S4E3 - Endometriosis: Under-funded & Under-researched - A conversation with Endometriosis South Coast Advocate and Research Student, Jodie Hughes

Welcome to today's episode of Not Defined by Endo Podcast! Today’s episode is with Jodie Hughes, the founder of the charity Endometriosis South Coast in the UK, and a Ph.D. student studying how endometriosis differs in different sample groups of people. Jodie’s endometriosis story begins at the tender age of 11, and like many of us, she has had to navigate a behemoth healthcare system, advocating for herself and others and raising awareness about the disease. Endometriosis is such a poorly-funded and poorly-researched disease, and Jodie is working hard to change this by devoting her life to studying the impact of Endo. For her undergraduate and master's studies, she researched the stress levels of patients with endometriosis and was able to obtain statistically significant results in both studies. Apart from doing research on Endo, she also founded the all-inclusive charity called Endometriosis South Coast, supporting and educating those with endometriosis by running webinars and support groups.  Here is the link to Jodie's survey - https://roehamptonuniversity.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/a-study-on-the-effects-of-location-ethnicity-and-care-app Remember that I am not a healthcare professional, so whatever I share on this podcast is to inspire and empower you to take control of your health and your bodies. Please always speak to your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle. If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to know. Join me on Instagram and Facebook. You can also join our community on Health Unlocked and ask any questions or share your stories. Don't forget to share, rate, and subscribe to this podcast. If you also have any questions to ask or topics you would like me to discuss, feel free to shoot me an email at [email protected]. I love to hear from you all.   Till next time, remember, you are not defined by endo!