In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis

Amy and Brittany
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  • Alternative Health
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Laugh, cry, and shout with us as we talk all things endometriosis! We hope our podcast will support and empower you. Our podcast has 2 types of episodes: (1) Chats between Amy and Brittany, 2 best friends that pride ourselves on sharing accurate, well-researched information in a fun, digestible way. Hang out with us while we delve into embarrassing “did-that-really-just-happen?!” endo stories and talk vulnerably about our personal growth. Some of our favorite episodes are the later ones – we really love how our knowledge, and also we, have grown over time! (2) Amy leads amazing interviews with renowned excision surgeons, subject experts, and endo advocates worldwide! Remember, the info presented here is educational info only and NOT medical advice.

  1. 6d ago

    174. Why It’s So Hard to Advocate for What We Need

    Amy and Brittany talk about how beliefs about our worth and what we deserve can often get in the way of asking for what we want, especially with our chronic illness and disability. Because of socialization in society for women and those AFAB, ableist comments from loved ones, and the times people made us feel embarrassed for having specific needs, it can feel impossible to speak up. We talk about how we are unpacking the beliefs we have about ourselves to better support ourselves and our chronic illness. We want you to know that your needs are important, even if people say otherwise! ☀️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 📖MY BOOKS ABOUT ENDO📖 Endometriosis: Putting the Pieces Together for a Better Life. https://insixteenyears.com/endometriosis-putting-the-pieces-together-for-a-better-life/ Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease. https://insixteenyears.com/where-to-find-my-book/ ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/

    174. Why It’s So Hard to Advocate for What We Need

  2. Sep 15

    173. The Ideal Endometriosis Standard of Care vs the Reality

    Amy speaks with Andoeni about: —the lack of multidisciplinary centers or coordinated care specifically for endo and how this hurts patients —how patients can feel abandoned post surgery if there’s no post op care —the burden that falls on the patients to research their conditions and find a knowledgable doctor they can trust 🎤WHO IS ANDOENI?🎤 Andoeni is the creator behind CuerpoCurativo, a community-led platform dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering women living with endometriosis. After her own diagnosis, she turned her search for answers into a space that centers patient voices, shares accessible resources, and brings awareness to the systemic gaps in menstrual and reproductive health care. Through storytelling, education, and advocacy, she hopes to make others feel less alone in their healing journey.  ☀️CONNECT WITH ANDOENI☀️ Instagram @Cuerpocurativo ☀️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 📖MY BOOKS ABOUT ENDO📖 Endometriosis: Putting the Pieces Together for a Better Life. https://insixteenyears.com/endometriosis-putting-the-pieces-together-for-a-better-life/ Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease. https://insixteenyears.com/where-to-find-my-book/ ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/

    173. The Ideal Endometriosis Standard of Care vs the Reality

  3. Sep 8

    172. Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS)

    Amy speaks with Michelle about the guidelines for IC/PBS (Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome). We talk about: —the different phenotypes and what this means for treatment —key takeaways from the updated 2025 Canadian guidelines —our personal experiences with this condition 🎤WHO IS MICHELLE?🎤 Michelle is a peer health navigator and a dedicated advocate for pelvic health. Known as the voice behind The Happy Pelvis, she passionately spreads awareness about pelvic health through her platforms. At The Happy Pelvis, Michelle leads numerous initiatives aimed at empowering individuals grappling with chronic pelvic pain and illness. Her mission is clear: to equip people with the tools they need to advocate for themselves effectively. Michelle's goal is to offer resources, guidance and support to help individuals navigate diagnoses, communicate with healthcare providers and make informed decisions regarding their treatment journey.  ☀️CONNECT WITH MICHELLE☀️ Instagram @The.happy.pelvisWebsite: https://thehappypelvis.ca/ ☀️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 📖MY BOOKS ABOUT ENDO📖 Endometriosis: Putting the Pieces Together for a Better Life. https://insixteenyears.com/endometriosis-putting-the-pieces-together-for-a-better-life/ Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease. https://insixteenyears.com/where-to-find-my-book/ ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/

    172. Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS)

  4. May 13

    171. Believe Patients! A Conversation with Dr. Adam Duke

    Amy speaks with Dr. Adam Duke about: —what endometriosis care would look like of he could rewrite the guidelines for care —what it was like to open his own excision practice in a more rural part of the United States —the importance of endometriosis advocacy in improving patient care 🎤WHO IS Dr. Adam Duke?🎤 Dr. Adam Duke is an endometriosis excision surgeon who is nationally recognized for his excellent endometriosis care. He considers himself as much of an endometriosis advocate and ally as an endometriosis surgeon. ☀️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 ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/

