In this episode, we are speaking with Renée Grandi all about "Endometriosis Brain"

Renee is a Neuroscience Researcher with a Master’s in Neuroscience and a clinical background as a Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist. She is also the founder of the Women’s Integrative Health Clinic, where she focuses on complex conditions such as endometriosis, autoimmune disorders, and chronic fatigue, particularly their effects on the brain and nervous system.

- When we talk about endometriosis, it’s usually framed around pelvic pain and reproductive health. But the impact of endometriosis goes far beyond the pelvis—right into the brain and nervous system. In this episode, we dive deep into the neuroscience of endometriosis, exploring how chronic pain reshapes the brain, why mental health struggles are so common, and what this means for healing.

Here’s what we cover in this conversation:

• What is the “endometriosis brain”? Understanding how this term captures the neurological and psychological dimensions of endometriosis.
• Endometriosis and mental health: The strong links between pain, mood, and cognitive changes.
• Central sensitisation explained: How bottom-up and top-down pathways, neurotransmitters, and even the brain’s detox systems contribute to neuropathic pain.
• What brain imaging shows us: Key research findings on the differences in the brains of women with symptomatic versus asymptomatic endometriosis.
• How pain rewires the nervous system: A closer look at the regions of the brain involved, how they interconnect, and what this means for the symptoms women experience.
• The role of stress, trauma, and hormones: How external and internal factors can trigger or intensify symptoms.
• The glymphatic system: A newer area of neuroscience research that sheds light on brain inflammation and pain in endometriosis.
• Therapeutic goals: Why supporting the brain and nervous system is just as important as treating physical symptoms.
• Practical strategies for healing: From medical to integrative and lifestyle approaches, ways to help rebalance the nervous system and reduce pain.
• A message of hope: What women need to know about the brain’s ability to change, adapt, and heal.

✨ Whether you’re living with endometriosis, supporting someone who is, or curious about the mind-body connection in chronic pain, this episode offers a science-driven, compassionate perspective on the “endometriosis brain.”

As always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM on Instagram or email at hello@hormonehealthstudio.com.

In this weeks episode we’re exploring why women’s bodies respond differently to diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes compared to men — and why the same strategies for weight loss don’t always work.

Women’s physiology is different, not defective - and understanding those differences is the key to creating real, sustainable results

Here's a little sneak-peek into some of the topics we discuss:

1. Why diets don't work in the long run
2. Hormones that drive weight gain
3. Moving smarter, not harder
4. Five foundations for lasting change.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated that the usual approaches just don’t work for you, this episode will give you clarity, and a fresh perspective on working with your body, not against it.

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As always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM on Instagram or email at hello@hormonehealthstudio.com.

*Episode warning*This episode touches on the topic of weight loss. I want to acknowledge that conversations around body weight can feel triggering, especially if you’ve experienced body dissatisfaction or disordered eating. Please know that our focus is not on shrinking bodies, but on supporting health, energy, and feeling at home in your body. If weight loss talk feels unhelpful for you right now, feel free to skip this episode or come back to it when it feels safe.

Period pain is experienced by 90% (yes! 90%!!) of tweens and teens — but how much is “normal,” and when should you seek help?

In this episode, we explore what period pain actually is, why it happens, and how common it really is among our teens and teens in Australia. We’ll unpack the difference between mild, manageable cramps and severe pain that could signal conditions like endometriosis, plus introduce the PIPPA tool — a simple way to screen whether period pain needs further medical attention.

You’ll also learn about both conventional and natural approaches for managing pain and heavy bleeding, from over the counter medications, hormone medications, to the latest research on nutrients herbal options.

Whether you’re a parent or primary care giver, or a teen navigating new cycles, or a health professional, this episode will give you practical tools and insights to make periods a healthier, less disruptive experience.

Episode Resources

• Period ImPact and Pain Assessment (PIPPA) Online Screening Tool
• Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
• Efficacy of Ginger in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
• Effect of Curcumin on Dysmenorrhea and Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• The Efficacy of Zinc Administration in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea

Tween/Teen Period Care Resources

• ModiBodi Period Underwear
• KMART Period Belt
• TENS machine: Tap. 2
• Wet Pouch (A handy school bag-sized is designed to keep her worn storage safely stashed away when she's managing her period away from home).

As always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM on Instagram or email at hello@hormonehealthstudio.com.