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Living With Endo

61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Living with Endo: The A-Z of Endometriosis, hosted by Endometriosis Australia's ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs.

This special podcast is all about educating and creating awareness for Endo. It will feature exclusive interviews medical professionals providing education in Endometriosis plus some really open and candid chats with Endometriosis Australia Ambassadors, Champions and others in the community affected by this disease.

Living with Endo: The A-Z of Endometriosis is a fortnightly podcast and will be released every other Tuesday morning.

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Episodes

Nursing, Endo and Cancer - Living with it all

June 24, 2024 17:00 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MB

Amy McLennan - Medical Anthropologist is still navigating her endometriosis diagnosis from 2021 through and beyond her breast cancer diagnosis in 2024. She highlights the critical role nurses played in her recovery, offering unique insights that can be applied to improve patient experiences. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Nurse Lucy Downey announces the Endometriosis Australia Nurse Scholarship EOFY appeal.

May 28, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MB

Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats with wonderful Nurse advocate Lucy Downey about the Endometriosis Australia Nurse Scholarship EOFY appeal. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats with Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani and Samantha Costa, about the CHARLI App.

May 14, 2024 19:00 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats with Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani and Samantha Costa, about the CHARLI App: The pain clinic in your pocket. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats with Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani and Sam, about the CHARLI App.

May 14, 2024 19:00 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats with Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani and Samantha Costa, about the CHARLI App: The pain clinic in your pocket. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats with Libby McDowell as she shares her journey with endometriosis.

April 30, 2024 04:05 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats with Libby McDowell as she shares her journey with endometriosis. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats about what Endometriosis Australia have planned for Endometriosis Awareness Month

March 08, 2024 02:08 - 4 minutes - 5.8 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats about events planned for Endometriosis Awareness Month! Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Danielle Howe chats about her PhD research and Endometriosis Australia’s Workplace Assistance Program.

January 24, 2024 04:46 - 27 minutes - 62 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats with Danielle Howe her PhD research and Endometriosis Australia’s Workplace Assistance Program! Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Ellie Angel-Mobbs shares exciting news about Endometriosis Australia

January 18, 2024 03:00 - 4 minutes - 5.71 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she announces that Endometriosis Australia has been successfully recognised by the Australia Government and Department of Health as the Peak Body for the Endometriosis community in Australia and received $1,328 million in funding over 3 years to continue its work. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Charlotte Dallison chats about how endo is such a hindrance on a healthy professional life.

November 21, 2023 00:04 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats with Charlotte Dallison about self-employment and how endo is such a hindrance on a healthy professional life. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Dave Stephens chats about his journey on cycling around Australia to raise money and awareness for endometriosis.

October 09, 2023 17:30 - 12 minutes - 28.4 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats with Dave Stephens about his journey on cycling around Australia to raise money and awareness for endometriosis. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Professor Antonina Mikocka-Walus talks about her CoDeEndo project, mental health and endo

September 26, 2023 00:08 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MB

Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats with Professor Antonina Mikocka-Walus about her CoDeEndo project, mental health and endo. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

Elise Masters talks about her experiences in finding good specialist care, dealing with bullying at school, motherhood, and her 30+ surgeries

September 01, 2023 03:15 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MB

http://livingwithendopodcast.org.auEndometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs and Elise Masters chat about Elise’s journey with Endometriosis, which started at the age of 13. The pair discusses Elise’s 

Australian snowboard halfpipe champion, Holly Crawford talks about her experience Living with Chronic Pain

July 24, 2023 06:57 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MB

Join our very own Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats to Olympian and Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Holly Crawford about her journey with chronic pain.

EndoWarrior Aroha shares her endo journey and Trek for Endo experience

May 25, 2023 02:00 - 20 minutes - 46 MB

Join EndoWarrior and podcast queen Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats to EndoWarrior Aroha Leibhart about her Trek for Endo experience.  Considering a Trek for Endo but not sure what to expect? EndoWarrior Aroha joined us on the 2022 Cape to Cape Endo Trek, raising over $50k in vital funds and making friends for life in the process. In this episode, she shares her endo journey, fundraising tips, her top trek experiences, and why you shouldn’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. ...

