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From the best surgery to natural therapies, This EndoLife Podcast empowers you to live and thrive with endometriosis and its co-conditions through a holistic, functional medicine approach.
I’m covering all the topics that often aren’t discussed in the doctor’s office, whether that’s how to eat well for endometriosis, how to treat the endo belly or just what exactly is SIBO? Come join myself (and my guests!) as we dive into anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, hormones, pain science, mental health, sex, energy and living life well with endo.

This EndoLife Jessica Duffin

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 63 Ratings

From the best surgery to natural therapies, This EndoLife Podcast empowers you to live and thrive with endometriosis and its co-conditions through a holistic, functional medicine approach.
I’m covering all the topics that often aren’t discussed in the doctor’s office, whether that’s how to eat well for endometriosis, how to treat the endo belly or just what exactly is SIBO? Come join myself (and my guests!) as we dive into anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, hormones, pain science, mental health, sex, energy and living life well with endo.

    REPLAY: Four At-Home Ways to Boost Your Migrating Motor Complex If You Have Endo Belly or SIBO

    REPLAY: Four At-Home Ways to Boost Your Migrating Motor Complex If You Have Endo Belly or SIBO

    We are taking a short season break, so in the meantime, I’m revisiting some old episodes that have been asked about or requested over on Instagram. Enjoy and see you soon with some new episodes!
    The migrating motor complex is a wave like emotion that occurs in the small intestine, not large, between meals and overnight. This wave motion clears out any old food debris and bacteria once food has already passed through into the large intestine, so basically, see the MMC as the washing up, once all the leftover food has been cleared off the dinner plates. 
    Now, the MMC is crucial for good gut health and when it slows down, we get a build-up of bacteria and old food, this means that not only is there a constant supply of food debris in the small intestine for bacteria to munch on, but every time food enters the small intestine, that food will be munched too. 
    Read more.
    Show Notes 
    MMC
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/
    https://www.siboinfo.com/mmc-videos.html
    https://www.siboinfo.com/prevention-of-relapse.html
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/
    Ginger
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10442508/
    Massage
    I Love You massage
    Arvigo therapist Tara Ghosh interview
    Free resources:
    This podcast! 
    Endometriosis Net Column
    Endometriosis News Column
    Newsletter
    Instagram
    Ways to work with me:
    This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook
    Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
    Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course
    One to one coaching info and application
    This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
    Produced by Chris Robson

    • 20 min
    How to Optimise Digestion for Less Endo Belly

    How to Optimise Digestion for Less Endo Belly

    Today we’re doing another clip from my course, Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 as I am still getting over covid and what has turned out to be several of the most stressful days I’ve ever experienced (more on that another time).
    During the past couple of days, I’ve not had access to the internet and so I wasn’t able to share that the course doors were closing for enrolment or even actually close the doors, so if you want to sigh up, you still can. I’m likely going to leave the doors open until Sunday or Monday, so just for a few more days.
    Today’s lesson is all about first line therapies for optimising digestion, this is one lesson of three and this one is mainly about how you’re eating and what you’re eating. If you have a lot of bloating and endo belly, I would really pay attention to the sections on chewing, mindful eating and boosting stomach acid, digestive enzymes and bile and work on those first.
    If you’re curious about the course, you can learn more at www.theendobellycoach.com/live-thrive-with-endo or just go to the link in my show notes here.
     
    Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?
    My new and improved digital course Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 is open for enrolment!
    I’ve spent the last two years refining and honing it, to bring you an updated version with new info and strategies - and a specific focus on preventing overwhelm!
    This course offers you a customisable roadmap and it identifies the most important changes to begin with first, fast tracking you out of overwhelm and into symptom relief.
    Learn more or sign up here.

