This EndoLife

Jessica Duffin
  • 4.9 (52)
  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

  1. The Link Between Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and Endometriosis with Dr Alexis Cutchins

    2D AGO

    The Link Between Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and Endometriosis with Dr Alexis Cutchins

    Today’s episode is with Dr Alexis Cutchins and we’re talking all about pelvic congestion syndrome (or pelvic venous disease as it’s also known as) and its connection to endometriosis, POTS, MCAS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. Dr Cutchins is a board certified cardiologist with a passion for caring for patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. After 13 years as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the division of Cardiology at Emory University she became founder and CEO of Cutchins Cardiovascular Medicine in New York City. She has been recognized globally for her clinical excellence in the care and management of patients with complex chronic illness, specifically, POTS, Dysautonomia and Long COVID. She is also known for her research contributions in this area specifically related to POTS and its comorbid conditions highlighting the role of Pelvic Venous Disease in Orthostatic Intolerance. She serves as a board member for the International Society for Mast Cell Activation Syndromes (ISMCAS), Standing Up To POTS, and SAFIRE (Spencer’s Association For Interventional Research & Education) a nonprofit organisation advocating for care and research for underdiagnosed syndromes such as POTS, Pelvic Venous Disease and others. Pelvic congestion syndrome can manifest as symptoms very similar to endo, so it’s often not investigated in our demographic, despite it being very common in our community. So today Dr Cutchins is being our advocate and sharing the symptoms, how to get diagnosed and what tests to ask for, and the treatment options available to us. If you have daily chronic pelvic pain, or leg pain, or you suspect or know you have POTS, HSD or hEDS or MCAS, this is worth a listen. Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA- mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DUFFJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

    1 hr
  2. Optimising Fertility with Endo with Dr Lizzie Alexander

    MAR 28

    Optimising Fertility with Endo with Dr Lizzie Alexander

    Today’s episode is with Dr Lizzie Alexander (PhD), an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (who is also currently training as a Naturopath & Nutritionist) specialising in endometriosis and fertility. After 25 years of undiagnosed endo, chronic pain, and her own fertility struggles, Lizzie found healing through working with a naturopath in New Zealand and embracing functional nutrition. She became a mother at 39 and is currently navigating secondary infertility and IVF herself. What’s so special about Lizzie’s work is that she is not only an expert through training, but also through lived experience. She uses this incredible wealth of knowledge to help women with endometriosis reclaim their health and build the families they dream of through evidence-based nutrition, personalised protocols, and compassionate guidance. In today’s episode we’re discussing the stats behind endo and fertility, the challenges people with endo can come up against with fertility and the core foundations for supporting both natural and assisted fertility journeys. Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA- mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠

    1h 10m
  3. MCAS 101 - And What It Has to Do With Endo

    MAR 21

    MCAS 101 - And What It Has to Do With Endo

    Today I am continuing with my series on the trifecta of POTS, MCAS and h-EDS/hypermobile spectrum disorders and how they are connected to endo, and today we are basically doing a little MCAS 101. Affiliate Partnerships mBIOTA - mBIOTA Elemental is the next generation of the elemental diet and is developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists. It’s both clinically effective and easy to drink. And for eligible United States customers, mBIOTA Elemental can be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) funds. You can learn more about the formula at mbiota.com and get 20% off with code ENDOLIFE (all caps). Code is valid for the two-week protocol and until June 14th. DITTO - You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2020/06/Mast-Cell-Activation-Syndrome-June-2020.pdf, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159/ 2) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12079877/ 3) https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829454, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2828511 4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24098785/ 5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8459548/, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971220307323 6) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34166845/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35623575/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159/  7) https://braininflammation.org/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-mcas-dr-lawrence-afrin/ 8) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1797832/ , https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2603032/ 9) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7588332/ 10) https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2020/06/Mast-Cell-Activation-Syndrome-June-2020.pdf, https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/dx-2020-0005/html 11) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29074615/,https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9945179/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36016927/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15494048/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27841046,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26550518/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17631002/,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40028674,https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34630429/,https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6964357/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37664916/ 12) https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1727183/full 13) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22369407/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24857310/, https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/releases/endometriosis, https://www.ejog.org/article/S0301-2115(14)00234-6/abstract 14) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39990556/, https://jchr.org/index.php/JCHR/article/view/5363, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3413773/ 15) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11348541/, https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2020/06/Mast-Cell-Activation-Syndrome-June-2020.pdf 16) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7282488/ 17) https://ard.bmj.com/content/80/Suppl_1/965.1, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35449490/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9022617/ 18) https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.121.021002?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed 19) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11348541/#sec14

    25 min
  4. The Latest Research on the Elemental Diet for SIBO with mBiota CEO Nicola Wodlinger

