Today’s guest is Monica Feakes - a phenomenal human, dog mom, plant lover, avid reader, and yoga teacher, and in addition to all of that, she also experiences undiagnosed chronic pelvic pain and has migraine.

Monica has been deeply immersed in healthcare from a professional perspective due to her work, but after seeking medical care for her own chronic health issues for the last ten years, she also knows what it is like to be a female patient in the current system.

Today’s conversation is an open and honest discussion about the intersection of chronic illness and mental health and the challenges that females face in the current healthcare system. From chronic pain and symptom dismissal to panic attacks and anxiety medication, she knows firsthand what it’s like to juggle mental and physical health.

Monica and I have been friends for several years now and she is one of the most authentic and compassionate people I have had the pleasure of calling my friend. She showed up for this conversation wholeheartedly and I wanted to give her this platform the share her experience because I know her insights can help so many others. 

There are golden nuggets dropped all throughout this episode so whether you struggle with mental or physical health or a little of both, I think it is one of those warm-hearted but realistic episodes that will help you through whatever you may be tackling. 

Please enjoy today's episode! 

Books mentioned: 

What Doesn't Kill You by Tessa Miller 

What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

I'm So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life by Amy Shah

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