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Harnessing the Power of Legal and Medical Insights With Bryce Rafferty

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Experience the groundbreaking perspectives of disability advocacy as we sit down with Bryce Rafferty, a passionate staff attorney with the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. Discover how his personal journey through rehabilitation in Switzerland sheds light on […]

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Navigating Disability Law: A Deep Dive with Advocate Turned Attorney Bryce Rafferty

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) How does disability law truly protect those with invisible conditions like endometriosis? In this episode, we delve into the world of disability rights with Bryce Rafferty, a passionate attorney from the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC).

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 12

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Empowerment through knowledge is our mantra, and we invite you to be an active part of the endometriosis advocacy movement. Engage with thought-provoking articles, share your interests and questions, and understand the critical role of self-advocacy

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Connecting The Research and Reality of Endometriosis with Allyson Bontempo, Ph.D.

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Join us for a powerful episode with Dr. Allison Bontempo, postdoctoral research fellow at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, as we uncover the complexities of endometriosis and the lived experiences of those affected. With a

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Looking at the Overlap of Endometriosis and PCOS With Dr. Behbehani and Dr. Liu

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What happens when two of the most prevalent gynecological conditions intersect? Join us as Dr. Sadikah Behbehani and Dr. Lora Liu shed light on the complexities and common misconceptions surrounding endometriosis and PCOS. These esteemed experts

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Hard Lessons, Hope, and Healing: Alanna’s Endometriosis Journey Revised

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Living with chronic illnesses like endometriosis and adenomyosis can feel like a constant battle against societal expectations, and Chelsea and Alanna, know this struggle all too well. We’ve discovered that managing our lives with these conditions

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Endo Battery Fast Charged: EP 11

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Ever wondered why so many surgeons lack proper training in bowel endometriosis? In this episode of Endo Battery Fast Charged, we uncover startling research that points to a significant gap in medical education,  groundbreaking findings that

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Dr. Ramiro Cabrera’s Mission to Transform Endometriosis With Pre-surgical Mapping

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Is traditional endometriosis diagnosis failing patients?     – Dr. Ramiro Cabrera, a specialist from Mexico, shares how his sister’s battle with stage 4 endometriosis inspired his mission to revolutionize care using mapping and excision surgery.  

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