This EndoLife
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Four At-Home Ways to Boost Your Migrating Motor Complex If You Have Endo Belly or SIBO
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay so today we’re talking about the all-important migrating motor complex.Let’s start with what the MMC, which is just what’s it usually abbre...
Four Easy Home Remedies for Constipation with Endo Belly
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about the endo belly, but more specifically, constipation.Firstly, let’s quickly look at what the endo belly is.The ‘endo be...
Endometriosis and Your Hormones: Testosterone 101
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, so today is my last instalment on my series about endo and our hormones and today we’re talking about testosterone. Now, you might think that...
Sarah's Story: From Full Body Pain and Fatigue to a Full Life with Energy
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, so today I am bringing you a special bonus episode. I woke up this morning to this incredible video from one of my previous Live and Thrive with...
Sam's Story: Discovering the Root Cause of Her Endo Belly and Moving From a Level 10 to a Level 2 on the Pain Scale
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, this week’s episode is a nice, quick boost of positivity, hope and inspiration. Today’s episode is Sam’s story. Sam is one of my previous ...
Aamina's Story: Overcoming Ovulation Pain, Leg Pain, Nausea and Vomiting with Endo
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share a story to inspire and lift you up. I know sometimes it can feel hopeless, and that’s why I love to share these client stories...
Hormones and Endo 101: What is The Menstrual Cycle and How to Know If Yours is Healthy
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay so we’ve been taking about hormones and how to improve our periods for a few weeks now, so I thought it would be helpful to give you a quick ru...
Endometriosis and Your Hormones: Progesterone 101
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So last week we talked about oestrogen, and so today, clearly I’m going to move onto the other predominant hormone in the menstrual cycle, progester...
Endometriosis and Your Hormones: Oestrogen 101
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about oestrogen on this show, and so today, I want to give you a complete low down on oestrogen – what it does, how it benefits you an...
What I Do on My Period to Avoid a Pain Flare
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, following on from last week, where I shared the most effective strategies, I’ve tried from the past seven years of managing endo, today I want t...
My Most Effective Strategies After Seven Years of Managing Endo
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay so as it’s the start of a new year I thought I’d do a reflective type episode. I’ve been doing this podcast for a couple of years and many...
Festive Special Series - Five Natural Tips to Reduce Oestrogen Dominance and Balance Hormones with Endometriosis
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is part of an end of year special series. I am resharing some of my most actionable episodes to help you reduce pain on your period ...
Festive Special Series - Seven Foods To Alleviate PMS with Endometriosis
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is part of an end of year special series. I am resharing some of my most actionable episodes to help you reduce pain on your period ...
Festive Special Series - Six Foods To Eat Before Your Period To Reduce Pain with Endometriosis
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is part of an end of year special series. I am resharing some of my most actionable episodes to help you reduce pain on your period ...
Festive Special Series - Seven Foods to Alleviate Oestrogen Dominance with Endometriosis
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is part of an end of year special series. I am resharing some of my most actionable episodes to help you reduce pain on your period ...
Festive Special Series - Six Tips for Reducing Endometriosis Pain in The Week Before Your Period
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is part of an end of year special series. I am resharing some of my most actionable episodes to help you reduce pain on your period ...
Festive Special Series - Endo and PMS: The Key to Reducing Mood Swings, Anxiety and Low Moods in Your Luteal Phase
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is part of an end of year special series. I am resharing some of my most actionable episodes to help you reduce pain on your period ...
How to Live Well with Endometriosis and Ehlers-Danlos with Natalia Kasnakidis
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get full body pain? Does it affect your muscles, nerves or joints? Do you find that you need to rest after walking or find you tired more easil...
Symptom Management Supplements for the Endo Belly
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you suffer with the endo belly? Is it accompanied by bloating, diarrhea, constipation or abdominal cramping? Whilst I’m all about getting to the ...
My Daily Essential Endo Management Strategies
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an IG live where I discuss the endo management habits that are a part of my everyday life and I pretty much couldn’t live without!No...
