endokind
Hey, I’m Angie, a registered counsellor specialising in endometriosis and women’s health, and I'm so glad you're here (yes, you!).
While navigating my own journey with endo, it struck me how necessary – but almost non-existent – specialised mental health care is for our community. So I set out to change that!
I trained as a counsellor and created endokind, my private counselling practice, and a space for awareness, advocacy and community building.
Through this work, I've connected with so many incredible people all over the world. From healthcare and mental health professionals, to artists, advocates, academics and authors.
I wanted to create this podcast to give you backstage access to this diverse range of people, their stories and their work, with each episode offering valuable content that’s designed to support, inspire and empower you.
While we focus in on endometriosis, we also explore broader topics surrounding women's health, mental health, society, culture, the patriarchy, advocacy, and movement building.
This podcast is about stories. It tells a story, and it’s made up of stories. Because storytelling creates connection. And I’m fully convinced that connection can change the world.
Season One features 14 diverse and inspiring conversations, with a new episode every Thursday, 6:00am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Hit the follow or subscribe button now to make sure they land straight into your downloads!
And follow along @endokind_au.
Big love and thanks to Astrid for supporting Season One of the podcast, and to my dream team:
Artwork - Lynn Bremner
Music - Coda Chroma
Photography - Gang of Babes
Disclaimer: The content you hear on this podcast is of a general, educational nature and should never be interpreted as medical or mental health advice.
*endokind is proudly inclusive. While endometriosis predominantly affects women, it also affects transgender and gender diverse folks, and in very rare cases, cis men. We aim to avoid the use of gendered language where possible. There are times however when we discuss endo and the broader context of women's health care and women's lives. If this is sensitive for you, please take care while listening.
If you require immediate mental health support, please contact your local crisis support service. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
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Dr Karen Tang, OBGYN, Author of 'It's Not Hysteria'
Dr Karen Tang is a board-certified gynecologist and surgeon who is an internationally recognized leader in reproductive health. But most of you will know her as KarenTangMD on social media, where she reaches millions of viewers each month with her educational videos that explain gynecologic health, pelvic pain, and reproductive rights.
Karen is on a mission to transform how we engage with our bodies and our healthcare, and she’s written a book called ‘It's Not Hysteria’, a comprehensive guide to common reproductive and gynaecologgic conditions.
In this conversation, Karen and I discuss the importance of education and empowerment in women's health, and the historical context that has shaped current healthcare practices, particularly in relation to endometriosis.
We cover a lot in this episode!!
How social media plays a crucial role in public health messaging, the ongoing struggles for reproductive rights, and the need for advocacy to drive change in women's healthcare. Karen answers some of the endokind community's questions including best practices for reproductive health education for children and young people, and future directions for women's health and endometriosis healthcare. Oh and Karen shares the story of when Sharon Stone invited her over to her house...
Thanks so much for listening!
If you enjoy this episode, please add a rating or review so that it gets out to more people who might need it.
Many thanks to Astrid for supporting Season One of the podcast. Be sure to check out their Endo Resource Hub and Bodies of a Broken System campaign.
Learn more about Karen on her website or Instagram.
You can buy Karen's new book 'It's Not Hysteria' here if you're in the US and here if you're in the UK or Commonwealth, including Australia.
Learn more about endokind on my website or follow along on Instagram.
Artwork by Lynn Bremner, Music by Coda Chroma, Photography by Gang of Babes.
TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of abortion. If this is a sensitive topic for you right now, please take care while listening.
DISCLAIMER: The content you hear on this podcast is of a general, educational nature and should never be interpreted as medical or mental health advice. Information and opinions shared may not suit your body or situation or resonate with you personally. Everyone is different. Take what resonates, leave the rest.
Always consult a medical or mental health professional to assess what’s right for you and your situation. Individualised healthcare for the win!
If you require immediate mental health support, please contact your local crisis support service. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Please know that there is hope and help is available.
