96. Heavy Periods, Retinal Migraines & bad side affects from Birth Control, Horrible Pain & finally being listened to.
Join Skyler, 23 years old. In this episode, we chat about baking, making content, and endo. We talked about horrible pain and how the pill made for her had terrible side effects. She shares details of her symptoms and how it felt to finally be herd from a doctor. 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!
19 Apr 202454min
95. Early education about Endo, hormones, health care delay & struggle in the UK.
Nikki is from the UK and is a mindset coach. She shares her journey with endometriosis, as well as how important hormones are. How her daughters rare condition helped her discover her passion for advocacy and fighting the the right medical care. We talk about so much more. Find the programs she mentioned here: https://www.ijustdontknow.org/ 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!
15 Mars 202451min
94. Was it really her appendix or was it endo...UTI's..self diagnosis and more
Fenella joins us from the UK on today's show. We chat about how she thinks her appendix may have been endo, chronic UTI, and the shame around them, as well as how she was diagnosed from a podcast. And so much more! Things she mentioned to check out: Podcasts: 28 days later How Do You Cope? Woman’s Hour (specific episode about appendix)Room 5: series 1 ep7 Books: Period (it’s about bloody time) - Emma Barnett You can have a better period - Le’Nise Brothers Invisible Women - Varoline Criado Perez Menopausing - Davina McCall Self-help for your Nerves - Dr Claire Weeks Another book I found amazing, talking more about mental health, very specifically postnatally, but still a remarkable read is - ‘What have I done? - Laura Dockrill 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 Feb 20241h 6min
93. 20 years to get diagnosed with endometriosis, what helped, and how it influenced a career path.
*** please note we had some audio issues, I am so sorry about this**** Join us today to chat with Samm, an endo, Lyme, and celiac warrior. She chats about how, even after being diagnosed with Lyme and Celiac, she still knew something was wrong and how her pain progressed daily. Learn what she did to help feel better and how it helped her in her current businesses. Where to find Samm: @matchanude + @sammssimplelife on Instagram, FB @matchanude - LinkedIn Samantha Coffin + Matcha Nude. We also have a YouTube account and are @ilovematchanuse on TikTok 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 Jan 202455min
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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Dec 202318min
