Not Defined by Endo

S5E7 - Chat with a Warrior : Tihesia Bennett

Welcome to our 'Chat with a Warrior' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast.

Today’s conversation is with Tihesia Bennet. Tihesia is a 24-year-old incoming Junior Doctor. She was inspired to create her sexual and reproductive health awareness page, She Talks, after she was diagnosed with superficial endometriosis in 2020. Join me as we listen to Tihesia’s story.

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Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

Disclaimer: Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

 

S5E6 - Chat with a Warrior : Tanya Living Free

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.

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Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

Disclaimer: Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

 

S5E5 - Chat with a Warrior : Betsy Austin & Kailey Lee (Part 2)

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 does not make you less. They regularly share insight into their daily lives with chronic illnesses and their pursuit to redefine worth and enjoyment of their kid-free lives. They are also on Instagram @notchamommapod. 

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If you’d like to share your story, please reach out on Instagram or Facebook, or send an email to  info@notdefinedbyendo.com.

Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

Disclaimer: Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

 

S5E4 - Chat with a Warrior : Betsy Austin & Kailey Lee (Part 1)

Welcome to our 'Chat with a Warrior' series on Not Defined by Endo Podcast.

Today’s episode is with lovely Kailey Lee and Betsy Austin. 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 does not make you less. They regularly share insight into their daily lives with chronic illnesses and their pursuit to redefine worth and enjoyment of their kid-free lives. They are also on Instagram @notchamommapod. 

Don't forget to share, rate, and subscribe to this podcast.

If you’d like to share your story, please reach out on Instagram or Facebook, or send an email to  info@notdefinedbyendo.com.

Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

Disclaimer: Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

 

S5E3 - Chat with a Warrior : Stephanie Moss

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 Medical Women’s Association, and Survivor Revive. She has also created a website called medpsycmoss.com which features her blog, links to her work, and a comprehensive selection of trauma-informed resources for both patients and health care providers.

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If you’d like to share your story, please reach out on Instagram or Facebook, or send an email to  info@notdefinedbyendo.com.

Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

Disclaimer: Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

 

S5E2 - Chat with a Warrior : Amy Corfeli

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. Amy is also the author of Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease. It's a beautifully raw and honest collection of seventy-six reflections on acceptance, meaning, and self-compassion. On Amy's website and Instagram, @in16yearsofendo, you can find accurate information and trustworthy resources for endometriosis.

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Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

Disclaimer: Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

 

S5E1 - Chat with a Warrior : Nicole Marriott

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 these conditions. Nicole believes in an inclusive community that does not exclude the voices and experiences of others.

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Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

Disclaimer: Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

 

S4E7 - Hormone University: A conversation with founder, Ana Herrera

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 professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. If you did, let us know on Instagram and Facebook. You can also join our community on Health Unlocked and ask any questions or share your stories.

If you want to get involved in any way, please visit www.hormone-university.com to learn more.

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If you also have any questions to ask or topics you would like me to discuss, feel free to shoot me an email at info@notdefinedbyendo.com. I love to hear from you all.

 

Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

S4E6 - Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine: A conversation with Dr. Allyson Shrikhande

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 clinical medicine, she also makes use of many alternatives, holistic and homeopathic approaches.

Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to know. Join me on Instagram and Facebook. You can also join our community on Health Unlocked and ask any questions or share your stories.

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If you also have any questions to ask or topics you would like me to discuss, feel free to shoot me an email at info@notdefinedbyendo.com. I love to hear from you all.

 

Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!

 

S4E5 - For Those Who Bleed - A conversation with Manju Bangalore, founder of Operation Period

Welcome to today's episode of Not Defined by Endo Podcast!

Today’s episode is with Manju Bangalore, the founder and executive director of Operation Period, a grassroots, youth-led nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where menstruation holds no one back. They fight for menstrual freedom through art, advocacy, education, community engagement, and direct aid. Manju started this organisation after experiencing severe period pains and encountering those who could not even afford their menstrual products.

If you want to get involved in any way, please visit www.operationperiod.org to learn more.

 

Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to know. Join me on Instagram and Facebook. You can also join our community on Health Unlocked and ask any questions or share your stories.

Don't forget to share, rate, and subscribe to this podcast.

If you also have any questions to ask or topics you would like me to discuss, feel free to shoot me an email at info@notdefinedbyendo.com. I love to hear from you all.

 

Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!