The Endometriosis Nutritionist Podcast

This is a different kind of episode. After many years of supporting people with endometriosis through nutrition, I’m sharing a personal update and closing this chapter of my work as I prepare to retire and close my clinic on 1 July. In this final episode, I reflect on what this work has meant to me, what I’ve learned along the way, and the message I most want you to take with you. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for allowing me to be part of your journey. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

In this episode I explain how your gut bacteria affect your Endometriosis symptoms and how you can improve your gut microbiome. I talk about how the bacteria in your gut cause inflammation and which 3 key changes to make to your diet right now to improve your gut microbiome. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

In this episode I explain how to remove processed foods from your diet. I talk about how processed foods contribute to inflammation and many of your symptoms and how to make your diet free of processed food. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

In this episode I explain how certain nutrients have unique anti-inflammatory powers and which ones you should definitely add to your diet. I will explain why only removing inflammatory foods from your diet will not be enough to improve your Endometriosis symptoms and which nutrients to add to your diet to boost the anti-inflammatory power. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

How to remove dairy from your diet It is quite astonishing, really, how much dairy is a staple in most people’s diets. And dairy can be a very healthy food .. if you are not intolerant to it! When you have Endometriosis, eating dairy is likely to make you feel worse and make your symptoms more severe. In this episode I explain why this is and give you practical strategies for removing dairy from your diet. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

If you only can or want to make one change to your diet to reduce the severity of your endometriosis symptoms, this is the one: go fully gluten-free. In this episode I share strategies with you on how to do this successfully. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

Does diet really make a difference for Endo? Let’s bust a big myth: Endometriosis symptoms are not just hormonal — they are inflammatory. And that means diet does matter. A lot. In fact, the right foods can help ease pain and inflammation — and I’ll explain exactly how in this episode, which is a recording of a webinar I ran at the beginning of 2026. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

We all know sugar isn’t good for us, don’t we. But do you know how sugar affects your Endometriosis? And which foods contain hidden sugar? And then there’s the challenge of how to remove sugar from your diet. This episode is a recording of a webinar I ran in 2024. In it I explain how sugar and sugary foods contribute to inflammation and many of your Endometriosis symptoms and how to remove sugar from your diet. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

If you have Endometriosis, you’ve probably heard that reducing inflammation is key — but what does that actually look like in real life? In this episode, I walk you through some of the most powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients, including turmeric, ginger, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidant vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and polyphenols — and, importantly, how to get more of them into your everyday meals without overwhelm or restriction. You’ll learn how these nutrients help calm inflammatory pathways, support immune balance, and reduce oxidative stress — all of which play a role in managing Endometriosis symptoms. For a deeper dive into specific nutrients, you may also want to listen to: • Episode 144: Omega-3s vs. Omega-6s – Fats That Fight Inflammation • Episode 131: Magnesium & Endometriosis – The Mineral Your Body’s Probably Craving If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

Many women with endo are on the surgery ‘not so merry’ go round. It is hard on the body, and getting ‘match fit’ beforehand and looking after yourself afterwards can really help to get through better and recover faster. This course provides you with how to use what you eat and drink to get in the best shape possible to recover fast. If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist #EndometriosisDiscoveryCall #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice #theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #endosurgery #recoverfromsurgery #laparoscopy

If you have Endometriosis and are trying to fall pregnant — either naturally or with the help of IVF or IUI — it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by conflicting supplement advice. In this episode, I break down the five key supplements that can support fertility in women with Endometriosis, and explain why they matter in the context of inflammation, oxidative stress, egg quality, and gut health. You’ll learn how folate, CoQ10, vitamin C, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), and vitamin E work to support healthy egg development, reduce inflammatory load, and protect fertility — and why women with Endometriosis often have higher needs for these nutrients. I also share a bonus supplement for those preparing for IVF, R-alpha lipoic acid, and explain how it can help support egg quality and ovarian function during assisted reproductive cycles. This episode is practical, evidence-based, and designed to help you feel more confident about which supplements may be worth considering — and which ones require a more personalised approach. 🎧 If you’re currently taking a prenatal multivitamin, I also recommend listening to episode 115, where I explain why the type of folate you take matters more than you may realise. I’ve created a free guide that explains how you can use diet and supplements to help improve your fertility. It’s called “5 strategies to improve your fertility naturally“ and you can download it here: https://www.subscribepage.com/5strategiesimprovefertilitynaturally If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist #EndometriosisDiscoveryCall #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice #theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #fertility #endometriosisfertility #fertilitysupplements #boostfertility

Many of my clients have difficulties with sleep: difficulty falling asleep or waking up often, or not getting enough sleep, or if they do, not getting the quality sleep they want. And studies have shown that in Endometriosis, poor quality sleep contributes to period pain, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, bladder pain and more depressive symptoms. So what does good sleep look like, and how does your sleep affect your Endometriosis? I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide will get you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity of your symptoms. If that sounds good, download your copy of the guide now: https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist #ReduceEndometriosisPain #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice #theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #sleep #stress #improvesleep

Omega-6 fats are often blamed for inflammation inEndometriosis — but here’s the truth: they’re not the enemy. The real issue is how much we’re getting from processed foods, and how little omega-3 we’re consuming to balance things out. In this episode, I’ll explain how these fatsinfluence inflammation in Endo — and what simple, realistic changes can actually make a difference. I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide willget you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity of your symptoms. If that sounds good, download your copy of the guidenow: https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist#ReduceEndometriosisPain #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis#1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice#theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #omega3 #omega6