SIFO, Yeast Disorders and Endometriosis with Dr. Ami Kapadia
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I first came across Dr. Ami Kapadia’s work through some presentations she held for an online SIBO conference. Her lectures focused on small intestin...
Endo and Relationships Part Two: Family and Friends
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an IG Live I hopped on to answer your questions in endometriosis and navigating relationships with family and friends. In this Q&...
How I Became an Endo Health Coach
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is another live Q&A from Instagram. I had a number of you ask me about the training I did to became an endo health coach and what tra...
Endometriosis and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Is There a Connection?
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Okay today I want to now talk about something a little more unusual, and that’s Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and its possible connection to endometriosis....
Endo Q&A: Healing Painful Sex
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is from a mini IG Live answering your questions about painful sex with endo (which turned out not to be mini, more like 40 mins). Here’...
What's a Healthy/'Normal' Gut vs. What's Endo Belly?
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a snippet from my upcoming course, The Endo Belly Course. I realised when creating this lesson, that this information is info...
Endo Belly Q&A and The Endo Belly Course
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a quick IG Live to answer your questions about endo belly and The Endo Belly Course! If you missed the live and you still have questio...
Endo Belly? A Plea to get Tested for Coeliac Disease - and Six Surprising Symptoms
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I am talking about one of the possible root causes of your endo belly – coeliac disease. Now, before you turn this podcast off bec...
How Do You Get Rid of Adhesions without Surgery, Advice on Exercising with Diaphragmatic Endo and Other Questions Answered!
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday everyone! As I mentioned, today is another live Q&A style episode, with Friday’s episode being one of my regular recorded episodes....
Nutrition for Endo 101
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is another live Q&A from back in June, as due to being unwell and the passing of our cat, I have been unable to complete the planned episode...
Endo and Relationships Q&A with My Partner
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is another live Q&A and I managed to convince Chris (who hates public speaking, IG lives, etc.) to help me answer your ques...
How Endo Surgery Could Cause Endo Belly, Affect Your Digestion and Cause Gut Problems – and What to Do About It
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So last week I did an episode on adhesion formation post-surgery and how that can affect or literally cause endo belly – and you guys loved it! An...
Endo and Skin Conditions/Endo Friendly Skincare Q&A
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is another bonus Q&A and this time it was more light-hearted and fun. This time I’m talking about endometriosis and the associ...
How Adhesions from Surgery Can Cause Endo Belly and Five Tips to Prevent Adhesion Formation Post-Surgery
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, you’ve had an endometriosis surgery and you’re really hopeful that’s this is it – you’re going to have some relief, for a while at the l...
Endo Q&A: Will Endo Get Worse or Stay the Same and How Does Mould Affect Endo?
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is another endo Q&A and in this live I answer: Will endo get worse or stay the same? My personal experience with mould and how it...
My Small Intestine Fungal Overgrowth Protocol
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, so a number of you have reached out to ask me whether I’m going to talk about my next steps for SIFO treatment, which I wasn’t originally go...
Endo and Fatigue Q&A Episode
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is another recording from an Instagram live I did - this time all about endometriosis and chronic fatigue. In this episode, I discuss - Why does...
Endo and PMS: Low Mood, Low Progesterone, Low GABA
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I shared an episode on addressing low moods in your luteal phase (that’s your premenstrual phase, which occurs after ovulation and ...
What You Need to Know About SIBO with Endo 101
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the next few weeks I’m experimenting with something new - two episodes a week! I’ll be releasing my usual podcast episode and a live Q&A r...
How the Brain Increases Endo Pain and How Pelvic Pain Becomes Chronic with Christie Uipi of Curable
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, this is a bold statement but… this is my most favourite This EndoLife episode ever. You all know I’ve been fascinated with the world of chro...
How to Work Out Safely with Endo for Better Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Bri Grogan
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a good one! Today I am talking to Dr. Brianne Grogan. Dr. Bri is a pelvic floor physiotherapist who helps people to recover f...
