Episode 3 - The Test Results: Relief, Confusion, and a Path Forward

The day the results came in - and then came in again five hours later with a missing bit added.

Inside this episode I walk you through the initial findings from my test results and the emotional shifts that followed: relief, confusion, clarity, and a sense of empowerment. I chat about my next steps and possible decision around surgery.

A message for listeners:Once we make sense of what’s happening, we regain choice. Some women continue on the same path, but they do so with intention. Out of choice rather than fear.Others choose new routes.

Because choice is everything.

Featured Practitioner — Medical Herbalist: Zoë Wild

In this episode I share the very real moment where things shifted from panic to clarity. That moment we all know too well - when the symptoms ease just enough that you can think again.

I talk about:

The power of specific goals instead of vague wellness intentions. “Move more” becomes seven hours of gentle movement a week. “Drink more” becomes two litres of water each day.

Why running was off the cards and why gentle movement (qi gong, walking, soft abdominal work) is not only allowed but deeply therapeutic when the body is inflamed or protective.

The mantras that brought me back to centre: control what I can, trust my body, trust the process.

How wider pain across the bowel and hip eased, and why that doesn’t necessarily mean “all better” especially when symptoms tend to flare around ovulation or hormonal shifts.

The emotional weight of knowing the calm phase is often the trickiest - that false sense of “oh, maybe it’s fine now” that so many women experience before the next flare reminds them otherwise.

My plan for this phase: deepen the medicine, deepen the self-talk, stay tender with myself, and hold steady while waiting for results.

Featured Practitioner - Medical Herbalist:For those wanting to explore herbal medicine and plant-based support:Zoe Wild, Medical HerbalistWebsite: Of The Willow

The Starting Line – Walking My Endometriosis Recovery in Real Time

In this first episode of a brand-new, deeply personal series, I’m sharing where my body is right now — honestly, gently, and without bravado.

After a recent GP visit and scan, it’s become clear that my endometriosis is active again. My right ovary is blocked and fluid-filled, there are signs of bowel involvement, and there’s also a uterine lining polyp in the mix. None of this is shared for drama — it’s shared for truth, context, and connection.

In this episode, I talk you through:

My current pain and symptom picture

How my energy, sleep, movement, hydration and stress levels are really looking

What the scans showed in simple, human language

Why I’m not panicking — but I am taking this seriously

And what I would advise any client sitting in front of me with these same symptoms

I also share my next steps. I’ve been told a gynaecology referral and possibly surgery may be on the horizon — and I’m not ruling anything out. But first, I’m putting myself through my own 12-week programme. The same tools I’ve used for years with clients. The same work I trust. Consistently. Properly. With care and discipline.

This series is me walking that path in real time. The flares. The shifts. The wins. The wobbles. The learning. The softening. The strength.

This is not a clinical case study.It’s one woman’s real-life relationship with endometriosis — shared in the hope that you feel less alone in yours.

And just to gently say: I’m not a doctor. I’m a women’s health therapist with over 20 years of lived and professional experience with endometriosis. This podcast is my story, not medical advice. Please always seek your own personalised support before making changes to your health.

Helpful Resources from This Episode

The Endometriosis Empowerment WorkbookA gentle, practical space to understand your triggers, symptoms, hormones and patterns. Click here.

Hormone Harmony voicenoteGet a personalised voicenote, tailored to your symptoms and situation. Click here.

🌿 My Website & Full Support OptionsIncluding 1:1 support, online programmes, workshops and clinics. Click here.

If you’ve been struggling to lose stubborn weight - doing all the things, doing none of the things but feeling guilty, and feeling at a loss of what to do next please know this: you’re not weak, you’re not failing, and you’re not alone.

Your body isn’t fighting you… she’s protecting you.

The Lighter Way Collective isn’t about punishment, restriction or chasing the scales - it’s about releasing what’s weighing you down emotionally, hormonally and physically.

It’s about gently unravelling stress, soothing your nervous system, and giving your body space to feel safe enough to let go.

Yes we lose weight, yes we shed inches, but we also fall back in love with our bodies, boost our self-confidence and feel happier, healthier and lighter. All in the powerful, supportive Collective - a small group of women on the same journey as you.

