It's Not JUST a Period!

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In this episode Alexandra sits down with Abbie Firth, paddle boarding instructor and lover of the outdoors to talk about how women living with these conditions can still do badass things!

Abbie shares how spending a decade on the contraceptive pill successfully masked her symptoms and enabled her to live a relatively 'normal' life. It was only once she stopped taking it that she realised what horrors it had been hiding, pandora's box had been officially opened.

She shares the incredible support she received from her GP but how her trust and belief in the healthcare system came crashing down around her when she visited A&E and gynaecology departments.

Abbie speaks about the importance of fighting for yourself even when you're not ready to, the decision to be a self paying and the risks associated with it and the life changing diagnosis she finally received.

Now, Abbie is turning her pain into purpose, as she takes on the monumental 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for Endometriosis UK and Wild Women's Outdoors Club at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

If you can, please donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/3-peak-challenge-abbies-wild-climb-for-endo?attribution_id=sl%3Aac550bc3-49ef-44dc-a427-8122d0eebc3a&ts=1765301393419&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Even if it's only £1, every little helps!

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Abbie Firth...
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbiepaddles/
* 3 Peaks Challenge Donation Page: https://gofund.me/7a4275732
* Wild Women's Outdoor Club: https://www.instagram.com/lopc_women?igsh=NmdoMTlxZDIxeWVp

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* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
* Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

In today's episode Alexandra sits down with women's health advocate and UGC creator, Laura Potts. 

Laura has been diagnosed with PCOS and Endometriosis, despite suffering with symptoms since her early teenage years she is still very much in the midst of her Endometriosis journey.

She shares her challenges with losing weight, fertility and family planning, and the road to getting excision surgery. Their conversation sheds light on how many women are discriminated against in the healthcare system and the weight stigma that surrounds these conditions. 

They discuss the power of community building on social media and the huge role TikTok has played in Laura's personal and professional life, leading her to host 'Your Endo Events' across the country where women come together to connect, share, and support one another.

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Laura Potts...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurpottsx/ (＜a target=) " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"＞https://www.instagram.com/laurpottsx/ (https://www.instagram.com/laurpottsx/＜/a＞＜/li＞＜li＞TikTok: ＜a)
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• Your Endo Events: https://www.instagram.com/your.endoevents/ (＜a target=) " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"＞https://www.instagram.com/your.endoevents/ (https://www.instagram.com/your.endoevents/＜/a＞＜/li＞＜/ul＞＜p＞＜br＞＜/p＞＜p＞It's)

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This week, Alexandra sits down with Tia Purewal, Endometriosis warrior and women's health expert.

Tia was diagnosed with superficial Endometriosis in 2021 after a year of debilitating symptoms which included daily nausea, painful sex and unpredictable bowel movements that plagued her quality of life as a young woman.

Tia shares her experience with a vast range of contraceptive treatments, the strange remedies recommended to her and what sustainable holistic changes she has made.

Alexandra and Tia share their frustrations with the world of social media and how health influencers are misleading a new generation of women when it comes to these conditions.

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Tia…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiapurewal/?hl=en-gb (＜a target=) " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"＞https://www.instagram.com/tiapurewal/?hl=en-gb (https://www.instagram.com/tiapurewal/?hl=en-gb＜/a＞＜/p＞＜p＞*)

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiaxfit (＜a target=) " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"＞https://www.tiktok.com/@tiaxfit (https://www.tiktok.com/@tiaxfit＜/a＞＜/p＞＜br＞＜p＞It's)

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This week's episode is a bit different. You've heard her talk before but never like this. That's right, Alexandra is swapping roles for one week only, from host to guest. She's joined by Taylor James, host of The Waffle Shop Podcast to share her journey so far.

Alexandra shares the terrifying symptoms she's lived with since she was 16, the countless battles with medical professionals and how transforming her lifestyle gave her a quality of life she hadn't had before. Her 10 year journey includes the impact of Endometriosis on university, careers, relationships, surgery, fertility and more!

Alexandra's story is one that has to be heard and so we're going to let her do the talking.

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Alexandra...

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It's Not Just A Period...

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

This week, Alexandra sits down with Kasi Reid for an open and honest conversation about the overlooked condition of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

Kasi shares her deeply personal journey of living with PMDD, from the difficulties of obtaining a diagnosis to the profound impact it has on her life as a single mother. She opens up about the emotional and physical toll of the condition and the ongoing battle for proper care and support.

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Kasi…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floandthrive/ (＜a target=) " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"＞https://www.instagram.com/floandthrive/ (https://www.instagram.com/floandthrive/＜/a＞＜/p＞＜p＞*)

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@floandthrive (＜a target=) " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"＞https://www.tiktok.com/@floandthrive (https://www.tiktok.com/@floandthrive＜/a＞＜/p＞＜br＞＜p＞It's)

It's Not Just A Period...

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