Endo Battery

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What if the most compassionate choice you make this season is the quiet one—leaving early, resting without apology, or finally asking for the support your body has needed all along? This reflective chapter pulls together the most resonant insights from recent conversations on grief, hormones, and the every...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) A lot of us carry the same question: why does the care we need feel out of reach even when we find the right experts? This reflection pulls together the most eye-opening insights from a season of conversations—where surgical reality, overlooked diagnoses, and brain-based tools meet practical advocacy you c...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We look back at a year of growth, from mental health and sexual health to surgical decisions and daily strategies that make life with endometriosis more livable. Short formats like Fast Charge and Quick Connect turned big topics into clear, useful takeaways shaped by your questions. • mental health impacts...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) AI might finally shrink the brutal seven-to-eleven-year journey to endometriosis diagnosis—but only if we pair smarter tools with real clinical judgment. We sit down with Professor Gaby Moawad, a global leader in robotic surgery and endometriosis management, to unpack where technology genuinely helps and w...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We break down why expert excision is essential and why it must be paired with functional, whole-body care to unwind years of inflammation from endometriosis. Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch explains how gut health, immune balance, and nervous system support accelerate real recovery. • excision surgery as the gold st...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Ever wonder how much brain space food should actually take up? We sat down with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani—internationally recognized internal medicine physician and leading expert on eating disorders—to draw a clear line between culturally normalized restriction and patterns that quietly erode health, joy, and...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We trace how endometriosis interacts with mast cells, connective tissue, and hormones, explaining why symptoms feel systemic and why overlap with HEDS and MCAS appears so often. We also review new data on tirzepatide and inflammation, separating promise from hype while keeping care practical and multidisci...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What if the reason you’re still in pain after surgery isn’t failure—it’s complexity that wasn’t fully addressed? We sit down with a neurogastroenterologist and a colorectal surgeon to unpack why deep endometriosis often persists, how bowel involvement gets missed, and what a truly coordinated plan looks li...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What if the most powerful shift in endometriosis care isn’t choosing sides, but connecting them? We sit down with Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch—board-certified OBGYN, excision specialist, and co-author of Beating Endo—to chart a practical, compassionate path that blends surgical excellence with functional medicine...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What if a drop of blood or menstrual fluid could reveal the hidden biology driving endometriosis? We sit down with Dr. Canio Martinelli, OBGYN and oncology educator, to unpack how liquid biopsy is moving from bold idea to practical tool—and what it will take to make it safe, accurate, and accessible. From...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What if understanding how endometriosis builds its own blood supply could unlock safer, smarter treatment? We sit down with Professor Gaby Moawad—renowned robotic surgeon, educator, and leader in endometriosis care—to unpack the vascular engine that drives lesion growth, bleeding, and scarring. In five foc...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Food isn’t the villain—pain is. When eating reliably triggers symptoms, the body learns to avoid. We sat down with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani—internal medicine physician, eating disorder expert, and author of Sick Enough—to map how chronic illness, neurodiversity, and medical bias shape the modern food struggle...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Menopause wasn’t supposed to feel like this—so why does pelvic pain persist when periods stop? We sit down with Dr. Megan Wasson, Chair of Medical and Surgical Gynecology at Mayo Clinic, to confront the enduring myth that menopause—or even ovary removal—automatically ends endometriosis. The short answer: e...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We reframe endometriosis as a whole-body disease and map how gut microbes, blood vessels, and lymphatics drive symptoms, pain, and fatigue. Dr. Gaby Moawad shares strategies for multidisciplinary care that builds trust, reduces inflammation, and improves long-term quality of life. • endometriosis defined a...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What if your “IBS” isn’t just a gut problem—but part of a larger endometriosis story that involves nerves, immune triggers, and the way your body processes pain? We sit down with a neurogastroenterologist, Dr. Zachary Spiritos and  colorectal surgeon, Dr. Vincent Obias, to connect the dots between bowel en...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We challenge the myth that teens are “too young” for endometriosis and show how to spot red flags that go far beyond “normal cramps.” Dr. Megan Wasson shares clear signs, family dynamics that normalize pain, and steps to get answers sooner. • redefining normal: pain as more than an inconvenience • family p...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We explore the hard edges of parenting with endometriosis—pregnancy losses, grief, guilt, and the small wins that keep us going—and how those experiences drove us into advocacy that meets medicine where it starts: in classrooms. Along the way we talk kids’ questions, self‑grace, and building real community...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We trace Nikki’s 28-year path from a painful first period to an excision surgery that finally connected endometriosis, PCOS, and adenomyosis, and we talk about pregnancy losses, pelvic floor pain, and the power of community. We share practical tools that shorten the time from symptoms to care and turn expe...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Jeff Arrington explains why insurance is a major barrier for endometriosis specialists and patients seeking care. The healthcare payment system fundamentally fails to recognize the difference between quick, superficial treatments and proper excision surgery that actually removes the disease. • Insuranc...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Horace Ramon shares groundbreaking insights on how surgery for colorectal endometriosis significantly improves fertility outcomes, even for patients who've experienced multiple failed IVF attempts. His research reveals that removing endometriotic lesions throughout the pelvis gives patients...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Naomi Whittaker shares critical distinctions between diffuse and focal adenomyosis and their impact on fertility. She highlights how adenomyosis is often over-diagnosed on ultrasound while explaining that diffuse adenomyosis rarely affects fertility, though focal adenomyomas require surgical interventi...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Melissa McHale, a gynecologic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive endometriosis surgery, shares expert guidance on finding qualified surgeons for endometriosis treatment. She provides practical strategies for evaluating surgeon credentials, training backgrounds, and professional connections to e...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Canio Martinelli, OBGYN specialist and head of clinical programs at Sbarro Health Research Organization, discusses groundbreaking research on AI applications in medicine and surgical decision-making to improve patient outcomes. • Research shows AI systems like ChatGPT perform comparably to resident phy...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Ramiro Cabrera explains how surgical mapping revolutionizes endometriosis treatment by allowing surgeons to visualize deep infiltrating disease before operating. This European-originated technique enables personalized surgical planning and proper specialist involvement, replacing outdated diagnostic ap...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Horace Ramon, a world-renowned endometriosis surgeon and researcher, reveals how excision surgery can significantly improve fertility outcomes for women with endometriosis. His groundbreaking studies show that nearly half of women with colorectal endometriosis can conceive naturally after surgery...