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- 86: Acceptance, DBT, and Endometriosis with Maggie Bowyer. Part 1Amy and Brittany talk with Maggie Bowyer about acceptance and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). We talk about how:—DBT teaches skills such as acceptance, mindfulness, interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance—how this skills relate to endometriosis—how they’ve helped us to live with more intention, peace, and meaning in spite of the challenges this disease brings🎤WHO IS MAGGIE BOWYER?🎤Maggie (they/them) is the author of several poetry collections including When I Bleed: Poems about Endometriosis and Ungodly.☀️CONNECT WITH MAGGIE☀️Instagram @maggie.writesTwitter @maggiebow98www.maggiebowyer.com☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/1 hr 5 min
- Ep85: Addressing Co-Conditions Post Excision – Amy’s 3 Year UpdateUpdated 4/2023. It’s been 3.5 years since Amy had excision. She and Brittany talk about:—what excision helped with and what she is still working on—the lessons she took away post-excision about endo and overall healing—advice she would give to her younger selfAMY'S BOOK: Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease, by Amy Corfeli https://insixteenyears.com/book/🔗RESOURCES🔗For clickable links to the resources below, go to www.insixteenyears.com/episode85🔗Endo treatment🔗How to find an excision surgeon🔗Addressing post-excision pain☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/1 hr 28 min
- Ep84: Excision Surgery for Endometriosis. Part 3Updated 8/2025. Amy and Brittany finalize our excision series by speaking about:— how endometriosis rates of recurrence for excision vary throughout the literature—some factors that can play a role into why there is such a difference in recurrence rates among studies—fears we might have about endo recurrence, studies looking at quality of life increases post-excision, and access to excision🔗RESOURCES🔗For clickable links to the resources below, go to www.insixteenyears.com/episode84🔗Endo Treatment🔗How to find an excision surgeon🔗Why excision is recommended. Article from Nancy’s Nook.🔗Cindy M. Mosbrucker MD, David B. Redwine MD. The Cost Effectiveness of Surgical Excision of Endometriosis: an unpublished study. Endometriosis Institute of Oregon.🔗Gurkan Bozdag. Recurrence of Endometriosis: Risk Factors, Mechanisms and Biomarkers. Women’s Health, Volume: 11 issue: 5, page(s): 693-699. Article first published online: September 12, 2016; Issue published: September 1, 2015. https://doi.org/10.2217/whe.15.56🔗Francisco Carmona, Angeles Martínez-Zamora, Xavier González, Angeles Ginés, Laura Buñesch, Juan Balasch. Does the learning curve of conservative laparoscopic surgery in women with rectovaginal endometriosis impair the recurrence rate? Fertility and Sterility. Volume 92, ISSUE 3, P868-875, September 2009. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.1738🔗N.M. Donnellan,I.R. Fulcher,N.B. Rindo. Self-Reported Pain and Quality of Life Following Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis as Measured Using the Endometriosis Health Profile-30: A 5 Year Follow-Up Study. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. November–December 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.089🔗Luigi Fedele, M.D., Stefano Bianchi, M.D., Giovanni Zanconato, M.D., Valentino Bergamini, M.D., Nicola Berlanda, M.D., Luca Carmignani, M.D. Long-term follow-up after conservative surgery for bladder endometriosis. Fertility and Sterility. Volume 83, ISSUE 6, P1729-1733, June 01, 2005. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.12.047--Abbott JA, Hawe J, Clayton RD, Garry R. The effects and effectiveness of laparoscopic excision of endometriosis: a prospective study with 2-5 year follow-up. Hum Reprod. 2003 Sep;18(9):1922-7. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deg275. PMID: 12923150.🔗Pain Relief after Excision of All Endometriosis. On Center for Endometriosis Care’s website.☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/1 hr 7 min
- Ep83: Excision Surgery for Endometriosis. Part 2Updated 9/2025. As we continue our excision series, Amy and Brittany talk about:—the difference between persistence vs recurrence—how not all excision surgeons have the same skill level or experience, and why this matters🔗RESOURCES🔗For clickable links to the resources below, go to www.insixteenyears.com/episode83🔗 Endo Overview Treatment🔗How to find an excision surgeon🔗Extra Pelvic Not Rare and Indian Center for Endometriosis talk Extra Pelvic Endometriosis – Great info on bowel endo🔗Cutaneous/Skin Endometriosis – from ExtraPelvic Not Rare🔗What is the cure rate following excision of endometriosis? – By Dr. David Redwine🔗Was my surgery a failure? – By the CEC☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/1 hr 16 min
- 82: Excision Surgery with Dr. Vimee BindraAmy speaks with Dr. Vimee Bindra about:—excision and surgery techniques—the use of imaging pre-operatively—surgery for endometriomas, bladder, and bowel endo and the importance of having a multidisciplinary team and a patient-centered treatment approach🎤WHO IS DR. VIMEE BINDRA?🎤Dr. Vimee Bindra is an endometriosis excision surgeon at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, India. She is also the director of the "Centre for PCOS and Endometriosis" (COPE Clinics). Additionally, she is an endometriosis educator and co-founder of the support group ”ENDOCRUSADERS” for people with endometriosis.☀️CONNECT WITH DR. BINDRA☀️Instagram @endometriosissurgeon_indiaFB group Endo Crusaders☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/1 hr 29 min
