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As 2024 comes to a close, we’re turning up the inspiration and giving you a glimpse of what’s ahead in 2025! In this special episode, we reflect on the powerful conversations and stories we’ve shared—from navigating surgical menopause to uncovering hidden pain triggers—and the incredible insights from experts and warriors in our community.
But that’s not all. Next year, we’re diving even deeper. Think holistic health, cutting-edge endo care, and the untold stories that will make you rethink what it means to live with chronic illness. Curious about the surprising connection between social support and pain relief? You’ll want to stick around for that too.
This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to shift the narrative around endometriosis, chronic illness, and women’s health. Don’t miss the chance to recharge your endo battery and be part of something bigger.
Hit play, get inspired, and email us at contact@endobattery.com to share what YOU want to hear in 2025. Let’s make this the year of empowerment and connection!
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Speaker 1
0:02
Welcome
to
EndoBattery
,
where
I
share
my
journey
with
endometriosis
and
chronic
illness
,
while
learning
and
growing
along
the
way
.
This
podcast
is
not
a
substitute
for
medical
advice
,
but
a
supportive
space
to
provide
community
and
valuable
information
so
you
never
have
to
face
this
journey
alone
.
We
embrace
a
range
of
perspectives
that
may
not
always
align
with
our
own
.
Believing
that
open
dialogue
helps
us
grow
and
gain
new
tools
always
align
with
our
own
.
Believing
that
open
dialogue
helps
us
grow
and
gain
new
tools
.
Join
me
as
I
share
stories
of
strength
,
resilience
and
hope
,
from
personal
experiences
to
expert
insights
.
I'm
your
host
,
alana
,
and
this
is
IndoBattery
charging
our
lives
when
endometriosis
drains
us
.
Welcome
back
to
IndoBattery
.
Grab
your
cup
of
coffee
or
your
cup
of
tea
and
join
me
at
the
table
for
the
last
time
in
2024
.
Speaker 1
0:51
I
don't
know
about
you
,
but
I
feel
like
2024
came
and
went
faster
than
I
could
charge
my
phone
One
minute
.
We're
celebrating
January
.
Now
I'm
here
looking
at
the
crumbs
of
my
New
Year's
resolutions
,
wondering
where
they
went
.
As
we
close
this
chapter
,
I
want
to
take
a
moment
to
pause
and
reflect
on
everything
this
year
brought
us
,
and
by
everything
I
mean
both
the
good
stuff
and
the
chaos
,
because
,
let's
be
honest
,
the
journey
of
endometriosis
and
chronic
illness
isn't
exactly
smooth
sailing
.
It's
more
like
a
roller
coaster
,
one
you
didn't
willingly
buy
a
ticket
for
.
I'm
pointing
fingers
at
you
,
chelsea
,
who
got
me
on
the
slingshot
at
the
summit
with
a
little
liquid
courage
and
pre-bought
ticket
and
telling
me
I'm
going
on
it
Probably
most
terrifying
moment
in
2024
.
Thank
you
,
chelsea
.
Speaker 1
1:46
First
,
I
need
to
shout
out
the
absolute
rock
stars
of
this
community
.
All
of
you
,
whether
you're
navigating
life
with
endo
,
advocating
for
others
or
providing
care
,
you
are
what
makes
this
community
so
remarkable
.
I
feel
so
lucky
to
be
part
of
it
,
even
if
it's
a
club
that
none
of
us
would
have
signed
up
for
voluntarily
.
Still
,
here
we
are
,
turning
pain
into
power
and
leaning
on
each
other
along
the
way
.
Looking
back
on
this
year's
episodes
and
all
the
reflections
that
we
just
went
through
,
I'm
blown
away
by
the
conversations
we've
had
,
from
deep
dives
into
hormone
health
and
mental
wellness
to
uncovering
the
realities
of
surgical
menopause
.
Here's
a
spoiler
it's
no
tropical
vacation
.
We've
tackled
it
all
.
And
let's
not
forget
the
guest
experts
who
brought
their
A-game
,
like
Dr
Bebe
Hani
,
dr
Liu
,
who
remind
us
all
that
knowledge
is
truly
power
,
or
the
episode
where
we
explored
the
intersection
of
endo
and
invisible
disabilities
with
Chanda
Hinton
and
Bryce
Rafferty
.
