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Vetting Endometriosis Surgeons Like The CIA: Don’t Get Bamboozled by a Medical Madoff: With Dr. Melissa McHale
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Finding the right endometriosis surgeon can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—especially when you’re already dealing with chronic pelvic pain and the emotional toll of the disease. The wrong choice can cost you […]
Burnout Doesn’t Care How Passionate You Are: When Advocacy Meets Reality
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) This summer brought unexpected clarity. In this heartfelt solo episode, I share why I stepped back from endometriosis advocacy a bit to focus on what matters most—my family, my health, and realigning with purpose. I open […]
QC: Research reveals alarming gaps in endometriosis diagnosis among minorities
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Allyson Bontempo discusses the significant research gaps in understanding endometriosis diagnostic delays across different racial, ethnic, and gender groups. With the average diagnostic delay at over eight years based on predominantly white research samples, the […]
QC: Bladder Issues and Endometriosis With Dr. Yaniv Larish
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Yaniv Larish, a board-certified urologist, joins us to explore the complicated relationship between endometriosis and bladder symptoms. We uncover how urinary issues like urgency, frequency, and nocturia can be important indicators of endometriosis involvement in […]
QC: Pediatric Gynecology: When and How to Perform Safe Pelvic Exams for Young Patients
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Megan Wasson from Mayo Clinic explains how pediatric gynecological exams can be performed without causing trauma to young patients. She shares expertise on using external examinations and imaging techniques as alternatives to traditional speculum exams […]
QC: Connecting the Dots: GI Symptoms in POTS, MCAS, and EDS Patients With Dr. Zac Spiritos
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Zachary Spiritsos shares expert insights on the connections between digestive issues and conditions like POTS, MCAS, and EDS. He explains how these overlapping conditions present with distinct symptom patterns that can help patients better understand […]
Endometriosis Through The Ages: From Teens to Menopause: With Prof. Megan Wasson
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Is endometriosis really just a reproductive disease? Dr. Megan Wasson, Chair of Medical and Surgical Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic, joins us to break down how endometriosis impacts people at every age — from teens with […]
QC: Facts Of PCOS with Dr. Sadikah Behbehani
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Confused about PCOS and endometriosis? You’re not alone—and you might’ve been misdiagnosed. In this essential episode, Dr. Sadikah Behbehani, a double-fellowship trained reproductive endocrinologist and minimally invasive surgeon, sets the record straight. She breaks down the […]
QC: Processing Emotions When Your Body Betrays You: Expert Insights with Dr. Natasha Trujillo
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Struggling with emotional ups and downs while living with chronic illness like endometriosis? You’re not alone—and your anger makes sense. In this powerful episode, Dr. Natasha Trujillo, licensed psychologist and author of “And She Was Never […]
QC: Navigating the Maze of Accurate Endometriosis Information and Advocacy with Heather Guidone
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) 🎧 Endometriosis Facts vs Fiction: Expert Insights with Heather Guidone of the Center for Endometriosis Care Are you overwhelmed by conflicting endometriosis information online? In this must-hear episode, Heather Guidone, Program Director at the Center for […]