The Frendo App and being the CEO of your own health

March 28, 2023 04:30 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MB

Join Endo Warrior and podcast queen Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats to Dearbhail Ormond, the tech-entrepreneur and Endo Warrior behind the Frendo app @‌frendo_app The Frendo app is designed to empower Endo Warriors and people with suspected endo symptoms through advice, support and community. Inspired by her own endometriosis journey, Dearbhail decided to develop a resource to track symptoms, share information and create a community to help others not feel as isolated as she did when she wa...

Fi and Paddy Macrae: bringing Endo to a screen near you

March 14, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

Join Endo Warrior and podcast queen Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats to Endo Warrior Fi Macrae and her brother, Paddy, the creator of the new Netflix comedy drama, Irreverent. ⁠ Aussie screenwriter Paddy Macrae was inspired to bring a character with endometriosis to the screen following sister Fi’s diagnosis over five years ago. Drawing on Fi’s experiences, he created Daisy, who appears in Irreverent. Fi was on set to advise on how this debilitating invisible illness was depicted and explain...

The endometriosis events you can't miss

December 15, 2022 05:26 - 4 minutes - 5.52 MB

After three long years, the Endometriosis Australia High Tea events will be returning to five cities across Australia in March Awareness Month! We’re celebrating the resilience of Endo Warriors with delicious food, a glass of sparkling, inspiring speakers, fabulous raffle prizes and the opportunity to wear a splash of yellow - the colour that unites us all.⁠ ⁠ Don't miss the return of our most popular annual event - these tickets will sell fast!⁠ ⁠ To book before Christmas, simply head t...

The fight for diagnosis and the cost of endo with Maree Davenport

November 15, 2022 04:30 - 34 minutes - 78 MB

Join Endo Warrior and podcast queen Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats to Endometriosis Australia's new Director, Maree Davenport. Maree is a passionate ally for Australia's 830,000 Endo Warriors, having had to fight to get her own daughter a diagnosis. She discusses her experience as a powerful advocate for gender equality and life as a public servant (she was the youngest MP elected to the Parliament of Victoria at 28!). We're thrilled to have Maree in our corner!

Endo, Fertility and Egg Freezing

September 14, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MB

Join Endo Warrior Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she separates the myths from the facts about Endo, Fertility and Egg Freezing with Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani on the latest Living With Endo podcast. ⁠ Associate Professor Yazdani is a subspecialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and an advanced reproductive surgeon, as well as an Endometriosis Australia Board Member. ⁠ Content warning: Infertility⁠

17 surgeries and counting: Laura Furiosi on Living with Endo

May 09, 2022 07:53 - 25 minutes - 59 MB

Laura Furiosi from Bossy Mummy is a successful QLD-based businesswoman.  She was told she couldn't have children but she now has three beautiful daughter.  She has also had seventeen surgeries for endometriosis. Here she shares her story. 

Waiting 2 months for a GP appointment in Regional Australia

April 18, 2022 21:24 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MB

Molly is one passionate Regional Endo Warrior.  A business owner who supports her staff with endo, Molly is the employer many Endo Warriors wished they could have.  While her business may be thriving, Molly has navigated the tricky and lengthy process of receiving adequate and timely medical care in regional Victoria. Including waiting up to 2 months for an appointment with her local GP. Listen to Molly's story of resilience and how she's trying to make sure others in her community are s...

Angie Kent talks Endo, anxiety, eating disorders and much more

March 21, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MB

After undergoing a recent surgery for her Endo, Angie Kent recounts the story of how she was diagnosed, what has helped her symptom relief, and how she is managing multiple diagnoses in one body including Adenomyosis, PCOS, and Interstitial Cystitis.  In a heart-opening interview, Angie reflects on her struggles as a young person with eating disorders and anxiety, and how ensuring she had a team of medical and allied health professionals around her using trial and error has helped to relieve...

Endo Warrior Amina had forgotten what a normal bowel movement felt like

March 07, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MB

For Amina, travelling from Perth to Sydney to find a specialist to treat her endometriosis was a reality she needed to face but one she has no regrets about.  Hear her story as she recounts to Ellie the challenges she experienced in receiving a diagnosis and then starting a family. 

Sparking endo conversations through fine jewellery

February 21, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes - 32 MB

Ellie speaks to inspring Endo Warrior and co-creator of Francesca, Rachel Vasicek who shares how she is stretching awareness of endometriosis across Australia through fine jewellery.

