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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

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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

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QC: Food Travel Tips for Endo Warriors: Fight The Flairs

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Registered dietitian Sarah Rae shares practical strategies for managing endometriosis symptoms while traveling and eating at restaurants. She provides evidence-based nutrition advice specifically addressing how to reduce bloating and discomfort when eating outside your controlled home

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QC: Fertility Success with Adenomyosis: With Dr. Naomi Whittaker

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Naomi Whittaker explains the two types of adenomyosis and their differing impacts on fertility, revealing that the condition is often over-diagnosed on ultrasound. She emphasizes that surgeon selection is crucial for women with reproductive concerns,

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QC: After A Hysterectomy How Can You Tell If You’re Menopausal? With Vanessa Weiland

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Vanessa Weiland, a certified menopause practitioner, explains when hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is warranted after hysterectomy while still having ovaries. She breaks down the progression of perimenopause symptoms and emphasizes that treatment is appropriate whenever these

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QC: Feed Your Battle: A Dietitian’s Guide to Endometriosis-Friendly Eating

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Sarah Rae, a registered dietitian specializing in endometriosis and fertility nutrition, shares evidence-based strategies to help manage endometriosis symptoms through diet. She debunks nutrition myths and offers practical approaches to meal planning that focus on nourishment

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Fast Charge #17: Research Reality Check: When Scientists Study the Wrong Tissue for Endometriosis

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We dive into endometriosis research, breaking down recent studies to understand what they actually mean for patients and where science may be misleading us. • Critical review reveals nearly half of endometriosis research isn’t even studying

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QC: Lung Collapse During Your Period, Symptoms That Are Often Missed, What About Adhesions in Your Heart or Lungs?

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Francesco Di Chiara, a leading consultant thoracic surgeon, shares critical insights about thoracic endometriosis and its impact on lung function. The episode explores the differences between thoracic endometriosis and lung disease, the implications of lung

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