In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis

Updated 1/2023. Living with an invisible illness has its challenges, and for many of us, endo was also a nameless illness during our struggle to be diagnosed. Amy and Brittany talk about how both of these can affect us emotionally, especially if we got sick at a younger age during our formative years. We also give examples of how to explain about endometriosis in some common social situations. ☀️C...

Updated 1/2023. Painful sex, especially penetrative sex, is a reality for many with endo. Amy and Brittany talk about some physical, emotional, and societal aspects of dealing with painful sex. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review! Support me by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears ⚠️DISCLAIME...

Updated 12/2022. What exactly is endo? What colors is it? Why do some doctors miss it during a laparoscopy? Is a biopsy necessary? What is silent endo? Does menopause help it? Amy and Brittany debunk common myths and share some easy ways to explain about it to those who are unfamiliar. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or l...

Updated 4/2023. Many of us with endometriosis struggle with fatigue, Amy included. While much of Amy's fatigue was from the endo lesions themselves, she also noticed over the years that other factors influence it, such as sleeping, eating, toxic relationships, managing activities, grief, and more. Amy and Brittany give several ideas to explore for trying to hopefully feel a little more energized o...

Updated 4/2023. Practicing gratitude can help us break free from negative feelings, but what if we can’t find anything to feel grateful for? Amy and Brittany talk about a lighthearted gratitude game Amy plays to shift her focus to the bigger picture and find appreciation for what’s going right for her - but without falling into the trap of toxic positivity. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16year...

Updated 1/2024. Many of us have changed the way we eat because we find it helps with our endometriosis symptoms. Yet it can be really hard to actually commit to our dietary changes. As Brittany goes over a method to look at the bigger picture to help align our actions with our priorities, Amy has a dual with her dietary kryptonite live on the show. ***Note: this episode is not about diet culture b...

Updated 4/2023. Amy shares about a time when her period came and she had a mortifying endoflare at work, which makes us wonder why we often feel shame in relation to our periods, our endo, and reproductive organs? We explore societal, cultural, and historical reasons, and how we can try to destigmatize menstruation. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Li...

Updated 12/2022. What does endometriosis have in common with a horror movie? Find out as Amy and Brittany explore what symptoms like painful sex, painful bowel movements, and painful periods really mean on a physical and emotional level. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review! Support me by buying me a coffee:...

Updated 2/2023. Is there a way to suffer less during painful moments? Amy and Brittany talk about some techniques Amy used to help her emotionally to get through hours of excruciating menstrual pain when medicine no longer provided relief. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review! Support me by buying me a coffee...

Updated 12/2022. While endometriosis isn't a period disease, excruciating period pain is common for many people with endo. We talk about the experience of menstrual pain: the serious reality of suffering through debilitating pain monthly, and psychological impact such as the fear, trauma, and PTSD that it can cause. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Li...

Updated 12/2022. Want to make more empowered and educated decisions about your medical care? Amy and Brittany talk about what Amy did wrong and right over the years when looking for a doctor and treatment plan for her endo, and what can be learned from those experiences. 🔗FIND A SURGEON: https://insixteenyears.com/how-to-find-a-specialist/ 🔗SEX AND GENDER BIAS in healthcare episodes: 44, 46,  48...

Updated 12/2022. Ever been dismissed by a doctor – or several – and start to doubt yourself? Amy and Brittany talk about the obstacles we face trying to get diagnosed with endo and how lonely it can feel when no one believes your symptoms. We talk about Amy's journey to diagnosis and how strong people with endometriosis are to face the pain and challenges that we do. FIND AN EXCISION SURGEON: http...

Welcome to our podcast full of humor and hope! We’re Amy and Brittany. We’ll introduce our ridiculous health problems, and then share our thoughts on living with chronic pain and serious health conditions. ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review! Support me by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears...