Ep. 368: Exploring holistic remedies for HPV with Mimi Lindquist

Welcome back to The Birth Lounge, where we ditch shame, question the mainstream, and talk about your body with zero fluff and full truth. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Mimi Lindquist, co-host of The Medicine Podcast and expert in AHCC and medicinal mushrooms, to break down everything you need to know about HPV — the "common cold of the cervix." If you've ever felt confused, judged, or totally overwhelmed after an HPV diagnosis, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed. We’re covering: What HPV actually is and how common it really is Why HPV doesn't mean you're broken or dirty Natural remedies and holistic tools to support your immune system and help clear HPV How AHCC works and what the research says What to know about the Gardasil vaccine and how to make an informed decision How HPV impacts pregnancy, pap smears, and fertility What it means to take a root-cause approach to your cervical health This episode is for the woman who’s ready to stop feeling powerless and start leading her healing journey with confidence. Timestamps: 00:00 What’s New Inside the Birth Lounge App 03:37 HPV 101: Basics, Misconceptions, and Myths 05:00 Holistic Approaches to Cervical Health 07:16 Meet Mimi Lindquist 08:46 How HPV Spreads and Why It’s So Common 11:10 What Happens After an HPV Diagnosis 27:06 How to Boost Your Immunity Without Toxic Overwhelm 41:43 Nutritional and Supplemental Support 49:05 The Role of AHCC in Natural HPV Treatment 50:08 What You Need to Know About Pregnancy and Pap Smears 52:48 Is AHCC Safe During Pregnancy? 56:28 Why So Many Women Are Questioning Mainstream Approaches 57:31 Mimi’s Personal Experience with the Gardasil Vaccine 01:05:40 Gardasil: What the Ads Don’t Tell You 01:14:44 HPV, Fertility, and TTC Real Talk 01:18:39 Emotional and Energetic Impact of HPV 01:26:07 Most Common Questions About Cervical Health 01:30:32 Resources, Encouragement, and Where to Start 01:34:44 Final Thoughts and Pep Talk from Your Birth Bestie   Guest Bio: Meagan (Mimi) Lindquist is the co-host of The Medicin Podcast where she and her husband, Chase, help others proactively create deep, passionate partnership supported by a healthy and conscious lifestyle. With her background as a clinical dental hygienist, culinary nutrition expert, AHCC® educator, and mushroom enthusiast, she has been helping others prevent disease for over 12 years now. Over the last 4 years, Mimi’s work has led her to educating and supporting women from all over the world who’ve received an HPV+ result and receiving little or no support from conventional medicine. She assists women in becoming empowered, active participants in their expression of health and proactively creating a life that they love. INSTAGRAM: Connect with HeHe on IG  Connect with HeHe on YouTube   Connect with Mimi on IG    BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!   Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!   LINKS MENTIONED: www.TheMedicin.comhttps://www.themedicin.com/products/p/ahcchttps://www.amazon.com/HPV-Vaccine-Trial-Generation-Betrayed/dp/1799754944https://justtheinserts.com/hpv/Podcast episode with Just The Inserts