We will look at:

🌸 Nutrition (from a TCM perspective)

🌸 Movement (from a somatic perspective)

🌸 Gentle weight release techniques (including massage, essential oils, and mantras)

🌸 Healing the stress, anxiety, worry, trauma or physical injury that can be underlying the weight retention

Over 20 weeks - 7 weeks coaching, and 3 months follow-on support to help embed all the techniques we go through. You'll learn all the techniques and have lifetime access to all the resources, meaning you can come back to the bits you need time and time again.

If you’re ready to feel lighter in every sense of the word - calmer, happier, more like you again - then this is your invitation to join the Lighter Way Collective: https://halcyonwomenshealth.com/lighter-way-collective

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(This episode isn’t medical advice — it’s here to help you feel informed, not pressured. Please always speak with your trusted medical team if you're unsure.)

In this episode of the only endometriosis podcast you need, I’m answering one of the most personal and pressing questions I get asked!

If you’re stuck between not wanting to go under the knife but feeling like you’ve exhausted every option, this one’s for you.

We’ll talk about:

* The different types of endometriosis surgery (and what they actually do)

* When surgery can be helpful — and when I believe it’s best to wait

* Why excision is not a magic fix, and ablation isn’t always the villain

* The dangers of relying solely on surgery or solely on natural methods

* What to do before and after surgery to avoid setbacks and symptom recurrence

This is a straight-talking episode that honours both the emotional and physical weight of the decision and helps you come to it from a place of power, not panic.

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Not ready to go all in? You can still download the free Empowerment Workbook to get started.

💛 Because understanding your body is the first step to healing it.

In this fiery and heartfelt episode, I’m speaking directly to the women who feel like they’ve “tried everything” to manage their endometriosis naturally — but are still stuck, exhausted, and considering surgery as their only option.

Spoiler: it’s not your fault.

But if you're relying on restrictive diets, random supplements, or “influencer advice” that doesn’t reflect the reality of your complex condition — no wonder it isn’t working.

Endo is a systems-level illness. That means your healing has to be layered, personalised, and rooted in understanding your body in all its systemic glory.

I talk about:

* The difference between surface-level “natural” fixes vs real root-cause healing

* Why surgery is a tool, not a solution on its own, and how to use it

* The kind of support and strategy that actually works — especially when you have other health issues as well

* And a message straight from my heart to the woman who sparked this episode

You don’t need to try harder. You need a new way forward. Let’s start that journey today.

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Not ready to dive that deep? You can still grab the free Empowerment Workbook here (it is also included inside the bundle so if you do buy the bundle, you’re not missing out)

Because healing starts with knowing where to begin and that’s exactly why I’m here 💛

We talk so much about “showing up” — in work, relationships, healing, even self-care. But what happens when your body is screaming for rest? When pain makes everything feel heavy and foggy? When “pushing through” just isn’t possible?

In this episode, I’m opening up about the invisible weight of chronic pain, and the internal battle between who we want to be and what our bodies can actually handle.

I’ll share gentle truths about energy, pacing, shame, and boundaries — and offer compassionate ways to honour your needs without guilt.

Because showing up doesn't always mean pushing harder. Sometimes, showing up means listening in, slowing down, and simply being.

With today’s special guests - the passing traffic and people heading to the park in the sunshine, which I didn’t realise just how much you’d hear. Apologies! Hopefully it won’t detract too much…

Special Offer for Podcast Listeners

As a thank you for tuning in, I’m giving you 50% off the Endometriosis Empowerment Bundle - your first, powerful step toward natural endometriosis relief and reclaiming control of your health.

Inside the bundle, you’ll find:

* Foundational tools to help ease symptoms like bloating, heavy bleeds, fatigue, anxiety, and brain fog.

* Mindset shifts to help you stop blaming yourself and start honouring your body.

* Natural techniques to begin gently rebalancing your hormones and managing pain.

* Plus: my Empowerment Workbook — to track, reflect and get clearer on your own patterns, triggers, and next steps. And the 2020 recording of my ‘3 Steps to Managing Your Own Endometriosis, Naturally’ webinar.

This bundle is perfect if you’re newly diagnosed, still waiting for answers, or ready to stop feeling like endo is running the show.

