187: Opening Up About My Health: Postpartum Struggles, Weight Fluctuations, PMDD and More
Summary
Host Shannon Laco launches a 10-week series on health, sharing her personal struggles with weight, postpartum depression, and PMDD. She explains how her mother’s early death shaped her realistic approach to wellness, avoiding industry gimmicks. The series features expert guests covering ER safety, chronic illness, nutrition, and mental health to help listeners intentionally fill their lives with what truly matters.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro to the Good Stuff series
Defining health beyond wellness trends
My mom's health and sudden illness
Upcoming guests for the health series
My personal health history and weight struggles
Ad break: Zazzle, Boll & Branch, Green Chef
Body image, muscle mass, and eating habits
Mental health: grief and postpartum depression
Managing PMDD with medication
Outro, reviews, and sponsor reminders
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