“My pain isn't that bad.”

How many women have said that because they can still work, manage their responsibilities, or get through their periods with medication?

Linda Jermacans, founder of OYVA, experienced period pain she considered manageable. But after an ultrasound revealed two large ovarian cysts, she eventually learned she had stage 4 endometriosis while already navigating perimenopause.

In this episode of Empowered Plates, Empowered Lives, Linda joins Jovonnie to discuss the symptoms women normalize, the challenge of overlapping health concerns, and what happens when trying to manage your health becomes overwhelming.

Linda also shares her experience of taking around 20 supplement pills daily and reconsidering her approach to nutrition and wellness.

Together, they explore how to recognize symptom patterns, ask better questions, and approach lifestyle changes without adding more pressure.

The takeaway: You don't have to wait until symptoms become unbearable before seeking answers.

2-Minute Life Impact Scorecard

How much are painful periods or pelvic pain affecting your everyday life? Take the scorecard to see what you may have gotten used to pushing through.

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20 Minutes · Complimentary

Tired of planning your life around painful periods or pelvic pain? Let's talk about what's been happening, what you've tried, and what you'd like to change.

We'll explore whether personalized coaching is the right next step for you.

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Connect with Founder of OYVA Linda Jermacans: https://oyva.com/

@oyvaofficial on Instagram and Facebook

Always tired? Have you started assuming that feeling exhausted is simply part of getting older?

At 50, Axay Shah questioned that assumption and began exploring how his eating habits influenced his energy. His journey led him to a raw, plant-based lifestyle and, eventually, eight completed marathons.

In this episode of Empowered Plates, Empowered Lives, Axay joins Jovonnie to discuss mindful eating, aging, cravings, and the importance of noticing how your body responds to everyday food choices.

You don't have to become a raw foodist to take something valuable from this conversation.

Discover how to approach your next meal with curiosity instead of rigid rules, and consider one realistic change that fits your life.

Explore your impact

If painful periods or pelvic pain are affecting your work, energy, relationships, plans, or ability to care for yourself, take the 2-Minute Life Impact Scorecard.

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$0 5-Day 1:1 Coaching — Limited Spots

Tired of pushing through life with painful periods or pelvic pain? Get personal support to work on ONE thing you want to change.

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Guest: Axay Shah, author of In Nature We Trust: A Raw Food Manifesto for Energy, Healing & Longevity. https://rawfoodiest.com/

When did pushing through painful periods or pelvic pain become normal?

After nearly driving into an 18-wheeler because of pelvic pain, and still going to work, Jovonnie began questioning how much she'd gotten used to doing just to function.

In the finale of The Patterns Behind the Pain solo series, she introduces five Hidden Survival Patterns: Push-Through, Disconnection, Always-On, Self-Abandonment, and Stuck-in-the-Cycle, and explores how they may be quietly shaping everyday life.

You'll leave with three reflection questions to help you recognize your own responses and consider what you want to do differently.

Because you deserve to enjoy your life, not just get through it.

Take the 2-Minute Life Impact Scorecard: 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/PelvicPainImpact

5-Day 1:1 Coaching — Limited Spots

Tired of pushing through life with painful periods or pelvic pain? Get personal support to work on ONE thing you want to change.

👉🏾 https://bit.ly/PelvicPain5Day