From Peloton to Health Advocate: Kendall Toole Gets Personal and Shares her IUD Story

In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Kendall Toole, former Peloton instructor and entrepreneur. Kendall shares her journey from struggling with mental health to becoming a fitness icon and an advocate for women's empowerment. This conversation covers topics ranging from personal growth to women's health. Kendall also discusses why she chose a Mirena IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system 52 mg) for herself.

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Kendall Toole’s 5 Key Takeaways: 

1. Advocate For Yourself: Take an active role in the decisions for your health, understand your body, your lifestyle and your goals. Make sure your voice is heard and communicate your priorities and needs. 

2. Consult Your Healthcare Provider: Schedule a women’s health appointment to discuss your needs and explore what options are available for you. You are your best advocate along with your healthcare provider.

3. Educate Yourself: Knowledge is power. If you're interested in a Mirena IUD, visit mirena.com to learn more and access resources to help you prepare for your next appointment. 

4. Check In With Yourself: You know yourself best but when things are feeling off, ask for help and lean on your support system. 

5. Personal Fulfillment: Make sure you also take time to fill up your own cup, identify your core passions and dedicate yourself to pursuing them with authenticity and enthusiasm.

INDICATIONS FOR MIRENA

Mirena® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 8 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods for up to 5 years in women who choose intrauterine contraception.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

• If you have a pelvic or genital infection, get infections easily, or have certain cancers, don't use Mirena. Less than 1% of users get a serious pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
• If you have persistent pelvic or stomach pain, or excessive bleeding after placement, tell your healthcare provider (HCP). If Mirena comes out, call your HCP and avoid intercourse or use non-hormonal back-up birth control (such as condoms or spermicide). Mirena may go into or through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems.
• Pregnancy while using Mirena is uncommon but can be life threatening and may result in loss of pregnancy or fertility.
• Ovarian cysts may occur but usually disappear.
• Bleeding and spotting may increase in the first 3 to 6 months and remain irregular. Periods over time usually become shorter, lighter, or may stop.

 

Mirena does not protect against HIV or STIs.

Only you and your HCP can decide if Mirena is right for you. Mirena is available by prescription only.

For important risk and use information about Mirena, please see Full Prescribing Information.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction

05:03 Overcoming mental health and finding inner strength

10:10 Kendall’s women’s health journey

15:09 Choosing a Mirena IUD

20:17 Planning for now and the future

24:50 Understanding and using a Mirena IUD

26:12 Kendall Toole’s Advice to younger self

29:26 Following passion leads to success 

RESOURCES: 

Kendall Toole Instagram

Kendall Toole TikTok 

Mirena 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

KENDALL TOOLE is a lightning rod of energy, a natural-born fighter, dynamic athlete, and top fitness instructor who commands the room and empowers her community. With a background in performance and athletics, Kendall has been a multi-sport athlete, amateur boxer, and actress. She graduated from USC’s prestigious School of Cinematic Arts and began her career in content production before discoverin