Endo and PMS: The Key to Reducing Mood Swings, Anxiety and Low Moods in Your Luteal Phase
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Okay so a while ago I ran a poll about PMS and endo, and I wanted to know what symptoms you struggle with. Turns out, the majority of you get low mood...
My SIBO Treatment: A Negative Test, Hydrogen Sulphide or SIFO?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a SIBO update from me… and it’s an exciting one! I FINALLY have a negative test - or is it? Yes, nothing in my treatment jour...
Neisha's Endo Healing Story: Recovering from Chronic Allergies, Coming Off the Pill and Eating for Endo
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As some of you know, I’ve been a bit sick recently with suspected shingles! As a result, I am just in too much pain to sit and record an episode, so...
Back Next Week!
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a short announcement to say there isn't an episode today as I am taking a break from the podcast this week, to welcome my new course students and...
Miriam's Endo Healing Story: From Sick Leave to Full-Time and Improving Pain, Bloating, Fatigue and Brain Fog
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before I get started I just want to remind you that my course Live and Thrive with Endo is open for enrolment. In this 8-week course, you will transf...
Rachael's Endo and PMDD Healing Story
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re doing something a little different. For the past few weeks I’ve been recording testimonial videos with people who have taken my course...
Foundational Steps to Healing HPA Axis Dysfunction with Endo
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, now you’ve learnt all about the link between HPA axis dysfunction and endometriosis, in today’s episode I want to provide you with some of the...
Three Safe Probiotics for the Endo Belly, Endo Related IBS and SIBO
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about probiotics which are suitable for SIBO and endo related IBS. Now of course, this is a huge topic and there are so many ...
Tired All The Time? HPA Axis Dysfunction and Endo
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Okay so today I’m talking about hypothalamic pituitary adrenal dysfunction. A mouthful, I know and for ease, it’s called HPA axis dysfunction. If ...
Strategies to Alleviate Premenstrual Endo Bloating Before Your Period
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So last week I took you guys through the ways in which inflammation, gut health and hormone levels can increase bloating in the lead up to your period...
Bloating Before Your Period with Endo: The Oestrogen and Gut Connection
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transcript: Recently I polled my Instagram to find out just how many of you are suffering with PMS on top of your endo symptoms and the results were p...
8 Strategies for Loosening Adhesions and Freeing a 'Frozen' Pelvis
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As some of you may know, I’m doing a lot of work at present to free up my pelvic area from adhesions and tightness caused by pulled fascia and a tig...
My Experience of the Elemental Diet for SIBO
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have bloating or what’s commonly known as the endo belly - SIBO is something to pay attention to. Small intestine bacterial overgrowth is inc...
Three Common Causes of Leaky Gut with Endo and Tips to Heal
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As you guys know, endo is a full body disease which causes a host of symptoms throughout the body and also often comes with co-conditions that trigger...
Sophie's story: Treating SIBO, Candida and Histamine Intolerance with Endo
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have endometriosis and struggle with the ‘endo belly’? Do you have fatigue and brain fog? Maybe you have other unusual symptoms like swelli...
Prioritising Your Health and Celebrating your Endo Wins with Jessica Murnane
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I caught up with the wonderful Jessica Murnane, talking about her new book, Know Your Endo, which is out now. If you didn’t manage to catc...
Supplements for Period Pain, Heavy Bleeding, Nausea and Vomiting
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Excruciating pain, heavy bleeding, nausea and vomiting are all symptoms many of my clients first come to me with. Whilst I first and foremost use nutr...
Supplements Shown to Target Endometriosis
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As many of you may know, I’ve been busy delivery my course, Live and Thrive with Endo, which has just finished! As part of the course, I created a b...
What To Consider If Diet Changes Aren't Helping with Endometriosis Symptoms
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’re doing everything ‘right’ yet you’re still having flare ups. Does this sound like you? If so, I think you’ll find this mini episode he...
