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15/09/2026

Trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi live in your gut, and every time you eat, they produce compounds that influence your immune system, your metabolism, and even your brain. One of the most important ones? Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are natural anti-inflammatories linked to a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and more.
The best part: your microbiome isn’t fixed. Diet diversity today can shift your gut environment within days.
I break down the full gut-brain-pelvic axis in this week’s episode of Yeah, We’re Going There. New episode out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube. See link in bio.🎧
Your gut health is whole-body health.

14/09/2026

When cortisol stays elevated, it breaks down the tight junctions that keep your intestinal barrier sealed. That leads to increased gut permeability, aka “leaky gut,” and it can trigger inflammation, bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and even pelvic floor symptoms.
Your gut and your pelvic floor are more connected than you think. I go deep on the gut-brain-pelvic axis in this week’s episode of Yeah, We’re Going There. New episode out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube. See link in bio🎧

Managing stress isn’t just self-care; it’s gut health. It’s pelvic health. It’s whole-body health.

13/09/2026

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11/09/2026

The research is still evolving, but there’s growing evidence that nutrition can play a role in managing endo symptoms, especially inflammation and digestive issues like “endo belly.” Here’s what’s often discussed:
🥦 Anti-inflammatory foods. Diets rich in vegetables, fruits, omega-3s (think fatty fish, flaxseed), and whole grains may help reduce the inflammation associated with endo.
🚫 Common trigger foods. Some people find that reducing red meat, gluten, dairy, or highly processed foods eases their symptoms, but this varies a lot from person to person. There’s no universal “endo diet.”
🌾 Gut health matters. Because endo tissue can affect the bowel, many people experience bloating, constipation, or digestive discomfort. Supporting gut health can sometimes ease these symptoms.
🍷 Alcohol & caffeine. Both can influence estrogen levels and inflammation, so some people notice a difference when they cut back.
⚠️ The big caveat: nutrition is NOT a replacement for medical treatment, and there’s no single “diet” proven to cure or treat endo. What works is deeply individual, which is why working with a dietitian who understands endo can make a real difference, rather than following generic “endo diet” advice online.
We’re talking through what the research actually says (and what it doesn’t) on this week’s episode of Yeah, We’re Going There with Dr. Natalie. 🎙️
🎧 The new episode is LIVE now. See the link in bio to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.

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10/09/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about endo is that there’s one treatment that solves it: a pill, a surgery, a diet change. In reality, effective care almost always requires a team.
Here’s what that can look like:
🩺 Gynecologist / Endo specialist, for diagnosis, hormonal management, and excision surgery when needed
💊 Pain management specialist, for chronic pain that doesn’t resolve with hormones alone
🍽️ Dietitian, inflammation and gut symptoms (like “endo belly”) often respond to nutrition support
🧘 Pelvic floor physical therapist, to address muscle tension and pain caused by years of guarding against pain
🧠 Therapist or mental health provider: living with chronic pain takes a real psychological toll, and that deserves support too
👥 Support groups/community, because no one should navigate this alone
The reason so many people feel like “nothing is working” is often because they’re only getting one piece of this puzzle. Real relief usually means treating the whole picture, not just the uterus.
We’re talking through what a full care team can actually look like on this week’s episode of Yeah, We’re Going There with Dr. Natalie. 🎙️
🎧 The new episode is LIVE now. See the link in bio to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
Save this if you’re building your own care team. 📌
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09/09/2026

Here’s something most people don’t know: endometriosis tissue can grow far beyond the reproductive organs.
While it most commonly appears on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining, it’s also been found on:
🫁 The diaphragm and lungs (yes, really, it can cause chest pain or shortness of breath tied to your cycle)
🦠 The bowel and bladder (leading to painful digestion or urination)
🩹 Surgical scars (called scar endometriosis)
🧠 In extremely rare cases, even the brain
This is called “extra-pelvic endometriosis,” and it’s a huge reason the condition is so often missed or misdiagnosed. If your symptoms don’t “fit the textbook,” doctors may not connect the dots, leaving people in pain for years without answers.
We’re breaking down exactly how far-reaching endo can be (and what to do if your symptoms feel confusing) on this week’s episode of Yeah, We’re Going There with Dr. Natalie. 🎙️
🎧 The new episode is LIVE now. See the link in bio to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
Share this with someone whose symptoms never quite “added up.” 📌
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08/09/2026

There’s SO much misinformation out there about endo, and it’s part of why diagnosis takes an average of 7-10 years. Let’s set the record straight:
❌ “It’s just bad period cramps” → Endo pain can be debilitating, chronic, and unrelated to your cycle. It’s not “normal” pain.
❌ “Getting pregnant cures it” → Pregnancy might pause symptoms temporarily, but it is NOT a cure or a treatment.
❌ “A hysterectomy will fix it” → Endo can grow on other organs, not just the uterus. Removing the uterus doesn’t guarantee the endo tissue goes with it.
❌ “You’d know if you had it” → Some people with endo have zero symptoms, while others are in daily pain. It looks different for everyone.
❌ “It only affects your reproductive organs” → Endo has been found on the bowel, bladder, diaphragm, and even lungs in rare cases.
We’re breaking down the truth behind these myths (and more) on this week’s episode of Yeah, We’re Going There with Dr. Natalie. 🎙️
🎧 The new episode is LIVE now. See the link in bio to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
Save this post so you have the facts on hand. 📌
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07/09/2026

It’s when tissue similar to the lining of your uterus starts growing OUTSIDE your uterus, on your ovaries, fallopian tubes, and even other organs. Every month, this tissue acts just like your uterine lining: it thickens, breaks down, and bleeds. The problem? It has nowhere to go.
That trapped blood leads to inflammation, scar tissue, and pain that can range from “uncomfortable” to “debilitating.” It affects roughly 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, yet it takes an average of 7-10 YEARS to get properly diagnosed. 😳
Why does it take so long? Why is period pain so normalized that people suffer for years before anyone takes them seriously? We’re unpacking all of it. The symptoms, the diagnosis maze, the treatment options, and the stories nobody talks about, on this week’s episode of Yeah, We’re Going There with Dr. Natalie. 🎙️
This isn’t a clinical lecture. It’s the conversation you wish you’d had years ago.
🎧 New episode is LIVE now. See the link in bio to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
Tag someone who needs to hear this. 👇
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04/09/2026

It starts with education: understanding how your pelvic floor muscles work and how they’re contributing to the condition. From there, treatment often includes manual therapy (hands-on techniques to release tight muscles), biofeedback (which monitors muscle activity so you can learn to control and relax those muscles), and dilator therapy layered in gradually.
It’s not one tool. It’s a combination, personalized to what your body needs. And for many women, real improvement happens within a few months of consistent therapy.
If you’ve been struggling in silence, this is treatable. Full breakdown in this episode of Yeah, We’re Going There with Dr. Natalie. See link in bio 🎧 (Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube)

03/09/2026

Vaginal dilators are smooth, tube-shaped tools used to gradually stretch and desensitize vaginal tissue and pelvic floor muscles. They come in progressively larger sizes, and you only move up once your body is genuinely comfortable. There’s no rushing the process.
The goal isn’t forcing pe*******on. It’s retraining your nervous system and pelvic floor to relax instead of spasm. And dilators work best as part of a bigger plan, paired with pelvic floor physical therapy and relaxation techniques, not used in isolation.
If you’re navigating vaginismus, this is a conversation worth having with a pelvic floor PT. Full breakdown in this episode of Yeah, We’re Going There with Dr. Natalie. See link in bio 🎧 (Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube)

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