My health journey began over 15 years ago, marked by debilitating heavy periods, painful periods, PMS, chronic anxiety, daily panic attacks, brain fog, digestive issues, migraines, and joint pain. I faced a constant struggle, receiving only band-aid solutions or being told that "everything is normal" or "we'll just keep an eye on it." By the age of 16, I had already been on antidepressants for six years and on birth control for two, with no plan of action to come off. As a young person lacking information, I didn’t fully grasp the long-term implications of these treatments, yet I felt a deep sense of unease. Each visit to the doctor, armed with a new symptom, left me feeling increasingly disempowered and unheard.

 

After years of this relentless cycle, I grew frustrated and resolved to break free. I soon realized I wasn't alone—many women around me were suffering immensely and receiving the same limited options and dismissive feedback.

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Desperate for a solution, I sought out a naturopathic doctor who finally made me feel heard and validated. For the first time in years, I discovered that there were reasons behind my struggles and options beyond the conventional medical system that I could explore.

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This was my lightbulb moment. I realized I could explore much deeper than this initial approach; I wanted to fully understand why these issues were occurring and how to address the root causes, rather than just applying a band-aid solution. While the naturopath I found was remarkable in addressing many of my concerns, her response to my period issues was disheartening: "You shouldn’t be on hormonal birth control for more than 10 years, but since you had really bad periods beforehand, there’s not much we can do."

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This prompted me to dive headfirst into my education. I enrolled in a Natural Nutrition Diploma program, pursued a personal training certification, and, most importantly, joined a Women's Hormone Health program that has quickly became my passion.

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Over the past three years, I’ve successfully broken free from most of my symptoms, discontinued my antidepressants, and stopped taking the birth control pill. Today, I’m 90% symptom-free, and when symptoms do arise, I have the knowledge to support my body and manage them effectively. 

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While I’m grateful for my journey that empowered me to take control of my health, get educated and now help other women, there’s one thing I would have changed: having a practitioner in my corner who could have guided me to recovery faster. Although holistic health is not a sprint, my journey took longer than necessary. I truly wish I had someone to support me, as it could have made all the difference in my healing process.

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