Today, Duffin runs This EndoLife, a blog and podcast that helps others live well with Endometriosis.
Duffin is training to be anIntegrative Womens Health Coach as well.
Thought Catalog:When did your journey with Endo begin?
What were your first symptoms?
Jessica Duffin:I feel like its all a bit of a mystery to be honest!
The pain didnt creep up, it just came out of no where and kicked in at maximum strength.
I know so many people with endometriosis who share these symptoms too.
TC:Whats your prognosis been like?
What treatments have worked for you, which havent?
That didnt feel right to me.
A 26 year old woman going through menopause because the doctors didnt know what else to do?
Thats when I started experimenting with nutrition.
The difference was clear from my very next period.
I had almost zero pain.
It felt like nothing short of a miracle.
TC:What inspired you to start a brand and podcast based on inspiring others struggling with Endo?
Its funny, I remember the moment.
I felt like it was a disservice to the community.
TC:What have you learned so far from running that podcast?
What insight have others given you?
I also feel a lot less crazy now I understand the patterns of my cycle.
TC:Whats the most important thing any young woman with Endo should know?
I guess I would want them to know that thereareoptions.
Actually yes, thats definitely what I want them to know thats the whole point of This EndoLife!
Id want them to know that its not hopeless.
Just because there isnt one at present, doesnt mean you are doomed to a lifetime of suffering.
There really is so much Id want to say to them, but lets start there with hope.
