Best Excisional Surgery Podcasts (2024)

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 10 14:19

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Send us a text - Could endometriosis be the hidden cause of your unexplained pain? - We dive deep into the misunderstood conditions linked to endo, including my personal struggle with anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES). - Discover the intriguing connection between endometriosis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and what recent researc…

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27: From Burn Out To Passion In Our Work with Physical Therapist, Sara Sohn 1:01:45

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“Change is terrifying, especially change when it’s somewhat subversive.” - Dr. Sara Sohn DPT, WCS Choosing to go in a different direction from what society tells you to do can be difficult. Making decisions like not overworking, not giving to the ends of your depth, and not focusing on external measures of productivity goes against what many of us …

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Evidence Based Approach to Nutrition and Endometriosis With Registered Dietitian, Sarah Rae 38:29

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Send us a text Can intuitive eating revolutionize your relationship with food when living with endometriosis? Join us as we explore this transformative topic with registered dietitian Sarah Rae, who brings her expertise to the table. Together, we discuss how listening to your body's hunger and fullness cues can lead to healthier eating habits and i…

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26: Improving Perinatal Care with Physical Therapy and Health Coaching with WHC Grad, Dr. Juan Michelle Martin 40:03

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“If we can, at the grassroots level, start getting to the patients and the community providers and then start moving up the chain, we can do a lot of amazing work.” - Dr. Juan Michelle Martin The pregnancy and postpartum periods are huge eye-openers for most women. There’s such a lack of education around pregnancy and birth that women are often not…

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Nutrition Strategies for Endometriosis: Insights from Registered Dietitian Sarah Rae 41:00

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Send us a text What if the key to managing your endometriosis symptoms lies not in restrictive diets but in a compassionate, evidence-based approach to nutrition? Join us on Endo Battery as we welcome Sarah Rae, a registered dietitian with personal experience in endometriosis and adenomyosis, who navigated a challenging healthcare journey filled wi…

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25: WHC Graduate April Haberman - How to be a Leader in Corporate Menopause Care 33:25

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“Once I started the program and began practicing and learning, it's hard to describe the freedom and excitement that it brought.” - April Haberman Are you wondering about the next step in your career? If you love supporting women and are passionate about women’s health, healing, and helping women lead meaningful lives, women’s health coaching might…

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24: What is Extrapelvic Endometriosis - Case Study with Camille Dollins and Dr. Shanti Mohling 54:17

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“I'm 31 and feel better than I’ve felt since I was 14. There is hope for you to feel better.” - Camille Dollins [TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal ideation] Having to carry on, believe in yourself, and find answers is extremely hard to do when you're in pain. In today’s episode, I’m joined by pelvic health expert Dr. Shanti Mohling and Camille Dollins, Lea…

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23: Getting Better Outcomes with Endometriosis Excision Surgery with Iris Kerin Orbuch, MD 41:01

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“Let's empower patients to help themselves. That's going to be the best way to affect change.” - Iris Kerin Orbuch, MD Endometriosis is a condition with neurologic, immune-inflammatory, and autoimmune components. While surgical excision is the cornerstone of treatment and necessary for most people to recover fully, we need a multidisciplinary appro…

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Endo Battery Fast Charged Ep. 9 14:20

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Send us a text Explore all the facinating and insightful research that's helping us understand Endometriosis and all it's nuances. This episode we cover the following studies: 1.)The causal relationship of depression, anxiety, and neuroticism with endometriosis: A bidirectional 2-sample Mendelian randomization study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jul …

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22: Immunocompromise After Covid in a Physical Therapy Student - LIVE Client Case Study (Part 2) 51:17

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“Strengthening your gastrointestinal system is foundational to strengthening your immune system.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond In this post-COVID world, we’re constantly exposed to serious viruses daily. Knowing this, we must optimize our digestive, immune, and nervous systems to improve our resilience to infections, especially if we are high risk or wor…

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Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Surgical Decisions in Endometriosis: Insights from Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker 22:29

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Send us a text Can removing ovaries in young women with endometriosis do more harm than good? Join us asa we discuss the critical long-term implications of surgical decisions with Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker. We tackle the often-overlooked consequences of oophorectomy (removal of ovaries), such as accelerated aging, bone brittleness, and cognitive decline…

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21: Immunocompromise After Covid in a Physical Therapy Student - LIVE Client Case Study (Part 1) 1:08:24

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“A COVID infection often reveals deeper vulnerabilities that you didn’t know were there.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond The COVID virus can be difficult to deal with, even when you’re very healthy. So many factors can influence how your body responds, and we still have a lot left to learn. Unfortunately, that means that for those of us who are struggling …

