The Endometriosis Nutritionist Podcast

Soy is a key food for many of you and it can be confusing to know whether it will help with your Endometriosis or make your symptoms worse. In this episode I discuss how soy may affect your Endometriosis symptoms, some interesting results from research, and my recommendations for eating soy when you have Endometriosis. If you want to have a chat about how we would create a diet that is individualised for you and your symptoms, book a complimentary Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: • The role of inflammation • The role of your immune system • The role of your gut • Your gut microbiome • How endometriosis affects fertility • And some key symptoms. Since the start of this podcast I’ve covered these basics, but the episodes may be a bit difficult to find, so I’m republishing these under the heading ‘The basics’. This is one of those episodes. In this episode I explain how your immune system affects your Endometriosis and how it is different from women without Endo. If you want to find out how your current diet affects your symptoms, download my free report: ⁠5 Things You Eat and Drink that Make Your Endometriosis Symptoms Worse: https://www.subscribepage.com/5thingsyoueatanddrink If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book complimentary Endometriosis SOS Call: https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

In this episode I explain why some of my clients experience a clear ‘dip’ in their health around the 2 to 6 weeks mark in their program. I use an analogy to explain what is going on and to encourage you to keep going even if you’re suddenly feeling worse. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book a complimentary Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

When we look at nutrition for Endometriosis, there are a few basics that are key to understand because they explain why and how nutrition can help you to reduce the severity of your symptoms. These basics are: • The role of inflammation • The role of your immune system • The role of your gut • Your gut microbiome • How endometriosis affects fertility • And some key symptoms. Since the start of this podcast I’ve covered these basics, but the episodes may be a bit difficult to find, so I’m republishing these under the heading ‘The basics’. This is one of those episodes. In this episode I go back to basics and explain why inflammation is the ‘engine’ behind your Endometriosis and how this inflammation is created. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book complimentary Endometriosis SOS Call: https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

In this episode I explain why commercially grown fruit and vegetables won’t give you the health benefits you may be expecting, the benefits of growing at least some of your own fruit or vegetables (even if it is just a few herbs on a window sill) and how to get started. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

This podcast episode is a section of a workshop I recorded last year. I explain why sugar is a problem and give you some strategies to reduce the amount of sugar you have in your daily diet. If you want to explore how else you could change your diet to take some control over your symptoms, book a complimentary 30-minute ⁠⁠Endometriosis SOS Call⁠⁠.

In this episode I explain the main functions of Magnesium in the diet, how it can help with some of your Endometriosis symptoms, and how to increase your magnesium intake with food and supplements. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

Endometriosis Awareness Month March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. And throughout the month I will be running events and provide resources to help you learn more about how you can reduce your symptoms by changing what you eat and drink. I’ll be running 3 free online workshops: Thursday 7 March AEDT: 5 Steps to take when you've been diagnosed with Endometriosis. In this workshop I explain how you can learn more about Endometriosis and what the engine is behind your Endometriosis and the severity of your symptoms. Monday 18 March AEDT: How to use diet to manage Endometriosis symptoms In this workshop I explain how inflammation is behind most of your symptoms and how you can tweak your diet to reduce the severity of your symptoms. Wednesday 27 March AEDT: How to use nutrition to maximise your fertility when you have Endometriosis In this workshop I will explain how Endometriosis affects your fertility and how nutrition can help to improve your chances of falling pregnant. I’m also providing direct access to a range of free resources, such as previously run workshops, guides, and tools. To get access to these resources (which are only available this month!), register here: https://www.subscribepage.com/endometriosisawarenessmonth2024 There may be more and if you’d like to keep informed, make sure you register for Endometriosis Awareness Month and join my facebook group: Reclaim your Life from Endometriosis: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReclaimYourLifeFromEndometriosis And for this month only, you get 30% off all my courses and programs, if you use coupon code EndoAMonth2024. Find out more about my programs and courses here: https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/programs/

