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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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    Why Kate Nixon wants to raise awareness for Endometriosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 20:59


    Kate Nixon, founder of Kat The Label, joins Ellie Angel-Mobbs to share her journey with endometriosis, fertility, and fashion. Plus, she's designed a stunning Limoncello set, with 20% of sales supporting Endometriosis Australia. Shop the set now!

    Stronger Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 26:29


    In this episode, Ellie chats with Nola Marino MP, an Endometriosis Ambassador who has dedicated her career to raising awareness, and her daughter, Kylie, who shares her personal journey with endometriosis.

    Cooking, Healing, and Mastering Life with Endo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 31:20


    Community Fundraising with "Lets Crush Limits"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 11:36


    In this inspiring episode, Ellie chats with Logan and Tarron, the dynamic duo behind Let's Crush Limits, who recently completed an incredible challenge: running 5 marathons in 5 days across 3 cities to raise awareness and vital funds for Endometriosis Australia. They were running for a cause close to their hearts! Logan and Tarron share their motivation and the physical and mental hurdles they overcame. Prepare to be inspired by their dedication, resilience, and the power of using personal challenges to make a positive difference. Links: Donate to Logan & Tarron's campaign: https://endoaustraliafundraiser.org.au/loganandtarron  Read about how you can get involved with community fundraising: https://endometriosisaustralia.org/7-creative-ways-to-raise-money-for-endometriosis-australia-through-community-fundraising/  Start your own fundraising page: https://endoaustraliafundraiser.org.au/ 

    Gender Identity & Endometriosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 18:17


    This Trans Awareness Week, meet Max Jahufer, Endometriosis Australia's most recent ambassador! In this episode Max shares his tribulations with experiencing painful endometriosis symptoms at just age 12 and his journey with gender identity. Here at Endo Australia we believe trans, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals with endometriosis deserve compassionate and affirming care and we're here to ensure that they receive the support and care they deserve. #EndometriosisAustralia #Endometriosis #Endo #ChronicPain #PelvicPain #WomensHealth #Health #EndoPodcast #HealthPodcast #Podcast

    Regional & Rural Care Gaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 23:11


    In this podcast we chat to Millie Taylor who has experienced what it was like growing up in regional Australia and not having the resources that we do in big cities. Millie opens up and shares her journey and how important training is after a an unsupervised junior GP tells her the agony is normal. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review.

    Kellie Johnson talks stage 4 endometriosis and creating Kosi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 27:20


    In this powerful episode, Kellie Johnson, founder of Kosi, opens up to Endometriosis Australia Ambassador, Ellie Angel-Mobbs, about her journey with stage 4 endometriosis and how it led her to create Kosi, a revolutionary 360-degree heat pack designed to bring comfort and relief. Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

    Nursing, Endo and Cancer - Living with it all

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 20:30


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 15:22


    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 Sam, about the CHARLI App.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 23:29


    Join Endometriosis Australia Ambassador Ellie Angel-Mobbs as she chats with Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani and Sam, 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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 31:07


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 4:14


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 27:07


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 4:10


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 27:37


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 12:24


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 23:38


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 32:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 21:58


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 20:07


    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. To sign up for our next Trek for Endo, visit our website!  Tune in and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review⁠.

    The Frendo App and being the CEO of your own health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 28:34


    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 was first diagnosed. Tune in today and help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 29:13


    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 why a hot water bottle is an essential item, even on a 38 degree day. Tune in to hear this brother sister duo talk about family relationships, endo advocacy and supportive workplaces. You can help spread the word about our podcast by simply rating and leaving a review.

    The endometriosis events you can't miss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 4:01


    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 to our website https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/high-tea-events select your location and follow the prompts. We can't wait to see you in March!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 34:06


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 24:57


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 25:48


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 22:59


    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 supported in managing their condition.  

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 27:28


    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 symptoms and made her feel more in control. 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 26:43


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 13:59


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 21:11


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 27:53


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 27:50


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 22:10


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 32:25


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 14:16


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 25:00


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 27:16


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 20:09


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 25:13


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 21:56


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 27:07


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 30:32


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 20:52


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 29:56


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 23:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 33:43


    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.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 24:27


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 26:09


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 25:59


    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. 

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