Women's Autoimmune Issues
And more articles from our Collective members
🔊 The comments section contains the Directory of Women’s Health 365 Collective member publications and articles related to this topic.
We feature a new topic weekly, with today’s topic being women’s health autoimmune diseases, conditions, and issues.
Substack writers, check out the section below for how to submit your work. I’m looking forward to your amazing contributions to this week’s autoimmunity topic!
The remainder of this newsletter is divided into two sections: one for readers (aka all subscribers) and one for Substack writers. Read the section(s) that interest you.
As our talented and knowledgeable writers begin to add their outstanding work to the Directory, you’ll be treated to some special articles on women’s health in each newsletter.
Last week, we worked on adding our mental health articles to the Directory. We’re lucky to have some incredible writers who genuinely invest their heart and soul into their work! I invite you to check out these wonderful articles.
Today’s Featured Articles From Our Collective Members
Caitlin McColl, writer of Dose of Wonder, has a beautiful way with words as she navigates writing about some heavy topics.
I never thought I needed to “survive” the holidays until reaching 50. Like everything else, I just pushed through it, not really enjoying it and just trying to keep up with my to-do list. Now I understand why that wasn’t in my best interest. Read Caitlin’s article as she shares her wisdom so you, too, can bring back the joy of the holiday season.
Vibe: Real Expectations
Dr. Lauren Streicher (MD), the leading menopause care and sexual medicine physician expert, is on Substack!
She’s been telling it “like it is” across the internet to help women feel supported during this confusing time. Her humor, passion, and commitment to evidence-based medicine make her a trustworthy advocate in your search for reliable women’s health information. She’s also the author of several books and a certified practitioner by The Menopause Society.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about what hormone therapy can and cannot do. Dr. Streicher looks at the facts and discusses her findings in her podcast episode “Hormone Therapy to Help the Heart”
Please visit her profile and give her a warm welcome. Throughout her impressive career, she’s done tremendous work to advance women’s health.
Vibe: Champion
Writers: Would you like to have an article featured here? Introduce yourself in the Guest Book on the C’mon In and Get Involved page. It’s free.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” - Maya Angelou, Author
Do you feel like you’re struggling a bit on Substack as you get started? If so, I wrote an article to help gain some momentum and “keep calm and carry on.”
This week’s topic for building the Directory is women’s autoimmunity.
Does your Substack publication focus on women's autoimmune issues and conditions? Have you written one or more articles that shed light on this important topic?
I’m looking for healthcare professionals, individuals with lived experiences, and others who have written about this topic and can share their work in the comments section of this post.
🔆 It’s free to include your work in the Directory as a free subscriber!
To have your work included in the Directory, post your work in the comments section following the suggested format below. If you have multiple articles to post, you can post them in the same comment or separate ones.
Suggested Format for Women’s Health Autoimmunity *Publications*:
PUBLICATION NAME
Publication Link
Description of your publication. Feel free to include more about yourself, too!
Suggested Format for Women’s Health Autoimmunity *Substack Articles, Podcasts, etc…*:
PUBLICATION NAME
Article/Podcast Name
Article/Podcast Link
Description of the article/podcast and anything else you’d like to include.
Prior Topics: Mental Health
Recommended Next Steps for Writers:
📢 If you haven’t yet introduced yourself in the Guest Book, please do so when you have a chance. This is how we’ll know you’re a Substack writer member. Poke around and check out other writers you may want to get to know better. It’s free to participate in the Directory project and be a part of the community.
I’m really looking forward to what we can accomplish together over the next few months! The best thing about being on Substack is getting to know everyone. If you’re new on Substack and feeling a bit lonely, the Women’s Health 365 Collective is a great way to start meeting people. Just jump right in.
If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email. I have a pretty quick turnaround time, but allow up to 48 hours for a reply.
In health,
Directory of Women’s Health on Substack: Autoimmune Issues
Read through comments section:
Shelby, thank you so much for featuring one of my articles here! I'm glad it resonated. As for your other purpose, I have an autoimmune condition (overactive thyroid aka Graves disease) - that I have never written about (maybe I should? 🤔) but I'm looking forward to reading other women's submissions on this topic and how they navigate having an autoimmune condition (which can be challenging at times, especially when it goes unexpectedly out of whack!).
Thanks for posting this! I'd love to be included in this directory. Here's a little bit more about me and my work!
CELIAC SELF-CARE
https://celiacselfcare.christinaheiser.com
I'm a health writer and editor with 15 years of experience covering women's health issues for publications including Everyday Health, Women's Health, PopSugar, Shape, and more. I was diagnosed with celiac disease five years ago and am using my platform as a health writer to help others navigate life with this autoimmune condition. Much of the content in my newsletter is geared toward women, and I often do Q&As with other notable women in the celiac and gluten-free communities.