The Health Class She Deserves

Tips for talking to your doctor about endometriosis

Feeling completely dismissed and lost after every doctor appointment? Yeah, I've been there. In this class I'm sitting down with you one-on-one to share my 5 tips for talking to your doctor about (suspected) endometriosis. And even if you don't have endometriosis, these tips can be really useful for other conditions as well. I cover... * Common myths about endo (that are even taught in med school) * How to be polite while standing firm * My formula for communicating symptoms * Getting referrals * What to do if you're still getting pushback. Get out your notebooks and let's demand better healthcare! PATREON: patreon.com/cw/girlinpain [patreon.com/cw/girlinpain] Instagram: instagram.com/girlinpain__ [http://instagram.com/girlinpain__] TikTok: tiktok.com/@autumns.endo.journey [http://tiktok.com/@autumns.endo.journey] Endometriosis and the Hallmarks of Cancer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41436710/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41436710/]

Skin Health & The Restorative Power of Plants with Jodi Scott

We’ve been conditioned to think about skincare purely through the lens of cosmetics, anti-aging, aesthetics. But what if your skin isn’t just an outer covering, but an active, hyper-communicative extension of your nervous system? In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Scott, Co-founder and CEO of Green Goo, to completely flip the script on skin health. Jodi bridges the gap between clinical science and traditional herbalism, pulling from her pre-med roots and Master's in Health Psychology to explain why the skin is actually a major communicator in the body. We dive into endocrine disruptors (what even are they?), ingredients to add versus ones to avoid, and why whole-plant formulations hold a biological intelligence that isolated chemical extracts simply cannot replicate. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the fear-mongering of hormone health online, this conversation is the grounding, science-forward reality check you need. Jodi shares beautiful, realistic, micro-habits to reclaim your skin health, and overall health, without overhauling your life. IN THIS CLASS, WE DISCUSS: * The Embryonic Origin of Skin: How the skin and the nervous system both develop from the embryonic tissue, and how your skin is constantly communicating to the rest of the body. * The Problem with Endocrine Disruptors: A non-alarmist breakdown of what chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and petroleums actually do to your body’s internal hormonal feedback loops. * Ovarian Health is Longevity Health: Shifting the narrative away from ovaries as purely reproductive organs, and looking at them as foundational engines for a woman's lifelong vitality and long-term wellness. * Whole-Plant Chemistry vs. Plant Extracts: The botanical science showing why utilizing the entire plant creates a more balanced, effective, and bioavailable response than synthetics or highly-processed extracts. * The SHAMAN Framework: A simple, empowering acronym (Sleep, Hydration, Antioxidants, Mindfulness, Avoid, Nature) designed to help you integrate quiet, restorative micro-decisions into your daily flow. Connect with Jodi: * Check out Jodi's skincare company, Green Goo: https://www.greengoo.com/ [https://www.greengoo.com/] * Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-scott-7234331b8 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-scott-7234331b8]

Innovative Endometriosis Care: The Healing Hands of Chiropractic with Dr. Katie Pacinelli

If you have endometriosis, you already know that the pain is rarely just in your pelvis. But have you ever wondered why your hips feel permanently tight, your shoulders are constantly up by your ears, or why your body feels stuck in a perpetual state of fight-or-flight? In this episode of the Elysara Endometriosis Series, we are sitting down with Dr. Katie, DC, a Board Certified New York Doctor of Chiropractic who is changing the narrative around chiropractic care and chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Katie practices a little differently: She specializes in different techniques from multiple modalities in order to create truly holistic, personalized care for her patients. We dive deep into how chronic pain patterns trap endo patients in a defensive "protective posture," why common comorbidities like hypermobility require a completely different approach to adjustments, and how techniques like Active Release Technique (ART) [https://activerelease.com/] can help unglue scar tissue to give your pelvis room to breathe again. From head to toe, everything is connected, and this episode proves it. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: * Healing With Her Hands: What chiropractic medicine truly is, and how Dr. Katie's integrated approach at Elysara sets a new standard for collaborative endo care. * The "Protective Posture": How chronic pelvic pain triggers a neurological "fetal tuck" that reshapes your posture, locks your hips, and stresses your upper body. * The Nervous System Balance: Why a dysregulated nervous system keeps endo patients in chronic stress, and how structural decompression brings the body back to equilibrium. * Active Release Technique (ART): [https://activerelease.com/] How working on the body's soft tissue can renew circulation and movement. Connect with Dr. Katie & Elysara Medical: * Website: https://elysarawellness.com/ [https://elysarawellness.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysaramedical/ [https://www.instagram.com/elysaramedical/] * Find a provider who does Active Release Technique: https://activerelease.com/patients/find-a-provider/ [https://activerelease.com/patients/find-a-provider/] About This Series: This is part four of our collaborative series with Elysara Medical & Wellness [https://elysarawellness.com/]. We are dedicated to bringing you the experts who are filling the gaps in endometriosis care and helping you move out of survival mode for a healthier, happier life. Listen to the Nicoletta's episode [https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/e/beyond-surgery-a-whole-body-approach-to-endometriosis-nicoletta-rasizzi] Listen to Dr. George's episode [https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/e/what-does-cardiology-have-to-do-with-endometriosis] Listen to Jessica's episode [https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/e/the-missing-gap-in-endometriosis-care-why-surgery-isn-t-the-end-of-the-story-with-jessica-doto]

