In this episode of Sharing Out Loud, I’m joined by Callie Greenberg — healthcare insider, endometriosis survivor, and a woman who is LOUD when it comes to owning your body and your story.

Callie spent nearly two decades working inside the healthcare system — only to be dismissed, gaslit, and failed by it. Her pain began at 13, and for 24 years she was told it was “just bad cramps,” “in her head,” or simply “part of being a woman.”

Spoiler: it wasn’t.

At 37, Callie was finally diagnosed with stage 4/5 advanced endometriosis. After surgery to remove invasive tissue and masses from her uterus, ovaries, tubes, and bladder, she hoped the worst was behind her. But endometriosis had other plans. Multiple failed IVF rounds followed as the disease impacted her egg quality, and just 18 months later, the pain — and the masses — returned. At 39, Callie was forced to make the devastating decision to have a total hysterectomy.

Endometriosis stole Callie’s chance to carry a child. And like so many women, she spent most of her life never being told what endometriosis was — or how deeply it can affect fertility, physical health, and mental well-being.

Callie is an open book — because, like me, she believes sharing is caring… and sharing is being a badass. In this raw, honest conversation, we talk about medical gaslighting, grief, loss, rage, advocacy, and the power of speaking your truth out loud so other women know they’re not alone.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever been dismissed by the medical system, struggled with chronic pain, or felt unheard in their own body.

Because what happened to Callie shouldn’t keep happening to anyone else.

You can find Callie on her Endo Warriors Podcast , on Instagram @endowarriorspodcast , and on her website, www.ownmyendo.com , where she offers more information/resources about Endometriosis as well as how you can sign up for "ENDO BESTIE", a program that offers personalized guidance, grounded support, and real conversation from someone who has walked the endometriosis path and learned how to move from surviving to partnering with her body, her care team, and her life.

Sarah is the best-selling author of Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free, and a passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing at every stage of life. She is also:

• a multi-award-winning Health and Wellbeing Coach
• an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach
• a menopause coach
• and a keynote speaker, bravely sharing her journey to sobriety

Sarah quite literally supports women all over the world in creating—and truly living—their best lives as they age. But what shaped her into doing this deeply meaningful work?

After developing what she describes as a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol, Sarah made the courageous decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019. Was it easy? No. Did she try more than once before it finally stuck? Absolutely. And that’s exactly what makes her story so relatable.

Like so many women—especially moms—Sarah found herself caught in a culture where it felt socially acceptable (even expected) to turn children’s playdates into drinking dates. After all, moms “deserve” wine because moms do everything, right? 😲😁

If that resonates with you… You’re not alone. It certainly resonates with me, because that was my story too.

Today, Sarah is doing extraordinary work helping women become the best versions of themselves—whether that means cutting back on alcohol, stopping altogether, navigating menopause, or taking an honest look at their lives and asking: How can I thrive, not just survive?

Sarah works 1:1 with clients and also leads a powerful global online community on Facebook, The Women’s Wellbeing Collective
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067

Women are facing more challenges than ever before, and what we need now—more than anything—is a safe, supportive space where we can share our pain, our struggles, and our wins… and feel truly safe while doing it.

And that is exactly what Sarah has created

You can find Sarah in lots of places:

• on Instagram @sararusbatch
• her website https://sarahrusbatch.com
• on Amazon to purchase her book, Beyond Booze: https://a.co/d/hCcBBGZ

Today on the podcast, I’m so excited to welcome Angie Knierim — a menopause advocate and the founder of Empower Women in Midlife, a FREE space (app) created for women like you to connect, share experiences, and become advocates for your own health and life.

In midlife — especially during perimenopause and menopause — you no longer have to feel confused, isolated, or overwhelmed. We’re breaking the stigma, talking openly about everything from vaginal health to GLP-1s, and embracing this season with courage, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging.

Angie’s passion for this work was born from her own health struggles, which opened her eyes to just how isolating perimenopause and the messy middle of life can feel. Instead of staying silent, Angie chose to speak up — sharing real stories and creating spaces where women feel truly seen, heard, and supported.

At the core of Angie’s work is community — the belief that we are not meant to walk through midlife alone. This is about breaking the silence, lifting one another up, and creating meaningful connections where real conversations meet real resources. Angie’s mission is clear: to remind women they are not alone, that their experiences matter, that they are in charge of their hormone/health journey, and that together, we are stronger.

Be sure to follow Angie on Instagram @angieknierim

Thank you, Angie, for taking even more time out of your day than just this final recording 🥰 to hang out with me. Life really is all about connection, and I 100% know I made one with you.

xoxo,

Heather