18. Endo struck her at and early age. A week before her second Endo Surgery she had a big surprise.
Ashley suffered for many years before she knew she had Endometriosis. Once she discovered she has Endo she had an ablation surgery, learned more about pelvic floor dysfunction as well as learned of other medical issues on this journey. An incredible journey of strength that has to lead her to a BIG surprise, a miracle that answered what she was looking for one week before meeting with an excision specialist. * Trigger warning, Pregnancy discussed in this episode. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening 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 find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time.
18 Apr 202056min
17. Heavy periods & pain but took years to discover it was endo. How an Ectopic Pregnancy helped the doctors discover endo.
Dora suffered from heavy bleeding and pain from the start of her period. Often going through many pads in high school. She was suggested to be put on birth control but waited a few years. Still suffering and not knowing she had Endo she decided to go Vegetarian and noticed she did feel a bit better. But as time went on she began to notice her pain was more often and not just around her period. After she married, she and her husband wanted to have a family. But she was not getting pregnant. Dora knew in her intuition that something was not right. She also began to have pain with sex, we chat about that as well as what happened when she began spotting. Listen to all the details on the show. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening 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 find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time. Sponsorships: on for this episode
21 Mars 20201h 9min
16. How back pain indicated something was off and bladder endo symptoms.
Lauren lives in UAE but is originally from the UK. She is a personal trainer and began to feel pain subsequently going off birth control after many years. This pain alerted her that something was not right and painful periods also set in. She knew something was off. She also began to have bladder spasms. This took her on an unexpected journey as she explains in this episode. She & her Husband bravely shared their Endo Story that gained positive Endo awareness in the golf community. We talk about it on the show. Check out the article in Golf Digest. We chat fitness and going at your own pace. Her IG: www.instagram.com/laurenjoypt Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening 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 find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time.
29 Feb 202040min
15. Upsana shares her incredibly severe case of endo. Bowel, Bladder & Kidney.
Upsana lives in Seattle but is originally from India. She has a severe case of Endo. Originally diagnosed with PCOS. She’s been suffering since middle school. She walks us through her journey, being type A, and trusting her intuition. She has a beautiful 3-year-old “miracle baby” and has been through a great deal these past few years. Stage IV, with bowel (she talks about her pop bag), bladder, tubes, and more effected. She shares what a true warrior she is and how she got the care she deserves as well as how she is moving forward now. She is positive and inspiring. She provides tips on how to move forward and live with Endo. I am grateful to know her and inspired by what a true warrior and hero she is. You can find her at https://instagram.com/upasanasanyal_ I also give a quick update on little ole me because many of you asked! <3 Melissa Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening 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 find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time.
8 Feb 20201h 6min
14. A partners perspective. How Dan copes and supports his wife who has Endo.
In this episode, I talk to Lauren's husband from Season 2 Ep 1. We discuss ways to support a loved one who is suffering from Endo and how Endo patients can ask for help. This episode may be helpful to share with the ones you love. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening 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 find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time.
19 Jan 202029min
13. Lauren from Calgary, Alberta. Bodybuilder & Massage therapist, suffering from Endo.
In this episode, I talk to Lauren who has been suffering from Endometriosis for many years. She tells us about her journey, weight training, being a massage therapist and tips about what works for her. (minor audio breakup in this episode. I am SORRY) Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening 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 find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time.
19 Jan 202044min
12. Top 10 ways to navigate the Holidays when you have Endometriosis.
This Month you get little old me chatting about the best ways to get through the holidays with Endo. I hope it is helpful and I talk about what is to come for 2020! Wishing you a wonderful and pain-free holiday season. Thank you for listening 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 find me on Instagram @endo_lady or @melisbou Thank you for your support and time.
15 Dec 201926min
11. Nicole's story, college student. She just got her diagnosis after years of suffering.
In this episode, I talk to Nicole who has been suffering from Endometriosis for years, she is at college, away from home working to get her Masters and fighting to get answers as to why she has been feeling so badly. She tells us about her journey. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Thank you for listening 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 find me on Instagram @endo_lady. Thank you for your support and time. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review and subscribing on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference! Thank you!
22 Nov 201941min
