1053. The 4 Warning Signs of Endometriosis w/ Author Nicole Russell Wharton

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Self-improvement, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! In today's episode, we get into the shocking reality of thoracic endometriosis—a rare and often misunderstood condition that can affect the lungs. Our incredible guest - Nicole Russell Wharton, a bestselling author and certified trauma-informed healing instructor - takes us through her harrowing journey of misdiagnosis, multiple lung collapses, and ultimately discovering the life-changing connection to her menstrual cycle. Nicole opens up to Maria about the powerful steps she’s taken to heal, the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, and how her new book, Breaking Generational Silence, empowers others to explore their family history, emotional well-being, and self-awareness on their own healing journeys. This episode is full of insight, resilience, and inspiration—so we hope you enjoy it! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS: The Struggles of Endometriosis – Endometriosis can spread to different organs, causing pain, infertility, and severe health issues. It is often misdiagnosed, and the only way to confirm it is through surgery. The Importance of Advocacy in Healthcare – Maria and Nicole emphasize that patients must be proactive in their healthcare, seek specialists, and push for answers when dealing with chronic illnesses. They highlight the importance of seeking second (or more) medical opinions. Managing Endometriosis – Since there is no cure, Nicole focuses on management techniques, including finding new coping mechanisms for her mental health, anti-inflammatory diet, holistic health practices, and, at times, birth control to suppress symptoms. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Delete Me: https://bit.ly/43rkHwi code: SQUAD EPISODE RESOURCES: Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHUjfTOyQVp/?hl=en Pick up Nicole’s Book: Breaking Generational Silence: A Guide to Disrupt Unhealthy Family Patterns and Heal Inherited Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Generational-Silence-Unhealthy-Inherited/dp/1649632991 Learn More About Nicole’s Foundation: https://www.preciousdreamsfoundation.org/ ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:33.1	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
0:38.1	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,
0:43.4	most importantly, our health.
0:45.6	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
0:51.1	Hello, hello, Hill Squad.
0:52.9	Excited to be back with you guys today.
0:54.5	We have an incredible guest whose journey will definitely leave you feeling informed and empowered.
1:00.9	Nicole Russell Wharton is an author and a certified trauma-informed healing instructor
1:06.1	who's here to talk about a condition that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed endometriosis.
1:12.9	Nicole is here to share her powerful personal journey, one that took a life-threatening turn,
1:17.8	before she finally got the answers that she needed.
1:20.2	She also details more of her healing journey in her new book, Breaking Generational Silence.
1:25.8	But first, our quote of the day, becoming familiar with our
1:29.6	family's narratives is necessary if we want to enrich our understanding of self, including our
1:35.7	genetic disposition, to recalibrate our journey toward healing. And that, a quote is from Nicole
1:41.8	herself. So without further ado, let's get into this.
1:45.2	I am excited to chat with you about this and even more excited, I think, to talk to you about
1:51.8	the generational trauma stuff, which we'll get into. But I really am also really interested in your
1:58.2	journey. You've had quite the healing journey yourself.
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