What Doctors Miss About PMOS and Endometriosis ft. Celebrity Makeup Artist, Ash K Holm

Celebrity makeup artist Ash K Holm joins Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney for an emotional conversation about living with PCOS, endometriosis, fertility struggles, and finally finding answers after years of being dismissed.

Known for working with icons like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, and the Kardashian family, Ash reveals the painful health battle happening behind the scenes of her fast-paced Hollywood career.

Ash opens up about suffering from debilitating cramps, 11-day periods, bloating, hormonal symptoms, depression, insulin resistance, and years of being told her symptoms were “normal.” She shares how her diagnosis with PCOS and endometriosis changed her life, the lifestyle and treatment changes that helped her regain her health, and the emotional journey toward pregnancy and motherhood.

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What You’ll Learn

• PCOS, insulin resistance, and inflammation explained
• The truth about postpartum hormone changes
• Breastfeeding, pumping, and postpartum burnout
• Why postpartum recovery takes longer than six weeks
• How to advocate for yourself in healthcare
• Breast cancer risk and genetic testing
• When to start breast screenings and mammograms
• How AI is changing women’s health
• Ash’s rise from MAC counter to celebrity makeup artist
• Ash K Holmes’ scoliosis and spinal surgery journey
• Why Ash chose a planned C-section
• Why consistency matters more than talent
• Trusting your intuition when it comes to your health

Key Timestamps

00:00 Meet Ash K. Holmes Makeup Artist & New Mama
03:11 How She Built a Career with Zero Connections
08:59 The Moment Khloé Kardashian Called
12:40 Her PCOS & Endometriosis Journey Begins
17:05 11-Day Periods, Exhaustion & Hitting Rock Bottom
18:06 Being Dismissed by Doctor After Doctor
23:00 Finally Getting the Right Diagnosis
27:37 What Tests Every Woman Should Actually Get
34:07 The Treatment Plan That Changed Her Life
41:18 PCOS, Endometriosis & Getting Pregnant
52:30 Pregnancy with Scoliosis The Hospital Refused Her
59:32 C-Section Planning & the Epidural Risk
1:07:22 Life After Baby Hormones & Recovery
1:13:49 Family History of Breast Cancer & Genetic Testing
1:21:46 Favorite Red Carpet Moment The Met Gala
1:29:01 What She Wants Every Woman to Know

Key Takeaways

• Severe scoliosis can impact lung and heart function if left untreated
• PCOS increases the risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm labor
• Endometriosis can affect inflammation, placental health, and pregnancy outcomes
• Postpartum hormone changes can affect mood, metabolism, skin, and energy for months
• Recovery after pregnancy is often much longer than the standard six-week timeline
• Breastfeeding and pumping can take a major toll on physical and emotional health
• Genetic testing and early screenings can help detect risks before symptoms appear
• AI and new imaging technology are changing the future of preventative healthcare

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