✨ Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversations about fertility struggles, infertility, and pregnancy-related themes.

In today’s episode, we chat with Amanda, an endometriosis and adenomyosis warrior whose journey has been anything but simple. Amanda opens up about navigating a heart condition, receiving a cervical cancer diagnosis, and walking through the emotional and physical toll of fertility treatments.

Amanda always dreamed of becoming a mother, but she ultimately faced the heartbreaking truth that pregnancy wouldn’t be possible for her. Her honesty and strength offer a powerful reminder of the unseen layers of this disease and the grief, hope, and resilience so many of us carry.

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Instagram: @amanda.leigh.martinez
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In this powerful episode, Fawn Walker-Montgomery opens up about her fight with endometriosis, her advocacy journey, and the radical self-work that transformed her healing. Through pain, resilience, and reclamation, Fawn shares how she learned to reconnect with African spiritual practices like Hoodoo, and embrace radical self-care.

💛 About Fawn’s Book:
Healing in the Fight: A Black Woman’s Journey With Endometriosis and Radical Self-Care is a moving memoir that sheds light on the intersections of race, chronic illness, and patriarchy. Fawn’s story is a reminder of the power of reclaiming your body, your roots, and your voice.

📲 Connect with Fawn:
IG: @fawn_montgomery
Facebook & Substack: Fawn Walker-Montgomery

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Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.melissaboudreau.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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