This EndoLife

REPLAY: What is The Menstrual Cycle and How to Know If Yours is Healthy

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a replay as I have been in and out of hospital all week undergoing testing for coeliac disease and chronic appendicitis. As you c...

Signs You’re Low in Vitamin D and How it Affects Endo

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, I’ve had a lot of low levels or deficiencies show up with clients. Many of them were experiencing low moods, cyclical pain or heavy menstr...

Why Your Endo May Be Worse in January

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is continuing with the theme of why some of your conditions may be worse in January, and today, we’re focusing on endometriosis.Be...

Why Your PMDD May Be Worse in January

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a New Year and perhaps you’re feeling the pressure to get up and go, but you can’t get yourself out of bed.Maybe you’re in more pain than...

REPLAY: New Year Meditation for Endometriosis

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With a new year beginning, I am resharing a very old meditation episode. This episode is a visualisation meditation to help you envision how you want ...

Signs You’re Low in Iron and What to Look For on Blood Tests

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am seeing a bit of a growing trend with my clients and students – and that’s low iron levels. But they’re not alone. Iron deficiency or low ir...

REPLAY: Aamina's Story: Overcoming Ovulation Pain, Leg Pain, Nausea and Vomiting with Endo

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This festive season, I wanted to reshare a good news story for those of you suffering with pain and symptoms over the Christmas or New Year holidays, ...

How to Minimise Sugar Impact This Festive Season

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Christmas season is typically, a time of excess for those who celebrate – and even for those who don’t, New Year’s is right around the corne...

How to Minimise Alcohol Impact This Festive Season

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about alcohol and the holiday season. I think most of us listening will be increasing alcohol intake over the new few weeks, and ...

Why I Don’t Recommend Rushing Into an Elimination Diet for Endo

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a bite size episode – so expect practical tips and easy to digest information, without all the deep dive science. If you’re after ...

Low Stomach Acid and Endometriosis: Four Common Symptoms

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a super quick episode, as I wanted to give you guys a bit more of a bite size one as I know some of you have been loving those. And just a re...

REPLAY: Sarah's Story - From Full Body Pain and Fatigue to a Full Life with Energy

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a replay for two reasons. Firstly, we’ve been on the road for four days heading to Italy so I’ve not been able to record a ne...

How to Manage Your Endo and Take Action During a Humanitarian Crisis

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is one I’ve been mulling over for a while. The situation between Israel and Palestine has divided the world, and I didn’t want t...

Listener Question: How Do I Reduce Endo Belly Bloating?

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, so this week’s listener question is “How do I reduce bloating in the moment?”. So, this person is looking for short-term strategies for wh...

REPLAY: Endometriosis and Fibroids with Arin Nicole

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a replay because… I have covid! Yes, you may have noticed we didn’t release an episode last week and we just didn’t have a ...

Why You May Be Waking Up at 2AM Each Night

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many clients come to me for their endometriosis symptoms, often pain, bloating or menstrual irregularities, but when we work together, we look at the ...

Listener Question: Are Flaxseeds Bad for Endo?

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener question: “Is flaxseed good or bad for endo? There is so much mixed info out there about it around increasing / decreasing eostrogen. Is t...

REPLAY: How Hormones Impact ADHD, and the Link Between ADHD, EDS, and Dysautonomia and Pain Syndromes with Adele Wimsett

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been travelling from Montenegro to Romania and unfortunately this combination of a busy period and a new environment has really kicked off my ...

REPLAY: PCOS, Blood Sugar, and Endometriosis with Megan Hallett

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As some of you may know, September is PCOS Awareness Month. So, before we move into October, I want to wrap this month up with a replay of one of my f...

Listener Question: Can I Eat Porridge When Eating for Endo?

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So, as you know, I (and many other practitioners) use blood sugar regulation and anti-inflammatory nutrition to help manage endo. Today’s episode is...

Can Snacking Worsen the Endo Belly?

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is snacking ‘bad’ for endo belly?I had a client recently ask me this and she’s not alone. Many who come to me for chronic endo belly, are worrie...

My Struggles Travelling with Dysautonomia and MCAS

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am sharing a personal experience podcast, in the hopes that it might help you.Social media in summer is full of people’s holiday pictures an...

Improving Fertility Outcomes with Endo with Dr. Amy Beckley

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about improving fertility outcomes with endo with Dr. Amy Beckley. Dr. Amy Beckley is a PhD scientist and co-founder of Proov...

