In this raw and deeply personal episode, Cassidy opens up about the eight-month wait to get her IUD removed, the emotional waves that followed the removal, and the relief of finally getting her period back after seven years.
But the story doesn't end there. When comprehensive blood work revealed insulin resistance, elevated thyroid antibodies, and PCOS markers, Cassidy's doctor prescribed GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic). In a conversation you won't hear anywhere else, she breaks down exactly why she said no—despite the clinical logic making sense.
Cassidy dives into the science behind GLP-1s, the reality of muscle loss that nobody talks about, and why appetite suppression felt like going backwards after years of healing her relationship with food. She shares the parallels between suppressing her cycle with the IUD, suppressing her hunger through restriction, and the pattern of "suppress, override, force, control" that her body kept score of for years.
This isn't about judging anyone's medical decisions—it's about asking questions, understanding the trade-offs, and choosing the path that aligns with your body, your history, and your long-term goals. Cassidy reveals her natural protocol for managing PCOS and insulin resistance, why she's committed to the slower path, and what it means to finally be in partnership with her body instead of at war with it.
episode 160. living is healing
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