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Ever wonder what the value of having labs done is when it can't tell if you have Endometriosis? 

Dr. Kim walks us through how to F.I.G.H.T to figure out if our bodies need extra support through:
F- Food, Micro Nutrients 
I- Inflammation, Immune, Infection
G- GI, Genetics
H- Hormones
T- Toxins

All of these play a part in how our body might respond with Endo. Dr. Bruno walks us through each of these things and ways that labs can be helpful, if done correctly, in managing our endometriosis symptoms, hormone imbalance, and quality of life. 

You don't want to miss this informative conversation. You might just find more fight!

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We revisit that time we sat down with Nancy Petersen and talked about:
-The progression of the Endometriosis Community, and the changes Nancy's seen
-Hormones
-Advanced training and how much it's grown, but there needs to be more
-Being educated will lend to better consultations
-Nancy's legacy
-The difference of philosophies with different doctors
- Warnings of the medication Lupron
- Broken medical systems
-Marrying modalities between Eastern and Western medicine
-Equipping yourself with tools that work for you  
- Steps to have Dr.'s believe you on your symptoms and not be so gaslit to get to a diagnosis and treatment
...and so much  more.

You may have heard this one at some point, be we all need a little reminder of how  far we've come in the Endometriosis community. However, we have a long ways to go. Let this inspire us all!

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We are joined by Heather Guidone from the CEC in an empowering conversation about:
-How far education for endometriosis has come since Heather started her journey looking up text in the library.
-What pushed and continues to be the push for Heather to advocate 
-What positive advocacy looks like
-How change will ultimately come on the shoulders of the patients and advocates.
-Communicating the core of what endometriosis is, is what needs to be a primary goal.
-The challenge in communicating what the core of endo is when Samson's theory is still the primary education in med school, governing bodies, and many publication
-Why informed consent is crucial for patients to receive care that is best for them and their bodies
-Endo has long lasting effects on our bodies, therefore it's important to improve future generation's outcomes, through advocacy.
-How we have learned to advocate for ourselves
-The progress and roadblocks that have been faced with legislation that's already in place, as well as legislation being brought to the forefront and/or passed 
- Showing compassion, grace, and kindness to those properly advocating for other endo warriors, goes a long way.
This conversation is packed with valuable conversation. We need to continue to have these conversations so true tangible change happens. Heather imparts not only her wisdom on us, but her passion to keep grinding, what feels like an impossible grind, towards a goal of better care and treatment for those with endometriosis. 
It will take all of us to incite powerful change for better care. Join us in this change!
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Mike Baker (Endodad76 on instagram), is joined by his Wife, Kellie, and daughter, Sammie, in discussing what led him to create a space of advocacy for endo warriors through his AI art. Think like:
- Watching Sammie suffer with debilitating pain
- Kellie discovering her endometriosis diagnosis because of Sammie's diagnosis
- The generational connection with endometriosis and how it presents differently in each person
-How the endo community is a robust community championing for change
- How the Baker family is making the initiative in their clinics for better education to be able to diagnose earlier and find better treatment. 
-How the feeling of helplessness led Mike to make AI art to encourage endo warriors to see themselves as he and many others see us.

This episode highlights not only how amazing Mike is as a dad and husband, but how compassion and fierce advocacy can help others feel seen.  Thank you to the Baker family for your vulnerability and heart for others. 

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We continue with part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Adam Duke and Dr. Yaniv Larish. This episode was enlightening for us as patients to hear when it came to what is taught, or not taught, in medical school. Dr. Duke and Dr. Larish walk us through
- When they first heard about endometriosis
-The lack of mention in medical school and in the medical books when it comes to endometriosis
- That moving the bus forward to better care for endometriosis patients is not a linear road. There are challenges with progress.
- Why the change needs to be pushed by the patients even thought it shouldn't have to be.
- The shocking amount , or lack thereof, of hysterectomies residents have to do to get their medical license.
All this and many more intriguing insights to being an endometriosis specialist and how they find value and importance in being face-to-face with patients. 

A massive acknowledgement goes out to Dr. Sallie Sarrel PT ATC DPT, and Dr. Andrea Vidali for all their hard work bringing everyone together and creating a space for healing, education, and community amongst doctors, patients, advocates, and practitioners. 
 