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Innovative Endometriosis Surgery and the Power of Mentorship: Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker 47:52

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian could evolve into a distinguished career in urogynecology? This week, we welcome Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker, a leading expert in minimally invasive excision of endometriosis. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary—from hands-on experiences to impactful mentorships, and e…

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20: Healing Depression Project with Silvia Covelli & Dr. Achina Stein 42:29

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“There are multiple - often overlooked - causes of depression.” - Dr. Achina Stein Depression is more than just a mental health issue. Years of research show that it can be related to your nutrition, chronic infections, environmental toxins, stress, hormones, or problems with cellular metabolism. Many of us in integrative and functional medicine ha…

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Integrating Functional and Pelvic Floor Therapies for Endometriosis With Dr. Bri Wyatt 55:31

2M ago55:31

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Send us a text Get ready to uncover the transformative power of functional medicine in addressing endometriosis and adenomyosis with our special guest, Dr. Bri Wyatt. Renowned for her expertise as a physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist, Dr. Wyatt shares her personal journey through chronic pain and how it steered her towards integrating f…

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19: Delicious Nutrition to Prevent and Recover From Cancer with Nutritionist Kirstin Nussgruber 48:12

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“Even the smallest changes, if they are consistently applied, will result in something positive.” - Kirstin Nussgruber Cancer isn’t something that just happens out of the blue. Like every other complex chronic illness, it’s influenced by various environmental and individual factors. As practitioners, we can help our clients optimize their health by…

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 8 Endometriosis and Disability 16:01

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how endometriosis impacts not just personal lives but also the workplace and broader economy? Join us on Endobattery Fast Charged as we unpack the hidden toll this condition takes on productivity, both at home and on the job. Discover shocking studies that reveal how endometriosis-related absenteeism and presen…

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18: A Holistic Approach to Infertility and The Black Maternal Health Crisis with Physical Therapist Dr. Yeni Abraham 57:07

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“Reproductive health is the Wild West. You cannot protocol this; you must be willing to create it.” - Dr. Yeni Abraham Reproductive care is some of the deepest work you can do in the human experience. You can’t go in without empathy, and you have to be prepared to bear witness to the highest highs and lowest lows in the lives of your patients or cl…

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Accessible and Affordable: Revolutionizing Care for Disabilities With Chanda Hinton 50:37

2M ago50:37

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Send us a text What if you could transform an overwhelming challenge into a mission that changes lives? Our guest, Chanda Hinton, knows firsthand. After surviving a life-altering spinal cord injury at just nine years old, Chanda has turned her personal journey into a powerful movement for holistic healthcare solutions. Join us as we explore her ins…

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17: How to Balance Hormones in Perimenopause with Endometriosis and Long COVID - LIVE Client Case Study (Part 2) 55:04

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“As women transition through pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause, the physiology is dynamic. We have to check in regularly.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond A whole-body approach is essential when working on complex cases involving multiple conditions. As a clinician, this is why the pillars of my seven-step protocol for navigating hormonal …

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 7 LGBTQ+ Part 2 10:29

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Send us a text This episode of Endo Battery Fast Charged is a continuation into research and its correlation between the LGBTQ+ Community and endometriosis. Here are the articles that are highlighted in this episode: Jones CE. Queering gendered disabilities. J Lesbian Stud. 2021;25(3):195-211. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32567533/ Dysmenorrhea …

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16: How To Balance Hormones in Perimenopause with Endometriosis and Long Covid - LIVE Client Case Study (Part 1) 57:01

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“We have to hold two things gently together: working on optimizing your health while being mindful not to limit the key priorities of your life.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond With endometriosis - even in cases where it’s very stable and well-managed - symptoms can change and even worsen when circumstances shift. This can be a result of stressful life eve…

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EB Fast Charged Ep. 6 LGBTQ+ 12:15

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Send us a text Join me and gain insight into what the research says when it comes to the the LGBTQ+ community and endometriosis. Transgender and gender diverse people with endometriosis: A perspective on affirming gynaecological care. Womens Health (Lond). 2024 Jan-Dec;20:17455057241251974. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38742674/ Prevalence of pe…

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15: How To Heal Bladder Pain Syndrome and Interstitial Cystitis with Top Quality Aloe as Part of the Protocol with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest 1:00:23

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“My passion is to be able to change things for women. No one should be dismissed; no one should be told it's all in their head. We have so much catching up to do in women's health care.” - Heather Florio When we work with complex chronic conditions, we have to become very integrative. In our practice, we take a multidisciplinary approach to helping…

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Endometriosis and Vocal Health: Insights from Dr. Ginger Garner 44:18

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Send us a text What if the pain you've been living with for years was dismissed as normal? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Ginger Garner, a celebrated physical therapist and lifestyle medicine expert, who courageously shares her long-overdue diagnosis of endometriosis at age 50. Dr. Garner opens up about the impact of cultural conditioning, medical…

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14: When Multiple Surgeries is a Sign of Endometriosis with Dr. Ginger Garner 47:33

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“In the last ten years, I really began to appreciate the gap between sports medicine and pelvic health.” - Dr. Ginger Garner When you’re living with chronic pain and acute conditions, it’s easy to miss the potential interconnectedness of your symptoms. An appendix issue leads to appendix surgery, a gallbladder issue leads to gallbladder removal, an…

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Uncovering Inequalities in Endometriosis Care: A Global Discussion with Jen Moore: A Continued Discussion 50:07

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Send us a text When we peel back the layers of healthcare access for endometriosis and adenomyosis sufferers, a tangled web of systemic biases and inequalities is revealed. Joined by the insightful Jen Moore, our latest episode delves into the heart-breaking narratives from all corners of the globe, including the stark discrimination unmarried wome…

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13: Hope and Nourishment for People with Endometriosis with Katie Edmonds 1:00:57

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"It's really important to know that endometriosis is not always progressive." - Katie Edmonds A healing journey can be a nourishing experience. When we stop thinking of food as medicine but instead as part of a bigger lifestyle shift with social connection and emotional support, we can see the transformative potential of a truly holistic approach t…

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Transforming Pain into Purpose Jen Moore's Advocacy for Endometriosis Awareness 30:56

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Send us a text When Jen Moore first experienced the agony of endometriosis and adenomyosis at just eleven years old, little did she know that her pain would ignite a fierce advocacy for global awareness and change. Join us at the table for an enlightening conversation with Jen, who candidly details her journey from suffering in silence to becoming …

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12: Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause with Endometriosis 1:04:08

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“How can we better help ourselves and our clients with endometriosis or other complex conditions navigate perimenopause and menopause?” Given some of the pervasive myths around perimenopause and menopause in the endometriosis community, many people are confused about the core challenges they may experience while navigating this transition. As with …

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 5 13:09

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Send us a text Postmenopausal endometriosis: a challenging condition beyond menopause. Menopause. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38531006/ Endometriosis in Menopausal Women-A New Age Is Coming? Literature Review. Life (Basel) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38672755/ Patient experiences of endometriosis diagnosis: A mixed methods approach https://…

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11: Cutting Edge Endometriosis Care and Research with Dr. Sallie Sarrel 48:48

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“Good surgery matters, but a lot of other things matter too.” - Dr. Sallie Sarrel At the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, we take a multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis care. From balancing the gut and uterine microbiomes to utilizing tools like hormone therapy and GLP-1 agonists, there are many more options available today for women wi…

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Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Mental Health and Endometriosis: Casey Berna, LCSW 50:49

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Send us a text TW* Pregnancy loss, infertility, suicidal ideation When Casey Berna, a fierce clinical social worker and endo warrior, graced our podcast, the air buzzed with the spirit of advocacy and the unwavering strength of those battling endometriosis. Her story is one of transformation—from personal trials with endometriosis and infertility t…

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10: Update on The State of Women's Health Research with Shannon Cohn, producer of Endo What? and Below The Belt 53:52

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“Filmmaking storytelling narratives can create large-scale social change.” - Shannon Cohn Like many conditions that primarily affect women, endometriosis is a condition that still has more questions than answers. Conventional medicine tries hard to fit it into a one-size-fits-all box that can be treated with birth control pills and surgery, but in …

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Transforming Infertility Narratives alongside Dr. Naomi Whittaker 1:02:20

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Send us a text Joining me at the table is, Dr. Naomi Whittaker, a visionary in restorative reproductive medicine, to explore the fertile yet challenging terrain of endometriosis and its impact on fertility. Dr. Whittaker's innovative approach marries cutting-edge research with minimally invasive surgery and bioidentical hormones, charting a course …

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9: Case Study: Endometriosis with Federica Torri and Dr. Jessica Drummond 1:27:02

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“Don't chase symptoms, optimize systems.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond For over ten years, Federica Torri dealt with chronic GI symptoms and sometimes debilitating period pain without any answers about why it was happening. Finally, in late 2023, she received excision surgery and an endometriosis diagnosis. Since then, things have improved, but Federica …

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 4 20:24

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Send us a text This episode is full of links that correlate endo, menopause, and "medical management" and possible links to oral health. Periodontal disease and endometriosis: analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028207043841 Towards a Common Pathogenesis Periodontal…

