🎙️#89 - When Something Feels Wrong: Understanding Women's Health Beyond "Just Lose Weight" with Kate Cervini

Written by
Dr. Chris Netley
Published on
June 20, 2026

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Episode Summary

What’s it really like to be a woman when something feels wrong, but every answer seems incomplete?

In this episode, Chris sits down with Kate Cervini for an honest conversation about women’s health, hormones, PCOS, body image, and the frustration many women experience when seeking healthcare. Kate shares her personal journey with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), navigating conflicting advice, experimenting with lifestyle changes, and learning to advocate for herself in a healthcare system that can sometimes make patients feel unheard.

Together, they explore the difference between what is common and what is normal, the challenges of finding trustworthy health information in the age of social media, the role of collaboration between patients and providers, and why individualized care matters. The discussion also touches on weight loss advice, birth control, supplements, stress, exercise, consistency, and the importance of listening to your body.

Whether you're a woman struggling with hormone-related symptoms, a healthcare provider looking to better understand the patient experience, or someone interested in the complexities of modern healthcare, this episode offers a thoughtful and nuanced perspective on navigating health, uncertainty, and self-advocacy.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction and Setup
0:58 Topic Introduction: Women's Health
1:41 Personal Experience with PCOS
3:52 Common vs. Normal in Women's Health
5:21 Healthcare Provider Challenges
6:43 Diet and Lifestyle Discussions
10:38 Seeking Medical Help and Diagnosis
15:01 Alternative Treatments and Supplements
42:15 Consistency in Health Practices
52:29 Advice for Healthcare Providers
61:13 Reflections and Personal Advice

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Where to find Kate Cervini

Shop100mL.com

Instagram: @shop100ml

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‍Where to find Chris Netley

BuildBeyondHealth.com

Instagram: @BuildBeyondHealth

YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC

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Facebook: Build Beyond Health, PLLC

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