This EndoLife

Today I’m back talking about my experience of the endometriosis diet - which is a loose term we now use for what is essentially an anti-inflammatory diet for endometriosis. In this episode, I’m focusing specifically on sugar. I talk about the reasons that sugar can make endometriosis symptoms worse and the research behind this, and how I’ve managed to reduce my endometriosis pain through changing my sugar intake.

Today is a long awaited episode - how to manage endometriosis at work with Clare Knox of See Her Thrive. I know I’m not the only one who struggled in the workplace with endometriosis, from explaining endometriosis to a boss to work place accomodations for the disease, it’s a grey area which causes a hell of a lot of anxiety for many of us. So I was thrilled when Clare agreed to be on the show.

Clare is a Business Psychologists who was diagnosed several years ago with PMDD. This condition affected Clare so hugely in the workplace that she eventually went on to found See her Thrive, which helps employees and employers to support women’s wellbeing in the workplace, specifically with conditions such as endometriosis. Together, Clare and her team are changing how the UK does business and how companies support and understand women’s health.

In this episode we talk about the current issues facing people with endometriosis in the workplace, Clare’s vision for the future of women’s wellbeing at work, how to talk to a boss about endometriosis, whether endometriosis is a disability or not, the kind of endometriosis work adjustments you can ask for and what your rights are when it comes to endometriosis at work. We also cover what to do if you are being disciplined for absences and how to make formal grievances if you need to. It’s a good one. 

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If you liked this episode, might like my free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’, click here to get your copy.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

This episode is also supported by Ohnut. Ohnut is a revolutionary wearable that allows couples to explore comfortable penetration depths during sex. For 15% use the code JD2019 at checkout. Click here to shop.

 

Show Notes

See Her Thrive

Endometriosis UK - Endometriosis in the workplace leaflet

Acas Helpline

Today is a long awaited episode - how to manage endometriosis at work with Clare Knox of See Her Thrive. In this episode we talk about the current issues facing people with endo in the workplace, how to talk to a boss about endometriosis, whether endometriosis is a disability or not, the kind of endometriosis work adjustments you can ask for and what your rights are when it comes to endo at work. We also cover what to do if you are being disciplined and how to make formal grievances if you need to.

I remember the days when I popped codeine all the time - it made me feel sick, drowsy and would give me awful migraines! The doctors wanted to put me on a type of painkillers I’d have to take every single day to be effective, which would make me very drowsy and I just thought there had to be another way.

These days I have a drawer full of go-to home remedies for endometriosis that I use every month and thanks to a combination of these babies and my own personal version of the endometriosis diet, my periods are either entirely pain free or incredibly low on the pain scale.

So, in case, for whatever reason, you want to reduce your reliance on pain relief medication, I’m sharing my favourite tools with you today. I hope today’s episode will give you some ideas to be able to reduce endometriosis pain with natural pain relief.

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or sign up to my newsletter. If you liked this episode, might like my free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’, click here to get your copy.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

This episode is also supported by Onna. Gemstone toys and massage tools designed to encourage women to indulge, pamper and practice self-care through reconnecting with their bodies. Use code ENDO for 10% off any product. Click here to shop.

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Better You Magnesium Spray

Together Health Magnesium Supplements

Magnesium Bath Salts

BeYou Period Patches

Forage Botanicals Moon Time Belly Balm

Livia Tens machine

Amazon Tens’ machines

Hug Wrap Around Heat Pack

Yoga with Adrienne

Vickie Williams Yoga for Endometriosis

Yoga for Endometriosis blog post

Whoopi and Maya Rub

Medipen

Lazy Sunday Bathbombs

CBD Cream with Magnesium

 

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These days I have a drawer full of go-to home remedies for endometriosis that I use every month and thanks to a combination of these babies and my own personal version of the endometriosis diet, my periods are either entirely pain free or incredibly low on the pain scale. So, in case, for whatever reason, you want to reduce your reliance on pain relief medication, I’m sharing my favourite tools with you today.

 

Today is a sort of part two to my first solo show about my endometriosis story. Last time I told you a lot more about the medical side of my experience - from my endometriosis diagnosis, symptoms and pretty bad experiences with surgery! Ultimately, that journey got me here - pretty much pain free most of the time, and if I do get pain, it’s only around my period and is never usually higher than a 1 or 2 on the pain scale. So I thought it might be helpful to explain what my journey of healing endometriosis naturally looked like and what my endometriosis management style looks like today.

