Do You Really Need a Diagnosis?: The Pros, Cons, and In-Betweens of Getting Diagnosed with podcast guest

Alaura Grace is a Traditional Herbalist, Doula, Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner, and an advocate for holistic wellness. Alaura’s passion for helping people regain autonomy over their bodies comes from her deeply personal experience navigating the complex world of diagnosis and healing. After struggling to get answers for her own health issues—including a harrowing experience with an IUD insertion that led to pelvic inflammatory disease and chronic vaginal infections—Alaura dove into research and holistic practices that transformed her approach to wellness.

In this episode, Alaura and I explore the double-edged sword of getting a diagnosis and discuss how a diagnosis can bring clarity and validation, why it might not always solve the underlying problem, navigating uncertainty when you can’t find a diagnosis, managing the emotional toll of not having clear answers, what healing really looks like, a sustainable approach to wellness that embraces imperfection, and more. Enjoy the episode!

Episode Highlights

Recognizing the emotional impact of seeking a diagnosis and the validation it can provide

The lengthy process of obtaining diagnoses for conditions like endometriosis.

How a diagnosis can lead to a narrow view of wellness

Mitigating the risk of overly identifying with your diagnosis

The lack of guidance after receiving a diagnosis

How to approach health management post-diagnosis

Proactive health management without a diagnosis

Navigating medical challenges and the importance of self-advocacy.

Alaura’s harrowing experience with complications post-IUD insertion

The power of sharing our health experiences

Red flags and symptoms that something may be wrong after IUD insertion

The frequent dismissal and normalization of women’s health issues

Understanding and addressing underlying health issues

Rising wellness trends and the impact on expectations around health

The problem with how healing is often portrayed on social media

Taking healing one step at a time

Why an individualized approach to healthcare is crucial

Embracing health fluctuations instead of striving for unattainable perfection

The need for rest and rejuvenation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from this episode — and how Fix Your Period can help.

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus — on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, or bladder. It affects approximately 1 in 10 women and is a leading cause of chronic pelvic pain and fertility challenges.

Why does endometriosis take so long to diagnose?

Endometriosis takes an average of 7–10 years to diagnose. This is due to widespread normalisation of period pain, lack of awareness among healthcare providers, and the fact that symptom severity doesn't always correlate with disease severity.

What drives endometriosis?

Endometriosis is driven by estrogen dominance and chronic inflammation. Key contributing factors include impaired liver detoxification, gut microbiome disruption (which affects estrogen clearance), immune dysfunction, and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Is there an app to help women with endometriosis?

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Do I still need a specialist if I use Fix Your Period?

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Do You Really Need a Diagnosis?: The Pros, Cons, and In-Betweens of Getting Diagnosed

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How Fix Your Period Helps Women with Endometriosis

Frequently Asked Questions