Episode 08: Understanding Endometriosis- A conversation with Menethe Nawes

What if your pain wasn’t “just period cramps”? In this episode our host Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo sits down with Menethe Nawes, a sport nutritionist, Namibia Hockey Development Coordinator, and Vice Chairman of the Namibian Rugby Women’s Committee to unpack her journey living with endometriosis which started at the age of 14. From crippling leg pain, fatigue, and brain fog to weight fluctuations, emotional breakdowns, and spiritual questioning, Menethe shares the unfiltered truth about navigating life with a misunderstood condition that affects 1 in 10 people with uteruses globally.Together, they explore:(1) How symptoms were dismissed and misdiagnosed for years(2) The mental health toll of chronic pain(3) The shame and stigma surrounding endo belly and fertility fears(4) The pressure to make life-altering decisions while still healing(4) The importance of listening to your body and being kinder to yourselfWhether you’ve heard of endometriosis or not, this episode will help you understand period pain, chronic illness, and the symptoms of endometriosis. This episode is recorded at the #BeFree Youth Campus in Katutura, powered by #BeFree Studios and the One Economy Foundation