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 Dr. Lora Liu takes you on an insightful journey through her life and medical expertise in this must-listen episode!

Join us as she shares her unique experience of growing up with her dad, CY Liu, and how it led her to watch surgery as a teen, creating a deep rooted interest in surgery. She stresses the value of being a partner in your healthcare journey and taking charge of your own care.

Dr. Liu delves into 
- What's "normal" when it comes to periods, breaking down misconceptions and shedding light on the importance of understanding our bodies.
- She also discusses the various symptoms of endometriosis, including 
            ~ bladder and bowel issues
            ~ infertility,
            ~ The relentless pain that many endure. 
-Dr. Liu emphasizes the significance of assembling a multidisciplinary team for surgical procedures, ensuring comprehensive care. 
- She also helps breaking down the challenges faced for Doctors in learning about Endometriosis and the barriers of educated care as it stands in our current health system, and so much more.

Don't miss the conversation about advocating for ourselves and not settling for no answers, especially when it concerns our health. 

Discover the legacy of Dr. Lora Liu and the impact she's making in the world of medicine. Tune in now to gain valuable insights into health, empowerment, and the pursuit of answers! 🩺🔍 #HealthcareEmpowerment #EndometriosisAwareness #LegacyOfCare

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What do Elhers Danlos syndrome(EDS) , Hypermobile EDS (hEDS), Hypermobility Spectrum disorder, ADHD, Autism, and Endometriosis have in common? Libby Hinsley takes us through this tangled ball of yarn that really can't be separated.  Libby enlightens us with some powerful information when it comes to bendy people, such as:
-What EDS and hEDS is and it's varying forms ( a connective tissue disorder)
-The Challenge getting a  diagnosis of EDS and specifically hEDS
- Even though you are symptomatic doesn't mean that you have hEDS, but have Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) , which is very similar to hEDS.
- 1 in 500 have hEDS or EDS
-The strong correlation between those who have ADHD and/or are on the Autism spectrum as well as other Neurodivergent diagnosis and bendy people.
- How the brain mapping of bendy people is different when it comes to the Amygdala, leading to hyper-vigilance and hypersensitivity along with and other variances.
- How Bendy people are more likely to have PTSD, anxiety, and disordered eating.
-The anecdotal evidence points to a higher percentage of Endo patients aligning with the hEDS, EDS, and HSD diagnosis given the Dysautonomia and Mast Cell Activation correlation.
-The 3 indicators of correlation are
      - Bendy
      - Itchy- (Mast Cell issues like rash, hives, GI issues, brain fog, fatigue, and muscle fatigue)
      - Dizziness- Dysautonomia ( postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS)
- Ways to manage being bendy
- Strengthening our muscles and joints in a methodical movement avoiding injury and slow healing.
and much much more.
Libby gives us a lot of valuable information. There's a lot to unpack in this episode that you won't want to miss.

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We start our part two with talking about ways that we can communicate to your care provider and setting the tone for your appointment. Something we should always ask is what is the differential diagnosis? This puts you in a position to gather more information and have your doctor really be present with you in the exam room.  That was just the start to the wisdom Kimether showered on us.  
We've all heard and experienced the abysmal information and care when it comes to Endometriosis. Have you ever stepped back and looked at the history of endometriosis care? Imagine having the same pain as other's but being told it's only a white woman's disease. Kimether continues walking us through the history of Endometriosis and the roots of racism and scientific racism to people of color. She talks about how it  all really started with a doctor with the last name of Meigs ( ring a bell?). It started out because of a sociological difference between middle to upper class white woman and people of color.  Kimether gives not only the history, but incredibly insightful thoughts on why there's still racial inequality within our health system and specifically for those of color dealing with Endometriosis, or any chronic disease. 
This episode was thought-provoking and full of mind blowing information. Listening to Kimether bring history to light challenges us to look at how we approach inclusive care for all.  This is a must listen to for everyone!

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Kimether Redmon joins us to share the importance of knowing the history of medical practices and its roots of racism. She walks us through the history of medical research and treatment when it comes to being a person of color and a woman. She gives detailed accounts of ways people of color were often used for research and how most research done for betterment of the human was done with upper- middle class people. This all lends itself to Kimether's story of:
- pain that was ignored or mismanaged based off of racial bias from practitioners
-then ultimately her journey through infertility which led to a diagnosis of Endo followed by poor treatment and being misinformed.
- Which only made her symptoms worse.
She then addressed current challenges that people of color and marginalized people face as it pertains to our healthcare system and receiving proper, and equal, care. Better care for all is what drives Kimether in her career as a Nurse Practitioner in a safety net clinic. 
This is was only a portion of all the wisdom Kimether shared. This is part 1 of a 2 part series that you wont want to miss.

