Silence around women’s health has been passed down for generations. From menstruation to menopause, women are often told to “just deal with it,” leading to shame, misinformation, and isolation—especially in communities of color.
In this episode, I’m joined by nurse practitioner and women’s health advocate Roshni Graydus, who shares how breaking the silence around hormones, cycles, and menopause can empower women to advocate for their own well-being. Her work focuses on creating safe spaces where women can be heard, understood, and supported without judgment.
Shownotes
Meet Roshni Graydus
- Roshni began her career in pediatrics before becoming a family nurse practitioner and opening her own women’s health practice.
- Guided by compassion and advocacy, she helps women navigate every stage of life with education and holistic solutions.
The Taboo Around Women’s Health
- Roshni explains how patriarchal traditions have long silenced women, discouraging conversations about menstruation, mood changes, or menopause.
- This silence fosters stigma and prevents women from getting the care they need.
- We’re taught to keep everything together. But when we’re not honest about our health, we end up feeling isolated and unsupported.
Hormones, Stress & Mental Health
- Hormones play a critical role in sleep, mood, and overall well-being. Yet too often, women are dismissed as “too emotional” instead of being offered real solutions.
- Roshni highlights the importance of early testing and self-care practices like nutrition, exercise, and rest.
Advocacy & Moving Beyond Survival Mode
- Roshni urges women to trust themselves and reject quick fixes that don’t address root causes.
- She explains how important it is for you to trust your body as no practitioner will know it better than you.
- True healing comes when women educate themselves, advocate for better care, and shift from survival mode to thriving.
“Self-advocacy is so important. Too often, symptoms are dismissed with a quick prescription like birth control, but that’s not the answer to everything. Trust your body—no one knows it better than you—and don’t stop searching for real solutions.” – Roshni Graydus.
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Resources
You can find Roshni Graydus on Instagram or call/text 352-717-4929 for a free consultation. Resources and support are just a conversation away.
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