The Only Endometriosis Podcast You Need
Episodes
Sovereignty Over Urgency: Riding the Fortnight Instead of Reacting
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on the first full two-week stretch after moving to fortnightly sessions.The first half of the fortnight felt steady. Energy...
When the Body Responds: Bleeding, Release and Listening Closely
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks a grounded point of arrival within my healing journey - not an ending, but a calm check-in from inside the process.My period arriv...
When Life Expands and the Body Has to Catch Up
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores what happens in the body when something deeply right arrives alongside increased demand — and how expansion can affect symptom...
Betwixtmas: When the Body Needs Quiet and the World Wants Performance
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4.4 - Betwixtmas: When the Body Needs Quiet and the World Wants PerformanceIn this episode, I reflect on the often-overlooked impact of the Ch...
Bonus Episode — What This Journey Is Showing Me So Far
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode steps out of the week-by-week timeline to reflect on what this client journey has revealed over the last few weeks.Rather than focu...
4.3 The Test Results
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 - The Test Results: Relief, Confusion, and a Path ForwardThe day the results came in - and then came in again five hours later with a missin...
Episode 4.2 - Starting to shift from worry to calm
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the very real moment where things shifted from panic to clarity. That moment we all know too well - when the symptoms ease jus...
Episode 4.1 - The Starting Line
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Starting Line – Walking My Endometriosis Recovery in Real TimeIn this first episode of a brand-new, deeply personal series, I’m sharing where ...
The Lighter Way Collective
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been struggling to lose stubborn weight - doing all the things, doing none of the things but feeling guilty, and feeling at a loss of what...
Should I have surgery for my endometriosis?
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(This episode isn’t medical advice — it’s here to help you feel informed, not pressured. Please always speak with your trusted medical team if y...
When "natural healing" for endometriosis doesn't work
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fiery and heartfelt episode, I’m speaking directly to the women who feel like they’ve “tried everything” to manage their endometriosis...
Showing Up When It's Hard to Show Up
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk so much about “showing up” — in work, relationships, healing, even self-care. But what happens when your body is screaming for rest? Whe...
How to Recognise Endometriosis When You Haven’t Had a Diagnosis Yet
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you might have endometriosis, but don’t have a diagnosis yet? Got a diagnosis of something else but thinking there may be more going on? Or yo...
What Endometriosis Really Is
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many women are living with symptoms they’ve been told are “just part of being a woman” — but what if there’s more going on?In this episod...
Understanding Ovarian Cysts & Fibroids
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been told you have a cyst or fibroid and left the appointment feeling unsure what that really means — or what to do next?In this episo...
Permission to Pause
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and heart-led episode, I’m sharing why I haven’t recorded for a while — and why that’s okay. We’ll explore how managing your ...
The Menopause Experience (Reissued)
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Thank you to those of you who took the time to le the know I’d uploaded the wrong episode this week. Oops! For those who managed to listen before...
Navigating Hormonal Therapy for Endometriosis
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own experience with hormonal therapy for endometriosis — from the initial relief of the contra...
Pelvic Floor Healing
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving deep into the power and wisdom of the pelvic floor — and how reconnecting with this often-neglected part of ourselves can u...
The New Endometriosis Pill – What You Need to Know
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the recent announcement about the UK’s new endometriosis pill, Ryeqo — what it is, how it works, and why I have mixed...
A Note to a Teenage Girl: What I Wish I Knew About Periods
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m breaking down everything I’ve learned over the years about menstrual health—the things we should have been taught but weren...
Why I’m Sick of Hearing “Self-Care is Non-Negotiable”
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear it everywhere: "Self-care is non-negotiable!" But what if that phrase actually makes self-care feel even more impossible? In this episode, I d...
Hormone Harmony
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like your energy, mood, and well-being are all over the place—even without a menstrual cycle? You're not alone! Hormones play a huge role ...
Rethinking Exercise When You're Struggling
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with energy levels, changing bodies, or persistent symptoms? This week, we’re flipping the script on exercise. Instead of forcing yoursel...
Learning to Live with Endometriosis
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re having a real and honest conversation about what it actually means to live with endometriosis. Because let’s be clear—managing ...
Endometriosis: Understanding & Managing Naturally
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I unpack the complexities of endometriosis, sharing a little bit of my personal journey and insights into managing symptoms naturally...
