Why Everyone Needs to Care About Endometriosis with podcast guest

Mimi Millard is the founder and CEO of De Lune Wellness. After earning her environmental engineering degree from Cornell University, she worked in the world of sustainable design before striking out on her own to change how the world cares for menstrual health. She is deeply motivated by her own experience growing up with debilitating period pain and PMS and lacking healthy relief options. She works to eliminate this problem for her three younger sisters and future generations. Since bringing De Lune to market in 2020, she has partnered with leading period pain researchers at Harvard Medical, bringing life-changing relief to tens of thousands. Mimi’s mission is to end menstrual suffering, spread honest education, and be a big sister to everyone on their healing journey.

In this conversation, Mimi and I discuss the pervasive myths surrounding endometriosis, why it’s crucial for everyone to care about this condition, the societal consequences of neglecting it, Mimi’s journey of discovering alternative treatments for period pain, the profound impact that alternative approaches have on endometriosis and overall health, and so much more. Enjoy the episode!

Episode Highlights

Mimi’s experience with dysmenorrhea and how it significantly impacted her day-to-day life

Why Mimi founded De Lune and the mission behind the brand

The limited options for treating chronic period pain and Mimi’s discovery of alternative treatments

Challenges associated with lengthy diagnosis times for endometriosis and its effects on overall quality of life

Why endometriosis allyship and awareness campaigns are vital

How endometriosis has been systemically overlooked when it comes to funding and research

The need for specialized care for endometriosis

Societal consequences of neglecting endometriosis and adenomyosis

Support needed for individuals with endometriosis in various aspects of life

Creating an ideal workplace environment and the trust issues that come with invisible illnesses

Menstrual leave and respecting periods in the workplace

How the team at De Lune syncs work with the stages of the menstrual cycle

Innovations and trends in menstrual pain relief

The benefits of using evidence-based ingredients in supplements and the need for therapeutic doses

How community support can help with finding treatments that can work for your specific situation

De Lune’s campaign to support the endometriosis community

Fix Your Period

How Fix Your Period Helps Women with Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a whole-body, inflammatory condition that requires a whole-body approach. Fix Your Period is built on the root-cause methodology discussed in this episode — here's how it supports women with endometriosis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from this episode — and how Fix Your Period can help.

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus — on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, or bladder. It affects approximately 1 in 10 women and is a leading cause of chronic pelvic pain and fertility challenges.

Why does endometriosis take so long to diagnose?

Endometriosis takes an average of 7–10 years to diagnose. This is due to widespread normalisation of period pain, lack of awareness among healthcare providers, and the fact that symptom severity doesn't always correlate with disease severity.

What drives endometriosis?

Endometriosis is driven by estrogen dominance and chronic inflammation. Key contributing factors include impaired liver detoxification, gut microbiome disruption (which affects estrogen clearance), immune dysfunction, and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Is there an app to help women with endometriosis?

Yes. Fix Your Period supports women with endometriosis through cycle and symptom tracking and a free Hormone Health Assessment. Fix Your Period Premium unlocks Nicole's endometriosis protocol, Period Pillars education, and Nicole.AI for ongoing support.

Do I still need a specialist if I use Fix Your Period?

Yes. Endometriosis is a complex condition that requires qualified medical support, particularly for diagnosis and surgical decisions. Fix Your Period works best as a complement to your medical care — not a replacement for it.

Why Everyone Needs to Care About Endometriosis

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Frequently Asked Questions