In today’s episode of our podcast we speak to Jo-Ann Hamilton, the founder of Secret Birds, about her 10-year journey with fibroids. Jo-Ann first experienced symptoms in her late twenties and after visiting three different doctors discovered she had fibroids, these were dismissed as being inconsequential, but she still had symptoms and was convinced the fibroids were the cause of her symptoms. After moving country and visiting another doctor, who agreed that her fibroids were probably the cause of the symptoms, Jo-Ann went on to have keyhole surgery which made a world of difference, but 7 years later her fibroids came back.
During our conversation we learn how Jo-Ann’s experience, although challenging, had some benefits – it was a wake-up call leading her to reflect on her lifestyle which led her to explore the health consequences of today’s fast-paced city life, learn the importance of taking care of her whole self (mind, body and soul) and enabled her to get in touch with her feminine self.
Jo-Ann opens up about her symptoms, surgery and the lifestyle changes that she has made so she can live successfully with her fibroids.
It was interesting speaking to Jo-Ann, we had such an insightful conversation and hope that you find this interesting too. If you have any questions or comments you can leave them in the comments section below and you can connect with Jo-Ann on social media or you can send her an email
Twitter: @JAlexandrHamil
Twitter: @SecretBirdsHQ
Website: https://secretbirdshq.com
LinkedIn: Jo-Ann A Hamilton
Useful Resources
Jo-Ann has also written a blog about her experience. You can read this here
‘Know Your Flow’ infographic – whilst speaking to Jo-Ann, Jo-Ann mentioned being advised to keep a period diary which helped her doctor explore the colour and heaviness of her periods. For anyone having to keep a period diary you may find this ‘Know Your Flow’ infographic useful, it explains the significance of the colour of periods and helps women determine the heaviness of their periods.
Fibroids, Hormones, Diet and Lifestyle – check out episode 12 of our podcast. In this podcast we spoke to Le’Nise Brothers, the founder of Eat, Love Move about fibroids, hormones, diet and lifestyle. You can listen here
The Emotional Impact of Fibroids – in episode 7 of our podcast we spoke to counsellor, Olivia Haltman, about the emotional impact of fibroids. You can listen here
