110. From Patient to Advocate: Nicole’s Mission to Make Endo Surgery Accessible
Nicole joins us from New Jersey to share her powerful, decade-long journey with endometriosis—a story marked by misdiagnoses, medical gaslighting, and unrelenting pain. Labeled with everything from IBS to anxiety, Nicole saw countless doctors across multiple specialties, yet none could give her the answers she desperately needed. It wasn’t until she underwent excision surgery with a true endometriosis specialist that the truth was revealed: 73 lesions removed from her bladder, uterus, colon, rectum, appendix, and two endometriomas—one larger than her uterus.Nicole founded Endo Excision For All: a nonprofit fighting for access to gold-standard care, especially for those failed by the system. In a world where excision surgery still isn’t properly covered by insurance, Nicole is leading the charge for change so others won’t have to suffer the way she did.Follow Nicole’s work and advocacy:🌐 Website: endoexcisionforall.org📲 Instagram: @endoexcisionforallFollow for clips of the show or DM us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcastThank 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 Thank you SO much for your support and time.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and keep advocating for better endometriosis care.
15 Aug 51min
109.Daily Pain from Endometriosis: Ren’s Fight to Be Heard
In this episode, Ren joins us from Chicago to share her journey with chronic pain that began in early childhood. From daily stomach issues and struggles with eating to feeling misunderstood by friends, Ren opens up about what it’s like to live with an invisible illness. Her pain was dismissed until a ruptured ovarian cyst landed her in the ER and even then, answers didn’t come easily. Ren also experienced fainting episodes that added to the fear and confusion of not knowing what was happening in her body. Her story is raw, relatable, and a powerful reminder that being young doesn’t mean being healthy.Follow for clips of the show or DM us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcastThank 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 Thank you SO much for your support and time.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and keep advocating for better endometriosis care.
11 Juli 1h 2min
Bonus Episode: Roon a trustworthy, free tool for people living with endometriosis, and many other health conditions.
A new platform that can help us as endometriosis patients, and I wanted to share it with you all today to learn more about Roon. This is not a paid advertisement. I attended a webinar and fell in love with this app! Roon is a trustworthy, free tool for people living with endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, and many other health conditions. You can use it today by going to: roon.com/TheCycleYou can also follow Roon on Instagram and TikTok: @roonwomenshealth My guest is here to tell us all about it:Alexa Tovsen, PA-C, MPHAlexa Tovsen is the Medical Content Lead at Roon, where she is committed to delivering accurate, accessible, and stigma-free health information. She is deeply passionate about advancing health equity and expanding access to reproductive and sexual healthcare, which she actively supports through her work as a Physician Assistant at Planned Parenthood in Boston. She received her Master’s in Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.Follow for clips of the show or DM us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcastThank 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 Thank you SO much for your support and time.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and keep advocating for better endometriosis care.
27 Juni 39min
108. Despite a clear family history of endometriosis, her path to diagnosis was long and frustrating.
Apologies for the technical difficulties on this episode! Joining us all the way from Australia, today’s guest Em shares her deeply personal and powerful story of living with symptoms doctors couldn’t (or wouldn’t) connect. Despite a clear family history of endometriosis, her path to diagnosis was long and frustrating. We also chat about genetic blood testing and how that can be very helpful. This is the one mentioned on the show: https://www.sonicgenetics.com.auFollow for clips of the show or DM us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcastThank 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 Thank you SO much for your support and time.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and keep advocating for better endometriosis care.
13 Juni 45min
107. From Endo Warrior to Acupuncturist: How Pain Led to Purpose
What happens when the thing that helps you heal becomes your calling?In this episode of The Cycle, we’re joined by a special guest and dear friend Winne who shares her journey with endometriosis—and how acupuncture changed everything. After years of navigating chronic pain, burnout, and medical gaslighting, she found unexpected relief through Eastern medicine. That experience led her to become a licensed acupuncturist herself.Together, we dive into:Her personal story of living with endometriosisWhat made acupuncture different from anything she tried beforeHow acupuncture works How traditional Chinese medicine works with surgery This episode is part story, part science, and full of heart. If you’ve ever been curious about acupuncture—or you’re searching for something that helps—this one’s for you.💛 Healing is not linear. But sometimes, it brings you right back to yourself.How to find Winnie: https://winniecares.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnie_chan_acupunctureFollow for clips of the show or DM us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcastThank 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 Thank you SO much for your support and time.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and keep advocating for better endometriosis care.
16 Maj 42min
106. Pelvic Pain & Endo: How Pelvic Physio (PT) Can Help
In this episode of The Cycle, we sit down with pelvic physiotherapist Susannah Stewart, who works with people navigating chronic pelvic pain, endo, and other complex conditions. Susannah shares how pelvic physiotherapy can be a powerful, compassionate approach to treating pain, improving bladder, bowel, and sexual function 💛 and reconnecting with your body in a whole new way.We dive into:What pelvic physio actually involves How it can support people with endometriosisThe nervous system's role in chronic pelvic painReal-life strategies to reduce pain and tensionWhy self-advocacy is a form of healingWhat to look for in a pelvic PT who gets itWhether you're newly diagnosed or deep in your endo journey, this conversation is packed with insights and gentle validation. You deserve care that listens—and a body that feels like home.🔗 Connect with Susannah:Website: susannahstewart.caInstagram: @susannah.pelvicphysioFollow for clips of the show or DM us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcastThank 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 Thank you SO much for your support and time.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and keep advocating for better endometriosis care.
19 Apr 1h
105. Endometriosis Uncovered: A Specialist’s Perspective with Dr. Kliethermas
Endometriosis is one of the most misunderstood and underfunded health conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide—yet, so many still struggle to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, we sit down with excision specialist Dr. Kliethermas to break down everything you need to know about endometriosis, including:✔️ Recognizing the signs and symptoms✔️ Treatment options & the reality of surgical approaches (including excision vs. ablation)✔️ The impact of menopause on endometriosis✔️ Why there is no cure—and why we need more research & fundingWhether you're navigating endometriosis yourself, supporting a loved one, or want to learn more about this complex condition, this conversation is full of valuable insights from a true expert.🔗 Resources & Links:Where to find Dr. K and PRM: https://pelvicrehabilitation.com/Follow for clips of the show or DM us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcastThank 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 Thank you SO much for your support and time.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and keep advocating for better endometriosis care.
30 Mars 1h 3min
A Quick Update from me, Melissa.
Happy Holidays! A quick update: the show will be taking a small break after 6 years of recording. We will be back soon. I would love any thoughts or feedback you can DM me on IG or email me via my website! https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/ melissaboudreau.com
20 Dec 20242min