What is period poverty? With Rochelle from Share the Dignity

February 07, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MB

Out of over 125,000 Aussie respondents to their latest survey, 24% said they have not been able to afford sanitary items at some point in their life. For this week's episode of Living With Endo, Ellie speaks to Rochelle from Share the Dignity Australia, an Endo Warrior herself who shares how she is working to eradicate period poverty in Australia and shares her endometriosis story with us.

Easy Endo Food Hacks with Tracy Gaibisso

January 10, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MB

Tracy is a naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist and a member of our Clinical Advisory Committee. In today's episode of Living with Endo, Tracy answers your questions relating to endometriosis and food and shares her top endo food hacks.

Endo in the workplace and out of the shadows

December 27, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MB

According to recently published research, 1 in 6 Endo Warriors report losing their jobs due to their condition. Are flexible workplaces the solution? Ellie and Dr Mike Armour discuss his recent research findings and what workplace employers can do to better support their Endo Warrior staff.

Q&A with Health and Aged Care Minister, the Hon Greg Hunt MP

December 13, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

On this week's episode of the Living With Endo podcast, Ellie speaks with Australia's Minister for Health and Aged Care, The Hon Greg Hunt to discuss the National Action Plan for Endometriosis and answer your pressing questions about the progress of endometriosis care in Australia.

Life as an Endo Parent with Julian & Amanda Abbott

November 29, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

What is it like to be an Endo Parent? This week, Ellie chats with Julian and Amanda Abbott, the parents of Endo Warrior daughters Elizabeth and Sarah. They share their stories of emergency department disasters, discrimination at the workplace, and the importance of having advocates by your side.

Endo Trekking and Raising Awareness with Justine Curtis

November 15, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 32.6 MB

Justine Curtis, the CEO of Inspired Adventures. Hear what inspired her first adventure, and how trekking for endo can help us make a difference.

Meet the president of the World Endometriosis Society, Prof Luk Rombauts

November 01, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 57.2 MB

How close are we to finding a cure for Endometriosis? For this week's episode of Living With Endo, we meet the president of the World Endometriosis Society, Professor Luk Rombauts. Prof Luk Rombauts is also the Group Medical Director of Monash IVF Group and a member of Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee.

Why sex can be painful with endometriosis & tips to help

October 18, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

For this open and honest discussion, Ellie Angel-Mobbs catches up with one of our previous guests, pelvic pain physiotherapist, Ruth Schubert. In this week's episode, Ruth shares insight into some of the ways endometriosis can cause sex to feel painful for some Endo Warriors and shares some useful tips and tools that can help. 

Diagnosed with Endo & Adeno at 41 - Amanda Waaldyk's story

October 06, 2021 01:25 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MB

Diagnosed at 41, Endo Champion Amanda Waaldyk joins Ellie Angel-Mobbs to discuss her story living with endometriosis and adenomyosis.

Acupuncture and Endo pain relief with Dr Mike Armour

September 20, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MB

This week, we're joined by Dr Mike Armour, a member of Endometriosis Australia's Clinical Advisory Committee who specialises in complementary medicines for endometriosis. This episode covers the topic of acupuncture as pain management for endometriosis. 

COVID-19, Astra-Zeneca, Pfizer & Endo update with Dr Erin Nesbitt-Hawes

September 06, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MB

This week on Living With Endo, Ellie Angel-Mobbs discusses Endometriosis, COVID-19, Astra-Zeneca and Pfizer with Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Erin Nesbitt-Hawes, answering those pressing frequently-asked-questions and dispelling the myths, and offering her expert advice when it comes to protecting yourself and your loved ones.

A medically induced menopause in her 20s, this is Natarsha's endo story

August 23, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week, Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats with Endometriosis Australia volunteer, our NSW Coordinator Natarsha Terreiro. They discuss the impact of medically induced menopause, the importance of having the right pain and symptom management team, and the real cost of endometriosis. 

"Putting your eggs on ice", discussing Endo, Fertility & IVF with Dr Roger Hart

August 02, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 69.9 MB

Dr Roger Hart is the Professor of reproductive medicine at the University of Western Australia, Medical Director of Fertility Specialists of Western Australia, and a member of the Endometriosis Australia Clinical Advisory Committee. This week, they discuss fertility, endometriosis and the IVF process. 