    171. Believe Patients! A Conversation with Dr. Adam Duke

  5. May 6

    170. It’s All In Your Body with Health Psychologist Dr. Sula Windgassen

    Amy speaks with Dr Sula Windgassen about her new book called “It’s All in Your Body: A Practical Roadmap to Healing Through Mind Body Connection”. We talk about: —an overview of the mind-body connection and why it can be hard to embrace after years of medical gaslighting and being told “it’s all in our head” —how stress affects the bladder —the difference between safety behaviors and necessary behaviors 🎤WHO IS Dr Sula Windgassen?🎤 Dr Sula Windgassen PhD MSc is a health psychologist who has dedicated her career to understanding the powerful intersection between physical and mental health. Dr Sula is the director of Mind Body Blossom, a clinical health psychology practice delivering therapy for people experiencing burnout, trauma and chronic health issues. She’s an internationally recognised researcher with over 30 published academic papers, and she has amazingly informative content both on her instagram and her newsletter. She’s now published a new book called “It’s All in Your Body: A Practical Roadmap to Healing Through Mind Body Connection”.  ☀️CONNECT WITH Dr Sula☀️ Instagram @The_health_psychologist ☀️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 ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/

    170. It’s All In Your Body with Health Psychologist Dr. Sula Windgassen

  6. Apr 21

    169. Managing SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

    Amy speaks with Jade Walker about SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) —how SIBO is an umbrella term for multiple bacterial overgrowths —what causes it and why it’s a common co-condition with endometriosis —different ways of treating and managing it. 🎤WHO IS JADE WALKER?🎤 Jade Walker is a degree-qualified naturopath and educator known for her work in complex endometriosis, gut health, and hormone conditions. With eight years of clinical experience, and a personal journey with endo, Jade has a passion for uncovering overlooked drivers of chronic symptoms, particularly the intersection between the microbiome, inflammation, and hormonal dysfunction. She is the founder of the course The Endo Care Collective and online clinic EndoBiome, where she leads a team of practitioners delivering evidence-informed, microbiome-focused care for people navigating persistent and often misunderstood health issues.  ☀️CONNECT WITH JADE ☀️ Instagram @byjadewalker Websites: www.jadewalker.com.au and www.theendobiome.com ☀️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 ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/

    169. Managing SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

  7. Apr 15

    168. From Harm to Hope with Social Worker Casey Berna LCSW

    Amy speaks with Casey Berna about her new book “Endometriosis: From Harm to Hope”. We talk about topics discussed in her book, such as: —medical narcissism and how to navigate difficult experiences with our healthcare professionals —what the medical industry complex is and how it harms patients —the importance of identifying our needs, how to do so, and putting ourselves first. 🎤WHO IS CASEY BERNA?🎤 Casey is a social worker, endometriosis patient, published author, and highly regarded endometriosis advocate. In addition to providing professional counseling to endometriosis patients, she’s also worked with expert medical professionals, advocates, and global nonprofits in the endometriosis and infertility fields to improve access to care through documentaries, conferences, protests, and now her new book, Endometriosis: From Harm to Hope.  ☀️CONNECT WITH CASEY☀️ Instagram @endosocialworker Book: Endometriosis: From Harm to Hope by Casey Berna ☀️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 ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/

    168. From Harm to Hope with Social Worker Casey Berna LCSW

  8. Apr 6

    167. Lesser Talked About Aspects of Endometriosis Surgery with Dr. Lora Liu

    Amy speaks with Dr. Lora Liu about excision surgery. She explains to us: —Tips for asking your surgeon about their multidisciplinary surgical team. —How she decides when to operate on a patient. —Some of the risks vs benefits of excision, especially bowel surgery. 🎤WHO IS DR. LORA LIU?🎤 Dr. Lora Liu is an excision surgeon who became interested in surgery as a teenager watching her father, Dr. CY Liu, operate. Dr Liu is a trainer and proctor in the use of robotic surgery. She firmly believes in multidisciplinary care. She has multidisciplinary surgical team in the OR with her and also has working relationships with multiple specialists like physiatrists, pain management specialists, and pelvic floor physical therapists to help guide patients with post surgery care. 🔗Resources🔗 Clickable links at www.insixteenyears.com/episode167 🔗Study on Low Anterior Resection Syndrome www.endonews.com/low-anterior-resection-syndrome-lars-risk-following-rectosigmoid-endometriosis-surgery  ☀️CONNECT WITH DR. LORA LIU☀️ Instagram @drliu_endometriosis_surgeon ☀️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 ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/

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Laugh, cry, and shout with us as we talk all things endometriosis! We hope our podcast will support and empower you. Our podcast has 2 types of episodes: (1) Chats between Amy and Brittany, 2 best friends that pride ourselves on sharing accurate, well-researched information in a fun, digestible way. Hang out with us while we delve into embarrassing “did-that-really-just-happen?!” endo stories and talk vulnerably about our personal growth. Some of our favorite episodes are the later ones – we really love how our knowledge, and also we, have grown over time! (2) Amy leads amazing interviews with renowned excision surgeons, subject experts, and endo advocates worldwide! Remember, the info presented here is educational info only and NOT medical advice.

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