REPLAY: 10 Strategies for Painful Sex with Endometriosis

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a repost as I am off on annual leave this week and a client’s experience with painful sex has inspired me to share this episode...

Three Essential Strategies for a Healthier Microbiome and Less Endo Belly

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a long-time listener of the show, you’ll know that endo belly – that classic bloating many of us get – is not just caused by endomet...

Three Ways to Avoid a Flare Up on Holiday

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s August and some of us will be heading off on our holidays, but a big concern for many of with endo, is whether we will have a flare up or our p...

Acupuncture for Endo - Can It Really Help?

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s short solo episode is another one that I hope will provide you with some practical tools for living well with endo, today I want to briefly ...

Three Types of Food to Eat to Support the Liver and Improve Oestrogen Metabolism

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So, if you’ve been listening to my podcast for a while now, you’ll know that the proper balance of oestrogen and progesterone can significantly he...

Are NSAIDs Causing Your Endo Belly?

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us with endo have what we call ‘endo belly’, that swollen, distended abdomen. For some of us, endo belly can be constant, or it can come w...

How to Choose the Right Supplements for Your Endo Symptoms

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something I hear a lot of people struggling with is the overwhelming amount of supplement options out there. Many of us don’t know which ones to cho...

How to Eat Your Carbs Without the Blood Sugar Spike for Lower Inflammation Levels and Balanced Hormones

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about a really easy strategy for improving your blood sugar response when eating some of your favourite carbs.Now, as some of you...

Try This Super Simple Hack to Lessen Cramping Severity

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This short episode is a really practical one and full disclaimer, this is one based on personal experience (and clinical experience, with my clients),...

Easing Stomach Upset with Dietary Changes: Adding More Healthy Fats

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part of a new format I am trying out. These are essentially going to be bitesize podcast episodes with tangible tips for real life, to...

REPLAY: Rachael's Endo and PMDD Healing Story

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the past few weeks I’ve been recording testimonial videos with people who have taken my course, and I really wanted to share some of these stori...

REPLAY: Natural Treatment Options and Self-Care Practices for PMDD and Endometriosis with Rebecca Sairs

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Sairs is the PMDD health coach helping people with PMDD take back control of their wellbeing with natural methods, self-care and empowering co...

REPLAY: What I Do on My Period to Avoid a Pain Flare

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, everyone. So this week I've decided to do a replay because I'm still recovering from my broken ribs and lung puncture, and I just still feel like ...

How Does Diet Culture Affect Endo Management and Menstrual Health with Brandee Hommerding

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warning: In today’s episode we’re talking about a subject that I would imagine, has at some point, affected many of you listening and that...

Understanding Red Meat and Endometriosis with Katie Edmonds

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, so before we dive into this episode I’m just going to give a huge disclaimer and trigger warning. This episode is about red meat, breaking dow...

The Blood Sugar Connection and Why It's Important for Endo with Gargi Parikh

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Okay so this episode is an exciting one, well at least for me, being a blood sugar and gut health geek.Today I am talking to Gargi Parikh. Gargi is a...

Treating Chronic and Hidden UTIs in Endo and Interstitial Cystitis Patients with Catherine and Lauren Lee of Semaine

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode we have some returning guests, my friends and co-founders of Semaine, Lauren and Catherine Lee! If you haven’t listened to my firs...

Running a Successful Business with Endo with Lux Perry of Somedays

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have the pleasure of speaking with Lux Perry.Lux Perry is the Co-founder of somedays and if you aren’t familiar with the brand, ...

Recovering From Endo Burnout with Dr. Lj Johnson

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we are talking to the incredible force of nature that is Dr. Lj Johnson.Dr. Johnson IHP. FDN-P. IIN, CHEK, is a women’s hormone co...

Endo Belly - Is It Just Caused by Endo?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The last in my IG Live in my Endo Awareness Month Series! This final Q&A was all about the endo belly and gut health with endometriosis. I got so ...

Endo Fatigue, Brain Fog, HPA Axis Dysfunction, and Mitochondria

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth in my IG Live in my Endo Awareness Month Series!I get a lot of great feedback from listeners when I share my IG Lives on the podcast, so I’...

Structural Support, Pain Signals, and Endometriosis

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third in my IG Live series for Endometriosis Awareness Month. I get a lot of great feedback from listeners when I share my IG Lives on the...

Endo, Blood Sugar, and Hormone Balance

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second in my IG Live series for Endometriosis Awareness Month. I get a lot of great feedback from listeners when I share my IG Lives on th...