Breaking taboos & eating beautiful food with Hoda Hannaway

July 19, 2021 16:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

This week, MasterChef season 10 contestant Hoda Hannaway joins Ellie Angel-Mobbs to discuss her endometriosis journey, share her foodie tips, and highlight the importance of speaking up.

Can you reduce pain through laughing? A chat with Laughing Yoga coach, Annie Harvey.

July 05, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 69.1 MB

Laughter Yoga, mindfulness, and wellness coach Annie Harvey chats with host Ellie Angel-Mobbs and shares her journey with chronic pain and grief. Annie teaches Ellie how to use laughter to combat chronic pain and negative body image, with a some short and fun exercises that are sure to get you laughing along too. 

"The show must go on". Actress Ash Ricardo shares her Endo journey.

June 21, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MB

CW: Pregnancy and miscarriages. Aussie actress and Endometriosis Australia ambassador, Ash Ricardo chats with host Ellie Angel-Mobbs and opens up about her endometriosis journey. Ash discusses her endometriosis before and after pregnancy and the importance of practicing mindfulness.

Endometriosis Australia: The past, present & future with Donna Ciccia and Alexis Wolfe

June 07, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MB

In this very special episode of Living With Endo, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats with Endometriosis Australia's Director and Co-Founder Donna Ciccia, joined by our brand new CEO Alexis Wolfe. They discuss the humble beginnings of the organisation, what's in store for our future, and more importantly, how we're planning to change the lives of EndoWarrios around Australia and worldwide.

“Even when I’m not in pain, I’m scared I’m going to be in pain” Christine Layton’s Endo journey.

May 24, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

This week, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats to Endometriosis Australia ambassador Christine Layton from ABC Radio Perth. Together they discuss the importance of taking your pain seriously, painful intimacy, and living with Endo in rural regions of Australia.

“It runs in my family”, an interview with Ellie’s mother Barbara Mobbs

May 10, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 60.4 MB

For Mother's Day, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs interviews her mother Barbara Mobbs to discuss the impact of endometriosis within families, and across generations. 

What is the correlation between Endometriosis and Mental Health? With Dr. Leesa Van Niekerk

April 26, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MB

This week, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats to Endometriosis Australia Clinical Advisory Committee member Dr. Leesa Van Niekerk about the relationship between endometriosis and the mind, discussing all things endo, pain, and mental health. 

Sophia Bender’s journey from elite ballerina to Endometriosis film maker

April 12, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MB

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming, where Living With Endo will return to our fortnightly schedule. This week, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats to Endometriosis Australia Endo Champion Sophia Bender about her life living with endometriosis as an elite ballerina.

Endometriosis Awareness Month: Wrapping up March with our Chair, Prof. Jason Abbott.

March 29, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MB

Welcome to the final week of Endometriosis Awareness Month! This week, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats to Endometriosis Australia Chair Prof. Jason Abbot to discuss everything Endometriosis Australia has been getting up to during March. Endometriosis Australia thanks you all for a wonderful March. Thank you to all of our supporters! It is your ongoing support which allows us to continue our important work to raise awareness, increase education and funds for endometriosis research.

Endometriosis Awareness Month: Learning to listen to your body, with Olivia Hicks

March 22, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MB

Welcome to week four of Endometriosis Awareness Month! This week, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats to newsreader and journalist Olivia Hicks about her journey with endometriosis, and how she learnt to listen to her body and to seek answers. 

Endometriosis Awareness Month: The Yellow Wiggle with Endo. Emma Watkins' advice to the younger generation

March 15, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 50.1 MB

Welcome to week three of Endometriosis Awareness Month! This week, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats to the Yellow Wiggle herself, Emma Watkins. Emma shares her endometriosis story, and offers her advice for the younger generation. 

Endometriosis Awareness Month: Understanding pain with Dr. Karin Jones

March 08, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 66.6 MB

Welcome to week two of Endometriosis Awareness Month! This week, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs chats with Dr. Karin Jones about the complexities of pain and endometriosis.  

Endometriosis Awareness Month: Is a painful period normal? With Rachel Burke

March 01, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 57.7 MB

Welcome to Endometriosis Awareness Month! This week, host Ellie Angel-Mobbs and Rachel Burke ask the questions: what is a normal period? Is period pain normal? Or are we simply underplaying our pain?