This EndoLife

This one is a super quick episode today, as I didn’t want to do another replay, but also I don’t have the time at present to continue with our series on pain and nutrients, as those episodes take about a day to research and write up. So, today I want to talk about something that I’ve been discussing with two clients lately, and it occurred to me, that you might benefit as well. Regulating the nervous system and our stress response can have a profound and positive impact on our endometriosis pain levels and our energy levels (and of course, our stress levels and mental health). I won’t go into the science of it here, because I have other episodes on this and this is supposed to be a quick episode, but in short, our cortisol levels and our stress response don’t just influence our experience of stress, but our entire sleep-wake cycle and energy levels over the day. They also influence our pain signals and can turn up the volume on pain. If you want to learn more about this, I’ve linked to two previous episodes in the show notes. Show notes Nervous system and endo/energy https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/christie-uipi-curable https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-pain-vagus-nerve https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/tired-all-the-time-hpa-axis-dysfunction-and-endo ADHD https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-adhd-link EDS https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/hypermobile-eds-endo-linda-bluestein https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-connection Tapping studies https://www.thetappingsolution.com/science-research/ The Tapping Solution tools https://www.thetappingsolution.com/free-tapping-meditations/ https://www.thetappingsolution.com/store/ Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column [https://endometriosis.net/author/jessica-duffin] Endometriosis News Column [https://endometriosisnews.com/category/living-with-endo-column-jessica-duffin/] Newsletter [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/newsletter/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theendobellycoach/] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/store/p/it-starts-with-breakfast-a-nutrition-guide-and-cookbook-for-living-thriving-with-endometriosis] Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/masterclass-menu] Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/live-thrive-with-endo-the-foundations] One to one coaching info and application [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching] This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works]. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works] Produced by Chris Robson [https://www.chrisrobsonaudio.com]

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a group of 13 conditions which all affect connective tissue (collagen) in the body. Most are rare, but one type called hypermobility EDS is common. Because the intestines are made from soft tissue, EDS affects digestion and often causes IBS symptoms. It is a major risk factor for developing SIBO, because it slows down motility. If you have EDS and SIBO, you will be chronic - but you can still live well! And we’ll get to that in the bonus lesson with Dr Allison Siebecker.  And just to hammer this point home about the connection between EDS and IBS, one study of 228 IBS patients found 48% also had EDS. Now the reason why I want to bring EDS to your attention is because I am seeing it more and more in my clients with both endometriosis and SIBO. Despite these statistics, to my knowledge, most experts do not consider EDS and endometriosis to be significantly connected. At present, it is thought that most of the period pain and menstrual problems of those with EDS is not caused by endometriosis, but EDS itself.  However, I have spoken to multiple health care practitioners who do see a connection and see the two conditions together in patients, and because EDS can cause gut problems and SIBO, I think it’s worth raising here.   Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column [https://endometriosis.net/author/jessica-duffin] Endometriosis News Column [https://endometriosisnews.com/category/living-with-endo-column-jessica-duffin/] Newsletter [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/newsletter/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theendobellycoach/] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/store/p/it-starts-with-breakfast-a-nutrition-guide-and-cookbook-for-living-thriving-with-endometriosis] Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/masterclass-menu] Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/live-thrive-with-endo-the-foundations] One to one coaching info and application [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching] This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works]. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works] Produced by Chris Robson [https://www.chrisrobsonaudio.com]

Dr. Linda Bluestein is a board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer who specialises in coaching and educating dancers and other athletes and individuals at increased risk of hypermobility disorders. Dr Linda’s own experience with h-EDS eventually led her down a career path change that has seen her help countless others to live well with hypermobility and avoid chronic pain development. She is widely published, considered an expert on hypermobility disorders, and has lectured internationally. In this episode, Dr Linda and I sit down to discuss the link between Hypermobility spectrum disorders, hypermobile-Ehler’s Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome and endometriosis. Here’s what we cover: * What we mean by generalised hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorders and hypermobility-EDS, and how they differ. * What are the signs and symptoms of these conditions. * The link between h-EDS and menstrual disorders, bladder dysfunction and pelvic pain and Dr Linda’s approach to addressing these problems. * What mast cell activation syndrome is, how it is associated with hypermobility and EDS, and how it may be a driver behind EDS and endometriosis. * The link between SIBO and h-EDS and connective tissue disorders. * Dr. Linda’s key strategies for managing symptomatic hypermobility and h-EDS. Show Notes Dr Linda’s website [https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/] Bendy Bodies podcast [https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/podcast] Dr Linda’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/?hl=en] Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column [https://endometriosis.net/author/jessica-duffin] Endometriosis News Column [https://endometriosisnews.com/category/living-with-endo-column-jessica-duffin/] Newsletter [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/newsletter/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theendobellycoach/] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/store/p/it-starts-with-breakfast-a-nutrition-guide-and-cookbook-for-living-thriving-with-endometriosis] Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/masterclass-menu] Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/live-thrive-with-endo-the-foundations] One to one coaching info and application [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching] This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works]. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works] Produced by Chris Robson [https://www.chrisrobsonaudio.com]