The Over-Medicalisation of Women’s Health
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how women’s health has become over-medicalised and the ways this impacts how we view our cycles, symptoms, and overall w...
New Year, Same Amazing You
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2025, let’s take it slow, cozy up, and chat about embracing self-love and kindness while living with endometriosis. This isn...
Invitation to reflect on 2024
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As 2024 draws to a close, Sarah invites you all to set aside some quite time to reflect on your year, and what you’d like 2025 to be…We wish all o...
The Importance of Having a Vision on Your Endometriosis Journey
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about the power of having a clear vision when starting out on your endometriosis journey. I’ll share why it’s so ...
Your Health, Your Power
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the UK government’s latest update on the Women’s Health Strategy and what it means for women across the country. The discu...
Why Do We Trust Doctors More Than Ourselves?
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many women with endometriosis endure years of pain and suffering before seeking help—or worse, wait until their symptoms are unbearable to...
Symptom-Proof Your Christmas
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a magical time of year, but let’s be honest—it can also be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when you’re juggling festive exp...
Reusable Period Products
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of reusable period products, breaking down the pros and cons of menstrual cups, washable pads, and period pant...
Can I use natural methods to reduce my symptoms before I get my endometriosis diagnosis?
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Living with symptoms that feel unbearable but not having a diagnosis can be frustrating, isolating, and overwhelming. In this episode, we’re tacklin...
The Science and Power of Gratitude
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll explore why practicing gratitude isn’t just a feel-good activity—it’s a powerful tool for improving overall wellbeing,...
The Power of Small Rituals
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into why so many women find it hard to build self-care into their daily lives, even though we all know how important it is. W...
Making the right decision
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are not given enough choices early enough when it comes to our menstrual health - often by the time we need to make a decision (surgery? HRT? IVF?)...
Why Conventional Treatments Alone Aren’t Enough for Endometriosis
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many endometriosis sufferers are only offered conventional treatments like hormone therapy or surgery. But what about addressing the whole body and fi...
How Rest Fuels Healing
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Only Endometriosis Podcast You Need, we’re diving into the power of rest as a crucial part of our healing journey. Rest isn’...
The Art of Difficult Conversations
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah explores the delicate art of having difficult conversations about endometriosis and other health struggles. It’s not easy to ...
Embracing Autumn
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah explores the gentle transition into autumn through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Learn how this seasonal shif...
Resilience and Endometriosis
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Sarah talks about the importance of resilience when it comes to managing your symptoms. She talks through what resilience is, how to ...
The Importance of Routines (or Rituals) in managing endometriosis
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah talks us through how to get healthy routines (rituals / structures) that serve us. Managing our symptoms and our overall wellbe...
Why even good change can feel so difficult
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we're looking to overcome our symptoms (or get new job, house, car, relationship etc), it can be overwhelming; facing a life within the 'changed...
I'M BACK
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah's back! With an apology, some exciting news and bright blue hair... https://halcyonwomenshealth.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Back pain and endometriosis
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we explore the link between endometriosis and back pain. Whilst not the most spoken-about pain we get, it is still very common so th...
Will my endometriosis get better or worse as I get older?
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of myths around the link between endometriosis and the menopause. We’re put through menopause early in the hope it helps our sympto...
Isn't endometriosis just a fungal infection?
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we bust another myth about endometriosis - it really isn't just a fungal infection! We talk a little bit more about what actually cau...
Can I get pregnant with endometriosis?
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's still so much damaging rhetoric around getting pregnant with endometriosis - in this podcast, Sarah talks about the reality and what to do to ...
Does Stress Impact on Endometriosis?
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Countless studies have shown that, yes, stress impacts massively on endometriosis. In this episode, Sarah looks at why. The difference between str...
Hormones post menopause
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah clarifies the issue of postmenopausal hormones.If you feel like your symptoms are getting in the way and you'd like a little mo...
Why do we get emotional?
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few of you got in touch after last week's podcast to ask why we get emotional at certain times of our cycle. In this podcast, Sarah explains a litt...
Hormones and our emotions
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can be quite in tune with the impact our menstrual cycle has on our emotions, or so we think. But are we really? In this episode, Sarah talks abo...
How to ask for help at work
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
and how to minimise your symptoms' impact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Halcyon Days at halcyondaysu...
