The Cost of Carrying it All: From Over-Functioning Eldest Daughter to Healed Hero with Adaku Mbagwu

The Cost of Carrying it All: From Over-Functioning Eldest Daughter to Healed Hero with Adaku Mbagwu

We’ve been conditioned to think about the "eldest daughter syndrome" through the lens of internet memes and relatable TikToks. But the hyper-responsibility, the chronic over-functioning, and the inability to rest aren't just relatable jokes, but the deeply ingrained psychological aftermath of childhood parentification. In this episode, we sit down with Adaku Mbagwu, a dedicated First-Born Daughter Coach, to completely flip the script on what it means to grow up as the eldest girl. Adaku pulls from her own profound journey of hitting rock bottom, navigating childhood trauma, and doing the messy work of healing her relationship with her mother to provide a roadmap for the first-born daughters ready to reclaim their own lives. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the constant pressure to hold everything together for everyone else, this conversation is the grounding, compassionate reality check you need. Adaku shares beautiful, realistic frameworks to help you navigate the guilt of setting boundaries and start living for yourself, without destroying your family bonds. IN THIS CLASS, WE DISCUSS: * The Parentification of the Eldest Daughter: A deep dive into what happens when a young girl is forced into adult roles, and how that early survival mechanism manifests as anxiety and over-functioning. * The Relationship Ripple Effect: How the instinct to be the family "fixer" unconsciously sabotages your adult romantic relationships, making you prone to over-giving. * Dismantling Transactional Love: Breaking down the core limiting beliefs of first-born daughters, specifically the internal narrative that you must earn love and that your value is tied to your productivity. * The Importance Pausing: Why slowing down feels actively unsafe for eldest daughters, and how to overcome the acute fear of rest. * Navigating Boundary Guilt: Powerful mindsets for setting boundaries, and how to sit with the inevitable wave of guilt without backsliding. * Healing the Mother-Daughter Bond: Adaku shares her personal journey of transformation, navigating the rock bottom necessary for change, and rebuilding a healthier relationship with her mother from a place of adult autonomy. CONNECT WITH ADAKU: * Website: https://healedhero.com/about-us [https://healedhero.com/about-us] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaku_mbagwu/ [https://www.instagram.com/adaku_mbagwu/] * LinkedIn: https://mx.linkedin.com/in/adakumbagwu [https://mx.linkedin.com/in/adakumbagwu]

Tips for talking to your doctor about endometriosis

Feeling completely dismissed and lost after every doctor appointment? Yeah, I've been there. In this class I'm sitting down with you one-on-one to share my 5 tips for talking to your doctor about (suspected) endometriosis. And even if you don't have endometriosis, these tips can be really useful for other conditions as well. I cover... * Common myths about endo (that are even taught in med school) * How to be polite while standing firm * My formula for communicating symptoms * Getting referrals * What to do if you're still getting pushback. Get out your notebooks and let's demand better healthcare! PATREON: patreon.com/cw/girlinpain [patreon.com/cw/girlinpain] Instagram: instagram.com/girlinpain__ [http://instagram.com/girlinpain__] TikTok: tiktok.com/@autumns.endo.journey [http://tiktok.com/@autumns.endo.journey] Endometriosis and the Hallmarks of Cancer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41436710/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41436710/]

Skin Health & The Restorative Power of Plants with Jodi Scott

We’ve been conditioned to think about skincare purely through the lens of cosmetics, anti-aging, aesthetics. But what if your skin isn’t just an outer covering, but an active, hyper-communicative extension of your nervous system? In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Scott, Co-founder and CEO of Green Goo, to completely flip the script on skin health. Jodi bridges the gap between clinical science and traditional herbalism, pulling from her pre-med roots and Master's in Health Psychology to explain why the skin is actually a major communicator in the body. We dive into endocrine disruptors (what even are they?), ingredients to add versus ones to avoid, and why whole-plant formulations hold a biological intelligence that isolated chemical extracts simply cannot replicate. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the fear-mongering of hormone health online, this conversation is the grounding, science-forward reality check you need. Jodi shares beautiful, realistic, micro-habits to reclaim your skin health, and overall health, without overhauling your life. IN THIS CLASS, WE DISCUSS: * The Embryonic Origin of Skin: How the skin and the nervous system both develop from the embryonic tissue, and how your skin is constantly communicating to the rest of the body. * The Problem with Endocrine Disruptors: A non-alarmist breakdown of what chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and petroleums actually do to your body’s internal hormonal feedback loops. * Ovarian Health is Longevity Health: Shifting the narrative away from ovaries as purely reproductive organs, and looking at them as foundational engines for a woman's lifelong vitality and long-term wellness. * Whole-Plant Chemistry vs. Plant Extracts: The botanical science showing why utilizing the entire plant creates a more balanced, effective, and bioavailable response than synthetics or highly-processed extracts. * The SHAMAN Framework: A simple, empowering acronym (Sleep, Hydration, Antioxidants, Mindfulness, Avoid, Nature) designed to help you integrate quiet, restorative micro-decisions into your daily flow. Connect with Jodi: * Check out Jodi's skincare company, Green Goo: https://www.greengoo.com/ [https://www.greengoo.com/] * Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-scott-7234331b8 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-scott-7234331b8]

Innovative Endometriosis Care: The Healing Hands of Chiropractic with Dr. Katie Pacinelli

If you have endometriosis, you already know that the pain is rarely just in your pelvis. But have you ever wondered why your hips feel permanently tight, your shoulders are constantly up by your ears, or why your body feels stuck in a perpetual state of fight-or-flight? In this episode of the Elysara Endometriosis Series, we are sitting down with Dr. Katie, DC, a Board Certified New York Doctor of Chiropractic who is changing the narrative around chiropractic care and chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Katie practices a little differently: She specializes in different techniques from multiple modalities in order to create truly holistic, personalized care for her patients. We dive deep into how chronic pain patterns trap endo patients in a defensive "protective posture," why common comorbidities like hypermobility require a completely different approach to adjustments, and how techniques like Active Release Technique (ART) [https://activerelease.com/] can help unglue scar tissue to give your pelvis room to breathe again. From head to toe, everything is connected, and this episode proves it. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: * Healing With Her Hands: What chiropractic medicine truly is, and how Dr. Katie's integrated approach at Elysara sets a new standard for collaborative endo care. * The "Protective Posture": How chronic pelvic pain triggers a neurological "fetal tuck" that reshapes your posture, locks your hips, and stresses your upper body. * The Nervous System Balance: Why a dysregulated nervous system keeps endo patients in chronic stress, and how structural decompression brings the body back to equilibrium. * Active Release Technique (ART): [https://activerelease.com/] How working on the body's soft tissue can renew circulation and movement. Connect with Dr. Katie & Elysara Medical: * Website: https://elysarawellness.com/ [https://elysarawellness.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysaramedical/ [https://www.instagram.com/elysaramedical/] * Find a provider who does Active Release Technique: https://activerelease.com/patients/find-a-provider/ [https://activerelease.com/patients/find-a-provider/] About This Series: This is part four of our collaborative series with Elysara Medical & Wellness [https://elysarawellness.com/]. We are dedicated to bringing you the experts who are filling the gaps in endometriosis care and helping you move out of survival mode for a healthier, happier life. Listen to the Nicoletta's episode [https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/e/beyond-surgery-a-whole-body-approach-to-endometriosis-nicoletta-rasizzi] Listen to Dr. George's episode [https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/e/what-does-cardiology-have-to-do-with-endometriosis] Listen to Jessica's episode [https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/e/the-missing-gap-in-endometriosis-care-why-surgery-isn-t-the-end-of-the-story-with-jessica-doto]

Endometriosis Updates, Life Updates, & the Future of THCSD

It's been a while since we had a solo chat! I'm sharing personal updates on my life, endometriosis journey, and future plans for the pod! Plus some new products that I love <3 EMAIL ME! autumn@thehealthclassshedeserves.com From the episode: * Try Relivaid from Trelli: https://www.trelli.health/GIRLINPAIN [https://www.trelli.health/GIRLINPAIN] * I earn commissions * Try Endoca Raw Hemp Oil: [endoca.com/girlinpain]endoca.com/girlinpain [http://endoca.com/girlinpain] * I earn commissions * Pilates ball [https://www.amazon.com/kisnbld-Small-Pilates-Therapy-Workout/dp/B0CPDDKRW5?th=1] * KT Tape [https://www.kttape.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-nvawjtuQ66MOoHECc592-jZieQ1ObOP4NwgneQvTOrLjGJ7P] * Subscribe to the pod through the Riverside site: https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/ [https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/]