Living with Endometriosis: A Story of Strength, Struggle, & Hope | With Carla Cressy

The Food Medic

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

What is the greatest misunderstanding about endometriosis and women's health? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women's health nutritionist, discusses endometriosis with Carla Cressy, the founder and CEO of The Endometriosis Foundation. The episode explores Carla's personal journey with endometriosis, highlighting the struggles of misdiagnosis and the urgent need for greater awareness and advocacy in women's health. The episode covers: What does Carla share about her personal journey with endometriosis? How does the episode explore the impact of misdiagnosis and delays in diagnosing endometriosis? Which other conditions are commonly confused with endometriosis, according to the discussion? What suggestions are made in the episode to improve awareness and support for people with endometriosis? In what ways does Carla’s experience show the value of self-advocacy and community support for managing chronic illness? This episode sheds light on the broader impacts of endometriosis, revealing how it affects not only daily life but also long-term health. So, what’s one key takeaway that could influence how you manage your own health or support someone living with a chronic condition like endometriosis? Stay up to date with the latest health advice, recipes, insights, and updates from Dr. Hazel Wallace and The Food Medic community. Dr. Hazel Wallace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhazelwallace/ The Food Medic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodmedic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoodmedic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thefoodmedic Explore More from The Food Medic Not Just A Period – New Book A groundbreaking guide to understanding your cycle, hormones, and health.Coming 22nd May 2025. Pre-order now: https://linktr.ee/notjustaperiod The Food Medic App Learn more: https://www.thefoodmedic.co.uk/about-the-food-medic-hub Weekly Newsletter Subscribe here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b5a28d76b1bf772c403012 Get in Touch For inquiries or collaborations: General: [email protected] Partnerships: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	I would be vomiting, unable to go to the toilet and in such severe pain that I would pass out and have migraines.
0:08.0	Today I'm joined by Carla Cressy, the founder of the Endometriosis Foundation.
0:12.0	It wasn't until she was 25 after years of misdiagnoses, hospital admissions and even unnecessary surgery,
0:19.0	that she finally received a diagnosis of endometriosis.
0:22.6	I'd love to go back to the moment that you realised that something wasn't quite right.
0:27.6	When I started my period, it was very clear that something wasn't right.
0:31.0	What point did it get to when someone said, look, I actually think this is something else.
0:35.3	I think it's endometriosis. That point actually never came.
0:40.2	Hello everyone and welcome back to the FoodMedic podcast.
0:43.4	I'm Dr. Hazel Wallace, a women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor.
0:47.5	And I'm back for a special women's health series of the Food Medic podcast.
0:51.1	In this mini series, we're diving into all things women's health.
0:54.1	From expert insights and myth-busting chats to mini-ask Dr. Hazel Episdell. medic podcast. In this mini series, we're diving into all things women's health, from expert
0:54.7	insights and myth-busting chats to mini-ask-Dr. Hazel episodes, where I answer questions submitted
1:00.7	by you. Expect accessible evidence-back tips to help you feel empowered, not held back by your menstrual
1:06.4	cycle and more.
1:20.7	Today I'm joined by Carla Cressy, the founder of the Endometriosis Foundation, who I met on a panel a few years ago and was so inspired by our work, but also really moved by her story.
1:25.7	Carla's journey began when she was just 14, when she started
1:28.4	experiencing symptoms that were repeatedly overlooked. It wasn't until she was 25 after years of
1:34.1	misdiagnoses, hospital admissions and even unnecessary surgery, that she finally received a diagnosis
1:40.3	of endometriosis. Carla's story sadly reflects the reality for so many, with the average diagnosis delay
1:46.5	for endometriosis in the UK still around eight years.
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