    MAR 14

    The Latest Research on the Elemental Diet for SIBO with mBiota CEO Nicola Wodlinger

    Today I am talking to Nicola Wodlinger, CEO of mBIOTA, the founders of the mBIOTA Elemental diet, which is a treatment I use with many of my SIBO clients but is also a treatment for other gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS and Crohn’s. The elemental diet is notoriously bad tasting, so the founders of mBIOTA set out to create an elemental diet that was both clinically effective for treating SIBO whilst also being palatable enough for patients to actually finish the treatment, which has been a challenge historically. They are also investing into research and have found some incredible effects of mBIOTA for SIBO and even candida. So today, Nicola and I are discussing what the elemental diet is and why it’s used for SIBO treatment, the effectiveness of the elemental diet and what their research has found (which is fascinating, btw), challenges of the elemental diet and how to overcome them, and how to transition off the formula, which is a point of confusion for many SIBO-ers. So, if you struggle with SIBO, IBS or you have endo belly and you’re wondering what could be behind it, I really recommend tuning into this conversation! Oh and also, I just had to share this, mBIOTA is an entirely female led and staffed company, which I thought was pretty cool and many of you would appreciate! Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References mBIOTA Research GoodLFE

    1h 20m
  5. These Simple Evidenced-Based Strategies Can Actually Lower Your Oxidative Stress Markers with Endo

    MAR 7

    These Simple Evidenced-Based Strategies Can Actually Lower Your Oxidative Stress Markers with Endo

    Recently we’ve been talking about oxidative stress and endo, and how it can lead to more inflammation and pain, but also endo growth and earlier perimenopause or ovarian decline. So today, rather than throwing a tonne of strategies at you in one go, I want to offer some simple dietary hacks that can truly increase your antioxidant levels and measurably lower your oxidative stress and inflammation levels. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1477-7827-7-54 2) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8172324/ 3) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0020729207005772 4) https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170567/nutrients 5) Enhanced Human Neutrophil Vitamin C Status, Chemotaxis and Oxidant Generation Following Dietary Supplementation with Vitamin C-Rich SunGold Kiwifruit - PMC 6) SunGold Kiwifruit Consumption Restores Adequate to Optimal Vitamin C Status in People with a History of Severe Respiratory Infections 7) https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/food-sources-of-vitamin-A.php 8) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/fatty-acid-deficiency-period-pain-endo Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

    19 min
  6. Early Perimenopause Changes and Symptoms for Endometriosis Patients

    MAR 1

    Early Perimenopause Changes and Symptoms for Endometriosis Patients

    Last week I talked about why those of us with endo may be experiencing earlier perimenopause, and why we’re at greater risk of early menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. This week, in case you’re in this group, I wanted to share what is happening in the first half of perimenopause and the symptoms to look out for, as for us endo peeps, they’re a bit different from the average. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article-abstract/19/4/397/2530801 2) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18285413/ 3) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339516698_Psychiatric_comorbidity_among_women_with_endometriosis_nationwide_cohort_study_in_Sweden, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12538516/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41330200/ 4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37610715/ 5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075107/ 6) https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/nccmh/culture-of-care/events/par/17-december-2024/nicsh-pmdd-and-suicidality-17-12-24.pdf?sfvrsn=71eeed4a_5, https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/knowledge/pms-pmdd-and-menopause 7) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39990556/ 8) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395625006776, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7617793/ 9) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10395791/#b4-195e987 Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

    23 min
  7. Why People with Endo are at Higher Risk of Early Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

    FEB 20

    Why People with Endo are at Higher Risk of Early Menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

    I wanted to do this episode on perimenopause and menopause because so many clients are in perimenopause or are approaching the age when it begins, and often when they come to me, they have no idea what’s going on and how all these worsened or new symptoms could all be connected to one thing. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References 1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40304605/ 2) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35061039/ 3) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028216499425, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3223258/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9912518/ 4) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9912518/ 5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3952404/ 6) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/ 7) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6334348/ 8) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6334348/ 9) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/ Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

    16 min
  8. WTF is Oxidative Stress and What’s Its Role in Endo?

    FEB 14

    WTF is Oxidative Stress and What’s Its Role in Endo?

    Today I want to start a series called ‘WTF is…?’ where we look at the different mechanisms behind endo growth and development so we can understand them better and understand why we may want to focus on endo management changes like diet and lifestyle. Today I want to talk about oxidative stress. Affiliate Partnerships DITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders. Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFE Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Ways to work with me: ⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online course Endo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coaching SIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching ⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠ ⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠ Free resources: This podcast!  ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠ ⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠ ⁠Substack ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ References Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

    16 min
See All (393)

4.9
out of 5
52 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Jessica Duffin
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    393
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jessica Duffin
  • Show Website
    This EndoLife

You Might Also Like