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Endo Battery
Alanna
200 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Food isn’t the villain—pain is. When eating reliably triggers symptoms, the body learns to avoid. We sat down with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani—internal medicine physician, eating disorder expert, and author of Sick Enough—to map how chronic illness, neurodiversity, and medical bias shape the modern food struggle. Forget stereotypes: most eating disorders aren’t visible, and many people who restrict are doin...
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Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Food isn’t the villain—pain is. When eating reliably triggers symptoms, the body learns to avoid. We sat down with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani—internal medicine physician, eating disorder expert, and author of Sick Enough—to map how chronic illness, neurodiversity, and medical bias shape the modern food struggle. Forget stereotypes: most eating disorders aren’t visible, and many people who restrict are doin...
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Society & Culture,
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Endo Battery
Compassion Over Calories: Rethinking Food, Body, And Medicine - With Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Food isn’t the villain—pain is. When eating reliably triggers symptoms, the body learns to avoid. We sat down with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani—internal medicine physician, eating disorder expert, and author of Sick Enough—to map how chronic illness, neurodiversity, and medical bias shape the modern food struggle. Forget stereotypes: most eating disorders aren’t visible, and many people who restrict are doin...
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4 days ago
58 minutes

Endo Battery
QC: Menopause Myth, Endometriosis Truths
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Menopause wasn’t supposed to feel like this—so why does pelvic pain persist when periods stop? We sit down with Dr. Megan Wasson, Chair of Medical and Surgical Gynecology at Mayo Clinic, to confront the enduring myth that menopause—or even ovary removal—automatically ends endometriosis. The short answer: endo is a disease of endometrial‑like tissue, not an ovary problem, and those lesions can produce ...
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5 days ago
6 minutes

Endo Battery
From Microbiome To Blood Vessels: Why Treating Endometriosis Takes A Whole-Body Strategy With Dr. Gaby Moawad
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We reframe endometriosis as a whole-body disease and map how gut microbes, blood vessels, and lymphatics drive symptoms, pain, and fatigue. Dr. Gaby Moawad shares strategies for multidisciplinary care that builds trust, reduces inflammation, and improves long-term quality of life. • endometriosis defined as multi-systemic, not just pelvic pain • harms of dismissal and why trust and clear plans matter...
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1 week ago
54 minutes

Endo Battery
When Pelvic Pain Meets the Gut: Neuro-GI and Colorectal Experts on Endometriosis, Mast Cells, and Real Recovery
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) What if your “IBS” isn’t just a gut problem—but part of a larger endometriosis story that involves nerves, immune triggers, and the way your body processes pain? We sit down with a neurogastroenterologist, Dr. Zachary Spiritos and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Vincent Obias, to connect the dots between bowel endometriosis, mast cell activation, dysautonomia, and the stubborn symptoms that linger after...
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2 weeks ago
44 minutes

Endo Battery
QC: Endometriosis in Teens: Red Flags Doctors Miss and Families Normalize
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We challenge the myth that teens are “too young” for endometriosis and show how to spot red flags that go far beyond “normal cramps.” Dr. Megan Wasson shares clear signs, family dynamics that normalize pain, and steps to get answers sooner. • redefining normal: pain as more than an inconvenience • family patterns that normalize severe period pain • the pediatrician pitfall: quick dismissal without pr...
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3 weeks ago
4 minutes

Endo Battery
What happens when motherhood and chronic illness collide, and how do we turn that into advocacy?
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We explore the hard edges of parenting with endometriosis—pregnancy losses, grief, guilt, and the small wins that keep us going—and how those experiences drove us into advocacy that meets medicine where it starts: in classrooms. Along the way we talk kids’ questions, self‑grace, and building real community support. • balancing parenting with chronic pain and fatigue • pregnancy, miscarriage, and fear...
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3 weeks ago
41 minutes

Endo Battery
From Miscarriages to Medicine: Nikki’s Fight for Endometriosis, PCOS, and Adenomyosis Care
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) We trace Nikki’s 28-year path from a painful first period to an excision surgery that finally connected endometriosis, PCOS, and adenomyosis, and we talk about pregnancy losses, pelvic floor pain, and the power of community. We share practical tools that shorten the time from symptoms to care and turn experience into advocacy. • early menarche, fainting episodes, heavy bleeding dismissed • overlap of...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Endo Battery
QC: Why Finding In-Network Endometriosis Specialists Is So Difficult
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Jeff Arrington explains why insurance is a major barrier for endometriosis specialists and patients seeking care. The healthcare payment system fundamentally fails to recognize the difference between quick, superficial treatments and proper excision surgery that actually removes the disease. • Insurance payment systems are based on Relative Value Units (RVUs) set by Medicare • The RVU system has ...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

Endo Battery
QC: Why Removing Bowel Endometriosis Can Really Change Your Fertility Future
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Horace Ramon shares groundbreaking insights on how surgery for colorectal endometriosis significantly improves fertility outcomes, even for patients who've experienced multiple failed IVF attempts. His research reveals that removing endometriotic lesions throughout the pelvis gives patients a better chance at natural conception by addressing multiple fertility barriers. • Endometriosis acts...
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1 month ago
4 minutes

