Chances are you know someone with endometriosis, or perhaps you’re affected yourself. But despite its incredibly high prevalence, endo remains almost criminally understudied, undertreated, and underacknowledged. In this episode, we aim to shed light on many aspects of endometriosis, first by examining the “what” and “how” of this disease: what’s actually goi ... Show More
Jul 7
Ep 215 The Hidden Depths of Earwax
In keeping with last week’s theme of “bodily excretions that are kinda gross that you don’t really think about but are actually really important”, we’re devoting this episode to earwax, aka cerumen. In one hour, we somehow manage to weave together stories of earwax impaction, mis ... Show More
54m 3s
Sep 2022
So common and yet unknown. What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis can have severe impacts on a person’s health and wellbeing, with a wide variety of symptoms. So what is actually happening in the body when someone has endometriosis? In this first episode of a three-part series, medical experts explain what endometriosis is, its sy ... Show More
14m 24s
Sep 2022
How to live with endometriosis
While many of us have heard of endometriosis, much is still unknown and misunderstood about this disease that impacts more than 830,000 Australian women. Many sufferers face a long path to getting diagnosed and receiving treatment. At present, there is no known cure. In this fina ... Show More
10m 11s
Oct 2013
Why is endometriosis called the 'career woman's disease'?
<p>Why does it take women, on average, more than nine years to be accurately diagnosed for endometriosis, one of the most common medical disorders affecting women? Cristen and Caroline explore what endometriosis is, what causes it and why the uncurable condition is still so misun ... Show More
30m 7s
Mar 2023
My Ovarian Surgery - Endometriosis Symptoms, Treatment & Healing [SOLO EPISODE]
43. Welcome to this special episode of Boujee Best Friend, which has been a long time coming. For some reason, I couldn't bring myself to sit down and record the whole experience. But in honor of March being endometriosis awareness month, I decided it's time for me to share the f ... Show More
24m 22s
Jul 2023
#153: Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Holistic Management with Emma Berry
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Endometriosis is a super common condition, affecting 1 in 9 women, yet it often takes an average of 7 years to get a diagnosis. Which means so many women are left suffering with often debilitating symptoms for far too long. That's why it' ... Show More
56m 15s