15: It’s Not Just a Bad Period | Living with Endometriosis with Producer Caroline
The Claire Solan PodcastShow Notes
This week it's all about Producer Caroline and she's delighted... kinda! She and Claire discuss her appointment with Astrologer Andrew Smith, which was exciting and her appointment with Pelvic Physio and former guest Lizzie McEneaney, NOT exciting per se, BUT so helpful! They also dive back into procrastination briefly, thanks to a listener question. 💫 Astrologer Andrew Smith ✍️ Bella Mackie on How to Fail 🌿 Viridian High Potency Magnesium Caroline has suffered from endometriosis for most of her life. It's a chronic medical condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus, most commonly in the pelvis on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining. On this episode she shares her experience of managing chronic pain, the symptoms to look out for if you, or someone you know, thinks they may have it and the impact that unprocessed trauma can have on the body. Claire and Caroline also chat about a 'pain to do list' and how to help our loved ones to support us when we are unable to help ourselves. Endometriosis support and resources 🪷 Eithne Kennedy Kinesiologist 🍃 Christine McGuinness 🕯️ Cosy Yin Yoga Practice 📖 RTE Study on Delayed Diagnosis of Endo 💡National Framework for The Management of Endometriosis 💛 Frendo App 🫂 Endora App 🔍 OvaScan In Stillorgan 🩺 Dr. Anthony Rafferty - Medical Intuitive & Shaman Do you have an Endo friendly medical or holistic practitioner that you would like to recommend? Send Producer Caroline a DM here! GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST: 💬 Send a WhatsApp voice note: https://wa.me/353851401432 📧 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @clairesolan
The CSP is produced by Caroline Irwin This podcast is brought to you in partnership with one of our favourite Irish brands Sisterly; the multi-award winning multivitamin made by women, for women.
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