Alene L. Brennan, RYT

Budgeting has never been my thing. The idea of restrictions and limitations always made me cringe. Plus, I never seemed to prioritize the time and effort needed to create and...

“I hope you feel better soon.” That is the phrase we say to one another when we’re not feeling well. It is usually said to acknowledge the struggles at that...

My friends describe me as optimistic, loyal, and determined. Anger or irritability are certainly not traits of my normal character. Yet, they loved to make an appearance when I was...

When we think about a journal, we think about writing out our feelings or even a list of things for which we’re thankful. Both of those aspects are helpful and...

Can we talk about the weight fluctuations with endometriosis? As women, there are deeply rooted messages about our appearance and our self-image that certainly don’t set the stage for a...

Summertime is all about swimming, hiking, and enjoying activities outdoors. But endometriosis can make summertime anything but carefree. We want to enjoy all the summertime activities, but they can become...

Endometriosis can be a real pain – literally and figuratively. One of the most frustrating aspects of endo life is its impact on your sleep. Whether it’s a pain, hormonal...

Endometriosis, and all that comes along with it, isn’t exactly the most romantic experience. I mean, pick any of the many less-than-attractive things to spoil the mood. There’s: It’s all...

When it was time to start seeing a gynecologist, I simply made an appointment with the doctor that my older sister went to. My mind was still trying to wrap...

It seems like everyone I know is struggling to get pregnant. Their heart wants a baby, and for whatever reason, their body is against making it happen. It spans all...

Being a mom is hard. It’s the hardest thing we will likely do in life. There’s no manual or rule book. Just when you think you have it figured out...

Newly married at 41 years old, and my husband and I wanted a baby. Between my age and my history of endometriosis, I quickly started on fertility treatments and all...

Did you know that having optimal vitamin D levels can support you in managing endometriosis? A study found “significantly lower serum vitamin D3 levels in severe endometriosis compared to normal...

Pain is exhausting. It’s exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yet here we are, living with chronic pain. We still want to enjoy our life, but it’s easy to lose motivation...

She was told in her early teenage years that she wouldn’t be able to have children. The OB/GYN wanted to “set proper expectations” for my friend, who was newly diagnosed...

The holidays can easily be viewed as a pass to ditch your healthy eating habits and indulge in all the goodies. While the foods taste good in the moment, they...

At 43 years old, I’ve had years of first-hand experience with hormonal shifts in my body. When I first got my period around 13 years old, I felt a little...

Growing up with a major sweet tooth, I always loved Halloween. It’s the holiday of everything sweet! But now, living with a chronic illness, I’m very much aware that sugar...

Did you know that the body goes through a repair process when you sleep? It's true. When you snuggle in bed at night and drift off to sleep, it's easy...

Is plastic safe to put in your mouth? Since my diagnosis of endometriosis, I’ve tried to be mindful of my use of plastic. I don’t believe that any single use...