You may have considered taking, or are already taking supplements. But have you considered the pros and cons of taking supplements? In this episode I talk through when supplements play a role in improving your health but also how they can be detrimental to your health. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

In this episode I discuss what symptoms a full or partial hysterectomy can resolve, and which symptoms it won’t reduce or remove. If you’d like to talk about how nutrition can help you reduce the severity of your Endometriosis symptoms book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

Endometrial-like tissue can grow anywhere throughout your body and can cause symptoms that may not seem connected to your Endometriosis or be acknowledged by medical specialists as a symptom. In this episode I discuss 3 less well-known symptoms and how they may be caused by your Endometriosis. If you have unusual symptoms and would like to have a chat about whether nutrition may help to reduce them, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

Over the Australian Summer months I’m doing the podcast a little differently. I’m creating 3 ‘playlists’ for different topics, where I into the archives looking for episodes on the topic and briefly summarise the content. I will list the episodes in the show notes so you can listen to the full content if you want to learn more. In this podcast I’m looking at specific nutrients and how they can help reduce your Endometriosis symptoms Ep 11: The key role of vitamin D in your immune system. In this episode I explain how our bodies produce vitamin D, why it is so important for you to have adequate levels of vitamin D and the best way to get vitamin D. Ep 64: Iron deficiency and how to get the most iron out of your food. Iron deficiency is quite common for women who are menstruating, and even more so when they have Endometriosis. In this episode I explain why this is, what the symptoms of iron deficiency are and how you can get the most iron out of your food to try and address the deficiency. Ep 70: How to get enough calcium from your diet if you’re cutting out dairy. In this episode I explain the roles that calcium plays in your body and how you can get enough calcium from your diet even without having any dairy. I share the foods that you should eat more of as well as foods that make calcium absorption less effective. Ep 43: The magic of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. In this episode I explain what omega 3 fatty acids are and how they help reduce inflammation. I explain why you need to include them in your diet and what the vegetarian/vegan alternative is. Ep 33: Terrific turmeric. In this episode I explain how terrific turmeric is when you have Endometriosis. Definitely an ingredient to start adding to meals and even drinks. I also explain why you need to always combine it with black pepper. Ep 13: Nutrients that support and improve your immune system. In this episode we look at some key nutrients to support the immune system and reduce inflammation and which foods contain them. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to improve your Endometriosis symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

Playlist: fertility Over the Australian Summer months I’m doing the podcast a little differently. I’m creating 3 ‘playlists’ for different topics, where I into the archives looking for episodes on the topic and briefly summarise the content. I will list the episodes in the show notes so you can listen to the full content if you want to learn more. In this podcast I’m looking at fertility. Ep 59: 4 Things about Endometriosis and fertility they don’t tell you. When you have Endometriosis and you know you want children, you might be worried about how it affects your fertility. And yes, Endometriosis does pose some challenges for your fertility, but it does not necessarily mean you’ll be infertile. The more you understand about your Endometriosis and how it affects your fertility, the better able you will be to make the right decisions for you, so in this episode I share 4 things you may not get told about how Endometriosis and fertility. Ep 68: How inflammation affects your fertility and how diet can help. Inflammation is a key driver, the 'engine' behind your Endometriosis progression and spread. So how does it affect your fertility? I'll explain the role that inflammation plays, directly and indirectly, in your fertility and what diet changes are key to make to start to reduce this inflammation. Ep 65: When should you start to work on your fertility? In this episode I share my recommendations for when to start working on your fertility when you are: 1. ready to try for a baby now 2. planning to start trying in 6 to 12 months 3. not ready yet but know you want children at some point. Ep 32: The factors that impact your fertility. In this episode I discuss the factors that impact your fertility and how diet and supplements can help to improve your chances of falling pregnant. Ep 69: Egg-citing: 3 myths and 3 facts about your eggs. Understanding how your eggs mature and what determines egg quality will help you to understand, and influence, your fertility. Ep 47: Shelley’s journey to pregnancy. In this episode I share Shelley's journey to her pregnancy and what role nutrition played. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to improve your fertility, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