Now before we get started - I want to make a disclaimer, when I say ‘heal’ I do not mean ‘cured’. I don’t believe I have cured my endometriosis, but I manage my symptoms to a point where most of the time my life is uninterrupted by them. I use the word healing to describe my personal journey, because it has been a healing process - from having a broken relationship with my body, hormone imbalances, serious mental health issues and big gaping emotional wounds - this was an entire process which felt like a healing one to me. BUT when it comes to my symptoms, I definitely manage them and don’t want to confuse anyone into thinking I was ‘healed’. Jesus did not come down to heal me of endo.

So now that’s out of the way, I really hope this episode inspires you in some kind of way. I want it to encourage you, show you that there are more options and ways of treating endometriosis that don’t just revolve around endless surgeries and heavy pain killers - in fact, some of them are even natural. That there are tools and resources out there that can help you feel a little bit better. If this episode can get you thinking about other options that could work for you (if you want them), then I’ve done my job.

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or sign up to my newsletter. If you liked this episode, might like my free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’, click here to get your copy.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

This episode is also supported by Ohnut. Ohnut is a revolutionary wearable that allows couples to explore comfortable penetration depths during sex. For 15% use the code JD2019 at checkout. Click here to shop.

Show Notes

Take Control of Your Endometriosis Book *

Endo Complex Supplement - Planet Organic

Womancode

Code Red

 

*Amazon links contain affiliate URLS

Today is a sort of part two to my first solo show about my endometriosis story. Last time I told you a lot more about the medical side of my experience - from my endometriosis diagnosis, symptoms and pretty bad experiences with surgery! Ultimately, that journey got me here - pretty much pain free most of the time. So I thought it might be helpful to explain what my journey of healing endometriosis naturally looked like and what my endometriosis management style looks like today.

Today is a bit different… After an overwhelming response from you guys, I’m bringing in a mix of guests and solo shows. So I thought I’d start with my personal endometriosis story. This episode covers my experiences of my first endometriosis symptoms, my diagnosis, my experience with endometriosis surgery and the desperation that led me to discover natural treatment options for endometriosis, including the ‘endometriosis diet’. I hope by sharing this story, you’ll feel less alone, but also that this episode will provide some context for why I manage endometriosis naturally and how I got to this point.

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or sign up to my newsletter. If you liked this episode, might like my free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’, click here to get your copy.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

This episode is also supported by ONNA. Gemstone toys and massage tools designed to encourage women to indulge, pamper and practice self-care through reconnecting with their bodies. Use code ENDO for 10% off any product. Click here to shop.

 

Show Notes

Take Control of Your Endometriosis Book *

Endo Complex Supplement - Planet Organic

*Amazon links contain affiliate URLS

After an overwhelming response from you guys, I’m bringing in a mix of guests and solo shows. So I thought I’d start with my personal endometriosis story. This episode covers my experiences of my first endometriosis symptoms, my diagnosis, my experience with endometriosis surgery and the desperation that led me to discover natural treatment options for endometriosis, including the ‘endometriosis diet’.

Ever heard of the ‘endometriosis diet’ and have been confused about what it actually is? Then this episode is for you. Today is a career (and life) highlight - I’m getting to talk to Take Control of Your Endometriosis author Henrietta Norton. Henrietta Norton’s book was at the very beginning of my holistic journey with endo, and it was her words and endometriosis diet plan that helped me to really understand nutrition for endometriosis.

Henrietta is not only the author of one of the best books out there on endo, but she’s also the founder of Wild Nutrition, a nutrition clinic and company specialising in women’s health and Food-Grown® supplements including the Endo Complex, which you’ve probably heard me raving about because I take it every single day. Henrietta is not just passionate about good food, she’s got the science to back it up - Henrietta is a registered nutritional therapist, a Functional Medicine graduate and is currently studying Nutritional Medicine - and that’s why I love her. Henrietta’s book is full of evidence, research and data on nutrition for endometriosis.

In this episode we talk about some of the key food groups which could worsen endometriosis symptoms, the optimum nutrition for endometriosis and go on a deep dive into how the rest of the body’s systems and organs can actually affect endometriosis for the better or worse. If there’s an episode to listen to, it’s this one.

Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook or sign up to my newsletter. If you liked this episode, might like my free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’, click here to get your copy.

This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

This episode is also sponsored by Planet Organic. Eat well, live better. Click here to shop their range of health foods.

 

Show Notes

Wild Nutrition website

Take Control of Your Endometriosis Book

Endo Complex Supplement - Planet Organic