Endo Battery

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Experience the groundbreaking perspectives of disability advocacy as we sit down with Bryce Rafferty, a passionate staff attorney with the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. Discover how his personal journey through rehabilitation in Switzerland sheds light on the stark differences in care between Swiss...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) How does disability law truly protect those with invisible conditions like endometriosis? In this episode, we delve into the world of disability rights with Bryce Rafferty, a passionate attorney from the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC). With his unique perspective as both an advocate and legal e...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Empowerment through knowledge is our mantra, and we invite you to be an active part of the endometriosis advocacy movement. Engage with thought-provoking articles, share your interests and questions, and understand the critical role of self-advocacy and community support. We aim to arm you with the informa...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Join us for a powerful episode with Dr. Allison Bontempo, postdoctoral research fellow at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, as we uncover the complexities of endometriosis and the lived experiences of those affected. With a personal connection to the disease, Dr. Bontempo transformed a class proj...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What happens when two of the most prevalent gynecological conditions intersect? Join us as Dr. Sadikah Behbehani and Dr. Lora Liu shed light on the complexities and common misconceptions surrounding endometriosis and PCOS. These esteemed experts guide us through the landscape of these conditions, emphasizi...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Living with chronic illnesses like endometriosis and adenomyosis can feel like a constant battle against societal expectations, and Chelsea and Alanna, know this struggle all too well. We've discovered that managing our lives with these conditions often resembles trying to fit the contents of a 10-inc...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Ever wondered how a routine ER visit for kidney stones could change the course of someone's life? Join us as Chelsea sits down with Alanna to uncover her harrowing yet empowering journey with endometriosis and adenomyosis. From the early, often-misunderstood symptoms like frequent UTIs and painful per...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Ever wondered why so many surgeons lack proper training in bowel endometriosis? In this episode of Endo Battery Fast Charged, we uncover startling research that points to a significant gap in medical education,  groundbreaking findings that reveal how endometriosis can alter brain activity, the outcome aft...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Is traditional endometriosis diagnosis failing patients?     - Dr. Ramiro Cabrera, a specialist from Mexico, shares how his sister’s battle with stage 4 endometriosis inspired his mission to revolutionize care using mapping and excision surgery.   Why pre-surgical mapping matters:    - Learn how the outdat...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Imagine being nine years old and feeling a constant, unexplainable pain that no one seems to take seriously. That's exactly what Arleigh Cole experienced, and in this powerful episode of Endo Battery, she shares her incredible journey from those early days of fatigue and bowel issues to becoming a fie...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) -  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 arthri...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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 randomizatio...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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 brittl...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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 steer...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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 abs...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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. J...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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.ni...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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.g...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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 d...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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 suffe...

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 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 mi...