107. From Endo Warrior to Acupuncturist: How Pain Led to Purpose

What happens when the thing that helps you heal becomes your calling?In this episode of The Cycle, we’re joined by a special guest and dear friend Winne who shares her journey with endometriosis—and how acupuncture changed everything. After years of navigating chronic pain, burnout, and medical gaslighting, she found unexpected relief through Eastern medicine. That experience led her to become a licensed acupuncturist herself.Together, we dive into:Her personal story of living with endometriosisWhat made acupuncture different from anything she tried beforeHow acupuncture works How traditional Chinese medicine works with surgery This episode is part story, part science, and full of heart. If you’ve ever been curious about acupuncture—or you’re searching for something that helps—this one’s for you.💛 Healing is not linear. But sometimes, it brings you right back to yourself.How to find Winnie: https://winniecares.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnie_chan_acupunctureFollow for clips of the show or DM us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecycle.endopodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thecycleendopodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.melissaboudreau.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you SO much for your support and time.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people and keep advocating for better endometriosis care.