endokind
Hey, I’m Angie, a registered counsellor specialising in endometriosis and women’s health, and I'm so glad you're here (yes, you!).
While navigating my own journey with endo, it struck me how necessary – but almost non-existent – specialised mental health care is for our community. So I set out to change that!
I trained as a counsellor and created endokind, my private counselling practice, and a space for awareness, advocacy and community building.
Through this work, I've connected with so many incredible people all over the world. From healthcare and mental health professionals, to artists, advocates, academics and authors.
I wanted to create this podcast to give you backstage access to this diverse range of people, their stories and their work, with each episode offering valuable content that’s designed to support, inspire and empower you.
While we focus in on endometriosis, we also explore broader topics surrounding women's health, mental health, society, culture, the patriarchy, advocacy, and movement building.
This podcast is about stories. It tells a story, and it’s made up of stories. Because storytelling creates connection. And I’m fully convinced that connection can change the world.
Season One features 14 diverse and inspiring conversations, with a new episode every Thursday, 6:00am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Hit the follow or subscribe button now to make sure they land straight into your downloads!
And follow along @endokind_au.
Big love and thanks to Astrid for supporting Season One of the podcast, and to my dream team:
Artwork - Lynn Bremner
Music - Coda Chroma
Photography - Gang of Babes
Disclaimer: The content you hear on this podcast is of a general, educational nature and should never be interpreted as medical or mental health advice.
*endokind is proudly inclusive. While endometriosis predominantly affects women, it also affects transgender and gender diverse folks, and in very rare cases, cis men. We aim to avoid the use of gendered language where possible. There are times however when we discuss endo and the broader context of women's health care and women's lives. If this is sensitive for you, please take care while listening.
If you require immediate mental health support, please contact your local crisis support service. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
endokind
Nikki Campbell, Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Practitioner Candidate, Patient
Nikki Campbell is an Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Consultant and a Nurse Practitioner Candidate, and she established Australia's first nurse-led clinic for patients with known or suspected endometriosis.
Nikki is the OG endo nurse, an amazing advocate for patients, and she brings lived experience to her work as an endo patient herself. She is particularly passionate about being inclusive in her work with endo and pelvic pain patients, especially gender diverse and trans folks, and she's much loved within the Australian endo community and beyond.
We cover A LOT in this conversation! Nikki walks us through her role in establishing Australia's first nurse-led clinic for endometriosis patients, emphasizing the importance of patient advocacy, education, and inclusivity. She shares insights into the challenges of navigating patient care, the significance of validating patient experiences, and the need for standardized models of care across Australia.
We also discuss the need for advocates to be remunerated for their work, and the critical role of nurses in providing patient-centered care and the ongoing challenges related to the funding and recognition of nurses in the healthcare system.
If only we could clone you, Nikki, the world would be a much better place.
Many thanks to Astrid for supporting Season One of the podcast. You can learn more about Western Sydney University's 'EndoCann' clinical trials here. And be sure to check out Astrid's excellent Endo Resource Hub.
You can follow Nikki here. And learn more about the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre here.
Learn about endokind here and follow along here.
Artwork by Lynn Bremner
Music by Coda Chroma
Photography by Gang of Babes.
TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of the distress experienced by endo patients in healthcare, especially from marginalised groups (e.g. trans and gender diverse patients). If this is a sensitive topic for you right now, please take care while listening.
DISCLAIMER: The content you hear on this podcast is of a general, educational nature and should never be interpreted as medical or mental health advice. Information and opinions shared may not suit your body or situation or resonate with you personally. Everyone is different. Take what resonates, leave the rest.
Always consult a medical or mental health professional to assess what’s right for you and your situation. Individualised healthcare for the win!
If you require immediate mental health support, please contact your local crisis support service. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Please know that there is hope and help is available.
