In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis

Latest Episodes
141. I’m Still Here with Alysia J. Dagrosa, BCPA
Amy speaks with Alysia, who tells us about: -her experience with thoracic endometriosis-the challenges of recovering from 2 strokes brought on by COVID-what has helped her get through the darkest t
140. Tips to Get Better Sleep
Amy and Brittany talk about the challenges of getting good sleep. We chat about: -some reasons why its tough to sleep well, from histamine to hormones to pain. -our tips for improving our sleep
139. HRT/MHT with Menopause Specialist Jackie Piasta WHNP-BC
Amy speaks with menopause specialist Jackie Piasta about: -menopause, perimenopause, surgical menopause, and early menopause -how the risks of hormonal replacement therapy were exaggerated by th
138. How Ableism and Healthism Affect Chronically Ill and Disabled People with Bev Herscovitch
Amy speaks with Bev about: -ableism and healthism: what they are, and how they affect people with chronic illness and/or disability -the social vs the medical model of disability -equity vs e
137. Diagnosed with Endo? What We Want You to Know. Part 2, with Sophie Kinloch
Today Amy continues her conversation with Sophie about we want you to know if you are diagnosed with endo. In part 1, we talked about the importance of educating ourselves on endo and the treatment
136. Diagnosed with Endo? What We Want You to Know. Part 1, with Sophie Kinloch
Today Amy speaks with Sophie about we want you to know if you are diagnosed with endo. We talk about: -the importance of educating yourself about this disease -how its vital to inform yourself
135. The Challenges of Managing Endo and Cancer as a Black Person. Part 2: Endo, with Lyssette Horne.
Amy speaks with Lyssette Horne about: -their perspective on the myriad of obstacles endometriosis patients face in receiving adequate care -their personal experience with endometriosis Who is
134. How Low Self-Worth Impacted My Endometriosis Experience
Amy and Brittany talk about how low self-worth has impacted their experience with endometriosis. We talk about: -the untrue stories we told ourselves about our appearance and productivity and the n
133. An Algorithm for Phenotyping and Treating Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Maurice Chung
Today Amy speaks with Dr Maurice Chung about: -the study he co-authored called A Pain Desensitization Algorithm for Phenotyping and Treating Chronic Pelvic Pain -the details of this algorithm
132. The Challenges of Managing Endo and Cancer as a Black Person. Part 1: Cancer, with Lyssette Horne.
Amy speaks with Lyssette Horne about: -their experience with ovarian torsion, skin, and breast cancer. -some of the tools and practices Lyssette used to cope during these difficult times. -th