She Sesh

We’re talking a Class action investigation, an endo non profit, ending discrimination in the endometriosis community and WWEM’s huge news! On this episode our host, Mariah, is joined by Chelsea from @gettingthebetterofendo on IG. She is a fierce advocate who shares her battle to not only receive an endometriosis diagnosis but proper management. Because in today’s medical system proper management doesn’t exist. We talk about why that is and what needs to change in order for endo warriors to receive the care we deserve. Endometriosis is so often dismissed, shrugged off and thought of as “not that bad”. Chelsea talks about the brutal facts on how endometriosis can be life threatening and the warriors we’ve already lost. We keep saying something has to change but we all know its actually way past due. Chelsea is taking action into her own hands and shares how you can help her efforts! One of those ways is by signing her petition calling for a national endometriosis reform. Check it out here; https://www.change.or

Disclaimer- The content you are about to hear may be difficult for some listeners. Talks of online bullying will take place. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. If you’re experiencing bullying and need help call or text 988. While it hurts my heart to have to record this episode, I know that it is in part my duty to do so. I love this community more than I can express and will always be thankful for the literal lifeline it's become for me. That's why I can't sit back reading messages and having conversations in my DM's with other warriors who haven't had the same experience in our community. Last week I talked to a fellow endo- warrior who was thinking of deleting their IG endo account because they experienced such an onslaught of negativity. And that is devastating!! We need each and everyone of us, working together. The fight against endometriosis misinformation and stigma takes all of us to combat, each of our unique voices and skill.

Lasa Health is your digital companion for living with endometriosis and pelvic pain. As a podcast dedicated to bringing our listeners helpful and tangible tips for coping with our realities of living with this disease, this episode is exactly that! In this week's episode you will meet the founder of the Lasa Health app and hear about her own personal journey with endometriosis. Margaret took her education, experience working in health innovation and as a person with endometriosis to create this app. "Being diagnosed with endometriosis can be overwhelming, but you don't need to go at it alone! Lasa Health's mobile app will walk you through everything you need to know." Inside the app not only will you find an extensive list of symptoms you can track but also an entire resource of evidence based and accurate information both about endometriosis and it's many co- existing conditions. As you continue to track your symptoms and use the app your virtual garden will grow, this is a super cu

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to.  And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical sy

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. This week you'll meet Kimether and hear her unique journey and perspective as a patient and practitioner. This warrior's determination absolutely blew me away. I seriously don't know how she was capable of doing all she did through the thick of her endometriosis journey. While working as a nurse AND going through med school, Kimether started to become debilitated by pelvic & back pain along with other symptoms. She was baffled that with her medical background and community of health professionals she was stil

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. Let's take a look at the state of AbbVie before Orilissa hit the market and where the motives for this "ground breaking" drug for the treatment of endometriosis pain. This episode is packed full with researched- backed information that starts to paint the picture of why endometriosis is treated the way it is in the medical community. And how that’s changed since the drug Orilissa came on the market. The first FDA approved drug for the treatment of endo pain since Lupron. Which was approved for use with endometrio

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to.  And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical sy

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to.  And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical sy

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. This week host, Mariah, shares her very vulnerable and raw experience with mental and chronic illness. You might be surprised by what she has to say and how living with mental illness has actually helped her cope with endo life. Endometriosis doesn't come with a handbook on how to live with and no one knows what to do when so much of their life suddenly changes. Listen to part of Mariah's experience in reaching a new place of acceptance 3 years after her endometriosis diagnosis. If you are interested in being on

And with that the 2022 Best Worst Club Podcast season comes to an end... Join us for a brief recap on the show's very first season and some endometriosis headlines you may have missed. So much of this podcast is possible because of our community. From naming our first series "Not Just A Bad Period" to our brave guests coming on to share their stories, we're growing because of YOU. Thank you for being here! Endometriosis Awareness month is right around the corner (March). If you have any ideas on podcast guests we should have on, social media ideas, or topics we should cover, we want to hear them. Email your suggestions at bestworstclub@yahoo.com Hosted by Mariah Battaglia- Come say Hi, join the Club and our private group chat on Instagram here @EndoDoula You can support the podcast by leaving an honest review and sharing on social media, don't forget to tag the @BestWorstClub If you would like to be a guest on the podcast contact our host Mariah at bestworstclub@yahoo.com --- Send in a voice message: https

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to.  And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical sy

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to.  And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical sy

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to.  And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical sy

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to.  And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical system

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. This episode is sponsored by Wilted Twig Co; It all started with a girl who loved to arrange flowers. I decided to put myself out there and open up my own business. I discovered this wonderful world of dried flowers. People really love them. I arrange fresh and dried flowers. I specialize in dried flowers and large dried flower installations. I also make pressed flower jewelry and sell at a handful of stores on AMI and have recently branched out to a boutique in Wisconsin. I love creating my customer’s visions. I

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. This episode is sponsored by Asteria Sol Creations is a locally owned woodworking business! Owned by Katelynn and Tim, a couple who wanted a creative outlet that they could be passionate about..plants and wood! Shop here! This series came together as a direct result of our community on Instagram. When I first put out the call to interview endo- warriors I was honestly surprised at the response. I have a small IG account and often think the algorithm works against me but our community proved to be stronger! Admitt

Content Warning: Mention of Disordered Eating and Medical Trauma Bekah Cloud is a creator who shares videos with her rapidly growing TikTok followers that spread a message of body acceptance and kindness. She is a bad- ass yogi, aerialist and what she might be known best for- dancer! Bekah speaks the language of the platform through her moves while simultaneously breaking stigmas and creating space for representation! Bekah's videos have gone viral over and over again, she's been featured on Yahoo! News and is an Aerie Ambassador. And let me add, she's just getting started. We tackle some heavy topics that come along with chronic illness life like making an effort to love a body that feels like it doesn't love you back. Bekah shares her unique experience with multiple chronic conditions and how they effected her journey to an endometriosis diagnosis. Being born with VATER syndrome and enduring several major surgeries in her childhood, she had no choice but to learn how to advocate for herself! But even with s

The Best Worst Club- it's the club no one wants to be apart of with some of the best kind of people. From learning the correct definition of endometriosis to how it presents and what questions to ask my doctor, it was all because of the online Endo Community. The cyber endo- warriors work endlessly to correct misinformation and arm warriors with the proper resources needed to navigate the systemic obstacles in our medical system and society. On average it takes 7- 10 years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis and that is not for lack of effort on the warrior's part. This endo statistic is one of the most frequently touted facts because it is disgustingly true and shocking, honestly it's a complete injustice.  But what that statement doesn't cover is what it's actually like to live for at least a decade in a body that is being ravaged by a disease with no name. It doesn't explain the strength and self- advocacy it takes to be a patient in a medical system that chooses to dismiss this debilitating disease