Feature of the Month- Aubree Deimler

I am so incredibly excited to share with ya’ll my pick for the July 2019 Feature of the Month! Aubree Deimler is an incredible warrior who also believes in the power of holistic health. I reached out to Aubree after falling in love with her website, which led me to her podcast called Peace with Endo.

Again, I would like to point out why I started this Feature of the Month Series. I believe in the power of community and find that the best way to make an impact is by lifting each other up. My hope is that this series of interviews will provide you with new resources as you go through life with endometriosis.

So without further ado (and because I just can’t wait anymore), I’d like to introduce you to this months amazing Endometriosis Advocate, Warrior, and Educator!

What is your name and what inspired you to start your endometriosis platform?

Aubree Deimler. I started Peace with Endo in hopes of being a positive voice in the darkness of endo. It began on the blog, which served as a space to share my love of research and writing. I wanted to provide information and inspiration that it’s possible feel better and find peace with endo.

I’m naturally a curious person. I’m always asking why? Faced with a chronic, painful disease with no concretely known cause or cure, gave me plenty of incentive to explore. The blog allowed a space to share what I was learning along the journey and connected me with other beautiful endo sisters around the world.

What is the name of your blog/business/organization and what is your mission?

Peace with Endo (peacewithendo.com). The mission of Peace with Endo is to provide support, inspiration and education on holistic management of endometriosis; addressing body, mind and spirit.

Outside of conventional/western medicine, what have you found to be the most effective tool(s) in decreasing your endometriosis pain?

Diet plays a continuing role in managing pain and other symptoms. Eating nourishing and healing foods on a daily basis makes a big difference in how I feel physically and mentally. I’m a big fan of Anthony William. I’ve been following the protocols he offers in his Medical Medium books over the last couple of years with great results. His information has changed my life.

Stress management is another big piece. (Discussed more below…) Ultimately this goes back to the power of your response and the connection of your breath to influence the stress/pain response. Take some deep breaths, and direct your breath into the places that ache. A little focused breathing goes a long way.

Name one supplement, herb, or vitamin that you believe can help endometriosis. Tell us how it has helped you.

Celery juice! (I recently learned that celery is technically an herb.) I juice 16 ounces of organic celery juice on an empty stomach in the morning. This is a practice that I picked up after reading the first Medical Medium book.

Celery juice has a near perfect blend of electrolytes, so it’s super nourishing for your adrenals in the morning. It also helps strengthen your stomach acid and increases bile flow so that you digest your foods better.

After juicing it nearly every day for the past couple of years my digestion is much stronger. Many of the foods that bugged me in the past no longer do, and if I do eat out-of-bounds then the impact isn’t as dramatic as it once was. My skin’s clearer. I don’t feel as foggy headed or tired.

Nearly 80% of your immune system is in your digestive tract, so when you support this system, you strengthen your immune system, and in turn feel better with endometriosis for the long run.

To note: Celery juice is powerful and detoxing. If you try it out you may experience some of those detox symptoms at first.

How do you start and end each day? Do you have a routine that helps you manage life with endo?

I start my day with 16 ounces of water with lemon; meditate for half an hour, juice 16 ounces of celery, read for another half hour (outside, if possible), then I eat some fruit.

I usually end my day with a book in bed. These days that usually means fiction. Before sleep I pray and set healing intentions for my sleep.

What do you do to manage stress?

Meditation is a part of my morning routine. This includes prayer, grounding, and protection practices that help prepare me for the day. I get outside as much as I can during the day and intentionally bring activities into my life that are creative and bring joy.

Life is stressful. It’s painful. You have to intentionally create the good parts sometimes, and pay attention to those simple, beautiful moments that make you pause, giggle, or cry. Be present. Live mindfully.

And when things feel out of control, remember the power of your breath. It calms everything down.

Is there something that you always advise against when it comes to Endo treatment options?

I think that everyone’s journey is different and that you have to pick the best option for you. That being said, I do educate women on the impacts of conventional choices like hormonal birth control and GnRH manipulating drugs like Lupron and Orlissa. I think before making a choice to put something into your body you should know how it works. Many of the drug options for endo come with side effects that could be long lasting. My goal is to educate about these choices, so that you can make a fully weighed choice, based on your situation.

If you have struggled with infertility, what advice do you have for others who have yet to conceive or carry to term? What do you do to manage the challenges?

I have struggled with infertility for ten years, so I understand the emotional ups and downs that come along the way. I think it’s a grieving process and you have to allow yourself to feel all the emotions that come up. As is true with grief, things get easier with time, but that ache in your heart never fully goes away. Please know you’re not alone.

I do my best to live in the moment, with gratitude for what is, instead of what could be. I appreciate the time I have for self-care and rest.

I see now that while my body hasn’t been able to create a child, I can still bring creation into this world in other ways through books, music, and other creative projects. Not having kids has given me time to help other women with endo, which has given me some sense of purpose.

I believe in the power of nutrition and finding a diet that helps minimize symptoms. Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share?

My go-to smoothie recipe for pain includes:

1 cup filtered water
1 avocado
1 cup frozen wild blueberries
1 Tbsp of raw honey

Tell us about your books and how we can benefit from reading it.

My first book, From Pain to Peace with Endo: Lessons learned on the road to healing endometriosis will help you learn about the interplay of your body’s natural healing mechanisms to put in place an environment to ward off endometriosis and related conditions:

Learn how to eat to decrease inflammation in your body and why healthy digestion is key.
Understand the connection of your hormones and endometriosis.
See why it’s necessary to release toxins from your body and mind.
Learn how to find peace and love for your body and that which is greater than your physical shell.

My second book, Energetics of Endo: a journey to uncover deeper meaning behind endometriosis and infertility digs deeper into the emotional and spiritual side of healing. As I opened up to deeper exploration I was guided down a greater path of healing that I wasn’t expecting. Energetics of Endo captures the story along the way, with encouragement for you to become aware and dig deeper into the spiritual components of your life with endometriosis. And know that you’re not alone.

Any last thoughts or advice for my readers?

Mindset plays a big role in feeling better with endo. It’s easy to fall into the darkness, especially given the plethora of negative information out there about endometriosis. Please know that it’s possible to feel better. As the saying goes, when you believe you can you’re already halfway there. Be mindful of the people and information that you surround yourself with. If you’re around negativity or constant complaining then it’s harder to see the possibility of something different. Be intentional about bringing positive, inspiring messages into your day. Be open to trying new things, and please don’t lose hope.