48 - When Pain Starts at 13: Endometriosis, Fibromyalgia & Fighting to Be Heard with Grace Ker.

In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla sits down with Grace Ker to explore her deeply personal journey with endometriosis and fibromyalgia,  a story that began at just 13 years old and unfolded into years of chronic pain, medical intervention, and self-advocacy. Grace shares what it was like to:Be dismissed in early medical appointmentsNavigate multiple treatments, including hormonal therapies and surgeryEnter medical menopause as a teenagerExperience chronic, debilitating pain that conventional treatments couldn’t resolveLater develop fibromyalgia following burnout and physical stressThe conversation also explores how alternative approaches  including Chinese medicine and plant-based therapies  played a role in symptom management, and how Grace learned to trust her intuition in a system that often didn’t listen. This episode is as much about emotional resilience as it is about physical health — touching on identity loss, grief, and what it means to rebuild your life when your body changes.Key TopicsEarly onset endometriosis and symptom dismissalChronic pain and the limits of conventional treatmentMedical menopause in adolescenceFibromyalgia onset and full-body painOpioids vs alternative approachesThe role of the nervous system in pain perceptionPlant-based medicine and symptom regulationSelf-advocacy in healthcareGrief, identity, and chronic illnessThe importance of education and body literacy🌿 Resources & LinksGrace Ker on Instagram: @spencergreenRecommended Chinese Medicine Practitioner: Richard Best, Chinese Medicine House of Natural Health HendraSupport the podcast: Buy me a coffee!From KylaThis episode really stayed with me.There’s something about hearing a story like Grace’s that reminds you how many women are navigating pain quietly… and how often they’re told it’s normal.It’s not.And conversations like this are how we start changing that."Send us a message"Support the showConnect with Kyla de CliffordInstagram: @cannacuriousausTikTok: @cannacuriousauYouTube: @cannacuriousIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you.Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.ioDisclaimer:We are not doctors, and this is not medical advice. Everything shared here is based on our personal lived experiences and the stories of others. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.