Overcoming Constipation with Endo with Cindy Dabrowska
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is constipation a symptom of endo? Is it more common within the endo community? Why does it happen? What can we do about it? Constipation is something...
Arvigo Massage for Endometriosis, IBS Symptoms and SIBO with Tara Ghosh
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week as part of my IG Live series for Endo Awareness Month I chatted with my friend and colleague Tara Ghosh to learn all about the benefits of A...
My SIBO Treatment: An Update
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few of you have been asking how my SIBO treatment has been going and to celebrate Endometriosis Awareness Month, I’ve been doing a series of lives...
Can Food Trigger An Endo Flare?
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a another special mini-episode from my live Q&A calls with my Live and Thrive with Endo Course coaching group. The questions ...
Can Stress or Trauma Trigger the Onset of Endometriosis?
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a another special mini-episode from my live Q&A calls with my Live and Thrive with Endo Course coaching group. The questions ...
Clots on Your Period - Is Endo Really to Blame?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a another special mini-episode from my live Q&A calls with my Live and Thrive with Endo Course coaching group. The questions ...
Struggling with Eating for Endo?
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special mini-episode from my live Q&A call with my Live and Thrive with Endo Course coaching group. The questions they’ve...
Jo's Endo Healing Journey - How to Make Sustainable Lasting Change, Step by Step
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m bringing on one of my past clients Jo to share her healing story. I wanted to chat with Jo as she’s one of my clients who did have a sym...
Q&A: How to Deal with Nausea and Vomiting and Other Questions
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I’m answering some of your recent questions! I hopped onto Instagram Live to answer you presubmitted questions but in case you ...
10 Root Causes of Fatigue and Brain Fog with Endometriosis
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the past few months I’ve been speaking to hundreds of you about your worst endometriosis symptoms and fatigue and brain fog have often come out o...
10 Strategies for Painful Sex with Endometriosis
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to do an episode on the back of my 9 Root Causes of Painful Sex with Endometriosis episode, as I talk about bloating, bladder pain, brain fog...
9 Root Causes of Painful Sex with Endometriosis
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is another in the root causes series and I’m talking about the root causes of painful sex with endometriosis. 92% of you voted for...
10 Root Causes of Bladder Pain with Endometriosis
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1. Endometriosis on the bladder - If you have endo lesions on the bladder or infiltrating the bladder, these will be causing scar tissue, infla...
10 Root Causes of Bloating with Endometriosis
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I polled 600 of you on my Instagram and 96% of you said you suffer with bloating or what is dubbed in our community as the endobelly. Additi...
Nutrition for Bladder Pain and Endometriosis with Brianne Thornton, MS, RD of IC Wellness
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you experience bladder pain alongside endometriosis, you may have experienced first hand how hard it is to know what to eat. Over the years, I’ve...
Seven Strategies for Lowering Histamine and Reducing Allergies with Endometriosis
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the past two weeks I’ve been diving into the undeniable link between endometriosis, allergies and histamine. To give you guys a recap: 61% of ...
A Very Special Thanksgiving Announcement - My Course is Here!
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving to our lovely community! I’ve been working on something in the past few months, and as a thank you for being such an amazing b...
Endometriosis, SIBO, Interstitial Cystitis and Allergies: The Histamine Connection
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis, small intestine bacterial overgrowth and allergies. What do they have in common? Histamines. Whilst these conditions are multifaceted a...
The Association Between Endometriosis and Allergies
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have suffer with food allergies or airborne allergies? Perhaps you get fits of sneezing or watery eyes in the summer, or maybe you suffer with ...
Natural Treatment Options and Self-care Practices for PMDD and Endometriosis with Rebecca Sairs
09 Nov 2020
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...
Five Fatigue and Brain Fog Hacks for Endometriosis
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brain fog and fatigue. These are two of the biggest symptoms you guys tell me you suffer with and they’re two symptoms that I found hardest to shake...