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Amber MacDonald shares her heart breaking story of trying to find relief with extreme pain. Having multiple surgeries and being told that it's not Endometriosis, only to find out later that it was and a hysterectomy is the only way to get "rid" of the endo and the pain. Amber felt: less than, betrayed, invalidated, and still had pain. She takes us into a vulnerable space of coming to terms with losing her ability to have children at such a young age, and the lasting heartache and financial toll it's taken.  Amber's journey to healing, answers, and purpose lead her to her passion in helping others by becoming an Arvigo Therapy practitioner, and spreading awareness about the misinformation surrounding endometriosis.

Amber's story will both break your heart, and allow you to feel validated. She is proof that doing this journey with others brings healing. You wont want to miss this episode.

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As the summer wraps up and vacations are ending, it can be overwhelming to get back into the swing of things. Maybe you're facing some tough decisions, or have to have yet another surgery, or you simply just feel like life is taking more out of you right now. Shelby walks us through ways to do some intentional breath work that can help promote healing, in your mind, and body. Just relaxing can really help with how your body promotes healing. Sometimes bad endo flairs can cause more tension in your body that taking a deep breath can help relax. Do yourself a favor and take less than 10 minutes to treat yourself kindly. 

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Join  Alanna and Elliot as they talk about their take on what they've learned about the world of Endometriosis. This is a one on one conversation that invites listeners to the discussion on the way that Elliot and Alanna have evolved in their knowledge surrounding:
- Endometriosis and how many people are affected by it
- The gender gap and bias in the medical industry when it comes to funding and care
- Talking periods and why it's so taboo to speak about for some (or buy period products for) 
- How trusting doctors can be challenging for some and for others, they place all their trust in them
- How humans can sometimes react to others pain when they don't fully understand it
- Following a motto of, " having a questioning attitude" when it comes to new information on Endo.
- Treating your providers with more of a business like mindset to receive the value you deserve 
- How much money Endometriosis costs, and the value you receive  
- Elliot shares ways to communicate with your partner or support person, and others around you about endo,..
... and so much more.  Elliot's unique perspective on what he's learned this past year is a window to what work still needs to be done to provide better care for Endometriosis patients. 

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Ever wish that pelvic exams and intercourse were more comfortable or even possible? Dr. Amanda Olson not only helps give tools to achieve that goal, but created the tools! Dr. Olsen does not leave anything out when talking about ways to:
- Use the intimate rose tools including the wands
- Help your Pelvic Floor heal or relax
- Pelvic congestion and other contributing factors to pelvic pain
- Healing  or rewiring the connection between your brain and trauma from intercourse or exams due to endometriosis
- Prepare for surgery or heal post surgery
- Movements that could help prepare your pelvic  floor for penetrative intercourse
- Listening to your body and it's signs for knowing when you're ready to increase pelvic and vaginal activities.
- Post vaginal and pelvic floor fatigue
...and more.
 Dr. Amanda is an endo warrior making life better for other endo warriors.

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Don't forget the amazing lubricants to help with vaginal dryness for all you hysterectomy people! You won't be disappointed! 

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Sometimes making a decision to bring healing to your body doesn't come without its challenges, as well as its rewards. Shelby invites us into her first year after her excision for Endometriosis and hysterectomy, shedding light on the things she's learned along the way. 

She is vulnerable about,
- Setting realistic expectations on the time it takes each individual body to heal
- Showing grace, mostly for your self, and your body
- Having a team to help in your healing and unraveling "the ball of yarn".
- Setting up boundaries
- Showing gratitude to your body and all the ways it becomes stronger
- Getting back the ability to engage with friends and family without debilitating pain.
- No more bleeding!!! That will not be missed! However, that doesn't mean there aren't other challenges to work through.
- Finding whole body healing through, healthy eating, gut health, appropriate and instructional workouts, and a team that can help put the pieces back together.
- Not allowing loyalty to get in the way of your healing and overall better quality of life
- Not pushing your body too fast too hard
... and so much more. It's been fun to walk this journey together. Thank you for joining in it with us.

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If you missed part two of taking care of the caretakers the first time, this will allow you to either feel validated or give you insight to the challenges of a caregiver. This episode we are joined by our husbands, Dane and Elliot, to talk about challenges and ways that they felt depleted as support people. They talk about,
-Feeling the stress of being a caregiver/support person and being a family caregiver
-Trying to support but not knowing the best way to do it
-Learning patience with themselves when they can't "fix" it, with or without a diagnosis. 
-The challenges with sex with both patient and caregiver
-Patience with intimacy 
-How communication is key to knowing what each person needs 
-How to create intimacy when  chasing a diagnosis.
-Caretaker compassion fatigue
- Defining caretaker role vs. husband role
-Desiring sex but knowing it's painful for your partner 
....and so much more
And ways they recharged
- Taking rest as a caregiver
- Recharging by taking time, even if just a moment to do what fuels you
- Stepping out of the caregiver role just to be "you"
-Communication is key to being on the same page
... Along with other great tips
This is a very vulnerable and honest episode that anyone from warrior to support person can connect with. 

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