Hello and welcome to this first episode of 'Endo University,'. This is a short lightening podcast season where I'll be sharing a lot of information on all things Endometriosis.  Today, we're delving into the fundamentals with a focus on 'What does Endometriosis look like?'    Articles & References: Kennedy S, Bergqvist A, Chapron C, D'Hooghe T, Dunselman G, Greb R, et al. ESHRE guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Hum Reprod. 2005;20:2698–704. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] Stratton P, Winkel CA, Sinaii N, Merino MJ, Zimmer C, Nieman LK. Location, color, si ..read more

Welcome to our 'Endo Research Unveiled: Seeking Answers' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast. Today’s conversation is with Dr Anita Sharma and Courtney Omrod. Dr. Anita is a General Practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom and a national campaigner on women’s health. Courtney is an endometriosis warrior and advocate making a difference in this space. We hear a lot about the work they have both been doing and how Courtney's personal experiences with Endo have impacted every aspect of her life.  Don't forget to share, rate, and subscribe to this podcast. If you’d like to share any ..read more

Welcome to our 'Endo Research Unveiled: Seeking Answers' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast. Today’s conversation is with Dr Barbara Guinn, a Reader in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Hull. As well as teaching the undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in the Centre for Biomedicine, Hull York Medical School, Barbara also supervises MSc, MD and PhD students in their research. Barbara read Genetics at Aberystwyth University and received a PhD in Medicine from the University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff. Following 4.5 years working at the University of Toronto in the D ..read more

Welcome to our 'Chat with a Warrior' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast. Today’s conversation is with Tanya. Tanya is a 30-year-old endometriosis advocate from London. She was suffering from endometriosis for eight years before she was diagnosed and underwent extensive surgery. She now lives life with an ileostomy bag on her stomach because of endometriosis and how much damage it had done to her organs. It was so refreshing speaking all things endo, stoma, and living our best lives with Tanya! So sit back, relax and join us in this conversation! Follow her instagram @tanyalivingfree. D ..read more

Welcome to our 'Chat with a Warrior' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast. Today, we carry on listening to Kailey and Betsy’s stories and how they have overcome all they have been through in their diagnoses of endometriosis and infertility. If you didn’t listen to Part 1, please click on the previous episode to do so. Kailey & Betsy host the Not Cha Momma Podcast where they talk about endometriosis, adenomyosis, infertility, & childlessness in their 30s. I particularly love how they talk about being child-free, and not child LESS. And the very important message that not having a child ..read more

Welcome to our 'Chat with a Warrior' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast. Today’s episode is with Amy Corfeli, a powerhouse and amazing advocate in the world of Endometriosis and chronic illness. Amy has endometriosis and has also been diagnosed with IC, fibro, Mast cell activation syndrome, and Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. She was diagnosed with endo at thirty-three, sixteen years after her symptoms began. She’s the content creator of the popular podcast called In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis. With her co-host Brittany, they laugh, cry, and shout about all things endometriosis. A ..read more

Welcome to our 'Chat with a Warrior' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast. Today’s conversation is with Stephanie Moss. Stephanie is an Endometriosis advocate, Infertility warrior, Trauma survivor, and a third-year Medical Student pursuing her Medical Doctorate (M.D.) at Rush Medical College in Chicago. She has a passion for trauma-informed care and advocating for those disenfranchised in society. She loves to share her story through writing, social media, podcasts, and presentations. Her work has been featured across various platforms including The Endometriosis Foundation, KevinMD, American ..read more

Welcome to our 'Chat with a Warrior' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast. Today's episode is with Nicole Marriott, a warrior who lives with Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and PCOS. Nicole set up her Instagram account @endo.of.an.era to raise awareness and break the stigmas and taboos surrounding chronic conditions, infertility, and menstruating. After a 20-year journey to diagnosis and a nearly 10-year journey with primary and secondary infertility, her aim is to connect, raise awareness and help others feel seen, heard, and free in their own truths and all aspects of their journey living with ..read more

Today’s episode is with Ana G. Herrera, founder of Hormone University, an educational platform with the mission to improve hormone health through accessible knowledge and to advocate for social impact in our communities. Ana suffered from stage IV Endometriosis for years and went through excruciating PMS pain, infertility, and five surgeries, the last one ending in a full hysterectomy and a colon resection, which led to surgical menopause.   Join the conversation today as Ana shares her story and her passion for what she does. Remember that I am not a healthcare profes ..read more

Today’s episode is with  Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist and the Chief Medical Officer of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine.  Allyson is a leading expert on pelvic health who works with expert gynecologists, urologists, physiatrists, and interventional pain physicians, and also specialists in pelvic floor physical therapy, kinetics, and movement, as well as acupuncturists, nutritionists, cognitive-behavioral therapists, and functional medicine physicians. This means that even with an extensive background in mainstream c ..read more