Let's Talk, Period.

Did you know that April 23 - 29 is Infertility Awareness Week? Infertility affects people living with endo, adeno or PCOS at a higher rate than those without.

In today's episode I discuss what infertility is, and how endometriosis, adenomyosis and PCOS impact on fertility, based on current research around what is known. I also step through the process that your doctor or specialist may take you on if you have been trying to conceive for over 12 months.

Research mentioned:
Cunha, A. & Povoa, A.M. (2021). Infertility management in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a review. Porto Biomedical Journal, 6(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1097%2Fj.pbj.0000000000000116 

Szubert, M. et al. (2021). Adenomyosis and Infertility—Review of Medical and Surgical Approaches. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(3) 1 - 12. https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fijerph18031235 

Tanbo, T. & Fedorcsak, P. (2016). Endometriosis-associated infertility: aspects of pathophysiological mechanisms and treatment options. Ataca Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 96(6), 659-667.  https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.13082

As mentioned at the top of the episode, I have two spaces available for 1:1 mentoring! If you're feeling overwhelmed, need extra support and are feeling isolated and alone, this is a great option to chat, create an individual plan and strategies to have you confidently managing your chronic illness, as well as feeling supported and empowered too! For more info, you can send me a DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here.

If you want to keep updated with all things podcast related you can follow on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau and if you're interested in endo, adeno + pcos support, you can follow me on instagram @isabellagosling_. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here! 

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Hey you gorgeous soul! 

Today's episode is with Ebony Kriedemann! Ebony is a Provisional Counsellor, and Psychotherapist and is currently doing further study in the area of Sexology, which she's due to complete at the end of this year. Ebony is warm, gentle and intuitive when working with her clients, she is person led, relaxed and loves to use humour. She also lives with endometriosis, and has first hand experience living with a chronic illness and the challenges that come along with this. Ebony loves working in the women's and sexual health space, diving into relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and chronic pain too! 

We chat on: 

• Ebony's journey to diagnosis with endometriosis, experience living with endo and how she's managing now
• The multitude of feelings that come with undergoing surgery 
• Why Ebony became a Counsellor and her passion for chronic pain, mental health and relationships when it comes to chronic illness 
• How counselling can help people who are living with endo, adeno or pcos
• Practical strategies we can implement today to assist with our mental health
• Plus so much more! 

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Ebony Kriedemann! If you want more from Ebony, you can follow her on instagram @duke.therapy or book an appointment with her at Freedom Co.  If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

As mentioned at the top of the episode, I have two spaces available for 1:1 mentoring! If you're feeling overwhelmed, need extra support and are feeling isolated and alone, this is a great option to chat, create an individual plan and strategies to have you confidently managing your chronic illness, as well as feeling supported and empowered too! For more info, you can send me a DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here. 

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Happy Monday LTP and I hope you're having a beautiful start to your week! 

April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month! Today's episode is about adenomyosis, the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, the management options and three myths about adeno too!

If you want to keep updated with all things podcast related you can follow on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau and if you're interested in endo, adeno + pcos support, you can follow me on instagram @isabellagosling_. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

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• Her lengthy journey to diagnosis with both endometriosis and adenomyosis
• The relief and grief that comes with receiving a diagnosis
• Kat's advice for self-preservation with endo, adeno and infertility.
• All about The Endo Help Foundation, and the change it has been able to create for people with Endo
• How LTP listeners can help support The Endo Help Foundation 
• Plus so much more! 

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Happy Monday LTP and I hope you're having a beautiful start to your week! 

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Today's episode is a deep dive into myths around endometriosis. I cover SIX of the most common myths surrounding endometriosis.

If you want to keep updated with all things podcast related you can follow on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau and if you're interested in endo, adeno + pcos support, you can follow me on instagram @isabellagosling_. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

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Hey gorgeous soul and happy Wednesday, I'm so excited to have you back for another LTP ep! 

Today's episode is with Rebecca Malon. Bec is a registered Osteopath and a qualified Clinical Nutritionist with a clinical interest in women’s health. Rebecca has worked in Brisbane for over a decade and has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast with her young family. Bec is passionate about womxn's health and endo care. Her clinical interests include pelvic health, pelvic floor dysfunction, persistent pelvic pain, endometriosis, pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum, breastfeeding support and fertility support. Rebecca is one of very few Osteopaths who have completed further training in internal pelvic floor assessment and treatment. Bec also has a personal experience with endometriosis and fertility that has really driven her to create change and see better outcomes for patients.

We chat on: 

• What led her to become an Osteopath and a Clinical Nutritionist in the pelvic health space 
• Her own personal experience with endometriosis and infertility 
• What an Osteopath is and the differences between an Osteo and a Physio 
• How Osteopathy can help manage endometriosis
• The role of nutrition in managing inflammation 
• All about her new 12 week program The Nourished Pelvis 
• Plus so much more! 

