In this episode of SHE MD Podcast, Nikki Reed sits down with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney to discuss PCOS, stress, anxiety, fertility, and holistic approaches to women’s health. They explore how chronic stress and hormonal imbalances influence symptoms, the importance of comprehensive hormone testing, and the limitations of relying solely on birth control as first-line therapy. Nikki shares her experience with integrative care and the impact of validation and listening in managing complex conditions like PCOS and endometriosis.

Learn guidance on managing stress, understanding adrenal PCOS, identifying early signs of anxiety and depression, and supporting self-care and energy through lifestyle and supplementation. Nikki discusses her approach to wellness, the creation of The Absorption Company with Ian Somerhalder, and the importance of community and sustainability in health practices. The episode also touches on practical strategies for optimizing daily routines, mindful living, and holistic supplementation for healthcare workers and educators.

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What You’ll Learn

How stress and anxiety influence PCOS symptoms

Strategies for managing adrenal PCOS and chronic stress

How to support self-care, energy, and holistic wellness

Practical approaches to supplementation and mindful living

Key Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:43 Why Nikki needed to step away from acting

05:20 Nikki’s sustainable jewelry brand Bayou With Love

07:15 The strange health crisis that led to The Absorption Company

12:45 Merging together integrative and Western medicine

16:30 How The Absorption Company is creating wellness that women deserve

27:30 Nikki’s home birth and understanding the differences between home and hospital birth

39:30 Integrating doctors and midwives for more well rounded care

41:00 Difference between midwives and doctors

51:20 Responsibly navigating the world of social media for children and teens

56:45 Why women’s health needs more support

1:07:33 How women are dismissed with their health concerns

01:12:03 Three symptoms for PCOS diagnosis

01:14:40 Discussion on adrenal PCOS

01:20:06 Final reflections and closing thanks to women using their platforms to make change

Key Takeaways

PCOS and chronic stress are interconnected with anxiety, fertility, and overall wellness

Listening to patients and validating experiences improves care and mental health

Lifestyle, mindfulness, and supplements can support holistic wellness

Community, sustainability, and practical self-care are essential for long-term health

Guest Bio

Nikki Reed is the co-founder of The Absorption Company, an actress, environmentalist, and lifelong health and wellness enthusiast. Driven by a passion for optimizing how we fuel our bodies, she co-founded The Absorption Company with her husband, Ian Somerhalder, to create supplements formulated for superior absorption. Nikki is also the founder of Bayou, her sustainable fine jewelry brand committed to ethical craftsmanship. She is dedicated to sustainability, mindful living, and holistic health in business and daily life.

Links:

🌐 The Absorption Company: https://www.absorbmore.com/

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkireed/

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absorb.more/

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayouwithlove/

🌐 Bayou Jewelry – https://www.bayouwithlove.com

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