The EmpowerEndo Podcast

Dr. Samantha de Castro-Corcoran

EmpowerEndo is a podcast for endo warriors, by an endo warrior. Dr. Samantha has taken her years as a kinesiologist and chiropractor, as well as her own experience with endometriosis to bring you all the latest information regarding healing and thriving with endometriosis

  1. Jun 12

    How Endometriosis Actually works with your hormones

    This week we break down what's actually happening with your hormones across a menstrual cycle, and why almost everything you've heard about estrogen and endo is missing crucial context. We cover the cycle as a regulatory system, the real roles of estrogen and progesterone, why standard hormone panels can read normal while you feel terrible, and how endo changes tissue response rather than hormone presence. If you've ever been told your numbers look fine while your body said otherwise, this is the episode. Resources: 5 Questions Every Endo Patient Should Be Asking Free Masterclass June 19 + EmpowerEndo Roadmap Waitlist : Endo Flare First-Aid Kit (free guide) Follow over on instagram @samanthadc.dc

    16 min

  2. Jun 5

    Food as Information: What Anti-Inflammatory Eating Actually Means for Endo

    This week we break down the relationship between food, inflammation, and endometriosis...without the diet culture noise. We go over why food isn't a cure but does matter, how blood sugar stability connects to pain signals, anti-inflammatory eating patterns, and why restriction often backfires for endo bodies. If you've ever felt like a failure because eating "clean" didn't fix your symptoms, this one is for you. Resources: FREE June 19 Masterclass The 5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor Guide The Flare First Aid Kit Follow on instagram @samanthadc.dc Online health coaches mentioned - Vidal Coaching, FENIX ATHLETICA, & lvltn health

    20 min

  3. May 29

    Excision vs. Ablation: The Surgical Truth Your Doctor May Have Skipped

    This week we break down the two main surgical approaches for endometriosis — excision and ablation — and explain why the difference between them has life-altering consequences for endo patients. We chat about physiology, outcomes, the training gap between general GYNs and excision specialists, and exactly what questions to ask before agreeing to surgery. If your pain came back after a procedure, or you're approaching a surgical consult, this episode is for you! Resources mentioned The 5 Questions freebie The EmpowerEndo Roadmap Masterclass Follow over on instagram @samanthadc.dc

    17 min

  4. May 22

    How to Actually Talk to Your Doctor About Your Endo: The Language Framework That Changes Everything

    In this episode, we break down the communication gap between endo patients and their providers — and why it has nothing to do with how believable you are. She covers the structural reasons providers miss endo, the exact language shifts that change how your symptoms are documented, and how to prepare for your next appointment in a way that actually moves the needle on your care. Resources mentioned: The 5 Questions freebie The EmpowerEndo Roadmap waitlist Find my at instagram @samanthadc.dc and TikTok @empower_endo

    19 min

  5. May 15

    The Gut-Endo Connection: Why Your ‘IBS’ Might Actually Be Endometriosis

    Up to 90% of women with endometriosis have GI symptoms. Women with endo have a 3-fold higher risk of IBS. But colonoscopy is normal. So what’s actually happening? This is the conversation most of us have been waiting to hear. We’re having it now. Resources mentioned: Flare First Aid Kit EmpowerEndo Roadmap Waitlist Research cited: Varney et al. 2025 Aliment Pharmacol Ther — EndoFOD RCTChiaffarino et al. 2021 — IBS-endometriosis meta-analysisNabi et al. 2022 — IBS prevalence meta-analysisFryer et al. 2024 — Diagnostic delay scoping reviewPai et al. 2023 — Estrobolome case-control studyKhan et al. 2018 — Bacterial contamination hypothesis Connect with EmpowerEndo: Instagram: @samanthadc.dcTikTok: @empower_endo The EmpowerEndo podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

    18 min

  6. May 8

    Endo and your mental health - the emotional toll no one talks about

    The mental health side of endometriosis is documented, biological, and rarely discussed. In this episode we talk openly about the anxiety, the depression, the grief, and the exhaustion that come with chronic, dismissed illness — and why they are not character flaws. This is the conversation most of us have been waiting to hear. We’re having it now. A note: If you are struggling and need support beyond what this podcast can offer, please reach out to a mental health professional, your family doctor, or a crisis resource in your region. Resources mentioned: Flare First Aid Kit EmpowerEndo Roadmap Waitlist Connect with EmpowerEndo: Instagram: @samanthadc.dcTikTok: @empower_endo The EmpowerEndo podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are in a mental health crisis, please contact a qualified professional or crisis service in your region.

    16 min

  7. May 1

    Understanding Your Endo Pain...and what to do about it

    If you've been told your endo pain shouldn't be as bad as it is — this episode is the full picture you were missing. We break down central sensitization, the nervous system side of endometriosis, and why imaging, surgical outcomes, and disease stage are so often disconnected from actual pain experience. Your pain is real. It has always been real. And understanding where it actually lives changes everything about how you treat it. EmpowerEndo Roadmap Waitlist Connect with EmpowerEndo: Instagram: @samanthadc.dcTikTok: @empower_endo The EmpowerEndo podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

    21 min

  8. Apr 24

    The Pelvic Floor-Endometriosis Connection. What you need to know

    If you've had endo surgery and you're still in pain — this episode is for you. If you have pelvic pain that doesn't track with your cycle — this episode is for you. If pain with sex, sitting, or bladder function is part of your endo picture — this episode is for you. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is one of the most underprescribed and underappreciated pieces of endometriosis care. In this episode we break down exactly why the pelvic floor is so often involved in endo pain, what a pelvic floor physiotherapist actually does, and how to find the right person for you. Resources mentioned: Free Downloads: 5 Questions Every Endo Patient Should Be AskingEndo Flare First Aid Kit EmpowerEndo Roadmap Waitlist: 8-week live cohort | July 2026 | Founder pricing Connect with EmpowerEndo: Instagram: @samanthadc.dcTikTok: @empower_endo.comWebsite: www.empower-endo.com The EmpowerEndo podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always work with a qualified healthcare provider for your individual care.

    23 min
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EmpowerEndo is a podcast for endo warriors, by an endo warrior. Dr. Samantha has taken her years as a kinesiologist and chiropractor, as well as her own experience with endometriosis to bring you all the latest information regarding healing and thriving with endometriosis

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  • Creator
    Dr. Samantha de Castro-Corcoran
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dr. Samantha de Castro-Corcoran
  • Show Website
    The EmpowerEndo Podcast