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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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Endometriosis Above the Belt: A Life-Changing Conversation With Dr. Francesco Di Chiara

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 at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, shares his expertise on thoracic endometriosis – when endometriosis affects the chest cavity, diaphragm and lungs. He illuminates the challenges patients

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QC: Unraveling the Complex Connection Between Pelvic Nerves and Autoimmune Disease

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Mark Possover shares groundbreaking insights on neuropelviology, the revolutionary field addressing chronic pelvic pain that bridges gynecology, neurology, and minimally invasive surgery. His work offers hope to patients who’ve been told to simply “live with”

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QC: Sciatic Endometriosis: When to Worry

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Marc Possover, world-renowned pioneer in neuropelviology, discusses when and why to be concerned about sciatic endometriosis. He explains the critical distinction between regular endometriosis near the sciatic nerve versus endometriosis growing within the nerve itself,

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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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