Takeaways from this episode: Endometriosis and fibroids with a focus on community and advocacy. Hysterectomies and reproductive health for black women. Endometriosis, fibroids, IVF, infertility, endometriosis surgeries, double uterus, and fertility treatments. Women's reproductive health and advocating for oneself. Menstrual cycle awareness and self-care. Dr. Lj Johnson the Wholistic Endo Expert, specializes in endometriosis and hormones and has worked in the women's health and wellness industry for over 20 years while overcoming her diagnosis of endometriosis. Lj’s passion is to empower, motivate, and educate all women so they too can have the quality of life they deserve despite their symptoms or diagnosis. https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/ Mrs. La-Anna Douglas is a Women’s Advocate, Published Model, Influencer, Writer, and Motivational Speaker. La-Anna understands that her platform, HopeStillStands, is bigger than her. La-Anna has made it her life’s mission to share her experiences with fertility struggles, sexual abuse, depression and reproductive health issues. La-Anna has been married to the love of her life, Tim, for 19 years. She is the proud Mom to two Miracle Daughters, Olivia and Aniyah, after going through a total of 16 years of infertility along with secondary infertility. La-Anna has continued to share her story of being diagnosed with 2 Uteruses, 2 Cervixes called a Didelphys Uterus, Endometriosis, Fibroids, and PCOS. La-Anna does not let her past dictate her future by God’s Grace. Her purpose is to ignite Hope and to use her voice for women as well as young girls who may be suffering in silence. @Hopestillstands Sandra Elidor is an entrepreneur. She is an author, speaker, coach, a mentor, and an Influencer/ Content Creator. In addition, she is the owner of Parenting Plug, which is a platform that provides educational tips, disciplining tips, and coaching to parents. Parenting Plug’s primary focus is to teach parents how to educate their children. We believe “ Parents are the First Teachers.” Her main goal is to help women learn and understand their purpose in the mists of their pain. She believes women should unite and find comfort with one another. Filling Empty Wombs (FEW) offer support, advocacy, financial assistance, and education for couples living with infertility or miscarriage. We offer support groups and other ways to connect. We help you find your voice through sisterhood. We should not suffer in silence. Filling Empty Wombs, “FEW” is the voice for others until they find their own voice. www.fillingemptywombs.org
