CHELSEA LEYLAND, FOUNDER OF LOONI: Living With Endometriosis

00:00:33 intro

00:01:44 welcome Chelsea Leyland

00:02:45 Chelsea Leyland backstory- endometriosis- epilepsy

00:13:11 periods should be pain-free

00:15:11 creating Looni - menstrual health and wellness company

00:15:48 shame surrounding periods

00:19:31 conversations with your physician, agency to choose your physician, advocating for our own health, privilege in healthcare 

00:21:34 Looni name meaning

00:23:05 moon and cycles - cycle syncing - Looni name meaning

00:24:17 looni founders

00:25:17 Studies to prove the efficacy of the product - nutrition - a holistic approach to care for people

00:29:00 product review/unboxing

00:33:00 toolbox for having endo

00:34:23 enjoying food- go for what brings you joy- eating disorder awareness

00:36:50 intuition on your period doing what feels good to your body

00:37:37 appreciation for our cycle

00:40:26 nude dinner 

00:41:24 having conversations with women- wrapping up

00:42:54 looni community online

45:16 thank you outro message

 

SHOW NOTES

This episode delves into the often misunderstood condition of endometriosis. Chelsea Leyland, founder of Looni, joins us to shed light on this topic and empower others with knowledge and support.

Topics we cover include understanding endometriosis, holistic approaches to treatment, challenging shame and stigma surrounding women’s genitalia and periods, and empowerment and advocating for yourself in the room with doctors and healthcare professionals. 

Endometriosis is a condition where scar tissue from the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Shockingly, 1 in 10 people who menstruate have this condition, yet it often takes over 10 years to receive a diagnosis. Many patients feel unheard and unseen by their physicians, leading to frustration and loss of faith in the medical system. Nutrition, stress levels, and lifestyle factors play crucial roles in managing endometriosis symptoms. Society's narrative of shame surrounding menstruation exacerbates the challenges faced by those with endometriosis.  It's crucial to challenge outdated solutions and reclaim ownership of our bodies and experiences. By speaking openly about our experiences, we can dismantle the shame and stigma surrounding menstruation and reproductive health.

Rather than relying solely on pharmaceuticals, Chelsea took a holistic approach to her treatment of epileptic seizures, which was essential for her recovery. We discuss how this holistic approach is what her brand, Looni, is built on. Looni blends science and spirit to bring balance to our hormones because newsflash, everyone has hormones!

Our periods should not be painful, and seeking help for symptoms is not a sign of weakness. Let’s continue to educate ourselves, advocate for better care, and support each other on our journeys toward menstrual health and empowerment.

You can become your own best advocate.

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@chelsealeyland

Website: looni.co 

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