The Endometriosis Nutritionist Podcast

Flare ups are a common experience in Endometriosis. In this episode I explain what they are and use an analogy to help you understand why they happen and how you can reduce the frequency, intensity and length of your flare ups.  If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS call....

In this episode I share some strategies that will help you reduce the impact your Endometriosis will have on being able to participate in events like Christmas dinners and lunches, and New Year’s Eve festivities. If you’d like to have personal conversation with me about your options reduce the severity of your Endometriosis symptoms, book a free Endometriosis SOS Call: ⁠https://theendometriosisnut...

In this episode I talk you through 5 lifestyle changes that will increase your chances to fall pregnant. Of course, diet is an important one, but avoiding chemicals, looking after your teeth, reducing stress and doing gentle exercise all help as well.   If you’d like to have personal conversation with me about your options to increase your fertility naturally, book a free Endometriosis SOS Call: ⁠...

In this episode I explain the similarities and differences between Coeliac disease, wheat allergy and gluten intolerance. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call: ⁠https://theendometriosisnutritionist.online/endometriosis-sos-call

It can be very overwhelming and confusing when you find out you have Endometriosis. It may finally give you an explanation for years of symptoms, but also make you wonder “What now?” In this episode I suggest some strategies for getting some clarity and insight into this chronic disease. One of the strategies I suggest is to find reliable information provided by Endometriosis organisations. You ca...

In this episode I explore the challenges that come with making changes to your diet and explain how it can be really helpful to 'fall off the wagon' at some point. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call . 

It’s only been fairly recently that we’ve started to study the gut and how it contributes to health and disease. And it’s only been in the last 10 years or so that we have started to understand about the gut microbiome and what it its roles are. In this episode I go into the structure of the gut a bit as it relates to the gut microbiome, how your gut microbiome affects your Endometriosis, and how...

In this episode I talk you through the case study of Julie - why she decided to work on her diet and what she wanted to achieve; what we worked on, some of her challenges along the way, and the results she achieved. If you'd like to see more case studies, go to https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/reclaim-your-life-from-endometriosis-case-studies/ . And if you're wondering how you could use diet...

In this episode I explain the connection between sleep, stress and Endometriosis, and in particular the connection of sleep and stress with inflammation. I also give some suggestions for getting a better night sleep. If you’re enjoying this podcast and learning about nutrition and Endometriosis, you might also like to check out my free online workshops. I run 2 workshops a month on different topic...

How could you use an online AI (Artificial Intelligence) tool like Chat GPT to create your meal plans? I'll do a live meal plan creation to show how easy it is and how it works. Using meal planning is a great tool to help you change your diet. It helps to know what to change first though, and this is where my Diet Assessment Tool comes in handy. It's free, and you can access it here: https...

I often call Adenomyosis the evil sibling to Endometriosis. In this episode I explain what it is, how it is similar and different to Endometriosis and whether nutrition can help to reduce the severity of your symptoms. If you want to have chat about your Adenomyosis and explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-min...

In this episode I explain the roles that calcium plays in your body and how you can get enough calcium from your diet even without having any dairy. I share the foods that you should eat more of as well as foods that make calcium absorption less effective. If you'd like to discuss how to create the right Endometriosis diet for you that helps you to reduce your symptoms and gives you all the ri...

Understanding how your eggs mature and what determines egg quality will help you to understand, and influence, your fertility. Download a free report here: 5 Strategies to Improve your Fertility Naturally if you have Endometriosis If you'd prefer to have a chat about your fertility journey and how nutrition may help, book a free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call: https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endo...

Inflammation is a key driver, the 'engine' behind your Endometriosis progression and spread. So how does it affect your fertility? I'll explain the role that inflammation plays, directly and indirectly, in your fertility and what diet changes are key to make to start to reduce this inflammation. If you have Endometriosis and have been trying to fall pregnant you already know that it ca...

In this episode I dive into the wonderful world of bowel movements. I explain the problems with constipation and diarrhoea, what your bowel movements should be like, and what to look for when monitoring your number two's. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to improve your bowel movements and take some control over other symptoms, book an obligation-free 30...

Many women with endometriosis are on the surgery ‘not so merry’ go round. Surgery is hard on the body, and getting ‘match fit’ beforehand and looking after yourself afterwards can really help to get through better and recover faster. In this episode I explain why surgery takes its toll and share some nutritional strategies to help you prepare for and recover from your surgery. If you have surgery...

In this episode I share my recommendations for when to start working on your fertility when you are: 1. ready to try for a baby now 2. planning to start trying in 6 to 12 months 3. not ready yet but know you want children at some point. Download my free guide: "5 Strategies to Improve your Fertility Naturally if you have Endometriosis" here: https://www.subscribepage.com/5strategiesimpro...

Iron deficiency is quite common for women who are menstruating, and even more so when they have Endometriosis. In this episode I explain why this is, what the symptoms of iron deficiency are and how you can get the most iron out of your food to try and address the deficiency. If you would like to learn how diet affects common Endometriosis symptoms, register for the free 3-part video series: &quot...

At the end of most of my podcast episodes I invite you to book an Endometriosis SOS Call.  Maybe you've been thinking about it, not sure if it would be a useful thing to do? Or maybe you like to know a bit more about what to expect before booking? In this episode I explain why I started offering this free opportunity to talk to me, what I think you will get out of it, and what it looks like.&...

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and my focus is on providing you with resources to understand your Endometriosis better and how nutrition can support you. These are the resources I mention in this episode: A guide: 5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition A downloadable report: 5 Things you Eat and Drink that Make your Endometriosis Symptoms Worse A diet assessment too...

Healing your leaky gut is a key strategy in managing your Endometriosis symptoms. Because you have a disease that is mostly associated with your reproductive system, you may not have spent a lot of time considering how your gut is causing or affecting your symptoms. So, if your gut plays a big role in your Endometriosis symptoms, and this thing called ‘leaky gut’ is a involved, what can you do to...

So many of my clients have other health concerns in addition to their Endometriosis, it's more common than you might think! In this episode I talk about what it will mean for you when you have other diseases and want to change your diet to manage your Endometriosis symptoms. If you would like to discuss your Endometriosis and other health concerns, and how nutrition can help you to manage both bet...

When you have Endometriosis and you know you want children, you might be worried about how it affects your fertility. And yes, Endometriosis does pose some challenges for your fertility, but it does not necessarily mean you’ll be infertile. The more you understand about your Endometriosis and how it affects your fertility, the better able you will be to make the right decisions for you, so in this...

The ‘Buffet’ style approach to managing your Endometriosis What is the best way to manage your Endometriosis? Is there 1 specific approach that works best? In this episode I challenge you to think of managing your Endometriosis by using a food buffet style approach to get the best results. If you'd like to have a chat about how nutrition can help you manage your Endometriosis better, book an oblig...

I like the start of a new year. It holds so much promise, feels like everything is possible and I'm always full of energy and new ideas. I stopped setting New Years Resolutions a while ago though, and have started to set a theme for the year instead. I'll explain why and how it works for me, plus what my theme for 2023 is. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to...