Join in on this guided meditation to help calm your mind and body! Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time....
May 09, 2020•10 min
Lily lives in Sunny, California. She is a Registered Dietitian and a Masters of Science!! (She is wicked smart !) I was very excited to chat with her because I have questions about diet, exercise, and products that people with Endo should use to help ease our inflammation. If you want to listen to Lily's tips skip to 52:00. * Trigger warning, fertility, miscarriage, pregnancy discussed in this episode. I asked Lily to share her journey first before we got into her advice. Lily has stage II Endo....
May 08, 2020•1 hr 17 min
** please excuse the sound hiccups, the Wifi in Kuwait was a bit weaker at this time. Always learning and trying to get better with the podcast and audio. Thank you for understanding! Jen was on birth control for many years due to pain with her period at a young age. She had bowel issues for as long as she can remember and was diagnosed with IBS and following that when her pain was not going away a kidney infection. Listen to her story and misinformation that her doctor told her. She had back to...
May 01, 2020•43 min
Lindsey from E-Motion in Alberta, CA comes to chat with us today about our pelvic health, mental health and excellent information pelvic floor therapy, mental health and how she began to recognize Endo in her patients. She has a deep understanding of the pelvis. As well as a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy & Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Distinction. We had a great conversation about how important pelvic health is to people suffering from Endo. You can find out more here...
Apr 25, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Ashley suffered for many years before she knew she had Endometriosis. Once she discovered she has Endo she had an ablation surgery, learned more about pelvic floor dysfunction as well as learned of other medical issues on this journey. An incredible journey of strength that has to lead her to a BIG surprise, a miracle that answered what she was looking for one week before meeting with an excision specialist. * Trigger warning, Pregnancy discussed in this episode. Want to keep the conversation go...
Apr 18, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Dora suffered from heavy bleeding and pain from the start of her period. Often going through many pads in high school. She was suggested to be put on birth control but waited a few years. Still suffering and not knowing she had Endo she decided to go Vegetarian and noticed she did feel a bit better. But as time went on she began to notice her pain was more often and not just around her period. After she married, she and her husband wanted to have a family. But she was not getting pregnant. Dora ...
Mar 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Lauren lives in UAE but is originally from the UK. She is a personal trainer and began to feel pain subsequently going off birth control after many years. This pain alerted her that something was not right and painful periods also set in. She knew something was off. She also began to have bladder spasms. This took her on an unexpected journey as she explains in this episode. She & her Husband bravely shared their Endo Story that gained positive Endo awareness in the golf community. We talk a...
Feb 29, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Upsana lives in Seattle but is originally from India. She has a severe case of Endo. Originally diagnosed with PCOS. She’s been suffering since middle school. She walks us through her journey, being type A, and trusting her intuition. She has a beautiful 3-year-old “miracle baby” and has been through a great deal these past few years. Stage IV, with bowel (she talks about her pop bag), bladder, tubes, and more effected. She shares what a true warrior she is and how she got the care she deserves ...
Feb 08, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, I talk to Lauren's husband from Season 2 Ep 1. We discuss ways to support a loved one who is suffering from Endo and how Endo patients can ask for help. This episode may be helpful to share with the ones you love. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau...
Jan 19, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, I talk to Lauren who has been suffering from Endometriosis for many years. She tells us about her journey, weight training, being a massage therapist and tips about what works for her. (minor audio breakup in this episode. I am SORRY) Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my websit...
Jan 19, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This Month you get little old me chatting about the best ways to get through the holidays with Endo. I hope it is helpful and I talk about what is to come for 2020! Wishing you a wonderful and pain-free holiday season. Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or find me on Instagram @endo_lady or @melisbou Thank you for your support and time....
Dec 15, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, I talk to Nicole who has been suffering from Endometriosis for years, she is at college, away from home working to get her Masters and fighting to get answers as to why she has been feeling so badly. She tells us about her journey. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website w...
Nov 22, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, I chat with Larry and Belinda Wurn about how they are treating Endo without surgery. They have been working with this physical therapy treatment since the early '90s and helping many people along the way. Using the Wurn Technique (they created) to reduce adhesions that cause pain from Endo. Very interesting information and data to prove the method works. We talk in detail about how they got started and how they are helping so many today. More info here: www.clearpassage.com/what...
Oct 20, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This episode I talk to Samantha who has been suffering from Endometriosis for over 10 years. She tells us about her journey, multiple surgeries, meeting with doctors, having children, and adoption. We chat about Women's health, doctors, health care in Canada and how to advocate for ourselves. Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. Thank you for your support and time. (Sorry about the audio in & out and my excited interruptions 🤦♀️) Want t...
Sep 23, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Listen in as I catch up with my friend Adam whom I’ve know for 20 years. He’s been living in Northern California for 12 years and building a vast knowledge about CBD & THC and how it can help us reduce our pain and suffering. If you want to reach out to him for help or details DM him on Instagram @hummingbird_medicinals Websites for CBD Adam mentioned https://www.foriawellness.com/products/basics-suppositories https://lordjones.com/ https://www.charlottesweb.com/full-strength-cbd-oil Want to...
Aug 12, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode I talk to Anna who has been suffering from Endometriosis for several years. She tells us about her journey, multiple surgeries, meeting with fertility doctors, treatments and the unknown symptoms of thoracic endo. We chat about Women's health, doctors and how we must advocate for ourselves. Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and...
Jul 28, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ep. 7 Sharon’s story. She talks about Endo, infertility, and pregnancy. She also gives diet & supplement tips that worked well for her. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time. If you enjoy ...
Jun 22, 2019•40 min
Episode 6 Interview with Kimberli. She shares her journey and how’s she managing while potentially waiting to get excision surgery. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time. If you enjoy the podc...
May 31, 2019•36 min
Brittany, shares her incredible journey with over 20 surgeries. She’s positive, strong and gets real about all she’s been through. She has a support group Detroit Endometriosis Warriors. Find her on Instagram & Facebook. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com o...
May 03, 2019•57 min
How to Prep for Surgery Pre & Post op! Tips and tricks I’ve learned after 6 surgeries. 💛 Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving...
Mar 31, 2019•12 min
My high level story of Surgeries 1-6. 💛 Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and subscribing on Apple Podcasts/iTu...
Mar 06, 2019•24 min
This episode we talk to Kourtney who has been suffering from Endometriosis for over 20 years. She tells us about her journey, what helped, what didn’t and why she’s almost pain free today. Hope you enjoy. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or find me on Instagr...
Jan 27, 2019•30 min
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