- Ep81: Excision Surgery for Endometriosis. Part 1 – A Basic OverviewUpdated 8/2025. Amy and Brittany talk about:—the difference between ablation and excision surgery—advantages of excision—we discuss systemic problems within the medical system that contribute to the shortage of excision surgeons🔗RESOURCES🔗For clickable links to the resources below, go to www.insixteenyears.com/episode81🔗Endo Treatment🔗How to find an excision surgeon🔗Excision of Endometriosis – references from the CEC to support the use of Excision🔗Robotic Surgery – by Dr John Dulemba🔗Endometriosis Appearance and Location: Impact on Surgical Success – From Nancy’s Nook🔗Lier, M.C.I., Vlek, S.L., Ankersmit, M. et al. Comparison of enhanced laparoscopic imaging techniques in endometriosis surgery: a diagnostic accuracy study. Surg Endosc 34, 96–104 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-019-06736-8🔗Decoding Coding: What is the Best Way to Code for Endometriosis?☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/56 min
- 80: Exploring Our Beliefs Around Our Personal “Endometriosis Diet”Updated 1/2024. As two people each following what’s typically considered a restrictive diet, Amy and Brittany talk about:—some of the limiting beliefs we had—mindset shifts we made that have helped us to embrace the diets we’ve chosen—how we us feel more empowered and motivated instead of deprived and resentful***Important. Diet and lifestyle changes may help manage symptoms, but they cannot cure or heal endometriosis. Your endo can still progress even if you change your diet and no longer experience symptoms.☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/1 hr 22 min
- 79: Ordinary CourageUpdated 4/2023. Amy and Brittany talk about:—how it can feel uncomfortable, vulnerable, or downright scary to ask for help, set boundaries, or do what we need to take care of ourselves in public situations—the concept of ordinary courage that we have in our daily lives when dealing with our illness☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/49 min
- 78: What Does Endometriosis Look Like And Why Does It Matter?Updated 9/2023. Amy and Brittany talk about:—how the color of endometriosis is one of the most important factors to identify it but many doctors haven’t been trained to recognize all the visual appearances of endo—how an untrained gynecologist could miss endo during surgery, leading to misdiagnosis or leaving endo behind during surgery—the debate around microscopic endoCONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendoWEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.comLIKE OUR SHOW? Please rate it or leave a review!SUPPORT US by buying us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears🔗RESOURCES🔗For clickable links to the resources below, go to www.insixteenyears.com/episode78🔗(2000) Martin, Dan. Laparoscopic Appearance of Endometriosis, Second Edition, 1990-2020, Resurge Press, Richmond, https://www.danmartinmd.com/files/coloratlas1990.pdf, accessed 5/2021🔗Albee Jr, R. B., Sinervo, K., & Fisher, D. T. (2008). Laparoscopic excision of lesions suggestive of endometriosis or otherwise atypical in appearance: relationship between visual findings and final histologic diagnosis. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 15(1), 32-37.🔗Laparoscopic diagnosis of endometriosis – from Dr. Redwine’s research on endopaedia.info🔗The visual appearance of endometriosis and its impact on our concepts of the disease – from Dr. Redwine’s research on endopaedia.info🔗Age related evolution in color appearance of endometriosis – from Dr. Redwine’s research on endopaedia.info🔗Invisible microscopic endometriosis – Is it invisible, or just not there? – from Dr. Redwine’s research on endopaedia.info🔗Hopton, E N and David Byron Redwine. “Eyes wide shut: the illusory tale of ‘occult’ microscopic endometriosis.” Human reproduction 29 3 (2014): 384-7🔗Is There Microscopic or Occult Endometriosis – from Nancy’s Nook☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/1 hr 12 min
- 77: How Having Meaning in Our Lives Helps Our Mental HealthUpdated 10/2023. Amy and Brittany talk about finding meaning in our lives:—the impact that having meaning or not having meaning can have on our mental health—how can we figure out what brings us meaning—how we find more time for the things that give us joyAMY'S BOOK: Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease, by Amy Corfeli https://insixteenyears.com/book/☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️Instagram @in16yearsofendoWebsite: www.insixteenyears.comLike 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 on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/1 hr
About In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis
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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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