CONTENT NOTE

This episode includes an honest, detailed conversation about menstruation, hysterectomy recovery, female anatomy, and sexual health. You may want to listen without little ears nearby.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Well, hello there Pod Fans! In today's episode we unpack the health journey that led to Kati’s hysterectomy, from dangerously low iron and blood transfusions to repeated infusions and the difficult decision to have surgery. Kati shares what recovery was really like, why getting a second opinion mattered, and how one post-op evening turned into an unforgettable Amazon Lightning Deal spree.

We hope you'll join us for this quick pod. It’s candid, educational, deeply personal.

Medical note: This episode reflects Kati’s personal experience and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional about your individual health needs.

CHAPTERS

00:00 A little disclaimer before we begin
00:38 Roosters, trains, and trampoline sleepovers
02:41 Kati’s car chooses violence
05:00 Today’s main event
05:28 Remember when Kati got really high?
06:27 The health crisis behind the surgery
08:16 Dangerously low hemoglobin and blood transfusions
10:37 Iron infusions—and suddenly becoming a faster runner
13:30 When the treatment created a new problem
14:29 Choosing Western medicine when it saves your life
15:25 A terrible first surgical consultation
16:19 The second opinion that changed everything
17:18 Kati’s unusually large uterus
18:17 What happens when the cervix is removed?
19:47 Recovery, medication, and the beginning of the spree
20:45 Amazon Lightning Deals enter the chat
21:41 The packages keep coming
23:34 A $50 noise machine—and other mysteries
24:56 Purchases that were surprisingly useful
26:25 XXL clothing and “matching” swimsuits
27:21 A metal detector, rugs, and a stolen hair dryer
29:15 Photographic evidence from the night in question
30:29 Why being high made every purchase feel reasonable
31:52 Origami was not in the budget
32:21 Amazon makes it dangerously easy
32:51 Six weeks post-op: How Kati feels now

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Edited by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phillips Digital⁠

SEARCH KEYWORDS

hysterectomy recovery, hysterectomy story, anemia in women, iron deficiency, iron infusion, blood transfusion, women’s health podcast, post-surgery recovery, funny surgery story, Amazon shopping spree, mother daughter podcast, female health, perimenopause, pelvic floor health, Probably Regretting Something We Said

Today Jordyn takes over the pod and surprises Kati with listener questions - covering everything from marriage and motherhood to homeschooling, health, business, gardening, chickens, faith, and growing older.

We talk about the seasons of life, what 14 years of homeschooling taught our family, lessons from running businesses, movement and nutrition, writing a book, and the peace that comes from hope in something more.

We'll see you inside the pod,

- kati g & jordyn g-t

Mentioned in Today's Pod:

Random mosquito killer contraption Jordyn is considering buying, lol! Find it HERE

Like this episode? Let’s keep hanging out: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kati G⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jordyn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🚨 PSA: This episode comes with a listener discretion note as we talk about pregnancy complications, grief, and loss.

Today, we open up about a deeply personal season our family is walking through. While not all of the story is ours to tell, we share what we can—what it looks like to love someone through uncertainty, how to hold space without fixing, and how joy and grief can exist at the same time.

We talk about what we’re learning in real time: how to show up, what to say (and what not to say), and how to give grace—to others and to ourselves.

If you’re walking through something hard or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you. ✨

We'll see you inside the pod,

- kati g & jordyn g-t

✨ Loved the episode? Let’s keep hanging out: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kati G⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jordyn⁠⁠⁠⁠