Hey there, my Violets. Let me start by saying this month's freebie is dedicated to Uterine Fibroid Awarenss Month! Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month is here — and if you've ever had your symptoms brushed off as "just a heavy period," this episode is for you. Black women are diagnosed with fibroids more often, at younger ages, and with more severe symptoms — yet still get dismissed more in the exam room. Grab our free fillable "Know Your Fibroids" guide — a self-advocacy tool built with the ROOT Framework to help you organize your symptoms, your history, and your questions before your next appointment. Download it free here : https://rootedinviolet.com/know-your-fibroids/  Grab your tea, settle in, and let’s take a collective deep breath together. 💜In this episode of the Rooted in Violet & Co. Podcast, we are pulling back the curtain on a term circulating in health equity circles: the "Womb Crisis." We explore what it means to look at our reproductive well-being across our entire lifespan—from fibroids and endometriosis to long-term gynecologic care.  Too often, women of color face pronounced structural gaps and diagnostic delays when navigating complex healthcare systems. But advocacy isn't about walking into a clinic ready for a fight; it’s about inviting your provider into a deeper, collaborative partnership. We are shifting the narrative from medical friction to mutual respect. Remember: you are the absolute architect of your health. Physicians are partners on this journey, not gatekeepers.   🌿 What We Unpack in This Episode:The Reality of the Gaps: Understanding the clinical and systemic blind spots in reproductive health research without vilifying individual providers.The Power of Data: How to treat your lived experiences, timelines, and symptoms as hard data that demands objective investigation.   💜 Turn Lessons into Action:Ready to step into your next appointment with strategy and intention? Download your free, printable Violet Sheet clinical companion and explore our brand-new Womb Warrior’s Diagnostic Toolkit.   👉 Get Your Tools Here: http://rootedinviolet.com/

Mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related death. Dr. Tara breaks down the national maternal mental health crisis and gives you the exact blueprint to demand screening for yourself at your child’s next checkup. Did You Know? This is a crisis point: Over twenty-seven percent of pregnancy-related deaths are attributed to mental health conditions, including suicide and overdose. This episode cuts through the silence, explaining why maternal mood disorders are escalating and how you, as the architect of your health, can use the ROOT Framework to ensure your emotional pain is treated as critical clinical data.