Why I Had a Stroke at 29: Warning Signs Every Woman Should Know

What if the very thing you’re proud of, your ability to keep going no matter what, is also the reason you’re missing what your body is trying to tell you?

At just 29 years old, Amy Mewborn experienced a health crisis that changed the course of her life. And it wouldn’t be the last time her body demanded her attention.

My guest for Episode 103 of Third Chances is Amy Mewborn, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, founder of Living Simpler, and creator of the SIGNALS Method.

Amy’s story is not about fear. It’s about what can happen when high-achieving women become so used to pushing through that warning signs start to feel normal.

In this conversation, Amy shares the experiences that forced her to rethink health, success, and what it really means to listen to your body.

One question stayed with me after we finished:

What has your body been trying to tell you that you’ve been too busy to hear?

This is a conversation you’ll want to hear all the way through.

0:00 New Intro
2:38 Intro and meeting Amy Mewborn
6:53 The drive for success and the Enneagram 3 personality
11:08 A stroke in the middle of a Container Store
16:23 Birth control and Amy’s stroke experience
20:58 Returning to work and the trap of productivity
24:48 Mold exposure and searching for answers
30:28 Western medicine, functional health, and looking at the whole person
35:53 The SIGNALS Method and learning to read your body
41:18 Why Amy puts sleep first
46:38 Journaling, tracking, and recognizing patterns
51:53 Nutrition myths and getting back to real food
57:08 High-achieving women, stress, and health
1:02:28 Taking responsibility for your long-term health
1:06:48 Connecting with Amy and final thoughts

Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/vrdjQ3tdEzY

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMewbornLivingSimpler 

If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

If something in Amy’s story resonated with you, I highly recommend connecting with Amy Mewborn and exploring her work further.

And if someone came to mind while you were listening, especially the woman who takes care of everyone else but keeps putting herself last, share this episode with her.

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult an appropriate healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine or if you have concerns about symptoms, medications, or medical conditions. Individual experiences and results vary.