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  • Living Without A Womb: Identity, MRKH & Rewriting Womanhood (Ep 9)
    Jul 11 2025

    🌹Welcome to The Lifestyle Prescription with Rena Annobil! 🌹In this powerful and intimate episode, Rena speaks with Ally Hensley — writer, speaker, and global advocate for MRKH syndrome — for a compelling conversation on living with MRKH, a rare congenital condition that deeply impacts reproductive health, identity, and intimacy. 💙🌸Ally bravely shares her personal story: from being diagnosed with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome at 17 to navigating the physical and emotional challenges of vaginal dilation, surgery, and the psychosocial effects that often go unseen. This episode dives into her journey through trauma, body image, domestic abuse, loneliness, and the powerful process of self-reclamation.We discuss the stigma around MRKH, the lack of awareness even in medical communities, and how societal norms around womanhood, motherhood, and sexuality are being challenged through Ally’s advocacy and her upcoming book, Vagina Uncensored. Whether you're living with MRKH, supporting someone who is, or want to expand your understanding of hidden gynaecological conditions — this conversation is essential listening.✨ This episode is a moving reminder that womanhood isn't defined by anatomy, and every story deserves to be seen, heard, and respected.💬 Have your own experience or questions about MRKH? Drop a comment below — we’d love to hear from you.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bold, honest conversations on women’s health and wellbeing!________________________________________LINKS:👉 Rena Dipti Annobil:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renadannobil/https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofmummyimperfect/👉 Ally Hensley:Website: https://allyhensley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ally__hensley/ 📖 Order Vagina Uncensored here: https://amzn.eu/d/28PQ9K0 ________________________________________Chapters:INTRO: 00:00 – 01:30What is MRKH?: 01:31 – 03:08What are some signs of MRKH?: 03:09 – 05:36Feelings about having MRKH: 05:37 – 07:34What are the surgical procedures for someone with MRKH?: 07:35 – 08:09Vaginal dilation procedures: 08:10 – 09:40Psychological side effects of vaginal dilation: 09:41 – 13:54Domestic abuse and MRKH: 13:55 – 14:37How can you support your child if you have MRKH?: 14:38 – 16:44Self-harm and MRKH: 16:45 – 20:24Is sex with MRKH enjoyable?: 20:25 – 22:01How do you feel like a woman with MRKH?: 22:02 – 26:23How can you support women with MRKH in other countries?: 26:24 – 31:24Social Media and MRKH: 31:25 – 32:03Ally Hensley’s new book, Vagina Uncensored: A Memoir of Missing Parts: 32:04 – 35:20Motherhood and MRKH: 35:21 – 37:38Can people with MRKH have children?: 37:39 – 38:56A message for people with MRKH: 38:57 – 42:06Amy Hensley’s podcast, Stigma Shakers: 42:07 – 43:54Impact of loneliness on your health: 43:55 – 44:42What support in the UK can you get for MRKH: 44:43 – 45:57What do you need to know if you have been diagnosed with MRKH: 45:58 – 46:58OUTRO: 46:59 – 47:36________________________________________#TheLifestylePrescription #AllyHensley #MRKHawareness #RareDiseaseAdvocacy #WomensHealth #RenaAnnobil #VaginaUncensored #SexualHealthMatters #ReproductiveHealth #DisabilityPride #TraumaHealing #BodyAutonomy #PharmacyPlanetPodcast #ChronicIllnessSupport #FemaleEmpowerment #MentalHealthAwareness #MRKHCommunity #SupportNotSilence #StigmaShakers #FertilityConversations #UKHealthcare #VaginalHealth #SelfAcceptance #LonelinessAwareness #HealingJourneys #WellnessPodcast #fyp #fypuk

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  • Endometriosis Explained: From Diagnosis Delays to Daily Realities (Ep 8)
    Jul 11 2025

    🌿 Welcome to The Lifestyle Prescription with Rena Annobil! 🌿In this essential episode, Rena speaks with Jen Moore — writer, speaker, and passionate endometriosis advocate — for an eye-opening conversation on living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, conditions that affect millions yet remain underdiagnosed and misunderstood. 💛🩺Jen opens up about her deeply personal health journey — from enduring years of misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting to undergoing surgery, navigating recovery, and now empowering others through her work and upcoming book. We explore the physical, emotional, and relational toll of these conditions and how Jen found ways to manage symptoms, advocate for herself, and reclaim control over her health.This episode dives into the harsh realities of living with chronic pelvic pain, the failures of the healthcare system, and how gender bias continues to affect women's care. We also discuss fertility challenges and what real change at the NHS and policy levels could look like.✨ Whether you’re living with endometriosis, suspect you may be, or want to better support someone who is — this heartfelt and informative conversation is for you.💬 Have your own experience or questions about endometriosis or adenomyosis? Drop a comment below — we’d love to hear from you.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more empowering wellness conversations!LINKS:👉 Rena Dipti Annobil:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renadannobil/https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofmummyimperfect/👉 Jen Moore:Website: https://www.jenmoore.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen.dometriosis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-moore-55488922a 📖 Interested in Jen Moore’s book on Endometriosis? Click here to buy: https://amzn.eu/d/b5dYsFa Chapters: INTRO: 00:00 – 01:26 How I First Knew I Had Endometriosis (Early Warning Signs): 01:27 – 02:30 How Long Does the NHS Take to Diagnose Endometriosis?: 02:31 – 03:14 Common Endometriosis Symptoms Explained: 03:15 – 05:22 Personal Stories of Living with Endometriosis: 05:23 – 06:18 Is There a Cure for Endometriosis or Long-Term Relief?: 06:19 – 07:02 Endometriosis and Medical Gaslighting in the NHS: 07:03 – 08:39 Why Endometriosis Still Lacks Proper Recognition: 08:40 – 09:58 When to Get Checked for Endometriosis or Adenomyosis: 09:59 – 12:27What Triggers Endometriosis Flare-Ups?: 12:28 – 15:21 Best Medications for Endometriosis Pain Relief: 15:22 – 17:32 When Is a Hysterectomy Needed for Endometriosis?: 17:33 – 19:36 Endometriosis vs Adenomyosis: What’s the Difference? 19:37 – 21:31What Symptoms Happen After a Hysterectomy? 21:32 – 23:15How a Hysterectomy Changed My Perspective on Having Children: 23:16 – 27:18How Endometriosis Affects Romantic Relationships: 27:19 - 29:50 Tips for Managing Painful Sex with Endometriosis: 29:51 – 31:35 When to Tell a New Partner About Your Endometriosis: 31:36 – 33:12 Ways Family and Friends Can Support You with Endometriosis: 33:13 – 36:00 Jen Moore’s Book About Endometriosis: 36:01 – 39:20 OUTRO: 39:21 – 39:37 #TheLifestylePrescription #JenMoore #EndometriosisAwareness #AdenomyosisSupport #WomensHealth #RenaAnnobil #ChronicPainJourney #EndometriosisCommunity #FertilityChallenges #MedicalGaslighting #PelvicPainRelief #MenstrualHealthMatters #NHSReform #PeriodTracking #HealthAdvocacy #ChronicIllnessSupport #PharmacyPlanetPodcast #RealTalkHealth #InvisibleIllness #DisabilityRights #PainManagement #UKHealthcare #WellnessPodcast #WomensVoices #RaisingAwareness #SupportNotSilence #fyp #fypuk

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