This EndoLife

The episode you’re hearing today is a replay of a past episode. As it’s IBS Awareness Month, and because so many of us with endo have IBS, I wanted to share with you my most foundational, actionable and informative episodes on endo belly, IBS and SIBO.

Now because these episodes are old, I may not refer to some of the resources I provide on the endo belly, so I wanted to remind you of the services I provide. So, to start with, I have plenty of other episodes on the endo belly, I have a course called The Endo Belly Course which is specifically for anyone with endo who really struggles with IBS, endo belly or SIBO (here’s the waitlist; I work with 1 to 1 clients; especially those with endo belly or SIBO, and I have lots and lots of articles on Endometriosis News and Endometriosis Net about these topics. And of course, I also   have my Instagram account, which is chock full of SIBO and endo belly info, for those of you wanting to learn more.

Okay, so without further ado, let’s get to the episode:

Last week I polled 600 of you on my Instagram and 96% of you said you suffer with bloating or what is dubbed in our community as the endobelly. Additionally, only 48% of you had heard of small intestine bacterial overgrowth, which is in fact a leading cause of IBS issue such as constipation, diarrhoea and bloating within the endo population.

Bloating is one of the biggest symptoms for those of us with endomertriosis, but it’s not impossible to treat. It’s not about masking the symptoms though - restricting foods to feel relief can result in more foods sensitive and nutrient deficiencies, whilst leaving the root cause to worsen over time.

So ideally, want to get to the heart of the problem. There may be a few, but once you address one of the root causes, often the others begin to improve and can become easier to treat or manage.

Another thing to note is rather than letting this episode overwhelm you, see it as a light shining on your gut health and revealing the clues that have been hidden to you for so long. Rather than feeling like you have no control, you now have control - you have knowledge and information, and you can now start creating a road map towards healing your bloating, step by step. You don’t have to investigate all of these issues - start with the one that feels the most relevant to you.

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

Sign up to The Endo Belly Course wait list here.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

Today we’re continuing with our endo and IBS theme as part of my IBS Awareness Month series.

Most of the clients who come to me have endo and IBS, now of course, I tend to see more of these clients because I am specialised in endometriosis, endo belly and SIBO, so naturally I attract these types of endo clients – but, generally, the majority of people with endo tend to have IBS problems in some form. In fact, more research is being done into this area, but The Center for Endometriosis Care found 25% of patients had painful bowel movements, 35% had constipation and 60% had diarrhoea. 

Read more

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

Sign up to The Endo Belly Course wait list here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. 

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

 Show Notes

https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/2021/5/28/bloating-before-your-period-with-endo-the-oestrogen-and-gut-connection

https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/tips-reduce-premenstrual-endometriosis-bloating-

https://nicolejardim.com/howyourperiodaffectsdigestivetract/

https://centerforendo.com/endometriosis-and-bowel-symptoms/

Squatty Potty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ5pxBXPJUg&t=4s

Massage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTOkKVlBHzk&t=2s

https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/arvigo-massage-for-endometriosis

https://taraghosh.com

Movement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVv7sxDGnpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP__6dM3SvQ

Magnesium

https://www.siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/sibo_symptomatic_relief_suggestions_jan_2020.pdf

Vitamin C

https://drhyman.com/blog/2017/01/13/simple-steps-dealing-constipation/

https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/vitamin-C

https://www.tinypioneer.co.uk/desert-harvest-buffered-vitamin-c

Chia

https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/four-easy-home-remedies-for-constipation-with-endo-belly

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13197-015-1967-0

https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1750-3841.12444

Flax

https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/four-easy-home-remedies-for-constipation-with-endo-belly

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5944250/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8077314/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15702593/

https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.nutr.17.1.353?journalCode=nutr

PHGG

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25843197/

http://ecite.utas.edu.au/121479

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16413751

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25519526/

https://www.siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/sibo_symptomatic_relief_suggestions_jan_2020.pdf 

 Fat

https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/four-easy-home-remedies-for-constipation-with-endo-belly

https://www.siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/sibo_symptomatic_relief_suggestions_jan_2020.pdf

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1051227614001411

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3460325/

Hydration

https://www.hydrationforhealth.com/en/hydration-tools/hydration-calculator/

It’s IBS Awareness Month and because IBS is so common within the endo community, I’m going to continue with this theme of IBS and endo belly, which I’ve been focusing on over the past few weeks.