Five Natural Tips to Reduce Oestrogen Dominance and Balance Hormones with Endometriosis
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 107 I took you through what oestrogen dominance is, the causes and the symptoms, alongside seven foods to help alleviate the hormonal imbal...
Seven Foods to Alleviate Oestrogen Dominance with Endometriosis
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve listened to my podcast recently, you’ve likely heard a lot about oestrogen dominance or excess oestrogen and the problems these two imba...
Seven Foods To Alleviate PMS with Endometriosis
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bloating? Anxiety? Tearfulness? Painful breasts? If you experience any of these symptoms, you likely experience PMS in the lead up to your period. Eve...
Advocacy without Burnout - How You Can Align Your Social Justice Work with Your Cycle with Vianney Leigh
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have endo, you probably know what it feels like to be unseen, unheard and dismissed. The gender pain gap is a real thing, and that becomes even...
Heavy Periods with Endometriosis? Why You Get Heavy Bleeding and What You Can Do to Lighten Your Periods with Krystal Kirton
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Krystal Kirton is a leading hormone and reproductive health coach, whose Instagram page is just a WEALTH of incredible information and accessible tips...
Six Foods To Eat Before Your Period To Reduce Pain with Endometriosis
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I wanted to follow up on last week’s episode Six Tips for Reducing Endometriosis Pain in The Week Before Your Period, with something a little...
Six Tips for Reducing Endometriosis Pain in The Week Before Your Period
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us with endometriosis have experienced debilitating periods that stop us in our tracks and derail our day or week completely. Perhaps we get t...
Your Brain on Pain - How Your Nervous System Affects Interstitial Cystitis and Endo Pain with Dr. Nicole Cozean
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole Cozean is the pelvic floor physiotherapist who is changing the way we think about and treat pelvic floor disorders and pelvic pain - and lu...
Season break - I'll back in two weeks!
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick message to say I'm taking a season break on the back of ep.100 to batch record some really exciting interviews and get them all ready for...
A Holistic Healing Plan for Endometriosis
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the 100th episode! To celebrate I’m sharing the foundation steps I take with my clients to create their personalised holistic healing plan fo...
How To Treat SIBO with Dr Allison Siebecker
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The SIBO queen, Dr. Allison Siebecker, is back with part two on our deep dive into all things SIBO, endometriosis and interstitial cystitis. In this ...
The SIBO, Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis Connection wth Dr. Allison Siebecker
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is this the highlight of my podcast career so far? Absolutely. Today I’m joined by my tutor, the wonderful Dr. Allison Siebecker discussing small i...
My SIBO (Endo-Belly) Journey and Treatment Plan
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of you may know that I was recently diagnosed with both hydrogen and methane type SIBO, and suspected hydrogen sulfide type SIBO too. This diagn...
How To Test for SIBO
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here! The long awaited episode on how to test for SIBO. Many of you have been contacting me to ask how to get tested or whether you ca...
Diet and Natural Treatment Options for Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain with Elisabeth Yaotani of IC Wellness
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have endometriosis, it’s pretty like you have bladder pain or bladder problems too. Many us struggle with frequency, urgency, bladder pressur...
Equal Treatment for Black Endometriosis Patients and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Painful Sex, Interstitial Cystitis and Endometriosis with Dr. Juan Michelle Martin
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Juan Michelle Martin is a pelvic floor physiotherapist with a specialist interest in endometriosis and women’s health. Across 13 years of treat...
A Little Message
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
REPOST: Raising Awareness and Creating Community for People of Colour with Endometriosis with Lauren Kornegay of ENDO Black, Plus an Important Story
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi loves. It’s been a heart-breaking week or so, but an eye-opening one and hopefully a week that signifies the beginning of true change. Due to the...
Caffeine, Your Hormones and Endometriosis
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ah caffeine. That legal drug which apparently 90% of the world is consuming, which is pretty interesting when you consider the impact it has on our h...