Do you get full body pain? Does it affect your muscles, nerves or joints? Do you find that you need to rest after walking or find you tired more easily than others? It might not just be endometriosis. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a group of 13 conditions which all affect connective tissue (collagen) in the body. Most are rare, but one type called hypermobility EDS is common - and out of those with this type of EDS, 6-23% have endometriosis. But that’s not where the connection ends… * * 32-77% of those with EDS have vulvodynia and or pain with sex. * * 33-75% have heavy menstrual bleeding.  * 73-93% have painful periods. Additionally, histamine intolerance caused by Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is a co-condition of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and we also know that overactive mast cells play a role in endometriosis. Not only can this cause more painful periods, but it can also create problems like allergies and eczema to name a few. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is also a huge risk factor for SIBO, and as you may now know, at present SIBO is estimated as affecting 80% of the endo population. I could go on with the overlapping symptoms and connections, but instead, I’ll let you hear it first hand from Natalia Kasnakidis who is not only an endometriosis warrior, but is also living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, histamine intolerance and potentially postural tachycardia syndrome. In this episode we talk about: * What the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes are and how common they are. * The signs and symptoms to look out for and Natalia’s own experience with her symptoms. * The journey she tool to diagnosis and her tips for getting diagnosed. * The co-conditions of EDS and their symptoms. * Her key strategies for living well with endometriosis and EDS. Show notes https://www.thelondonhypermobilityunit.co.uk https://join.sibosos.com/purchase/74117-Joint-Hypermobility-Syndromes?_ga=2.165935037.2051281346.1639065076-1956767515.1601293146 Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column [https://endometriosis.net/author/jessica-duffin] Endometriosis News Column [https://endometriosisnews.com/category/living-with-endo-column-jessica-duffin/] Newsletter [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/newsletter/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theendobellycoach/] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/store/p/it-starts-with-breakfast-a-nutrition-guide-and-cookbook-for-living-thriving-with-endometriosis] Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/masterclass-menu] Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/live-thrive-with-endo-the-foundations] One to one coaching info and application [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching] This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works]. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works] Produced by Chris Robson [https://www.chrisrobsonaudio.com]

You all know I’ve been fascinated with the world of chronic pain science for a long time now. In fact, I did an episode on lowering pain signals through calming the brain and nervous system back in 2019 but I’ve been on a continuously evolving research journey since. And this research has led me to Curable, an app for chronic pain, that works by helping to reprogram the brain and nervous system so we can unlearn pain pathways and reduce chronic pain flare ups. I absolutely love Curable, and use it with my clients to help them to address the ways in which trauma, stress and a heightened nervous system could be contributing to their pain levels. Often I find it’s the missing piece of the puzzle in someone’s endo healing journey. So I am so excited to introduce you to this week’s guest, social worker and psychotherapist Christie Uipi. Christie is on the Scientific Advisory Team at Curable, and is specialised in chronic pain, depression and anxiety. After enduring years of chronic pain herself, Christie went on to not only cure her chronic pain but also to specialise in treating it! In today’s episode, we discuss: * Christie’s personal story with chronic pain. * How all pain is made in the brain and how that differs from being told endo pain is just “all in our heads”. * How pain evolves to become chronic and how that changes the brain and nervous system. * What factors influence chronic pain for better or worse. * How to identify if pain is from tissue damage vs. an upregulated nervous system. * How an upregulated nervous system can directly influence endometriosis pain. * Exercises to begin reprogramming the brain to lower pain signals. I really hope this episode is useful to you and perhaps it will be the missing link you’ve been looking for in your own healing journey. Show Notes Endo Belly Challenge [https://mailchi.mp/thisendolife.com/endo-belly-challenge?ltclid=11a04fd5-4e93-472f-99b0-5d7d184c235c] Episode 73 (pain signals, etc.) [https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/anti-inflammatory-living-for-endometriosis] Curable [https://www.curablehealth.com/] Christie’s website [https://www.christieuipi.com/contact-me] This Might Hurt film [https://www.thismighthurtfilm.com/] Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column [https://endometriosis.net/author/jessica-duffin] Endometriosis News Column [https://endometriosisnews.com/category/living-with-endo-column-jessica-duffin/] Newsletter [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/newsletter/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theendobellycoach/] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/store/p/it-starts-with-breakfast-a-nutrition-guide-and-cookbook-for-living-thriving-with-endometriosis] Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/masterclass-menu] Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/live-thrive-with-endo-the-foundations] One to one coaching info and application [https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching] This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works]. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works [https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works] Produced by Chris Robson [https://www.chrisrobsonaudio.com]