Have you ever ignored a gut feeling or a signal from your body?

We have absolutely all been there. Learning to embrace the wisdom and power of our own bodies is a life long journey but it is extremely important for our health and well being as women.

This week’s episode features a few very precious highlights from my multi-hour interview with fellow eldest daughter, fellow multi-time diagnosed and trauma survivor, entrepreneur and writer Michal Ann Morrison.

In this episode, we cover:

• How early life messages around obedience and shame influence chronic illness
• The impact of societal and religious conditioning on women's health and self-identity
• How anger and unresolved emotions manifest as physical illness
• The importance of trusting bodily cues as sources of truth
• Strategies for women to reframe their relationship with their bodies and intuition
• The eldest daughter experience and its relevance to women with autoimmune conditions
• Strategies for reframing the relationship between your body, faith and self-care

This episode delves into the deeply personal journey of redefining womanhood, health and self-trust through the lens of autoimmune experiences and spiritual reconnection.

Ready to go deeper? Pre-order my new book, AUTOIMMUNITY & THE GOOD GIRLS, now! Available June 2, 2026 in the U.S., and July 28 internationally.

Find it wherever books are sold. A portion of my proceeds support the Society for Women’s Health Research.

Learn more: www.goodgirlsbook.com

Resources & Links:

• IG: @michalann
• Threads: @michalann

A WOMEN RISING® PRODUCTION

Written, Directed and Produced by Sara Hirsh Bordo

Editor and Consulting Producer: Eric Larner

Post-Producer: Caroline Aylward

“Metamorphosis” by MILCK, Licensed courtesy of Resin8 Management