It's Not in Your Head: The Truth About Endometriosis & Lipoedema

Join Walk In Clinic CEO Alya Shakir in a compelling conversation with Sophie Lait, a health and well-being advocate, on this powerful episode of the Private GP podcast. Sophie shares her journey with endometriosis and lipeodema, highlighting the challenges of obtaining diagnoses and the societal ignorance surrounding these conditions. 

This episode delves into the emotional and physical impacts of endometriosis and lipeodema, the importance of self-advocacy, and the urgent need for greater awareness and medical understanding.

Key Discussion Points

• Introduction to Guest: Sophie Lait, an advocate for health and well-being, shares insights on living with and advocating for awareness about endometriosis and lipedema.
• Understanding Endometriosis and Lipoedema: The challenges in diagnosing these conditions are due to medical misunderstanding and societal neglect.
• The Journey to Diagnosis: Sophie's personal story of recognizing her symptoms, seeking a diagnosis, and finding solidarity in stories shared online.
• Advocacy & Awareness: Both guests discuss the critical need for self-advocacy and raising awareness about underrepresented health conditions affecting women.
• Impact on Quality of Life: The physical and emotional toll these conditions impose, including the experience of medical gaslighting and the pursuit of validation.
• Learning to Live with the Conditions: Sophie's experiences with treatments, living with physical limitations, and the role of social media support.
• The Role of Healthcare Professionals: Alya and Sophie encourage medical professionals to educate themselves and improve patient care for these conditions.

Guest Bios

• Alya Shakir: As CEO of Walk In Clinic, Alya is passionate about improving women's access to healthcare and advocates for awareness of often misunderstood medical conditions.
• Sophie Lait: A dedicated advocate for health and well-being, Sophie focuses on raising awareness for chronic illnesses, specifically endometriosis and lipedema, through her personal journey and content creation.

The Private GP podcast is produced by Walk in Clinic in London, UK.