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 dropping (most) Thursdays, at 6:00am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
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And follow along @endokind_au.
Big love and thanks to Astrid @astrid.dispensary 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.
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Amy Corfeli, aka In Sixteen Years of Endo, Advocate, Author, Podcaster
Episode NINE is with one of the most well-loved and respected voices within the international endo community, Amy Corfeli!
Amy's Instagram page, In Sixteen Years of Endo @in16yearsofendo, and her website and podcast of the same name, are devoted to evidenced-based endo education, support and advocacy.
Amy's book, Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease, is a beautifully raw and honest collection of seventy-six reflections, where she delves deep into her journey towards finding self-compassion, acceptance, meaning, and a new relationship with illness - and herself.
In this conversation, we discuss the importance of recognising how truly hard it is to live with endo, how developing acceptance and self-compassion is not a linear process, and how even small changes can lead to significant improvements over time. Amy shares some of the approaches, practices and tools that have helped her navigate through her own experiences and have led her to a place where she feels she is living well, with meaning, purpose, self-kindness, self-compassion and joy, despite her illness.
This chat is like a warm, soothing hug from the big sister we all wish we had. It was my absolute pleasure to sit down and absorb Amy's grace and wisdom. I hope and trust you will gain a lot from this episode.
>> My apologies, my audio quality in this episode is not as good as usual. As you'll hear at the start of the episode, I was running late to join Amy and so didn't have time to set up my professional microphone and headphones!
>> TW: This episode contains mentions of past suicidal ideation and mental health difficulties. If this is a sensitive topic for you right now, please take care while listening, or consider listening at another time.
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 find Amy's Instagram here, her Spanish Instagram here, her website here, her podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and how to buy her book here.
Learn about endokind here and follow along here.
Artwork by Lynn Bremner
Music by Coda Chroma
Photography by 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. 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 hold onto hope and know that help is available.