Endometriosis Updates, Life Updates, & the Future of THCSD

It's been a while since we had a solo chat! I'm sharing personal updates on my life, endometriosis journey, and future plans for the pod! Plus some new products that I love <3 EMAIL ME! autumn@thehealthclassshedeserves.com From the episode: * Try Relivaid from Trelli: https://www.trelli.health/GIRLINPAIN [https://www.trelli.health/GIRLINPAIN] * I earn commissions * Try Endoca Raw Hemp Oil: [endoca.com/girlinpain]endoca.com/girlinpain [http://endoca.com/girlinpain] * I earn commissions * Pilates ball [https://www.amazon.com/kisnbld-Small-Pilates-Therapy-Workout/dp/B0CPDDKRW5?th=1] * KT Tape [https://www.kttape.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-nvawjtuQ66MOoHECc592-jZieQ1ObOP4NwgneQvTOrLjGJ7P] * Subscribe to the pod through the Riverside site: https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/ [https://thcsdpod.riverside.com/]

Chronic Illness & Eating Disorders: How Sick Is "Sick Enough" with Tamie Gangloff

In today’s episode, I am joined by therapist, author, and educator Tamie Gangloff to blow the lid off a massive blind spot in women's healthcare: the intersection of chronic illness and disordered eating. When you live with chronic pain, inflammation, or conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, or hEDS, your relationship with food automatically gets complicated. We try so hard to control our symptoms through what we eat that we can easily slide into disordered patterns without even realizing it. Tamie opens up about her own journey, from hearing the word "deformity" and it shaping her experience throughout life to her recent hysterectomy where Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) made recovery much longer and harder than expected, triggering intense post-surgical anxiety. We dive deep into why the "sick enough" mentality is keeping you from getting the help you deserve and how to actually rebuild body trust when healing isn’t linear. In This Episode, We Discuss: * The Intersection of Chronic Illness & Disordered Eating: Why living with a chronic condition automatically complicates your relationship with food and movement. * Eating Disorders vs. Disordered Eating: Unpacking the crucial nuance between a clinical diagnosis and the survival-driven food anxieties that develop around chronic pain. * The "Sick Enough" Trap: How internal gatekeeping and medical dismissal convince women their pain isn’t severe enough to warrant deeper lab investigations or specialist care. * The Control Fallacy: How to use food as a supportive tool for your health without slipping down the slope of self-blame when a diet doesn’t "cure" your chronic illness. * Weight Bias in Medicine: The dangerous assumption that thin equals healthy and heavy equals unhealthy, and how this bias delays care. Connect with Tamie: * Website: https://www.tamiegangloff.com/ [https://www.tamiegangloff.com/] * Book: Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Lived Experiences [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032812265?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_587EG7SRDHAFPQXGE0WR&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_587EG7SRDHAFPQXGE0WR&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_587EG7SRDHAFPQXGE0WR&bestFormat=true&previewDoh=1] As mentioned in class: * National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders [https://anad.org/] * Free Medical Appt Pre-Planning Guide [https://www.tamiegangloff.com/resourcelibrary/p/medical-appointment-pre-planning-guide] * Insight Timer [https://insighttimer.com/] * EDS Conference at University of Virginia [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OphdtQRNxoo&list=PLlf42T0Kv6Sr4FS-ReUGotYgSLAo2k3js]