Start where you are, and move forward from there — supported, informed, and empowered.

Claim your 50% off here using code ENDOPODCAST50(RRP £139 — podcast listeners pay just £69.50)

Not ready for the full bundle yet? You can still download your free Endometriosis Empowerment Workbook here (And just so you know — the workbook is included inside the full bundle.)

Wherever you are in your endo journey, there’s a place to start. You deserve support. You deserve clarity. And you deserve to feel better.

Think you might have endometriosis, but don’t have a diagnosis yet? Got a diagnosis of something else but thinking there may be more going on? Or you’ve got your endo diagnosis but you’re not sure that what you’re feeling is part of your endometriosis or not? You’re not alone and you’re not imagining it!

In this episode, I’m walking you through some of the early signs and symptoms of endometriosis, how symptoms often hide behind other labels, and why so many women are left in limbo for years. We’ll explore what’s going on, why pain deserves to be taken seriously, and how to start advocating for yourself with confidence.

Whether you’re waiting for answers, wondering what’s going on with your body, or supporting someone else through their journey, this episode is a gentle but empowering guide to finding clarity and getting the help you need.

Special Offer for Podcast Listeners

As a thank you for tuning in, I’m giving you 50% off the Endometriosis Empowerment Bundle — your first, powerful step toward natural endometriosis relief and reclaiming control of your health.

Inside the bundle, you’ll find:

* Your Endometriosis Empowerment Workbook

* Natural Relief form Endometriosis Pain Toolkit

* Write to Restore: A gentle ritual for hormonal balance

* Having Healthier Periods Toolkit

* The Nourished Womb: A Guide to Reconnecting

* 41 Days to Fabulous: From feeling flat to fabulous in just 41 Days

* the‘Manage Your Endometriosis Naturally’ 2020 webinar recording

* A ‘Companion Guide’ to guide you through it all

💛 This bundle is perfect if you’re newly diagnosed, still waiting for answers, or ready to stop feeling like endo is running the show.

Start where you are, and move forward from there - supported, informed, and empowered.

You can read more about the full Endometriosis Empowerment Bundle here - use code ENDOPODCAST50 to claim your 50% discount, or you can click this link to go straight to the checkout with the discount applied.

Not ready for the full bundle yet? You can still download your free Endo Empowerment Workbook here.

So many women are living with symptoms they’ve been told are “just part of being a woman” — but what if there’s more going on?

In this episode, I’m breaking down what endometriosis really is - beyond the myths, beyond the medical jargon - and why so many of us are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left managing it alone.

We’ll explore:

* The real definition of endometriosis (hint: it’s not just “bad periods”)

* Why it’s so widely misunderstood — even by professionals

* What it actually feels like to live with this condition

* What you can start doing right now, even if you're still waiting for a diagnosis

Whether you're newly diagnosed, undiagnosed but suspicious, or feeling totally unseen — this episode is here to help you feel informed, validated, and supported.

💛 Ready to take back a little power?Download your free Endometriosis Empowerment Workbook — with reflection prompts, symptom trackers, and gentle guidance to help you reconnect with your body in a way that sets you up perfectly for those next steps to managing your endometriosis naturally.

Have you ever been told you have a cyst or fibroid and left the appointment feeling unsure what that really means — or what to do next?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the different types of ovarian cysts — including functional cysts, endometriomas, dermoid cysts, and more — plus how they differ from fibroids, which form in the uterus. You’ll learn how these conditions show up in the body, what symptoms to look out for, and most importantly, how you can start supporting yourself naturally.

From blood sugar balance and castor oil packs to abdominal massage and hormone-supportive herbs, I’ll share holistic tools to ease discomfort and restore hormone harmony.

Whether you're dealing with PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, or persistent period pain — this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and back in tune with your body.

In This Episode:

* What different ovarian cysts actually are and why they form

* How endometriomas are linked to endometriosis

* How fibroids differ from cysts

* The role of hormones, inflammation, and pelvic health

* Holistic tools to prevent or reduce cysts naturally

FREE & Supportive Resources:

Free Download:Start with my Endometriosis Empowerment Workbook — a gentle, practical guide to help you track symptoms, understand your cycle, and reconnect with your body.👉 Download it here

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