#013: Endometriosis. Riding the waves, feeling proud and knowing things will be alright.
Today joining me on the show is Jenny Whitham. Jenny shares her journey with Endometriosis and the challenges and opportunities that she experienced living with a chronic, often very painful condition, while working in the fast paced world of the media. She’s worked in TV production, with orchestras and is now an events producer for BBC audiences.
What you’ll hear about:
What is endometriosis
Impact of the diagnosis
Knowledge gives you a sense of ownership and power over the situation
How she’s learnt about how and when to tell people of her diagnosis
The critical importance employees and colleagues can have in supporting individuals balancing life with flare-ups with a chronic illness
The difficulties in being open when working on short-term contracts
Recognising the achievements that you’ve accomplished you may not have felt possible
Coming to terms with balancing the roles and opportunities that she loves with what is right for her health
How she has grown to be confident to be up front when apply for roles that she has endometriosis
Weekly Challenge : Remind yourself of what makes you proud
Power of Music : Alright by Cast
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