Ava Vanderstarren is a performing artist, actor and public speaker. She is the co-author of Blossom Living With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency / Early Menopause Journal and is the co-founder of the charity Innocence Lost Foundation. She has over 10 years lived experience of POI & mental health maintenance.
In this episode, Ava discusses her experiences of her POI diagnosis when she was 17 and how confused and isolated she felt at the time. Ava has co-authored a supportive journal for young people to help readers through diagnosis of POI or early menopause and to provide clear information and help them feel less alone.
Ava’s 3 tips:
Advocate for yourself, even though its frustrating and exhausting
Remember self-care and your own health come first
Don’t underestimate the impact of hormones on your physical and mental health
For more about the Blossom Living with POI / EM Journal: https://amzn.to/3HZx4Cr
 
Connect with Ava on social media:
Instagram & TikTok: @avavanderstarren
Twitter: @AVAnderstarren
YouTube & Facebook: Ava Vanderstarren
Ava’s professional website: http://www.avavanderstarren.com/
Ava’s charity working with child soldiers in Sierra Leone https://innocencelostfoundation.com/