Now, one of the key causes behind IBS is SIBO. In fact, current research estimates that the majority of IBS cases are really SIBO cases, and as you’ve probably heard about 100 times by now, research estimates that up to 80% of endo patients may have SIBO. This is based on a small amount of research and so that number may change in the future, but I would say that this number is accurate, at least based on the clients I see.

Read more

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

Sign up to The Endo Belly Course wait list here.

 On March 28th I am running my second Endo Belly Challenge! In this 4-week challenge, you will learn the first steps to identifying the root causes of your endo belly and the initial tools to heal your swelling, gut issues and abdominal discomfort. Every Monday, you'll receive a new email with a little bit of endo belly education and an action to implement that week! This challenge is perfect for anyone who experiences abdominal swelling/bloating, gas, constipation, nausea, diarrhea/loose stools, acid reflux, indigestion or stomach cramps with their endometriosis - and it's entirely free. You can sign up here.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. 

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

Show Notes

IBS/endo/SIBO/causes

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12591062/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12397741/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/437407/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/600349

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23614961/

Adhesions

https://www.siboinfo.com/prevention-of-relapse.html

https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/endo-belly-after-endometriosis-surgery?rq=adhesions

https://www.iahp.com/pages/search/index.php

https://clearpassage.com

https://www.merciertherapy.com (You currently need to email them directly for a referral)

https://www.arvigotherapy.com/team-members

https://naant.org

https://frequencyspecific.com/frequency-specific-microcurrent-practitioners/

Food poisoning

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25970536/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31152332/

https://www.siboinfo.com/testing1.html - IBS Smart test links

Stress/vagus nerve/trauma

https://endometriosis.net/living/trauma-chronic-illness

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22450306/

https://www.caringmedical.com/can-repair-vagus-nerves/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastroparesis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355787

https://selfhacked.com/blog/32-ways-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve-and-all-you-need-to-know-about-it/

https://www.jessicamaguire.com/the-vagus-nerve-masterclass

https://www.heartmath.com/science/

https://ouraring.com/blog/what-is-heart-rate-variability/

https://www.heartmath.com/tech/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22450306/

More references here

Every time I meet a potential new client, I go through their symptom history with them. About 90% of the time, they tell me they have cyclical diarrhoea, and some of them experience pain with that diarrhoea. Naturally, many of them are really worried by these symptoms and are concerned it’s endo related, and that it mean there’s endo in or around the rectum, but the truth is, that it might not be directly caused by endo itself. In fact, diarrhoea or loose stools during your period is very common, for people both with and without endometriosis.

Now, this doesn’t mean it’s normal and that we should put up with it. There are some very real reasons this issue can occur and some very tangible ways to reduce it, so let’s get into it.

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Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

Sign up to The Endo Belly Course wait list here.

 On March 28th I am running my second Endo Belly Challenge! In this 4-week challenge, you will learn the first steps to identifying the root causes of your endo belly and the initial tools to heal your swelling, gut issues and abdominal discomfort. Every Monday, you'll receive a new email with a little bit of endo belly education and an action to implement that week! This challenge is perfect for anyone who experiences abdominal swelling/bloating, gas, constipation, nausea, diarrhea/loose stools, acid reflux, indigestion or stomach cramps with their endometriosis - and it's entirely free. You can sign up here.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

Show Notes

Ginger

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23865123/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26177393/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25912592/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.6730

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7171779/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23657930/

Magnesium

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/10/3910

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dme.12250

https://drbrighten.com/boost-low-progesterone/

https://www.composednutrition.com/blog/increase-progesterone-naturally

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2675496/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25023192/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5112180/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30880352/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4847116/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17229895/

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16531187/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2832216/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3614254/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11687013/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17434511/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22261128/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257651/

Pelvic Floor 

The Pelvic Expert Stretches

Pelvic Sanity Stretches video

Beating Endo – available at most bookstores

Overcome Pelvic Pain by FemFusionFitness

Yoga for Endometriosis

Okay so today we’re talking about the all-important migrating motor complex.

Let’s start with what the MMC, which is just what’s it usually abbreviated to for ease, actually is.

