Episode 4.1 - The Starting Line

The Starting Line – Walking My Endometriosis Recovery in Real TimeIn this first episode of a brand-new, deeply personal series, I’m sharing where my body is right now — honestly, gently, and without bravado.After a recent GP visit and scan, it’s become clear that my endometriosis is active again. My right ovary is blocked and fluid-filled, there are signs of bowel involvement, and there’s also a uterine lining polyp in the mix. None of this is shared for drama — it’s shared for truth, context, and connection.In this episode, I talk you through:My current pain and symptom pictureHow my energy, sleep, movement, hydration and stress levels are really lookingWhat the scans showed in simple, human languageWhy I’m not panicking — but I am taking this seriouslyAnd what I would advise any client sitting in front of me with these same symptomsI also share my next steps. I’ve been told a gynaecology referral and possibly surgery may be on the horizon — and I’m not ruling anything out. But first, I’m putting myself through my own 12-week programme. The same tools I’ve used for years with clients. The same work I trust. Consistently. Properly. With care and discipline.This series is me walking that path in real time. The flares. The shifts. The wins. The wobbles. The learning. The softening. The strength.This is not a clinical case study.It’s one woman’s real-life relationship with endometriosis — shared in the hope that you feel less alone in yours.And just to gently say: I’m not a doctor. I’m a women’s health therapist with over 20 years of lived and professional experience with endometriosis. This podcast is my story, not medical advice. Please always seek your own personalised support before making changes to your health.Helpful Resources from This EpisodeThe Endometriosis Empowerment WorkbookA gentle, practical space to understand your triggers, symptoms, hormones and patterns. Click here. Hormone Harmony voicenoteGet a personalised voicenote, tailored to your symptoms and situation. Click here. 🌿 My Website & Full Support OptionsIncluding 1:1 support, online programmes, workshops and clinics. Click here. Get full access to Halcyon Days at www.blog.halcyonwomenshealth.com/subscribe