experience.
- Ask for C-peptide and broader functional labs when diabetes management is inconsistent.
Hormones And Hidden Deficiencies Changed Her Diagnosis
- Jenna realized she was in early menopause and had a lifelong carnitine deficiency that affected her metabolism and mental health.
- Treating hormones and supplementing carnitine alongside targeted diabetes meds improved her blood sugar and brain clarity.
