A deep dive into how we are navigating the unique challenges and joys of postpartum and parenthood with endometriosis.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Emily Sauer, the CEO and Founder of The Pelvic People. We explore Emily's journey in founding the company, her passion for pelvic health, and the mission driving her work. Join us as we delve into the world of patient-driven and clinician-backed pelvic pain solutions and gain valuable insights from a true trailblazer in the field. Emily Sauer, the CEO and Inventor-by-Necessity of The Pelvic People (formerly Ohnut) has emerged as a pivotal figure in pelvic health innovation, driven by her own experience with painful sex. After 10+ years of being dismissed by doctors and the greater zeitgeist that boasted 'bigger' as better, Emily has created an evidence based, clinically trusted ecosystem of tools for the 119 million women and AFAB people who will have painful sex today.

We are pleased to invite Laura Zam, an author, speaker, certified trauma professional, and sexuality educator, to our discussion today. Laura spent three decades searching for love and eventually met the man of her dreams. However, she faced several bedroom issues associated with past childhood trauma and menopause, which threatened her marriage and her ability to experience pleasure. In response, Laura embarked on a journey of sexual healing, studying everything there was to know about trauma recovery, female sexuality, and relationship health. Today, she is on a mission to help others reclaim their sexual vitality and reach their potential. Laura offers pleasure empowerment coaching services for individuals and couples, as well as online courses and speaking engagements about pleasure, sex-positive consent, and trauma recovery. She is also the author of THE PLEASURE PLAN, a bestselling memoir about her own journey.

It was awesome getting to know Brian and Julia Mandeville. We discussed Julia’s endometriosis diagnosis, the struggles of having pain dismissed, the importance of self-care for both partners, the power of patience (except for people who think it's their business to inquire about your fertility), advice for other couples navigating chronic illness, and much more. Though they remain in the thick of it, they've learned a lot about navigating endometriosis in marriage so check out this convo and let us know: what felt relatable? What tips would you share with other couples navigating chronic illness?

We had such a great time speaking with Mike and Kellie Baker, an amazing couple and parents of three lovely children.

We had such a great time speaking with Mike and Kellie Baker, an amazing couple and parents of three lovely children.

We had the honor of attending the 2nd Annual Endo Black Inc. Award Gala and had a wonderful time! Endo Black Inc. is a Black women-led nonprofit organization advocating for and raising awareness about the challenges faced by African-American women and women of color living with endometriosis. This special event was such a beautiful way to recognize individuals who are working tirelessly within the endometriosis community.  All who were in attendance had the opportunity to be wowed by the entertainment, inspired by award recipients' stories and acceptance speeches, and learn so much about the impact that Endo Black Inc. is having on the community. To learn more about Endo Black Inc. and support this amazing organization, go to: https://www.endoblack.org/

We continue our conversation about sexual medicine and reestablishing intimacy with Nurse Jenna of @discovherhealth.

We had the honor of having Nurse Jenna, Founder of Discovher Health, join us as we discussed intimacy, sex, and active consent. This convo felt like three old friends reuniting after being away from each other for far too long. Nurse Jenna comes through with great tips for getting you started on an intimacy building journey despite dealing with chronic illness. She treats a wide array of chronic pelvic conditions and also has a great podcast called Tame the Taboo where she invites guests to discuss topics that most of us learned to avoid: sex, pee, poop, and pain. Jenna’s passion for education is an integral component to her practice. She believes it is essential for a person to understand how their body functions in order to heal dysfunction and improve quality of life.

It's time for a marriage check-in.

We had the honor of having Bev (@unwellunlimitedly) as a guest on our podcast. If you haven't already, we highly recommend following her Instagram account as she is one of our top favorites. During the podcast, we discussed Bev's passion for educating others about chronic illness, social determinants of health, and disability advocacy. We also talked about how Bev and her husband, Phil, are navigating chronic illness, neurodiversity, and conflict, and strengthening their communication. Bev's wisdom and insights are invaluable, and we hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as we did. And we can't forget to mention how adorable her dog, Will, is! 😍 He is so stickin' cute! 🥰

Couples navigating chronic illness, this one's for you!