My PCOS Journey

Thriving through (and despite) PCOS

In 2009, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS), and it has been a crazy ride since then. To be honest, it was crazy before then but I didn’t know what it was. I had always known something was not quite right. Having navigated multiple reproductive issues as a result, and more ups and downs than necessary, I have been through the whole gamut of confusion, diagnosis, trial-and-error, learning, experimenting and managing this syndrome. It has been a roller coaster, but one that has given me more than it has taken. And for that I’m thankful and determined to make it easier for one more person!

This is one of the reasons why I created this outlet. I want more women to push against the comfort of ignorance, learn more about their bodies, understand the impact of hormones on our overall wellbeing. We deserve to thrive despite all the complexities and frustration that comes with PCOS and related hormonal issues.

I regularly share my thoughts and insights, and resources that I have found helpful. I also facilitate conversations around doing the inner and outer work to being your best self. This is mostly targeted at women, moms and aspiring moms. But I promise, there’s something for everyone.

I’m always happy to connect with fellow “cyst-ers”. So welcome, feel safe here and let’s support each other!

Posts tagged 2020

Mae & Food

Mae & Food

A long letter… A short story :) The evolution of my love affair with Food

Good Living, Blog, Food, LifestyleMae OFebruary 11, 2021lockdown, 2020, food Comments

Dark Clouds and Rays of Light

Dark Clouds and Rays of Light

It’s only greener on the other side when you’ve put in the work to push through. Over and over again.

Good Living, Blog, Wellbeing, Depression, Fitness, Mental FitnessMae OJanuary 29, 2021lockdown, 2020, self-care, mental health, self awarenessComment

Twenty-Twenty

Twenty-Twenty

What a Year! What Next?

Good Living, Lifestyle, Blog, WellbeingMae ODecember 27, 2020lockdown, 2020, self-care, mental health, self awareness Comments

Meet Didi: The Focused Queen

Meet Didi: The Focused Queen

My dear long-time pal on how she stays so cheerful while crushing ridiculous goals

Good Living, Lifestyle, Blog, Wellbeing, guest featureMae ODecember 16, 2020lockdown, 2020, self-care, mental health, self awareness, juggling, multitasking, busy Comments

Meet Kunbi: The lady who Launches

Meet Kunbi: The lady who Launches

My Chief Launcher walking us through the realities of being productive, chasing dreams and doing it all regardless.

Good Living, Lifestyle, Blog, Wellbeing, guest featureMae ODecember 8, 2020lockdown, 2020, self-care, mental health, self awareness, juggling, multitasking, busy Comments

Meet Farrah: The Seriously Fun Lady

Meet Farrah: The Seriously Fun Lady

Here we go… One of my faves telling us how she does it, and how we should do it!

Good Living, Lifestyle, Blog, Wellbeing, guest featureMae ODecember 4, 2020lockdown, 2020, self-care, mental health, self awareness, juggling, multitasking, busy Comments

“How Do You Do It?”

“How Do You Do It?”

Also known as “The introduction to my Good Conversations series”

Good Living, Lifestyle, Blog, WellbeingMae ODecember 2, 2020lockdown, 2020, self-care, mental health, self awareness, juggling, multitasking, busy Comments

Me, Myself and My Wahala

Me, Myself and My Wahala

A snippet of my self-awareness journey as I navigate past wounds that apparently still need to heal.

Good Living, Lifestyle, Blog, WellbeingMae ONovember 22, 2020lockdown, 2020, self-care, mental health, self awareness Comment

Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Me

Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Me

Different Times call for Different Tactics. How are you reacting to the year you’ve had?

Good Living, Lifestyle, Blog, WellbeingMae ONovember 5, 2020covid, lockdown, corona, 2020, self-care, mental health Comment