For more than twenty years, Paige was sick — not visibly sick, but quietly battling bulimia nervosa. And like so many people living with invisible illnesses, she became incredibly good at looking “fine.” She built a life. She had a career, relationships, a social circle. She laughed at the right times. She showed up. But internally, she was locked in a relentless negotiation with food, her body, and shame.

For two decades, Paige lived as two people: the woman everyone saw and the woman who hid. And the hiding was exhausting. She wasn’t just managing an eating disorder — she was managing a performance. High-functioning. Capable. Put together. All while feeling deeply unwell.

She had been in and out of treatment more times than she could count — therapy, groups, residential programs, books. Each time she declared herself “better,” what she really felt was hopeless. She didn’t believe lasting recovery was possible for someone like her.

And then, after twenty years of suffering, something unexpected happened. She stumbled upon a podcast episode discussing GLP-1 medications — specifically Ozempic — and she heard a phrase that stopped her cold: “the food noise went away.”

Food noise. The constant, obsessive, intrusive chatter in her brain had a name. And maybe — just maybe — it could be quieted.

Now, Paige is very clear: do not go rogue the way she initially did. These are powerful medications that require medical supervision and thoughtful conversations with a physician. But hearing that phrase — and ultimately pursuing treatment appropriately — may very well have saved her life.

Today, four years into treatment with Ozempic, Paige is in remission from Bulimia Nervosa. And she’s not just living in recovery — she’s helping lead the conversation. She is an advocate for thoughtful research, clinical exploration, and compassionate discussion around GLP-1s and eating disorders. She’s stepping forward, helping carve a path for others who may still be stuck in silence.

There is so much more to her story — much of which we unpack in this episode. And in 2027, Paige’s memoir will be released, sharing even deeper layers of her journey.

This is Paige Gordon’s story — and today, she’s sharing it out loud.

Want to talk? Paige would LOVE to hear from you! She can be reached through her DM's on Instagram @paigegordonauthor, or you can email her paigeegordon@gmail.com

Today’s guest is the kind of physician who doesn’t just practice medicine — she lives it out loud.

Dr. Alexis Dunne is an Internal Medicine physician who pivoted her career to become a menopause specialist after witnessing how deeply women were being dismissed, misinformed, and left to suffer in silence. But she didn’t just stay inside the exam room. She picked up her phone.

Yes, she jumped headfirst onto the social media bandwagon — and her very first video? It went viral after Dr. Mary Claire Haver reposted it. Practically overnight, her voice reached thousands of women hungry for clear, evidence-based, no-BS education about what is actually happening in their bodies.

And she has not been quiet since.

Dr. Dunne has become known for her LOUD voice — not only in the menopause space, but in the human rights space as well. She takes her oath to “do no harm” very seriously, and for her, that extends beyond prescriptions and lab results. It includes speaking up. Advocating for bodily autonomy. Calling out misinformation. Addressing the very real political forces shaping healthcare in this country right now. Because, as she says — medicine is political. And silence? That can cause harm.

What makes her even more magnetic is her dry sense of humor and unapologetic, no-BS attitude. It’s refreshing. It’s sharp. It cuts through fear and confusion with clarity and just the right amount of wit. She tells the truth — even when it makes people uncomfortable — and somehow makes you laugh while she’s doing it.

Dr. Dunne is deeply passionate about women taking charge of their health earlier — not later. When women say, “I’ll wait to start HRT,” she asks: Why? What exactly are you waiting for? To lose bone density? To increase your cardiovascular risk? To watch your brain fog, joint pain, sleep disruption, and mood shifts steal your quality of life?

She believes in proactive, preventative care — not waiting until the damage is done.

This conversation is bold. It’s empowering. It might ruffle a few feathers — and that’s exactly the point.

Let’s dive in.

Be sure to follow Dr. Dunne on Instagram @dunnewithmenopause

Want to make a virtual appt with her in Illinois? https://www.advocatehealth.com/doctors/alexis-p-dunne-1336324367?address_id=60489&source=sparkle&patient_type=returning_patient

Thank you, Dr. Dunne, for taking so much time to hang out with me!

xoxo,

Heather

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.