Aurora Culpo: A Candid Conversation on Pregnancy, Postpartum, PCOS and Being Sober Curious

This week on SHE MD, women's advocate and designer Mary Alice Haney sits down with Aurora Culpo, best known for starring in the Discovery+ series The Culpo Sisters and hosting the podcast Barely Filtered. In this lively and unfiltered conversation, no topic is off-limits. From Aurora's journey with PCOS and miscarriage to her experiences with divorce, monogamy, and motherhood, they dive deep into women's health, relationships, and life after childbirth. They also explore the sober curious movement, dating apps, and how exercise and meditation affect well-being. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and learn in this engaging episode of SHE MD.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

1. Painful Periods Are Not Normal. Painful periods could be a sign of PCOS. The lack of conversations about women’s health issues is a significant concern. This podcast helps educate women on important health topics, empowering them to become their own health advocates. SHE MD gives women the knowledge they need to have informed discussions with their doctors.
2. Would You And Your Spouse Agree To Have One Fling A Year Before Marriage? No! Of course, you wouldn’t. But live and learn. Aurora did just that and regrets that decision. Her story about her husband’s flings will make your head spin. 
3. Open Marriage And Swingers—Do Those Marriages Stand The Test Of Time? It might seem exciting, but if you're hoping for a lasting marriage, consider whether you know of any swinging relationships that have endured.
4. Men And Women View Sex Differently. For a man, a fling might just be casual, while his wife may see it as a deep betrayal, knowing that for her, an affair would likely involve emotional attachment. This reflects the idea that men and women approach relationships from different perspectives; as the saying goes, "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus."
5. Does a Woman Disconnect from Her Husband After Childbirth? Many significant changes occur after having a child. Physically, a woman’s body is different. Her focus often shifts as well, with her attention now centered on caring for her baby, which can impact her relationship with her husband. It can take time to resume intimacy, especially if she’s breastfeeding, as this adjustment period requires patience.
6. Does Being Sober Curious Resonate With You? Are you curious about living a sober lifestyle? The "sober curious" movement is real and encourages people to rethink their relationship with alcohol. It’s about questioning why you drink and whether it’s enhancing or complicating your life. Are you drinking because of a social event, the time of day or another reason? Does this resonate with you?

IN THIS EPISODE:        

• (00:00) Introduction
• (4:00) Aurora talks about her podcast
• (6:30) PCOS symptoms and miscarriage
• (11:14) Divorce, monogamy, and childbirth
• (26:20) Getting serious about finding a man and the latest dating apps
• (29:00) What does being sober curious look like and Aurora talks about exercise and meditation

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Aurora Culpo - Instagram

‍Barley Filtered - Podcast