    Free resources:
    This podcast! 
    Endometriosis Net Column
    Endometriosis News Column
    Newsletter
    Instagram

    Ways to work with me:
    This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook
    Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
    Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course
    One to one coaching info and application

    This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Semaine is a plant-based supplement for reducing period pain and inflammation, that you take for 7 days of your cycle, during your period. Semaine is made up of 9 super-powered plant extracts and minerals that are all vegan and sourced for maximum quality and bioavailability and selected based on the latest clinical research. If you want to try Semaine, they are currently offering 20% off your first order with code: THEENDOBELLYCOACH and they deliver worldwide! Head to: www.semainehealth.com
    This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
    Produced by Chris Robson

    • 26 min
    Your Brain, Pain and the Vagus Nerve

    Your Brain, Pain and the Vagus Nerve

    Today I have an exciting episode for you! I’m still full of covid or flu, on top of preparing for my course Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 which begins on Monday, and packing to take our rescue kitten back to the UK - today!
    So, there’s a lot going on - no wonder I got sick!
    So, instead of doing a replay episode, I thought I’d give you a peak into what I’m woking on in my course, and so today, I am sharing one of my lessons which is all about the science of how pain works and how it can be influenced by the vagus nerve and our nervous system (which are pretty much one and the same, as you’ll come to learn!).
    This is a great episode to provide you with overall pain education and here’s an interesting fact - pain education actually helps to treat and reduce pain! So that’s a huge benefit of this episode, and the bonus is, if you’re wondering about the course and whether it’s for you, this gives you a little taster as to what’s in store (and remember - there’s a 14 day return policy too).
    If you’re curious about the course and want to learn more, doors close tomorrow Sunday, April 15th, 11:55pm BST and late bird pricing has just kicked in, dropping the course back down to Super Early Bird pricing of £100 upfront or with a payment plan of £35 per month for three months.
    You can learn more at www.theendobellycoach.com/live-thrive-with-endo or just sign up here.

    Free resources:
    This podcast! 
    Endometriosis Net Column
    Endometriosis News Column
    Newsletter
    Instagram

    Ways to work with me:
    This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook
    Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
    Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course
    One to one coaching info and application

    This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
    Produced by Chris Robson

    • 36 min
    Stuck With Endo? Here’s Your Roadmap

    Stuck With Endo? Here’s Your Roadmap

    So today, as you’ll be able to hear in this intro, I am pretty damn sick, so I cannot record a full episode for you.
    Instead, I am sharing my recent free masterclass, Creating a Roadmap for Endo Healing.
    For this masterclass, you’re going to need to get comfy and grab a note book and a pen because we’re literally going to be designing your endo management plan.
    This masterclass is much better when you’re joining live as you get the interactive component and the slides, etc. but you can still work your way through it just from listening - so, let’s get started!

    Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?
    My new and improved digital course Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 is open for enrolment!
    I’ve spent the last two years refining and honing it, to bring you an updated version with new info and strategies - and a specific focus on preventing overwhelm!
     This course offers you a customisable roadmap and it identifies the most important changes to begin with first, fast tracking you out of overwhelm and into symptom relief.
    Early Bird Pricing is now available (with payment plan options) until Sunday 7th April, 11:59pm BST.
    Learn more or sign up here.

    Free resources:
    This podcast! 
    Endometriosis Net Column
    Endometriosis News Column
    Newsletter
    Instagram

    Ways to work with me:
    This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook
    Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
    Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course
    One to one coaching info and application

    Can you help me save Jelly the kitten? We are currently travelling, working remotely, and within 24 hours of arriving in Montenegro, we met Jelly. He was extremely thin, with a distended stomach and a little lollypop head and bulging eyes. We took him to the vets where he was put on an IV drip for dehydration, and treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for a bacterial infection that has spread into his bloodstream from his intestines. His intestines are damaged due to excessive worms, which has caused him to become malnourished. 
    We have found him a foster home and a forever home in the UK, but the total cost is over £1200. We have already spent hundreds on vet visits getting him to this point, and need your help, if you can.
    If you are able to and want to support, you can donate and read Jelly’s full story on our Go Fund Me page. I truly cannot express how much your support means to me, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
    Produced by Chris Robson

    • 1 hr 28 min
    My Number One Endo Management Strategy

    My Number One Endo Management Strategy

    Okay so today I am taking my IG Live series to the podcast, because for the life of me, I cannot get my IG Lives to not have that strange ticking/buzzing sound in the background! So, I thought it would be better to answer the questions I’ve had submitted here.
    Today I am answering “What is the number one thing to manage endometriosis?”
    Read more.

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your symptoms, all the info on endo or you’re just stuck not knowing where to start, and you want clear, actionable and effective steps to guide your endo journey, I invite you to my free signature masterclass...

