Episode #130
#130- PCOS, Generational Patterns & Your Inner Voice | What Are You Carrying? (Part 1)
Ready to take the next step? Listening is a great place to start, but lasting change happens when you begin putting these ideas into practice. Join us inside the Healthy Ever After app, where you'll find: ✨ A supportive community of women on the same journey ️ Every episode of PCOS Unfiltered Healthy recipes and meal ideas Weekly challenges and Body Wisdom practices Free guides and exclusive resources Live trainings, Q&As, and special events Download the Healthy Ever After app today and join us! Apple Android Body Wisdom Challenge This week, I want you to pay attention to something you hear all day long but may rarely notice: The way you talk to yourself. Tatiana reminds us that even when we're doing something meant to support ourselves—like meditation, journaling, movement, or eating differently—we can turn it into another opportunity to judge ourselves when we don't do it "perfectly." So this week, simply notice. ❤️ What do you say to yourself when you make a mistake? ❤️ What do you say when you miss a workout or don't follow through on something you planned? ❤️ Would you speak to someone you love the same way? You don't have to fix every thought. Start by noticing it. Then ask yourself: What would it sound like to speak to my body with curiosity, appreciation, and a little more grace? In This Episode, We Discuss: Tatiana's experience with PCOS beginning with painful, heavy, and unpredictable periods as a teenager Being told that her symptoms were simply something she would have to live with Tatiana's personal exploration of generational trauma and generational patterns How the stories and language we use toward ourselves can shape the way we experience our lives Journaling, meditation, and creating intentional quiet time Tatiana's "meeting with the boss" practice and why she makes time for it every morning Letting go of the pressure to do self-care and inner work perfectly Creating a deeper sense of connection and appreciation for your body The tendency many women experience to care for everyone else while overlooking their own needs Tatiana's spiritual perspective on energy, body connection, and healing Key Takeaways Your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously. Tatiana spent years navigating painful and unpredictable cycles and feeling that her concerns weren't always understood. Her story is a reminder of the importance of continuing to ask questions and advocate for yourself. You can become curious about the patterns you carry without blaming yourself—or previous generations. Tatiana views exploring generational experiences as one part of her personal inner work, while emphasizing that women shouldn't feel guilty if their children experience similar struggles. Small moments of stillness can matter. Tatiana's "meeting with the boss" can be as simple as sitting quietly for a few minutes without an agenda. She says she began noticing that she was less reactive over time. Pay attention to how you speak to yourself. Self-care doesn't need to become another standard you use to judge yourself when you don't do it perfectly. Your wellness toolbox can contain more than one tool. Nutrition, movement, medical care, journaling, meditation, rest, and practices that help you feel more connected to yourself don't have to compete with one another. Connect with Tatiana Slezak Tatiana Slezak joins me in this episode to share her personal experience with PCOS and the inner and spiritual practices that have become part of her wellness journey. Her work explores topics including self-awareness, meditation, energy, inner work, generational patterns, and creating a deeper connection with yourself. Want to learn more about Tatiana and her work? Website: http://tatianaslezak.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TatianaSlezak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtatianaslezak/ If This Episode Resonated With You... Please take a moment to: ❤️ Share this episode with someone who feels stuck or is ready for a fresh perspective. ⭐ Leave a review to help more women discover PCOS Unfiltered . Subscribe so you never miss a new episode. 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