There is a lot of confusion and conflicting advice online around dairy, gluten, and soy for fertility — especially for people with Endometriosis: are they good for you? Should you avoid them? This episode explores what the evidence says, why some people benefit from reducing these foods, and how to know what’s right for your body. I’ve created a free guide that explains how you can use diet and supplements to help improve your fertility. It’s called “5 strategies to improve your fertility naturally“ and you can download it here: https://www.subscribepage.com/5strategiesimprovefertilitynaturally If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist #EndometriosisDiscoveryCall #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice #theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #fertility #endometriosisfertility #gluten #dairy #soy #boostfertility

In this episode I share some strategies that will help you reduce the impact your Endometriosis will have on being able to participate in events like Christmas dinners and lunches, and New Year’s Eve festivities. I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide will get you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity of your symptoms. Today, I’ll show you why this happens — and which nutrients can help you finally feel more in control of your mind and body. If that sounds good, download your copy of the guide now: https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

Fatigue is such a common symptom I see in my clients with Endometriosis, so I’m doing a deep dive into the factors that cause this brainfoggy, walking-through-mud fatigue. Today’s episode will unpack three major contributors that often go unnoticed: ✔ Psychological factors ✔ Nutrient deficiencies ✔ Food intolerances I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide will get you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity ofyour symptoms. Today, I’ll show you why this happens — and which nutrients can help you finally feel more in control of your mind and body. If that sounds good, download your copy of the guide now: https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH #endometriosis#nutritionforendometriosis #endometriosisdiet #endometriosissymptoms #endodiet#endosymptoms #endometriosisadvice #dietadvice #fatigue

The Endometriosis Nutritionist podcast just turned 5 years old! From reluctant beginnings - I wasn’t sure it would be something anyone was interested in – to 150k downloads, it’s been a wonderful ride so far. And from your reactions, I’m providing information that you find helpful and validating. Find out more and also who the lucky winners of my giveaway are. I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide will get you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity of your symptoms. Today, I’ll show you why this happens — and which nutrients can help you finally feel more in control of your mind and body. If that sounds good, download your copy of the guide now: https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH

Is Endometriosis actually an autoimmune condition? For decades we’ve been told it’s all about hormones—but new research shows your immune system may be the missing link. And that changes everything. The article that I refer to in this episode is Untangling Endometriosis, by Lauren Clark, published in the New Scientist on 27 September 2025. If you’re interested to read the article, here is the link to purchase it (US$1.99): https://www.sciencedirect.com/getaccess/pii/S0262407925015933/purchase I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide will get you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity of your symptoms. Today, I’ll show you why this happens — and which nutrients can help you finally feel more in control of your mind and body. If that sounds good, download your copy of the guide now: https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH #endometriosis #nutritionforendometriosis #endometriosisdiet #endometriosissymptoms #endodiet #endosymptoms #endometriosisadvice #dietadvice #inflammation #autoimmunediseases

If you live with Endometriosis and find yourself struggling with anxiety, you are not alone. But here’s the thing — it’s not just in your head. Endo creates inflammation, damages the gut, and increases your body’s demand for key nutrients that literally build the brain chemicals keeping you calm. Without them, anxiety skyrockets. I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide will get you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity of your symptoms. Today, I’ll show you why this happens — and which nutrients can help you finally feel more in control of your mind and body. If that sounds good, download your copy of the guide now: https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH #endometriosis #nutritionforendometriosis #endometriosisdiet #endometriosissymptoms #endodiet #endosymptoms #endometriosisadvice #dietadvice #inflammation #anxiety #nutritionforanxiety

If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH I can hardly believe it, but The Endometriosis Nutritionist Podcast is turning 5 years old this October! 🎉 When I started this podcast, my goal was simple: to help women with endometriosis feel more in control of their symptoms, and to share practical, science-based advice that can make everyday life just a little bit easier. Over 5 years, we’ve covered everything from bloating and inflammation to fertility and gut health. And most importantly, I’ve had the privilege of hearing from you — the listeners — about how these conversations have helped. To celebrate this milestone, I’m creating a special 5-Year Anniversary Episode, and I’d love YOU to be part of it. 👉 You can join in two ways: Share your story — What’s your biggest win since listening to the podcast? Maybe you’ve reduced bloating, improved your energy, or simply learned something that made you feel less alone. You can tell me in a few sentences here: https://gerretsen.typeform.com/to/oqvsJsSj Enter the Giveaway — I’m giving away over A$4,800 worth of Endometriosis Nutrition Programs to 5 lucky listeners! 🎁 3 people will win 6 months in my Eat to Ease Endometriosis Symptoms membership. 1 person will win their choice of either my Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis program or my Improve Your Fertility Naturally program. And 1 person will win my 9-month Manage Your Endometriosis and Health for Life program, including food intolerance testing. All you need to do is head to https://www.subscribepage.com/podcast5yearanniversary and answer this question in 50 words or less: 💬 “Why would you love to win one of these programs?” Entries close on 1 November 2025, and winners will be announced in the special 5-Year Anniversary Episode the first week of November. This is my way of saying thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been listening since the very first episode or you’ve just found the podcast recently, your support means the world to me. So don’t miss your chance — share your story, enter the giveaway, and let’s celebrate 5 years of learning, growing, and supporting each other through endometriosis. 💛 I can’t wait to read your entries and celebrate with you in the anniversary episode.