    Creating a Roadmap for Endo Healing Masterclass
    (It's back and it’s new and improved!)

    In this two-hour masterclass I’m going to…
    · Show you how to overcome the endo overwhelm
    · Help you identify your core endo challenges
    · Teach you my 8 key pillars of healing that I go through with all my clients
    · Empower you to set 1-3 goals and next steps so you can get started and take action after the masterclass.

    This masterclass is all about sorting through the confusion so you can begin managing endometriosis with confidence and clarity.

    I’m holding the masterclass on two dates next week:
    Tuesday 2nd April, 6pm BST
    Thursday 4th April, 7pm BST

    Don’t worry if you can’t make it live, as long as you sign up to the masterclass, you’ll receive the recording.
    To sign up, just head to my show notes (and click here!) or go to wwww.theendobellycoach.com/free-endo-healing-workshop-2024
    Need more help or want to learn how to work with me?
    Join my free Flare Up Prevention Mini Email Course! 
    From Mon 4th March 2024, you’ll receive a weekly email with education on one specific strategy which can help reduce the frequency and/or severity of your flare ups, whether they’re random or come like clockwork every period.
    Don’t worry if you see this email after we get started, as long as you sign up in March, I’ll catch you up on any emails you missed.
    Sign up here.

    Free resources:
    This podcast! 
    Endometriosis Net Column
    Endometriosis News Column
    Newsletter
    Instagram
    Ways to work with me:
    This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook
    Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief
    Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course
    One to one coaching info and application

    This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works
    Produced by Chris Robson

    • 19 min
    FREE Masterclass: Creating a Roadmap for Endo Healing

    FREE Masterclass: Creating a Roadmap for Endo Healing

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your symptoms, all the info on endo or you’re just stuck not knowing where to start, and you want clear, actionable and effective steps to guide your endo journey, I invite you to my free signature masterclass...

    Creating a Roadmap for Endo Healing Masterclass
    (It's back and it’s new and improved!)

    In this two-hour masterclass I’m going to…
    · Show you how to overcome the endo overwhelm
    · Help you identify your core endo challenges
    · Teach you my 8 key pillars of healing that I go through with all my clients
    · Empower you to set 1-3 goals and next steps so you can get started and take action after the masterclass.

    This masterclass is all about sorting through the confusion so you can begin managing endometriosis with confidence and clarity.

    I’m holding the masterclass on two dates next week:
    Tuesday 2nd April, 6pm BST
    Thursday 4th April, 7pm BST

    Don’t worry if you can’t make it live, as long as you sign up to the masterclass, you’ll receive the recording.

    To sign up, click here, or go to www.theendobellycoach.com/free-endo-healing-workshop-2024
    and I’ll send you all the details.
     
    I really can’t wait to meet you all and work together to create a healing map for endo in 2024.

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
63 Ratings

63 Ratings

dalgaiw ,

What a fantastic resource for endo sufferers!

Thank you so much Jessica for this podcast! I’m currently in year 1 of my nutrition course and have a young friend who suffers with endo. This podcast has really helped me to understand all the challenges that an endo sufferer is faced with. Your candid communication, useful subjects and professional recordings make it so easy to listen to. The interviews with some amazing people have broadened my knowledge on what is out there for those suffering with endometriosis. I’m excited that this disease is starting to get more recognition in the UK. I’m sure your podcast has helped this change. Big thanks! Keep up the good work.

shannoncree ,

Shannon

I would like to thank Jessica for This EndoLife podcast on endometriosis.
I have suffered for way too long with this condition and I have never come across something so supportive and knowledgable, with practical and emotional solutions. It’s really inspired me to help live my life in a new way with endometriosis and find ways to put me first. I admire you for living with this and helping others live with it.

amag93 ,

FINALLY!

It’s lovely to see Jessica addressing this condition on a public platform. When first being diagnostics with endometriosis, it’s hard to find a place to give you insightful advice. Being a sufferer for quite some time, it’s lovely to see her wearing her heart on her sleeve and sharing her story, along with others sharing their best advice and stories as well.

Don’t be afraid to speak up about this condition- educate others and stand tall because this is something that should not bring you down or make you feel alone. There are others out there that will always have your back!

#endometriosisawarenessmonth

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