The Pelvic Floor-Endometriosis Connection. What you need to know

Excision vs. Ablation: The Surgical Truth Your Doctor May Have Skipped

This week we break down the two main surgical approaches for endometriosis — excision and ablation — and explain why the difference between them has life-altering consequences for endo patients. We chat about physiology, outcomes, the training gap between general GYNs and excision specialists, and exactly what questions to ask before agreeing to surgery. If your pain came back after a procedure, or you're approaching a surgical consult, this episode is for you! Resources mentioned The 5 Questions freebie [https://www.empower-endo.com/5-questions-to-ask-your-doctor] The EmpowerEndo Roadmap Masterclass [https://www.empower-endo.com/empowerendo-roadmap-masterclass] Follow over on instagram @samanthadc.dc

How to Actually Talk to Your Doctor About Your Endo: The Language Framework That Changes Everything

In this episode, we break down the communication gap between endo patients and their providers — and why it has nothing to do with how believable you are. She covers the structural reasons providers miss endo, the exact language shifts that change how your symptoms are documented, and how to prepare for your next appointment in a way that actually moves the needle on your care. Resources mentioned: The 5 Questions freebie [https://www.empower-endo.com/5-questions-to-ask-your-doctor] The EmpowerEndo Roadmap waitlist [https://www.empower-endo.com/the-empowerendo-roadmap] Find my at instagram @samanthadc.dc and TikTok @empower_endo

The Gut-Endo Connection: Why Your ‘IBS’ Might Actually Be Endometriosis

Up to 90% of women with endometriosis have GI symptoms. Women with endo have a 3-fold higher risk of IBS. But colonoscopy is normal. So what’s actually happening? This is the conversation most of us have been waiting to hear. We’re having it now. Resources mentioned: Flare First Aid Kit [https://www.empower-endo.com/endo-flare-first-aid-kit] EmpowerEndo Roadmap Waitlist [https://www.empower-endo.com/the-empowerendo-roadmap] Research cited: * Varney et al. 2025 Aliment Pharmacol Ther — EndoFOD RCT * Chiaffarino et al. 2021 — IBS-endometriosis meta-analysis * Nabi et al. 2022 — IBS prevalence meta-analysis * Fryer et al. 2024 — Diagnostic delay scoping review * Pai et al. 2023 — Estrobolome case-control study * Khan et al. 2018 — Bacterial contamination hypothesis Connect with EmpowerEndo: * Instagram: @samanthadc.dc * TikTok: @empower_endo The EmpowerEndo podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Endo and your mental health - the emotional toll no one talks about

The mental health side of endometriosis is documented, biological, and rarely discussed. In this episode we talk openly about the anxiety, the depression, the grief, and the exhaustion that come with chronic, dismissed illness — and why they are not character flaws. This is the conversation most of us have been waiting to hear. We’re having it now. A note: If you are struggling and need support beyond what this podcast can offer, please reach out to a mental health professional, your family doctor, or a crisis resource in your region. Resources mentioned: Flare First Aid Kit [https://www.empower-endo.com/endo-flare-first-aid-kit] EmpowerEndo Roadmap Waitlist [https://www.empower-endo.com/the-empowerendo-roadmap] Connect with EmpowerEndo: * Instagram: @samanthadc.dc * TikTok: @empower_endo The EmpowerEndo podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are in a mental health crisis, please contact a qualified professional or crisis service in your region.

Understanding Your Endo Pain...and what to do about it

If you've been told your endo pain shouldn't be as bad as it is — this episode is the full picture you were missing. We break down central sensitization, the nervous system side of endometriosis, and why imaging, surgical outcomes, and disease stage are so often disconnected from actual pain experience. Your pain is real. It has always been real. And understanding where it actually lives changes everything about how you treat it. EmpowerEndo Roadmap Waitlist [https://www.empower-endo.com/the-empowerendo-roadmap] Connect with EmpowerEndo: * Instagram: @samanthadc.dc * TikTok: @empower_endo The EmpowerEndo podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.