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8: Menopause and Caregiving with Women's Health Coach Lesley Waldron 27:43

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“Health coaching is an opportunity for us to not just serve other women in creating healthier lives but also for us as women as well.” - Lesley Waldron The decision to become a health coach creates a significant ripple effect. As coaches, we facilitate individual transformations that empower our clients and help them develop healthier relationships…

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Pt. 2 with Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar: The Silent Struggle of Endometriosis A Global Insight into Patient Care 25:44

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Send us a text Discover the harrowing yet hopeful journey through the maze of endometriosis and adenomyosis care with our guest expert Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar. Experience the solidarity of shared struggles as we dissect the arduous path to an accurate diagnosis and the potential pitfalls of repeated surgical endeavors. Dr. Mangeshikars insights hi…

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7: The Washington Post Article on Birth Control... I have thoughts with Dr. Jessica Drummond 36:49

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A lot of nuance is involved in a woman’s birth control decisions. From the type that makes sense for her to whether or not she wants to use birth control at all, there’s no single best solution for everyone. Unfortunately, that position doesn’t get much attention in the current media landscape, where sensationalism outperforms accuracy and extreme …

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Diverse Perspectives on Endometriosis: Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar on Surgical Solutions and Cultural Impacts 28:03

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Send us a text Unveil the mysteries of endometriosis as it intersects with the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in my latest sit-down with Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar from the Indian Center for Endometriosis. Dr. Mangeshikar, a giant in the world of excision surgery, shares his expertise on how environmental factors like diet impact this pervasive …

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6: Meet IWHI Graduate Women's Health and Menopause Coach Anna Olchowecki 25:42

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“To be able to serve women and bridge that gap so you don't have to access the healthcare system if you don't need to has been a beautiful transition for me.” - Anna Olchowecki Have you ever felt like you wanted to do more in your career? There are many factors to consider when making the decision to change your career, follow your passion, and emb…

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 3 12:42

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Send us a text https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10957595 Chiarle G, Allais G, Sinigaglia S, Airola G, Rolando S, Bergandi F, Micalef S, Benedetto C. Acupuncture for pain and pain-related disability in deep infiltrating endometriosis. Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2024 Mar 8;5:1279312. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10956985 W…

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5: Passports and Parasites: Share Your Story and Grow Your Practice with Women's Health Coach Vashti Kanahele 41:43

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“Never stop believing in yourself and your ability to heal. Find that healing mindset and be your own best advocate.” - Vashti Kanahele Productivity culture in the Western world continues to gain traction, making regulating the nervous system and finding community more foundational than sleep, nourishment, and mindfulness. Without that foundation, …

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Endometriosis Advocacy Through the Lens of Filmmaker, Shannon Cohn 24:56

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Send us a text When Shannon Cohen Stepped back from her legal career to shine a light on endometriosis through film, she redefined the landscape of women’s health advocacy. As our remarkable guest, Shannon recounts her own harrowing experiences with endometriosis, offering an unfiltered glimpse into the realities of these conditions. Her transforma…

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4: Beyond Functional Medicine with Educator & Somatic Facilitator Michael Roesslein 57:18

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“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.” - Carl Jung Working with trauma and the nervous system is a crucial part of addressing chronic disease. In recent years, functional medicine and conventional medicine are getting better at acknowledging that mental and physical health are not separate i…

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 2 15:21

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Send us a text The following links are to the articles, studies, and stories in this episode. It's time to play detective and look at all the evidence! Attitudes and perceptions of affected women towards endocrine endometriosis therapy: an international survey based on free-word association networks https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/39/1/83/7…

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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jenn Jaggi's Path from Practicing OB/GYN to Endometriosis Fellow 48:14

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Send us a text Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Dr. Jenn Jaggi, from leading an OB/GYN department for a decade in an underserved Indian Health Service hospital to embarking on a transformative path as a surgeon specializing in endometriosis. Dr. Jaggi's narrative is a testament to the power of passion a…

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3: Changing The Conversation on Menopause in The Workplace with Women's Health Coach Pamela Windle 37:45

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“Take your time, decide on one thing that you're going to focus on, and keep coming back.” - Pamela Windle The workplace is where women spend most of their time, and far too often, they’re leaving because they’ve lost sight of themselves due to the transition into menopause. Seeing this trend, workplaces are increasingly investing in ensuring their…

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2: How To Sleep Better with Sleep Expert Deepa Kannan 38:32

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Finding an hour for yourself each day can be tricky. Between managing clients, dealing with kids and aging parents, job changes, and life transitions, most of us aren’t prioritizing our sleep foundation. As practitioners, despite being equipped to support people through difficult situations, we are not immune to them. We’re human, and we have to be…

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