Endo, Inflammation, and the Immune System

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first in my IG Live series for Endometriosis Awareness Month. I get a lot of great feedback from listeners when I share my IG Lives on the...

Your Cyclical Tea Plan for Endo

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the wrap up week of the Ease Endo Tea Challenge.So, how did you find the tea challenge? Hopefully, you've experienced some changes - or your p...

Lowering Histamine Levels with Nettle Tea

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is week three of our Ease Endo Tea Challenge. If you’d like to receive a copy of each week’s challenge with all the references, research, dos...

How to Beat Endo Belly with Peppermint

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Okay so this is week three of our Ease Endo Tea Challenge. Remember, if you’d like to receive a copy of each week’s challenge with all the referen...

The Benefits of Dandelion for Hormone Balance and Endo Symptoms

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Okay so this is week two of our Ease Endo Tea Challenge. Remember, if you’d like to receive a copy of each week’s challenge with all the reference...

The Benefits of Ginger Tea for Endo Belly and Endo Pain

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

January can often be the hardest time for those of us with endometriosis. The joys and delights of December for many menstruators can cause hormonal i...

Vagus Nerve Toning for Endo and Co-conditions With Stefan Chmelik

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Stefan Chmelik, inventor of Sensate, Integrated Healthcare Physician, author, teacher and founder of the New ...

REPLAY: Five Fatigue and Brain Fog Hacks for Endo

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whilst like many people, I’m a bit over the whole ‘new year, new me’ message, I do like to start the year feeling well and focused. Now that doe...

REPLAY: You Don't Have to Manage Endo Perfectly

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So today’s episode is a replay whilst I record with my next batch of exciting guests! But I actually think this replay is necessary…This podcast e...

DNA Testing for Endometriosis with Kat Smith

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, I’m speaking with my friend and colleague, Kat Smith!Kat was diagnosed with stage IV endometriosis in 2009 and after years of ...

REPLAY: A Meditation for an Endometriosis Pain Flare with Kate McGoey

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, mindfulness teacher Kate McGoey takes us through a calming meditation for endometriosis.Christmas was just a few days ago and New Yea...

How POTS and Dysautonomia Treatment Differs for Patients with Endometriosis with Dr Stephanie Harrod

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stephanie Harrod is a doctor of physical therapy specialising in women’s health - in particular, endometriosis. In her patients, she often sees ...

How Hormones Impact ADHD and the Link Between ADHD, EDS, Dysautonomia and Pain Syndromes with Adele Wimsett

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that ADHD has been linked to patients with joint hypermobility, pain and dysautonomia?Given that endometriosis is now being associated mo...

Why You Have PMS and the Easy Steps to Healing with Dr Saru Bala

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Saru Bala is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington and prior to attending medical school, sh...

Using Somatic Therapy to Recover From Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr Tara Morrison

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tara Morrison is Birth Trauma Specialist and Holistic Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who specialises in whole-person care for pregnancy, postpa...

How to Recover From Fatigue Whether You Have Endo or Dysautonomia, Or Both! With Dr Sarah Dueffert

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sarah Dueffert is a doctor of physical therapy, a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist and health coach specialising in fatigue and POTS...

Cycle Synced Yoga for Endo with Elisa Imperatori

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elisa Imperatori is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and menstrual cycle and perimenopause educator. Combining yoga, body literacy and the phases of t...

How to Manage Early Menopause, Medically Induced Menopause and Natural Menopause with Endometriosis, with Susan Clinton

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a special episode, because my mentor, the woman who coached me through my coaching training, Susan Clinton, is joining us!Susan Clinton is a ...

How to Manage Endo, Hypermobility, MCAS, and Dysautonomia Without the Overwhelm with Dr Jessica Drummond

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is with my tutor and world renowned endometriosis expert Dr Jessica Drummond.Dr Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of the Integ...

REPLAY: Six Foods to Eat Before Your Period to Reduce Pain with Endometriosis

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a replay as my guest for this week has had to postpone (but they’ll be on very soon)! I thought I’d continue on the theme...

REPLAY: Six Tips for Reducing Endometriosis Pain in the Week Before Your Period

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a replay as I am busy welcoming my new course students!I’ve had some amazing client wins in the past week - three clients h...

FIVE DAY FLASH SALE: Get All of My Courses, Plus Two Bonus Masterclasses for £99

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first and only time, I’m doing a 5-day flash sale on all of my courses.You get a year’s access to all three of my courses, plus two extra ...

