S5 Ep. 11: Endometriosis, Infertility & One Life Changed Through The Hormone Genius

The Hormone Genius Podcast

We have an amazing podcast today on The Hormone Genius. We are joined today by a young woman, Christa Johnston "CJ" who believes that listening to the hormone genius podcast has literally changed her life. It was through an episode about Endometriosis linked here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-23-all-about-endometriosis-q-a-with-teresa/id1527363397?i=1000512386883) that gave her knowledge about her own symptoms within her body, that led her to find her own diagnosis of endometriosis. This was life changing to her in many ways. CJ is still on a woman's health journey. Her own health issues which include infertility are still ongoing, and she continues to work towards health and healing. CJ will give you an inside look into what it is like to struggle through infertility, see growth in suffering, and to see hope for the future! This is an authentic and real life hormone genius story that will resonate with many of your hearts! Christa "CJ" and her husband live in Minnesota with their rambunctious golden doodle. By day, she teaches the English language to multilingual elementary students. In her free time, she loves writing, speaking, and teaching women about the language of their bodies as a hormone coach certified through the Fiat Institute. Her mission is to accompany, encourage, and empower women with knowledge and natural tools to support their health and the God-given dignity of their design. To find out more about hormone coaching with CJ, email her at [e-mail]. Thank you to today's sponsor Pearl & Thistle! Pearl & Thistle equips Catholics to both understand and love God’s design for our bodies–from puberty to perimenopause and everything in between! Moms: Pearl & Thistle’s CYCLE PREP video course is the perfect age-appropriate way to teach your daughter about the menstrual cycle, to talk together about what it’s like to get a period, and get lots of helpful tips to know what’s normal for girls in the first few years of cycling… And if you’re in your 40’s and maybe approaching your own time of transition, Perimenopause Prep will teach you all about the hormonal and cycle changes that come with perimenopause (including why your cycles are crazy short!), providing couples with the resources to navigate NFP during this transition with confidence and positivity, together. Learn more about Pearl and Thistle’s innovative approach to Catholic body literacy at pearlandthistle.com. Can also follow on instagram @pearlandthistle Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.