Episode Details

Award-winning actress Shailene Woodley, known for her roles in Big Little Lies and Three Women, pulls back the curtain on her personal health struggles and shares the transformative journey that led her to wellness. Dr. Aliabadi shares her own experiences with trauma and the impact of cortisol on the body, sparking a candid conversation about fear, stress, and healing. They explore essential topics such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, self-esteem, and understanding one's body. Shailene also highlights the significance of family, kindness, and her nonprofit, All It Takes, which empowers children through empathy and leadership skills. The episode concludes with advice for young women navigating sexual discovery and tips for staying healthy.

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IN THIS EPISODE:  

• [02:14] Meet award-winning actress her role in the TV show “Three Women” 
• [4:49] Shailene discusses her health issues in her twenties
• [9:25] How cortisol affects the body and Shailene shares how fear affected her life
• [14:14] The path to wellness and what it was like to play Gia in “Three Women”
• [08:31] Discussion of the hookup culture, endometriosis, pelvic pain, self-esteem after childbirth
• [31:24] Shailene explains the All It Takes nonprofit, which teaches kids empathy, mediation, leadership skills and how to advocate for themselves
• [35:48] Discussion of the importance of family, kindness and love
• [43:29] Shailene advises how young girls can try to find themselves sexually.
• [45:57] What she does to keep herself healthy and happy: Staying active, intuitive eating, and getting sleep.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM SHAILENE WOODLEY WELLNESS JOURNEY: 

1. Take action on painful periods, If you're experiencing painful periods, don’t ignore it. Pain is not normal—schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to get the proper diagnosis and treatment.
2. Manage stress and hormones by being mindful of your cortisol levels, as they can affect your hormone balance and health. 
3. Redefine intimacy, embrace the beauty of true sexual intimacy. Remember that pornography does not represent genuine intimacy or love—explore ways to connect meaningfully with your partner.
4. Watch “Three Women”, Shailene feels that the book and the film gave he