How Are Interstitial Cystitis, Endometriosis, and SIBO Connected and How Can They Be Treated Together?

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may remember back in late August I was promoting an event I was speaking at; the wonderful IC Retreat, a virtual 3 day event hosted by Joana Bartl...

The Research-Backed Benefits of Coaching for Endo and Chronic Illness with Jo Lincolne

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jo Lincolne is a certified holistic wellness coach for endometriosis and a womb hara massage practitioner.As an Endometriosis Wellness Specialist and ...

REPLAY: How To Eat Well for Endo Without the Overwhelm

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are on the go again this week, preparing for our temporary return to the UK before we head to Sweden for December, so today’s episode is a replay...

The Three Key Causes of PCOS and How to Get a Diagnosis with Rachel Dutton

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Dutton a.k.a The Period Whisperer is pretty much one of the most knowledgeable women to grace this podcast. She is not only a women’s health ...

The New Interstitial Cystitis Subtypes and Where Endometriosis Patients Fit In with Joana Bartlett

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joana Bartlett is an interstitial cystitis warrior, who is thankfully in remission after spending years researching and training in a holistic approac...

Endometriosis, Acne, and Hormonal Imbalances with Cheryl Woodman

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Woodman is a scientist, award-winning skincare formulator, acne expert and creator of Honesty For Your Skin; a safe space where you can find sc...

The Link Between Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Hypermobile-EDS, MCAS, and Endometriosis with Dr Linda Bluestein

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Linda Bluestein is a board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer who specialises in coaching an...

REPLAY: A Holistic Healing Plan for Endometriosis

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have just arrived in France after a 10 hour journey in 34 degree heat! Wow, was that intense!We’re now getting into our work routine but because ...

REPLAY: Anti-inflammatory Living

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are moving (to France!) and so today’s episode is a replay of a very early episode, that some of you may have not yet listened to!I see chronic s...

Endometriosis and Fibroids with Arin Nicole

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I’m interviewing Arin Nicole, who you may know better as Moonli on Instagram. Arin is a functional hormone and endometriosi...

Does The Pill Actually Work for Endo?

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I’m sharing a conversation I had with herbalist and Forage Botanicals founder Natasha Richardson. Natasha develops natural ...

My Experience of a Tilt Table Test, ECG, and Echocardiogram

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week on Instagram I asked if anyone wanted to hear about my experience of two ECGs and a tilt table test as part of my ongoing chest pain investi...

The Impact of Roe v. Wade In The Endo Community

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I wanted to take a minute to process the Roe v Wade verdict, and to deal with my own personal health issues, as the latter half of last week...

What's Helped Control My Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So, some of you may know that for the past, I guess, three years now, I’ve been deep in the trenches with interstitial cystitis. I developed interst...

The Thing That’s Been Happening With My Heart and Why It’s Important to Talk About in the Endo Community

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Christmas Day 2021, I thought I had a heart attack. It was Christmas night actually, maybe even the early hours of Boxing Day and I was woken up by...

You Don't Have to Manage Endo Perfectly

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been noticing something for a while now. It’s always been a problem in society overall, I think it’s an issue that takes different form dep...

Finally Understanding Her Body and Endo with Simone Labbe

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am sharing a conversation with one of my past The Endo Belly Protocol course students about her incredible mindset shift and empowerment journ...

Best Period Ever and No More Extreme Bloating with Jess Sparks-Mussulin

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am sharing a conversation with one of my past The Endo Belly Protocol course students about her incredible endo belly improvements and period ...

Big Announcement...

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have noticed that my podcast thumbnail has changed to say This EndoLife Podcast by the Endo Belly Coach.Yep! I have switched my website and al...

Endo Belly and SIBO Q&A: If It's Not SIBO, What Is It?

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this second edition of my special endo belly IG live series, I’m really focusing on SIBO specifically, diagnosis, treatment troubleshooting and w...

Endo Belly Instagram Live Q&A: What Came First, Endo or SIBO? Are Certain Endo People More Likely to Develop SIBO?

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A little while ago I asked you guys what your questions were about SIBO and endo belly - and my gosh, did you come through with the questions! So I de...

Endo Belly Challenge Q&A Answers: Why Does My Endo Belly and Pain Get Worse at Night? Can I Treat Endometriomas Without Surgery? ... And more!

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a special episode sharing a recording from a Q&A with participants from my recent Endo Belly Challenge. Over 150 people took part ...