The migrating motor complex is a wave like emotion that occurs in the small intestine, not large, between meals and overnight. This wave motion clears out any old food debris and bacteria once food has already passed through into the large intestine, so basically, see the MMC as the washing up, once all the leftover food has been cleared off the dinner plates. 

Now, the MMC is crucial for good gut health and when it slows down, we get a build-up of bacteria and old food, this means that not only is there a constant supply of food debris in the small intestine for bacteria to munch on, but every time food enters the small intestine, that food will be munched too. 

Read more

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

Show Notes

MMC

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/

https://www.siboinfo.com/mmc-videos.html

https://www.siboinfo.com/prevention-of-relapse.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/

Ginger

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10442508/

Massage

I Love You massage

Arvigo therapist Tara Ghosh interview

Today we’re talking about the endo belly, but more specifically, constipation.

Firstly, let’s quickly look at what the endo belly is.

The ‘endo belly’ is not actually a medical term, but instead is a name the community has coined in reference to the severe bloating we often experience. So, there isn’t technically a set definition, but it is generally thought to be severe bloating/swelling that tends to be attributed to endometriosis and is sometimes accompanied by pain. Some experts, articles and endo patients also include gut problems within this term too, but not always.

My definition, from my training and from seeing so many clients with these symptoms is that the endo belly is exaggerated/severe bloating, often accompanied by gut symptoms, pain or discomfort - but it is not always caused by endometriosis directly (there are normally contributing factors behind the endo belly).

Read more

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

My new Nutrition for Endo Masterclasses are out now and are on special offer with code: INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY. Get each masterclass for £11.99 with £5 from each sale going to Period Poverty UK (masterclasses previously) - just enter the code at checkout. Offer ends Tuesday 15th March at midnight. Find out more here.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

Show Notes

Water

https://www.siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/sibo_symptomatic_relief_suggestions_jan_2020.pdf

Chia

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13197-015-1967-0

https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1750-3841.12444

Flax

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5944250/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8077314/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15702593/

https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.nutr.17.1.353?journalCode=nutr

Fat

https://www.siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/sibo_symptomatic_relief_suggestions_jan_2020.pdf

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1051227614001411

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3460325/

I Love You Massage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTOkKVlBHzk&t=2s

Okay, so today is my last instalment on my series about endo and our hormones and today we’re talking about testosterone. 

Now, you might think that testosterone doesn’t matter to people with ovaries and a uterus, but it really, really does. Whilst testosterone is much higher in people with testes, it actually plays a significant role in ovulation.

So, let’s take a closer look.

So, remember how we previously talked about the importance of oestrogen? Well, without enough testosterone, you won’t have enough oestrogen. Why? Because most of the testosterone that we make is converted into oestrogen, by an enzyme called aromatase.  

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Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

My new Nutrition for Endo Masterclasses are out now and are on special offer. Get one masterclass for £29.99 (full price £40) or both for £50. Find out more here.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. 

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

Show Notes 

Testosterone references

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279054/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4685386/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28847480/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9609208/

https://www.yourhormones.info/hormones/testosterone/

https://drbrighten.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-test-hormone-levels/

https://nicolejardim.com/my-1-post-for-2013-the-pill-your-sex-drive-how-to-start-reclaiming-your-va-va-voom/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8005293

https://drbrighten.com/high-testosterone-women/

https://nicolejardim.com/balance-hormones-naturally/

PCOS

https://www.floliving.com/a-womans-guide-to-pcos/

https://drbrighten.com/natural-solutions-treatment-of-pcos/

https://nicolejardim.com/the-pcos-protocol/

Blood Sugar

Masterclass: https://www.thisendolife.com/nutrition-for-endo-advanced-masterclass

HPA Axis Dysfunction

https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/hpa-axis-dysfunction-healing-tips-endometriosis

https://endometriosisnews.com/2020/06/11/stress-management-hpa-axis-dysfunction/

https://endometriosisnews.com/2020/08/27/hpa-axis-dysregulation-recover-tips/

https://www.thisendolife.com/live-and-thrive-with-endo-the-course

Testing

https://dutchtest.com/info-cycle-mapping/

https://medichecks.com/products/female-hormone-check-blood-test

https://medichecks.com/products/female-hormone-check-advanced-blood-test

https://thriva.co/tests/TPKD3E

https://instagram.com/futurewomanhq?utm_medium=copy_link - sign up to be able to order tests

Okay, so today I am bringing you a special bonus episode. I woke up this morning to this incredible video from one of my previous Live and Thrive with Endo course students sharing her story.