Endo Battery
QC: Fertility and Adenomyosis
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Naomi Whittaker shares critical distinctions between diffuse and focal adenomyosis and their impact on fertility. She highlights how adenomyosis is often over-diagnosed on ultrasound while explaining that diffuse adenomyosis rarely affects fertility, though focal adenomyomas require surgical intervention by fertility-friendly specialists. • Diffuse adenomyosis is more common in women who have had...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

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QC: Finding Your Endometriosis Surgeon
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Melissa McHale, a gynecologic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive endometriosis surgery, shares expert guidance on finding qualified surgeons for endometriosis treatment. She provides practical strategies for evaluating surgeon credentials, training backgrounds, and professional connections to ensure patients receive care from true specialists capable of performing complete excision surgery...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

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Fast Charged #16. Beyond the Scalpel: AI, Surgery, and the Future of Personalized Care
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Canio Martinelli, OBGYN specialist and head of clinical programs at Sbarro Health Research Organization, discusses groundbreaking research on AI applications in medicine and surgical decision-making to improve patient outcomes. • Research shows AI systems like ChatGPT perform comparably to resident physicians in diagnostic accuracy • Human doctors and AI make different types of errors, suggesting...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

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QC: Pre-Surgical Mapping: The Critical Step Before Endometriosis Surgery
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Ramiro Cabrera explains how surgical mapping revolutionizes endometriosis treatment by allowing surgeons to visualize deep infiltrating disease before operating. This European-originated technique enables personalized surgical planning and proper specialist involvement, replacing outdated diagnostic approaches with comprehensive pre-surgical imaging. • Endometriosis has three types: peritoneal (s...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

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The Fertility Revolution: How Endometriosis Surgery Changes Pregnancy Outcomes With Prof. Horace Roman
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Professor Horace Ramon, a world-renowned endometriosis surgeon and researcher, reveals how excision surgery can significantly improve fertility outcomes for women with endometriosis. His groundbreaking studies show that nearly half of women with colorectal endometriosis can conceive naturally after surgery, while those with multiple failed IVF attempts saw remarkable improvement in pregnancy rates fol...
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

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QC: Does Imaging Catch Thoracic Endometriosis
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Francesco Di Chiara explains why detecting thoracic endometriosis with MRI presents three major challenges. Radiologists trained to spot round lesions often miss the thin, widespread deposits in the chest, while technical limitations and breathing movements further complicate imaging of the diaphragm—the most common site for thoracic endometriosis. • MRI with specific endometriosis protocols rema...
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2 months ago
5 minutes

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QC: Evolution of Endometriosis From Teen to Young Adult
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Endometriosis evolves from teenage years into adulthood, often progressing from manageable period pain to symptoms outside the menstrual cycle that no longer respond to hormonal treatments. Dr. Megan Wasson, Chair of Medical and Surgical Gynecology at Mayo Clinic Arizona, breaks down this journey and provides clarity on when to consider moving beyond conservative management. • Endometriosis commonly ...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

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QC: Endometriosis Across Borders: How Geography Shapes Disease Expression
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Dr. Abhishek Mangeshikar explores how endometriosis severity varies globally, highlighting the interplay between genetics, environmental factors, and healthcare access. While genetic components exist in endometriosis development, expression is influenced by epigenetics including diet, stress, and environmental conditions that determine disease progression patterns. • Endometriosis has a genetic compo...
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2 months ago
4 minutes

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QC: Excision Surgery Before Fertility Treatments: The Expert Approach
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Two leading endometriosis specialists discuss why performing excision surgery before fertility treatments often leads to better outcomes for patients struggling with both endometriosis and infertility. • Dr. Sadikah Behbehani recommends excision surgery before IVF when endometriosis is suspected • Removing endometriosis first may enable natural conception without needing IVF • When IVF is still neede...
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2 months ago
5 minutes

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QC: The Vagus Nerve & Endometriosis: How Stimulation Can Relieve Pain
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Your nervous system plays a crucial role in endometriosis pain, with practical tools available to help manage symptoms through the emerging field of neuropelviology. Professor Marc Possover, a world-renowned pioneer in treating chronic pelvic pain, explains how targeting pelvic nerves can bring relief to patients who've been told to simply live with their pain. • Three ways to activate the vagus nerv...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

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Vetting Endometriosis Surgeons Like The CIA: Don't Get Bamboozled by a Medical Madoff: With Dr. Melissa McHale
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Finding the right endometriosis surgeon can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—especially when you’re already dealing with chronic pelvic pain and the emotional toll of the disease. The wrong choice can cost you years of suffering, but the right surgeon can change your life. In this episode, Dr. Melissa McHale, a gynecologic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive endometriosis excision...
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2 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Endo Battery
Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link) Food isn’t the villain—pain is. When eating reliably triggers symptoms, the body learns to avoid. We sat down with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani—internal medicine physician, eating disorder expert, and author of Sick Enough—to map how chronic illness, neurodiversity, and medical bias shape the modern food struggle. Forget stereotypes: most eating disorders aren’t visible, and many people who restrict are doin...