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This episode it Part 1 in a 2 Part serious in a 'round table" like discussion with Dr. Adam Duke of Post Fall, ID and Dr. Yaniv Larish of New York, NY and Chelsea.  We talk about the importance of combining doctors, patients, Pelvic floor physical Therapist, advocates, and other practitioners at one conference. We talk about the value that both patients and doctors get from being in the many discussions, like:
- Building a stronger community
- Challenges endometriosis specialist face amongst their peers
-Thing these doctors has heard other doctors have said to patients (**Trigger Warning**)
- Rejuvenating our passion to improve endometriosis care
- Seeing both sides of the challenge in care
- Adding the human back to the patient and doctor relationship
- Working together to change the precipitin and care of endometriosis 
and so many other things. This episode is filled with laughter and vulnerability. 

Don't forget to click for notifications for part two. When we talk about the lack of endometriosis education for medical students and doctors. Also, ways we see the narrative changing in endometriosis care. 

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Katie and Allie are back for PRIDE month and are walking us through challenges that those in the LGBTQ+ community face. They share challenges of not only getting unbiased healthcare but diagnosis and treatment for complicated diseases like Endometriosis. They don't just have a patient perspective but a nurses perspective. They touch on
- The lack of information given to those in the medical community about Endometriosis
- Getting treatment when you have an untraditional relationship and the challenges those people face when it comes to insurance.
- Biased care and ways that care can be better for those that are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Medical burnout contributing to dismissal of not only those in pain due to Endo, but to those who don't follow social "norms".  
- Ways patients can be their best advocates
- Ways to negate bias care
- A charge for nurses to be a safe place for not only endo patients but for people that are part of the LGBTQ+ Community
Just as Endometriosis does not discriminate, nor should any healthcare provider. Those with this disease should be given the proper care regardless of age, sex, religion, gay or straight, and lifestyle. It's hard enough without facing additional trauma.  Learning ways to communicate like, using preferred pronouns, and still asking if child bearing is still a consideration even in a same sex relationship. 

We learned so much from Katie and Allie and their openness. They give great resources for both patient and practitioner to learn and gain support of those in the LBGTQ+ and Endometriosis community.   

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In this episode we take a deep dive with Dr. Larish into:
-Urinary incontinence
-defecation incontinence
-fecal function
- Being diagnosed with UTI's (urinary tract infection) with negative cultures and the negative side effects of being misdiagnosed.
-Suspicions as to what role SIBO plays in those misdiagnosed with UTIs
-Overactive bladder
-Effective ways to communicate to your doctor 
and steps to take in finding proper care and ways that you can help your body when you experience any of the listed symptoms.

Dr. Larish shares practical and thought provoking ideas, that equip us to seek expert care and does it all with compassion. He strives to make sure all patients are heard and given quality care, therefor increasing the quality of life.  You won't want to miss this episode!

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In this Episode we talk about different challenges of being a parent and dealing with debilitating pain. We recognize that we are fortunate to have children, but that doesn't mean that it's easy. We talk about secondary infertility and the guilt associated with leaning on others to help you because that pain is so bad. This is a very sensitive subject that many face on a multitude of levels, but they don't have to do it alone.  

What we've learned and continue to learn walking through:
-Guilt
-Fear
-Pain
-Appreciation
-Life 
- Making life altering decision
-Struggles with fertility
-Struggles with pregnancy
- Living life to the fullest
This wasn't the vision of parenthood we had, but it's one that we are learning to navigate.  We know we're not alone with this, so don't feel like you are. Join us and lets  walk this life together. 

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In this episode we talk about ways that we found to be helpful in preparing for Excision surgery for Endometriosis and preparing for recovery. We discuss:
-Ways to prepare your body for surgery
-Prepare your mindset 
-Set your expectations appropriately
- Plan for the hospital and for leaving the hospital and an item to ask for before surgery to take home to better support you
- How to prepare you and/or your family for recovery
- Taking steps to support a successful recovery
- Way to support your digestion post op to help your body heal
- Finding a good PFPT to help pre and post op
- Other modalitie that can help healing
- Lots of rest
- Asking for help when needed, not always easy but it'll help you heal in the long run
- Allow yourself grace 

These tips and more, are the ways that we found to support in our recovery and healing.

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