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Rebecca Malon! If you want more from Bec, you can follow her on instagram @rebeccamalon_ or @freyahealth_. You can also find out more about Bec's program The Nourished Pelvis here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

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Happy Wednesday and welcome back (or hello if you're new) for another ep of LTP! 

Today's episode is with Sammi Walters. Sammi, 32, is a National Assistant in the property industry, wifey and Mama to her beautiful IVF baby London and angel baby Daisy. She was diagnosed with PCOS and Endometriosis in 2018 after a sixteen year battle to diagnosis. Since then she's been given further diagnosis' of Infertility, Adenomyosis (preliminary diagnosis) and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. Alongside her specialist, she takes a multidisciplinary approach to her treatment. From dietetics and pelvic floor physiotherapy, to birth control, pelvic floor botox and acupuncture.

We chat on: 

• Her tumultuous journey that was getting an endometriosis and pcos diagnosis
• How she navigated the conversation about infertility and the loss associated with this 
• Doing IVF and the challenges that arise
• The anxiety she felt throughout her pregnancy with her first daughter
• Her experience with pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety and depression
• Sammi's advice for those who are going through an embryo or pregnancy loss
• Plus so much more! 

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Sammi Walters! If you want more from Sammi, you can follow her on instagram @endowarriorttc. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Melbourne's Let's Lunch for Endo! Today is the last day to get your ticket and it's a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Happy Monday LTP and I hope you're having a beautiful start to your week! 

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Today's episode is a deep dive into waht endometriosis is, the symptoms that are associated with it, how endo is diagnosed, as well as how to manage endometriosis. 

Links / References mentioned: 

• Elsevier (2022). Endometriosis. https://point-of-
  care.elsevierperformancemanager.com/patienteducation/content?languageId=68f6dd2c-94a8-4c29-9217-377f9a74c24a&searchType=di&language=english&virtualname=stah
  Jean Hailes (2019). How you can support women with endometriosis. https://assets.jeanhailes.org.au/Fact_sheets/Supporting_women_with_endometriosis.pdf?_ga=2.60042222.2127843503.1668639176-453459573.1668639176
• Keeler, E., Fantasia, H.C., Morse, B.L. (2020). Interventions and practice implications for the management of endometriosis. Nursing for Women's Health, 24(6), 460 - 467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2020.09.01
• Martire, F.G. et al. (2020). Adolescence and endometriosis: symptoms, ultrasound, signs and early diagnosis. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 114(5), 1049 - 1057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.06.012
• Sekin, T. (2020). Shoulder pain after endometriosis surgery. https://drseckin.com/shoulder-pain-after-endometriosis-surgery/
• Weyl, A., Illac, C., Delchier, M.C., Suc, B., Cuellar, E. & Chantalat, E. (2021). Splenic lesion mimicking breast metastasis: the first description of splenic parenchymal endometriosis. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders, 13(1), 69-73. https://doi.org/10.1177/2284026520960846
• World Endometriosis Society (2022). Endometriosis. https://endometriosis.ca/endometriosis/

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Let's Lunch for Endo!  Melbourne's event is happening Saturday 25 March and is a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Happy Monday beautiful souls and welcome back (or hi if you're new) for another ep of LTP!

Did you know February was Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Today's episode is a rundown on Ovarian Cancer, as well as the increased risk people with endometriosis and PCOS have with developing the cancer. I chat on the symptoms to look out for and what to do if you have them. I also mention the incredible work that Ovarian Cancer Australia do! 

Links / References mentioned: 

• Brilhante, A.V.M. et al. (2017). Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: an integrative review (endometriosis and ovarian cancer). Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 18(1), 11-16. https://dx.doi.org/10.22034%2FAPJCP.2017.18.1.11
• Harris, H.R. & Terry, K.L. (2016). Polycystic ovary syndrome and risk of endometrial, ovarian, and breast cancer: a systematic review. Fertility Research and Practice, 2(14), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40738-016-0029-2
• Ovarian Cancer Australia. (2022). Signs and Symptoms. https://www.ovariancancer.net.au/page/134/signs-and-symptoms
• Ovarian Cancer Australia - Donate
  • https://www.ovariancancer.net.au/donations 

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Let's Lunch for Endo! Events are happening in Brisbane and Melbourne, and are a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Hey beautiful LTP fam and welcome back for Season 5 of LTP! 

We're kicking off the season with Stef Valakas. Stefanie is APD is an expert fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her virtual practice are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis. Stefanie has been recognised for her contributions in the fertility nutrition arena as a finalist for the Dietitian of the Year Awards for 2020-21.

We chat on: 

• Her complicated and lengthy journey to being diagnosed with endo 
• Why Stef wanted to become a dietitian and how she started working in the fertility and endometriosis space 
• How a dietitian can help those living with endometriosis 
• What role diet can play when it comes to managing endometriosis 
• Embracing your individual experience with endo
• Plus so much more! 

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Stefanie Valakas! If you want more from Stef  you can follow her on instagram @endo.dietitian or @thedietologist If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Let's Lunch for Endo! Events are happening in Brisbane and Melbourne, and are a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

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