Those
ones
always
stick
with
me
.
Speaker 1
2:51
But
one
of
the
biggest
takeaways
this
year
was
the
power
of
storytelling
.
We
heard
real
people
just
like
you
share
their
stories
,
the
triumphs
,
the
heartbreaks
and
the
moments
of
clarity
when
I
was
sitting
down
with
people
like
Jen
Moore
and
Arlie
Cole
and
Casey
Berna
.
All
the
moments
that
they
shared
were
their
moments
of
clarity
,
things
that
they
had
learned
that
put
their
pieces
back
together
.
It
also
propelled
them
into
advocacy
in
a
way
that
they
had
never
imagined
they
would
probably
be
in
.
That's
the
stuff
that
fuels
me
.
It's
not
just
about
the
information
,
it's
about
the
connection
.
And
speaking
of
connection
,
did
you
know
that
studies
show
strong
social
support
can
reduce
stress
and
even
lower
pain
levels
?
Science
has
officially
proven
what
we've
always
known
this
community
is
like
ibuprofen
for
the
soul
.
So
keep
sharing
,
connecting
and
showing
up
.
It
makes
a
difference
.
Speaker 1
3:48
As
we
head
into
2025
,
I'm
thrilled
about
what's
ahead
this
year
.
We're
leveling
up
.
We're
not
just
looking
at
endometriosis
.
We're
looking
at
you
,
the
whole
complicated
,
wonderful
human
being
.
You
Because
,
let's
face
it
,
it
endo
is
only
one
piece
of
the
puzzle
.
We're
diving
into
hormones
,
hrt
,
mental
health
and
sexual
health
,
informed
consent
and
those
sneaky
pain
facilitators
that
don't
get
enough
attention
.
We'll
also
explore
cutting-edge
approaches
to
endo
care
and
,
of
course
,
keep
the
stories
coming
.
And
hey
,
if
there's
something
that
you
want
to
talk
about
,
or
learn
more
about
anything
that's
been
on
your
mind
or
in
your
search
history
,
me
at
contact
at
endobatterycom
.
Speaker 1
4:37
This
podcast
isn't
a
one-way
street
,
it's
a
conversation
.
Oh
,
and
,
while
I
have
you
,
let's
talk
about
my
plate
for
a
second
.
You'd
think
by
now
that
I've
learned
to
stop
piling
so
much
on
it
,
but
nope
,
it
is
a
constant
learning
thing
for
me
and
something
I'm
really
honestly
not
great
at
.
But
I'm
working
on
,
I'm
working
on
,
but
before
I
get
to
that
working
on
,
I've
got
some
new
projects
cooking
things
that
will
hopefully
bring
even
more
value
to
this
amazing
community
.
I
can't
say
too
much
yet
,
but
Just
know
2025
is
going
to
be
a
year
of
growth
,
connection
and
maybe
even
a
little
surprise
or
two
.
Speaker 1
5:18
But
before
I
wrap
up
,
I
want
to
leave
you
with
this
you
are
so
much
more
than
your
diagnosis
.
Your
body
is
resilient
,
your
voice
is
powerful
and
your
story
matters
.
Together
,
we're
not
just
navigating
chronic
illness
,
we're
shifting
the
narrative
entirely
.
Thank
you
for
letting
me
be
part
of
your
journey
this
year
.
Whether
you've
been
with
me
since
the
first
episode
or
you
just
found
EndoBattery
yesterday
,
you're
part
of
this
family
and
,
honestly
,
knowing
you're
out
there
keeps
my
battery
charged
.
Here's
to
a
new
year
full
of
empowerment
,
connection
and
maybe
a
little
less
coffee-fueled
chaos
,
but
likely
,
probably
not
.
I
will
always
drink
my
coffee
and
sometimes
switch
for
tea
for
those
that
really
care
about
my
health
,
and
I
hope
that
you
feel
fueled
and
empowered
as
we
continue
in
this
journey
.
I
can't
wait
to
take
it
with
you
.
So
stay
strong
,
stay
hopeful
,
and
I'll
see
you
in
2025
.
Until
then
,
continue
advocating
for
you
and
for
others
.