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QC: Trauma vs Grief: Finding Clarity

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Licensed therapist Shawn Whitney explains how our bodies experience trauma and grief in similar ways, making it difficult to differentiate between them when navigating chronic illness. The most important aspect of healing is acknowledging the true […]

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QC: Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Surgery

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Jeff Arrington, renowned excision specialist and patient advocate, shares his expert perspective on the differences between minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery for endometriosis treatment. He explains that surgical success depends more on the

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QC: Beyond Endometriosis: Understanding Nerve Pain in the Pelvis

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Marc Possover transforms our understanding of chronic pelvic pain by targeting the pelvic nerves directly when traditional treatments fail. His pioneering work in neuropelviology bridges gynecology, neurology, and minimally invasive surgery to bring relief to

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QC- “You Look Fine” – The Hidden Grief Nobody Talks About: With Shawn Whitney

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Chronic illness grief differs significantly from the grief experienced after death—it’s complicated, ongoing, and often invisible to others. Shawn Whitney, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma-informed care, explains how this “complicated grief” compounds daily as individuals

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Beyond Excision: Why Your Nerves and Neuropelviology Hold the Truth About Your Pain, With Prof. Marc Possover

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Marc Possover reveals how our nervous system drives endometriosis pain and offers practical tools for managing symptoms through vagus nerve regulation. This groundbreaking conversation challenges traditional views of endometriosis by exploring neuropelviology – the study

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QC: Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Endo Management: Risks, Tools & Truths With Dr. Jeff Arrington

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Jeff Arrington joins us to discuss accessible endometriosis management options and surgical considerations for patients at different stages of their journey. We explore alternatives to excision surgery, the relationship between round ligament pain and endometriosis,

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QC: The Silent Cost of Delaying Hormone Replacement: With Dr. Christine Vaccaro

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Surgical removal of reproductive organs creates an abrupt hormonal shift that requires thoughtful planning and preventive care. Dr. Christine Vaccaro discusses the importance of pre-surgical hormone replacement therapy planning and the significant risks of delaying treatment

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QC: SIBO or Just Need to Poop? Is The Low FODMAP Diet Beneficial?

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Zachary Spiritos demystifies SIBO treatment for patients with complex conditions like endometriosis and mast cell activation syndrome. He cuts through the noise with a straightforward approach to this commonly misunderstood digestive condition, explaining why it’s

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Not on the Table: The Science Behind Period Cramps and What’s Still Missing

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Kate Downey shares her 22-year journey through debilitating period pain and her quest for answers that ultimately led to creating her podcast “Cramped.” Through extensive research and interviews with experts, Kate uncovers why period pain remains

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