Her transformation moved me so much and made me so happy that I wanted to put it out as a podcast episode for you today, especially as you all seem to really enjoy these real life stories.

I remember how Sarah was when she came to the course. She was very, very fatigued and really desperate for help. She had a lot going on with her symptoms and was really struggling to cope. Some of the severe symptoms she was suffering with were:

Within a matter of days, Sarah started to experience alleviation in these symptoms. Really! She is now in a place where she can live a full life, enjoying her time with loved ones and also taking care of the responsibilities she has in her life. Every single symptom has improved, and her body pain, PMDD and chronic fatigue have all reduced drastically - the change is just incredible!

Anyway, it’s worth persevering because Sarah’s story is just so wonderful and I am really, really grateful she shared her story with us. I hope you find this episode helpful and inspiring.

And just a head’s up, because we’ve got two episodes out this week and because I’ll be welcoming in my new students on Monday, there will be no episode next week, but I’m looking forward to being back with you the following week.

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

My new course, Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations, is out now! Click here to sign up or to learn more.

My new Nutrition for Endo Masterclasses are out now and are on special offer. Get one masterclass for £29.99 (full price £40) or both for £50. Find out more here.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

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This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

Okay, this week’s episode is a nice, quick boost of positivity, hope and inspiration. Today’s episode is Sam’s story. Sam is one of my previous Live and Thrive with Endo course students and is a current membership member.

In this episode, I ask Sam how her symptoms have changed from doing the course, which changes she put in place and which ones she felt have been the most effective and her advice for people just starting out on their own endo journey.

Sam is in Australia and we really struggled to find a time for us both, so instead of an interview, I asked Sam some questions and she recorded herself, so you’re just going to hear Sam talking today rather than myself.

To give you a brief intro on what to expect, Sam came to the course with really severe inflammation issues, symptoms from ovulation onwards, level 10 pain and huge endo belly problems. Sam has now gotten to the root of her endo belly and her period pain is a level 1/2 on the pain scale - and these are just some of the incredible changes, but I’ll leave her to share the rest.

Sam’s life has changed dramatically and she is now able to lead a life she never thought was possible. If you’re feeling stuck, or like you have so many symptoms that feeling better just isn’t possible, I really, really recommend you listen to this episode.

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My new course, Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations, is out now! Click here to sign up or to learn more.

My new Nutrition for Endo Masterclasses are out now and are on special offer. Get one masterclass for £29.99 (full price £40) or both for £50. Find out more here.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.

Today I want to share a story to inspire and lift you up. I know sometimes it can feel hopeless, and that’s why I love to share these client stories: because they offer hope, they show us what’s possible, they give us faith.

In this conversation, Aamina, who is one of my past Live and Thrive with Endo course students and a current membership member, shares with us her story of transformation, from despair and desperation to empowerment and hope. Aamina came to my course with nausea and vomiting around her period, severe pain during menstruation and ovulation, and nerve and leg pain pretty much all month long.

She now no longer suffers with nausea or vomiting, and has dramatically reduced her pain all the way down from an 8 to a 2 on the pain scale.

This conversation was originally recorded as part of a testimonial for my course, rather than a podcast interview, so you’ll hear Aamina referencing to the course and testifying to it throughout, but within all of this, she peppers in her story, her wins, her progress, how her relationship to endo has changed, how she better understands her body. So, just a word of caution, when you think she’s no longer talking about her own experience and is talking about the course, don’t think the relevant part is over and stop listening, listen until the end because she shares some really inspirational nuggets of insight and hope!

Oh and for those who are enjoying the hormones and endo series, don’t worry - more is coming!

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

Sign up to my free workshop Creating a Roadmap to Endo Healing in 2022: The Foundations Workshop here.

Sign up to the wait list for my course, Live and Thrive with Endo here.

My new Nutrition for Endo Masterclasses are out now and are on special offer for Black Friday. Get one masterclass for £29.99 (full price £40) or both for £50. Find out more here.

My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.

If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at [email protected] or visit my website.

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches and CBD range. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Semaine. Try their supplement for period pain and daily supplement for hormonal balance and PMS prevention with code ENDOLIFE to get 20% off your first order.