[#115] The Truth About Endometriosis: Beyond Pain Management with Endonaturopath Kimberly Kushner
OCT 20, 202572 MIN
[#115] The Truth About Endometriosis: Beyond Pain Management with Endonaturopath Kimberly Kushner
OCT 20, 202572 MIN
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<p>If your period pain has you canceling plans, calling out of work, or living on a heating pad for three days straight - this isn't "just how periods are." It's time we talked about endometriosis.</p><p>In this episode, I'm sitting down with naturopath Kimberly Kushner (@endonaturopath), who brings 25 years of lived experience with endo plus the clinical expertise to back it up. This conversation goes deeper than "take birth control and deal with it", we're talking about the five pillars that actually move the needle, why surgery alone isn't enough, and what your doctor probably never told you about this complex condition affecting 1 in 10 women.</p><p>We dive into the real origins of endometriosis, including why those endometrial-like cells may have been deposited in utero (before you were even born), the role of retrograde menstruation and immune dysfunction, and why this isn't a "lifestyle disease" - though lifestyle absolutely impacts how you experience it. Kimberly breaks down what conventional medicine gets wrong, from relying solely on birth control and pain management to the crucial difference between ablation vs. excision surgery, why a hysterectomy won't cure your endo unless you also have adenomyosis, and the red flags to watch for when advocating for proper care.</p><p>We get into practical tools you can use today for acute pain management beyond heat packs—somatic therapy, counter pressure, herbal support, anti-inflammatory and low-histamine nutrition approaches, and why it takes three full cycles to see real change.</p><p>This episode is not medical advice, so as always take what you learn to your health practitioners before making decisions for your own personal health journey :)</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Endometriosis and Holistic Health</p><p>07:05 Kimberly Kushner's Personal Journey with Endometriosis</p><p>14:32 Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis</p><p>20:42 The Role of Hormones and the Immune System</p><p>28:28 Managing Symptoms: Pain Relief and Lifestyle Changes</p><p>36:08 Surgical Options and Misconceptions</p><p>41:46 Advocating for Yourself: Finding the Right Care</p><p>47:45 Success Stories and Hope for Women with Endo</p><p>01:03:06 Final Thoughts and Connection with Kimberly Kushner</p><p><strong>Connect with Kimberly</strong></p><ul><li>Visit<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://endonaturopath.com/work-with-me-endometriosis"> Her Website</a></li><li>Watch Her <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://endonaturopath.com/webinar/Landing-Page">Free Masterclass</a></li><li>Follow Her on IG <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/endonaturopath?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==">@endonaturopath</a></li></ul><p><strong>Good Resources + Affiliates</strong></p><ul><li>My fave quality <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.organicmuscle.com/?ref=phrgrqpt">organic sports performance supps Organic Muscle</a> [Code: COACHKAILES]</li><li>Curious about GLP-1 weight-loss therapy? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://orderlymeds.com">OrderlyMeds</a> is a resource I trust.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sproutliving.com/CBK20">Sprout Living Plant-Based Protein</a> [20% off Code: CBK20]</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Me</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kaileighlauren/">@KaileighLauren on Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rebelwellnesspodcast/">@Rebel Wellness Podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coachedbykailes.com/">Join My Monthly Wellness Newsletter</a></li></ul>
![<description><p>If your period pain has you canceling plans, calling out of work, or living on a heating pad for three days straight - this isn't "just how periods are." It's time we talked about endometriosis.</p><p>In this episode, I'm sitting down with naturopath Kimberly Kushner (@endonaturopath), who brings 25 years of lived experience with endo plus the clinical expertise to back it up. This conversation goes deeper than "take birth control and deal with it", we're talking about the five pillars that actually move the needle, why surgery alone isn't enough, and what your doctor probably never told you about this complex condition affecting 1 in 10 women.</p><p>We dive into the real origins of endometriosis, including why those endometrial-like cells may have been deposited in utero (before you were even born), the role of retrograde menstruation and immune dysfunction, and why this isn't a "lifestyle disease" - though lifestyle absolutely impacts how you experience it. Kimberly breaks down what conventional medicine gets wrong, from relying solely on birth control and pain management to the crucial difference between ablation vs. excision surgery, why a hysterectomy won't cure your endo unless you also have adenomyosis, and the red flags to watch for when advocating for proper care.</p><p>We get into practical tools you can use today for acute pain management beyond heat packs—somatic therapy, counter pressure, herbal support, anti-inflammatory and low-histamine nutrition approaches, and why it takes three full cycles to see real change.</p><p>This episode is not medical advice, so as always take what you learn to your health practitioners before making decisions for your own personal health journey :)</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Endometriosis and Holistic Health</p><p>07:05 Kimberly Kushner's Personal Journey with Endometriosis</p><p>14:32 Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis</p><p>20:42 The Role of Hormones and the Immune System</p><p>28:28 Managing Symptoms: Pain Relief and Lifestyle Changes</p><p>36:08 Surgical Options and Misconceptions</p><p>41:46 Advocating for Yourself: Finding the Right Care</p><p>47:45 Success Stories and Hope for Women with Endo</p><p>01:03:06 Final Thoughts and Connection with Kimberly Kushner</p><p><strong>Connect with Kimberly</strong></p><ul><li>Visit<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://endonaturopath.com/work-with-me-endometriosis"> Her Website</a></li><li>Watch Her <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://endonaturopath.com/webinar/Landing-Page">Free Masterclass</a></li><li>Follow Her on IG <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/endonaturopath?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==">@endonaturopath</a></li></ul><p><strong>Good Resources + Affiliates</strong></p><ul><li>My fave quality <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.organicmuscle.com/?ref=phrgrqpt">organic sports performance supps Organic Muscle</a> [Code: COACHKAILES]</li><li>Curious about GLP-1 weight-loss therapy? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://orderlymeds.com">OrderlyMeds</a> is a resource I trust.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sproutliving.com/CBK20">Sprout Living Plant-Based Protein</a> [20% off Code: CBK20]</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Me</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kaileighlauren/">@KaileighLauren on Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rebelwellnesspodcast/">@Rebel Wellness Podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coachedbykailes.com/">Join My Monthly Wellness Newsletter</a></li></ul></description>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/38/e3/a4/38e3a4db-bd68-ea00-2e8d-33e4b8a528cc/mza_124826097588796283.jpg/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