Over the Australian Summer months I’m doing the podcast a little differently. I’m creating 3 ‘playlists’ for different topics, where I into the archives looking for episodes on the topic and briefly summarise the content. I will list the episodes in the show notes so you can listen to the full content if you want to learn more. In this podcast I’m looking at gut health. Ep 54: Why you should spend more time thinking about your gut. In this episode I explain how your gut affects your Endometriosis. We look at the role of your gut wall, why your gut wall is probably damaged and how that affects your health. Ep 4: Did you know you probably have leaky gut? In this episode I talk about Leaky Gut - a problem most women with Endometriosis have, usually without knowing they do, that explains so many of the common Endo symptoms. Ep: 67: The importance of monitoring your number two’s. In this episode I dive into the wonderful world of bowel movements. I explain the problems with constipation and diarrhoea, what your bowel movements should be like, and what to look for when monitoring your number two's. Ep 22: How your gut contributes to your anxiety and/or depression. If you experience anxiety and/or depression, you may think it's 'all between the ears'. In this episode I explain how your gut contributes to your anxiety/depression and what you need to change in your diet to start seeing an improvement. Ep 61: 6 Do’s and Don’ts for healing your leaky gut. In this episode I give you some strategies to start healing your gut and reduce that inflammation. Healing your leaky gut is a key strategy in managing your Endometriosis symptoms. Because you have a disease that is mostly associated with your reproductive system, you may not have spent a lot of time considering how your gut is causing or affecting your symptoms. So, if your gut plays a big role in your Endometriosis symptoms, and this thing called ‘leaky gut’ is a involved, what can you do to try and heal your gut? Ep. 75: Why you need to improve your gut microbiome to improve your Endometriosis symptoms. It’s only been fairly recently that we’ve started to study the gut and how it contributes to health and disease. And it’s only been in the last 10 years or so that we have started to understand about the gut microbiome and what it its roles are. Ep: 40: What do gut bacteria actually do? I know I talk a lot about your gut microbiome, and you may know that gut bacteria play an important role in your immune system. But is that all they do? Find out in this episode. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to improve your gut health and take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call. https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

Flare ups are a common experience in Endometriosis. In this episode I explain what they are and use an analogy to help you understand why they happen and how you can reduce the frequency, intensity and length of your flare ups. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call.

In this episode I share some strategies that will help you reduce the impact your Endometriosis will have on being able to participate in events like Christmas dinners and lunches, and New Year’s Eve festivities. If you’d like to have personal conversation with me about your options reduce the severity of your Endometriosis symptoms, book a free Endometriosis SOS Call: https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

In this episode I talk you through 5 lifestyle changes that will increase your chances to fall pregnant. Of course, diet is an important one, but avoiding chemicals, looking after your teeth, reducing stress and doing gentle exercise all help as well. If you’d like to have personal conversation with me about your options to increase your fertility naturally, book a free Endometriosis SOS Call: https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

In this episode I explain the similarities and differences between Coeliac disease, wheat allergy and gluten intolerance. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call: https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

It can be very overwhelming and confusing when you find out you have Endometriosis. It may finally give you an explanation for years of symptoms, but also make you wonder “What now?” In this episode I suggest some strategies for getting some clarity and insight into this chronic disease. One of the strategies I suggest is to find reliable information provided by Endometriosis organisations. You can find a list here: https://endometriosis.org/support/support-groups/ And if you’d like to talk about your Endometriosis, your symptoms and how changing your diet can help manage your symptoms, book a free Endometriosis SOS Call: https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/endometriosis-sos-call/

In this episode I explore the challenges that come with making changes to your diet and explain how it can be really helpful to 'fall off the wagon' at some point. If you want to explore whether nutrition can be the right option for you to take some control over your symptoms, book an obligation-free 30-minute Endometriosis SOS Call.