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Feb 2025
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Mayan Lopez: Finding Confidence Through ...

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Welcome to SHE MD, the podcast where medicine, wellness, and real-life experiences intersect. Hosted by Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney, today’s episode dives into a powerful conversation about confidence, resilience, and self-discovery. We’re joined by actress and comedian Mayan Lopez, who shares her deeply personal journey with PCOS, the impact of her public family struggles, and how she’s navigated complex PTSD, body image, and self-worth. From hormone health to emotional healing, this episode is a testament to the strength it takes to rebuild and thrive. Get ready for an inspiring and heartfelt discussion on finding confidence from within.

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MAYAN LOPEZ TAKEAWAYS:

  • The Importance of Proper Diagnosis in Health and Well-being—Struggling with unexplained health issues can lead to emotional distress and self-doubt. Proper diagnosis and treatment can provide validation, improve quality of life and mental health and empower individuals to rebuild their self-esteem and confidence.
  • Success Requires Confidence, Resilience, and Effort – These qualities help individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Identifying which one may be lacking can be a powerful tool for personal growth.
  • Healing Takes Awareness and Action – Understanding the root causes of struggles, whether medical conditions like PCOS or personal hardships, allows individuals to seek solutions and regain control of their lives.
  • The Importance of Support Systems – Whether from a parent, friend, or mentor, having even one strong support figure can be life-changing. If that support isn’t available, learning to provide self-love and seeking a trusted community can help fill that role.
  • Turning Pain into Purpose - Difficult experiences can be channeled into growth, creativity, and even storytelling, helping others experiencing similar struggles. 


IN THIS EPISODE:  

  • [2:06] Mayan shares what brought her and her famous father together after their estrangement  
  • [6:37] Mayan discusses her journey with PCOS and its effects on mental health and her self-worth 
  • [15:07] Mayan’s journey with binge eating and PCOS
  • [30:07] Mayan talks about the genetic testing done in her family and her PTSD
  • [31:27] The value of self-love and Mayan advises anyone experiencing trauma


RESOURCES:

 Mayan Lopez - Instagram

People Mag Intro HERE


GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Mayan Lopez is the co-creator, writer, co-executive producer, and star of NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez, which returned for its third season in October. Inspired by her TikTok content, the series follows a Gen Z daughter rebuilding her relationship with her old-school Latino father. Her performance earned her a 2024 Imagen Award nomination for Best Actress. In 2025, she will make her feature film debut in The Evilry as an executive producer. Lopez, a trained improv artist, studied at Second City and Columbia College’s Comedy Writing Program. She is an ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness and a vocal advocate for Gen Z, Millennials, and the LGBTQ+ community.

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