Endo Battery
Welcome to Endo Battery, the podcast that's here to journey with you through Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
In a world where silence often shrouds these challenging conditions, Endo Battery stands as a beacon of hope and a source of strength. We believe in the power of knowledge, personal stories, and expert insights to illuminate the path forward. Our mission? To walk with you, hand in hand, through the often daunting landscape of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
This podcast is like a warm hug for your ears, offering you a cozy space to connect, learn, and heal. Whether you're newly diagnosed, a seasoned warrior, or a curious supporter, Endo Battery is a resource for you. Here, you'll find a community that understands your struggles and a team dedicated to delivering good, accurate information you can trust.
What to expect from Endo Battery:
Personal Stories: We're all about real-life experiences – your stories, our stories – because we know that sometimes, the most profound insights come from personal journeys.
Leading Experts: Our podcast features interviews with top experts in the field. These are the individuals who light up the path with their knowledge, sharing their wisdom and expertise to empower you.
Comfort and Solace: We understand that Endometriosis can be draining – physically, emotionally, and mentally. Endo Battery is your safe space, offering comfort and solace to help you recharge and regain your strength.
Life-Charging Insights: When Endometriosis tries to drain your life, Endo Battery is here to help you recharge. We're the energy boost you've been looking for, delivering insights and strategies to help you live your best life despite the challenges.
Join us on this journey, and together, we'll light up the darkness that often surrounds Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. Your story, your strength, and your resilience are at the heart of Endo Battery. Tune in, listen, share, and lets charge forward together.
Episodes
202 episodes
Fast Charge: Why Ultra-Accurate Liquid Biopsies May Change Diagnosis, Treatment, And Trust In Women’s Health
What if a drop of blood or menstrual fluid could reveal the hidden biology driving endometriosis? We sit down with Dr. Canio Martinelli, OBGYN and oncology educator, to unpack how liquid biopsy is moving from bold idea to practical tool—and wha...
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Episode 188
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27:28
QC: Understanding Why Endometriosis Lesions Grow, Bleed, And Change Color
What if understanding how endometriosis builds its own blood supply could unlock safer, smarter treatment? We sit down with Professor Gaby Moawad—renowned robotic surgeon, educator, and leader in endometriosis care—to unpack the vascular engine...
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Episode 187
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8:33
Compassion Over Calories: Rethinking Food, Body, And Medicine - With Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
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, ...
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Episode 186
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QC: Menopause Myth, Endometriosis Truths
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 ovar...
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Episode 185
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6:30
From Microbiome To Blood Vessels: Why Treating Endometriosis Takes A Whole-Body Strategy With Dr. Gaby Moawad
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, an...
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Episode 184
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54:58
When Pelvic Pain Meets the Gut: Neuro-GI and Colorectal Experts on Endometriosis, Mast Cells, and Real Recovery
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 colorec...
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Episode 183
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44:27
QC: Endometriosis in Teens: Red Flags Doctors Miss and Families Normalize
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....
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Episode 182
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4:42
What happens when motherhood and chronic illness collide, and how do we turn that into advocacy?
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 w...
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Episode 181
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41:02
From Miscarriages to Medicine: Nikki’s Fight for Endometriosis, PCOS, and Adenomyosis Care
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 ...
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Episode 180
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37:40
QC: Why Finding In-Network Endometriosis Specialists Is So Difficult
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...
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Episode 179
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8:27
QC: Why Removing Bowel Endometriosis Can Really Change Your Fertility Future
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 e...
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Episode 178
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4:37
QC: Fertility and Adenomyosis
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 ...
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Episode 177
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5:26
QC: Finding Your Endometriosis Surgeon
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 crede...
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Episode 176
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5:34
Fast Charged #16. Beyond the Scalpel: AI, Surgery, and the Future of Personalized Care
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.• Res...
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Episode 175
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39:05
QC: Pre-Surgical Mapping: The Critical Step Before Endometriosis Surgery
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 ...
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Episode 174
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9:38
The Fertility Revolution: How Endometriosis Surgery Changes Pregnancy Outcomes With Prof. Horace Roman
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 wit...
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Episode 173
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1:08:55
QC: Does Imaging Catch Thoracic Endometriosis
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 br...
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Episode 172
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5:03
QC: Evolution of Endometriosis From Teen to Young Adult
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 Gyneco...
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Episode 171
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7:06
QC: Endometriosis Across Borders: How Geography Shapes Disease Expression
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 ...
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Episode 170
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4:24
QC: Excision Surgery Before Fertility Treatments: The Expert Approach
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 ...
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Episode 169
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5:50
QC: The Vagus Nerve & Endometriosis: How Stimulation Can Relieve Pain
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 p...
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Episode 169
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6:57
Vetting Endometriosis Surgeons Like The CIA: Don't Get Bamboozled by a Medical Madoff: With Dr. Melissa McHale
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 sufferin...
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Episode 168
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1:12:19
Burnout Doesn't Care How Passionate You Are: When Advocacy Meets Reality
This summer brought unexpected clarity. In this heartfelt solo episode, I share why I stepped back from endometriosis advocacy a bit to focus on what matters most—my family, my health, and realigning with purpose.I open up about the emot...
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Episode 167
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QC: Research reveals alarming gaps in endometriosis diagnosis among minorities
Dr. Allyson Bontempo discusses the significant research gaps in understanding endometriosis diagnostic delays across different racial, ethnic, and gender groups. With the average diagnostic delay at over eight years based on predominantly white...
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Episode 166
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4:37
QC: Bladder Issues and Endometriosis With Dr. Yaniv Larish
Dr. Yaniv Larish, a board-certified urologist, joins us to explore the complicated relationship between endometriosis and bladder symptoms. We uncover how urinary issues like urgency, frequency, and nocturia can be important indicators of endom...
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Episode 165
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