{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Intentionally Focusing on Happiness","description":"\u201cI am the Emily. I speak for the uteruses. I have to cut out my uterus, but it's only to get rid of the adenomyosis that is attacking it. Sometimes these things hit all at once. I realize I'm really happy to be recording a podcast and talking to others who understand this, who probably have these same frustrations and perhaps for the first time is hearing somebody say them out loud.\u201d \u2014 Emily, 1(!) Day Until Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/thatshystericalpodcast <<< ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements \u2014 Sign Up for the Newsletter! ** In This Episode: I\u2019m recording this after watching virtual church. I identify as \u201cAgnostic AF\u201d and found the Unitarian Universalist church after Googling \u201cchurch for agnostics.\u201d It\u2019s become almost like a weekly philosophy and music club for me, and it\u2019s nice to have a supportive community like that. I definitely needed this morning of self-care and watching a positive service reminding me to look for happiness. If you\u2019re prepping for your hysterectomy, I hope you\u2019re able to take some time for yourself, as well. Mentally collecting things that make \u201ca lovely day\u201d is one of my ways of creating that happiness on a regular basis. I\u2019m not able to take my daily allergy pill and, considering the ebbs and flows of viruses, I\u2019m constantly worrying I\u2019m getting sick right before surgery. Book mentioned: \u201cDelay, Don\u2019t Deny\u201d by Gin Stephens about Intermittent Fasting Despite the business, I\u2019m also trying to appreciate the gifts I\u2019ve enjoyed, like my husband looking forward to cooking more while I\u2019m recovering. I\u2019d like to give an extra shout-out to \u201cThe Bear\u201d for inspiring his latest joy of cooking phase. No spoilers, but I talk a bit about the Season 2 episode \u201cForks\u201d and it\u2019s probably one of my favorite episodes of television now. Note from Future-Emily: It\u2019s 7 months since the hysterectomy and I\u2019m still trying to find ways to practice gratitude on a daily basis, lately, it\u2019s been journaling by hand again and making gratitude notes one of the first things I write about every day. Also, check out this week\u2019s Bonus Episode to hear more about my experience with my hysterectomy and weight gain. Additional Links and Resources: Links not working in your podcast player app? Visit ThatsHystericalPodcast.com Adenomyosis - Symptoms \u2014 Mayo Clinic Adenomyosis - Diagnosis + Treatment \u2014 Mayo Clinic Adenomyosis: A Significantly Neglected and Misunderstood Disorder - Book by Maria Yeager  Adenomyosis Advice Association Facebook Group \u2014 Facebook Helpful Reddit r\/hysterectomy Post To Read If You Have Pre-Op Anxiety \u2014 MamaO2D4 HysterSisters \u2014 Hysterectomy Support & Stories Tara Brach\u2019s Podcast and Radical Acceptance Book Adenomyosis at hysterectomy: prevalence, patient characteristics, clinical profile and histopatholgical finding \u2014 PubMed Adenomyosis: An update regarding its diagnosis and clinical features \u2014 PubMed Disclaimer: This podcast is based on personal experience and should not be taken as medical advice. Resources are provided for you to look into further and talk with your medical support team about. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSCRIPT ** Follow @ThatsHystericalPodcast on Instagram for Show Updates and News ** ** Share your Hysterectomy Story on That\u2019s Hysterical! Now, Get Out! ** >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/thatshystericalpodcast <<< ","author_name":"That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery Journey","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/494658\/site","html":"