Bacterial Vaginosis
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah chats about BV - what makes it worse and tips to reduce the symptoms you're experiencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
How to find a good employer
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not all employers make it difficult to talk about your periods and if there's one thing we need when we're struggling with endo it's to be able to tal...
Does having endo make us less employable?
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a fear that talking about the support we need at work when we have endometriosis makes us less attractive as employees. In this podcast, Sara...
Endometriosis at work
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series we introduce the issues surrounding managing endometriosis at work and Sarah gives us our first top tip ... If you're looking...
Endometriosis and relationships
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Endo can impact highly on our closest relationships. In this episode, Sarah talks through this impact and shares some ways to minimise it. (Bonus poin...
Painful sex
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst having endometriosis doesn't necessarily mean that sex is painful, and painful sex doesn't necessarily mean you have endometriosis, it is very ...
Cervical Ectropion
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can't use tampons? Painful sex? Spotting or heavy discharge? It may well be that you have Cervical Ectropion (also called Cervical Erosion - ni...
Adenomyosis
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adenomyosis is even less well-known that endometriosis but it shouldn't be! In this podcast, Sarah gives us an overview of exactly what it is, how it...
Welcome back!
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Series 2 starts here and it's great to be back! Let's start with a bang and make some noice about endo - the more we talk about it the more we break...
The last one of 2022
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sarah chats through how you can reduce your endometriosis symptoms and regain control of your health in 2023. Here is the link to my S...
the Theory of Retrograde Menstruation
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah gives a bit more detail about the old theory of 'retrograde menstruation' when it comes to endometriosis Hosted on Acast. See a...
Period Pain ISN'T NORMAL!
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We need to stop perpetuating this myth that period pain is normal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Hal...
Which period products should I be using?
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"99.9% of women I work with use super-absorbent pads or tampons when they start working with me - it's one of the first things I like to investigate a...
Can I cure endometriosis?
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah answers the question she gets asked the most (and probably the most contentious)... "but can you actually cure endometriosis?"I...
Endometriosis and work
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis can have a huge impact on our working life and those impacts cannot be underestimated. In this episode, Sarah talks through ways to mi...
Trauma and Endometriosis
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sarah takes a brief look at trauma and how it links to endometriosis . Whilst she doesn't talk about specific examples, please be aware th...
Endometriosis and the menopause
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the week of National Menopause Day here in the UK, Sarah delves into the role of the menopause in the endometriosis treatment pathway. If you'd ...
Endometriosis and anxiety
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this slightly-longer-than-normal episode, Sarah delves into the role anxiety plays in endometriosis and why understanding its impact is so importan...
The basics of the menstrual cycle
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah talks through the four stages of the menstrual cycle and where to start if you're looking to track yours. Hosted on Acast. See...
Freezing your eggs
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah raises the under-talked-about issue of egg freezing; an option for so many of us yet not many of us are told about it. Hosted ...
Endometriosis and Fertility
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah talks is through the true (not-quite-as-scary as the internet would have you believe) reality of trying to conceive when you ha...
The different types of endometriosis
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah talks through the different types and stages of endometriosis, how they manifest and the reality of the impact they have. Hoste...
Endometriosis surgery
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah dispels the myth that 'alternative' practitioners are against surgery! She talks about the types of surgery you can have for e...
Endometriosis and your menstrual cycle
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis can have varying impact on a menstrual cycle. In this episode, Sarah talks us through the most common impacts and why nothing is normal...
Period pain, endometriosis and adenomyosis
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode, Sarah looks at the reasons behind period pain, why it's so much worse when you've got endometriosis (and adenomyosis) and a few 'top ...
Period shame
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sarah talks through period shame and why it's so bad for conditions like endometriosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Causes of endometriosis
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western medicine can't tell us yet why we get endometriosis but in this episode, Sarah talks us through the fundamentals of Eastern (or alternative) m...
Endometriosis Symptoms
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Sarah talks through the most common symptoms in her client notebook, as well as some not-so-well-known ones. Endometriosis can mani...
Episode 2; what is endometriosis?
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Because common though it is, not many people know exactly what's going on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access...
Welcome to where it all starts
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this very first episode. Sarah talks through her own journey with endometriosis, what you can expect from future episodes and why you need this pod...