Practicing gratitude can help us break free from negative feelings, but what if we can’t find anything to feel grateful for? We talk about a gratitude game Amy plays, the ‘at least’ game, to shift our focus to what’s going right for us. The sillier and more humorous the game, the easier it is to…
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Updated 12/2022. Many of us have changed the way we eat because we find it helps with our endometriosis symptoms. Yet it can be really hard to actually commit to our dietary changes. How do we stick to our true priorities and not give in to our food cravings? As Brittany goes over a method…
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Updated 12/2022. Wondering about the “endometriosis diet”? There actually is no specific endometriosis diet, but many people do make dietary changes to manage their endometriosis symptoms. Dietary changes are individual and each person has different foods that may trigger them as well as help them to feel good. We talk about what some of the…
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Amy shares about her mortifying endoflare at work, which makes us wonder why we often feel shame in relation to our periods, our endo, and reproductive organs? We explore societal, cultural, and historical reasons, and what we can do about it. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com LIKE OUR SHOW? Please rate…
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Updated 12/2022. What does endometriosis have in common with a horror movie? Find out as we explore what symptoms like painful sex, painful bowel movements, and painful periods really mean on a physical and emotional level. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com LIKE OUR SHOW? Please rate it or leave a review!…
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Is there a way to suffer less during painful moments? We talk about techniques Amy learned to help her get through hours of crippling menstrual pain when medicine no longer provided relief. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com LIKE OUR SHOW? Please rate it or leave a review! SUPPORT US by buying…
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Updated 12/2022. While endometriosis isn’t a period disease, excruciating period pain is common for many people with endo. We talk about the experience of endometriosis pain in relation to menstruation – although it’s important to know that we can also feel agonizing pain at any time of the month during any of our flares. We…
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Updated 12/2022. Want to make more empowered and educated decisions about your medical care? We talk about what Amy did wrong, and right, over the years when looking for a doctor and treatment plan for her endo, and what can be learned from those experiences. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com LIKE…
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Updated 12/2022. Ever been dismissed by a doctor – or several – and start to doubt yourself? We talk about the obstacles we face trying to get diagnosed with endo and how lonely it can feel when no one believes your symptoms. We talk about Amy’s journey to diagnosis, how strong people with endometriosis are…
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Welcome! We’re Amy and Brittany. We’ll introduce our ridiculous health problems, and then share our thoughts on living with chronic pain and serious health conditions. This episode touches on several topics and is full of humor and hope. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com LIKE OUR SHOW? Please rate it or leave…
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