92. After seeing 25 doctors, Margaret finally got some answers and developed an app to help endometrosis patients!
In this episode, I chat with endometriosis patient, Margaret, who had pelvic pain and saw 25 doctors before she was diagnosed with endo. She worked in health technology before she was diagnosed and was working on an app to help others with pelvic pain- tracking and learning. She shares her endo story and why she started Lasa Health with her husband to help others with endo. Listen in to learn more about this great new resource for patients and it's FREE! Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Follow for clips of the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on!
8 Tammi 202437min
91. The Journey: Navigating Mental Health with Endometriosis
Katrina shares navigating mental health with endometriosis & emphasizes the years it takes to process the impact of Endometriosis on one's emotional well-being. Katrina shares her story and how working with a therapist helped her understand that "Endo is not rational." Many patients struggle with feeling well one day or hour to not feel well at all at the flip of a switch, as well as years of people not believing patients how challenging this disease is. Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Follow for clips of the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on!
8 Tammi 202452min
90. How challenging it is to be taken seriously as teenager with Endometriosis, Melissa 20 years old shares her journey.
Melissa joins us on today's show to walk us through her journey as a teen starting in 2015- how many doctors she saw and how long it took to hear that it may be endo. Join us today as we chat about her story. You can follow Melissa on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/melissaagagnee/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Follow for clips of the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on!
8 Tammi 202434min
89. Flare up Reminders
On today's show, I discuss my recent flare-up - some tips that helped me, and we will be back in 2024 with more Endo stories. Happy New Year! Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Follow for clips of the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on!
17 Joulu 202318min
88. Ten of my Favorite Products for Endometriosis.
On today's show, I discuss ten products that have helped me as an endo patient. I could have made a much longer list, but I wanted to keep it short and sweet for you. They are all linked below. Remember to always chat with your doctor before trying anything new! Cherry Pit Pac Foam Roller Travel heating pad Ginger Tea Ginger chews Eye Ice Pack Epsom Salt Turmeric Face Cream Hemp Salve Field of Flowers Mentioned: https://glow.hormoneuniversity.com/ & https://immunologic.com/products/aloe-ferox-whole-leaf-caps Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Follow for clips of the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on!
26 Marras 202315min
87. Painful Periods are NOT NORMAL, 17 years to Diagnosis, challenging bowel symptoms, mental health and the NHS delays.
Ellie shares her story of navigating 17 years to diagnosis, challenging bowel symptoms, cyclical pain, mental health, and the NHS vs. Private health care with endometriosis. We chatted about how doctors treated her in A&E, the medical gaslighting, and much more. Ellie is a Ph.D. and lives in England. Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Follow for clips of the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on!
29 Syys 202357min
86. Part Two of Candice's Story.
Join me today as I chat with Candice; this is part two of two. Listen to 88 for part one! Thanks to Candice for sharing her story and being vulnerable with us. Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Follow for clips of the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on! Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/
13 Kesä 202355min
85. How endo pain & symptoms can progress to extreme as time goes on. Part One of Candice's Story.
Join me today as I chat with Candice; this is part one of two. We discuss migraines, pain, bleeding after sex, IUDs, painful bowel movements, and more on this episode. Candice is a true warrior; when you hear part one of her story- she describes her intense pain, bowel movements, and how she had a purge almost monthly around her cycle. She tells us about how she pushed through to make it work. Please stay tuned for the rest of her story very soon. TW: we do chat about suicidal thoughts in this show Thanks to Candice for sharing her story and being vulnerable with us. Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Follow for clips of the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on! Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/
11 Kesä 202348min
