March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. We are sharing podcast episodes that explore the realities of living with endometriosis, helping to deepen understanding of how the condition affects people’s daily lives.
Several Canadian podcasts have highlighted the stories of folks living with this condition, as well as the work of researchers and doctors in the field.
(MIS)Treated is a TVO (TV Ontario) podcast about women’s health and gaps in women’s healthcare. The podcast currently has two episodes about endometriosis: One with endometriosis specialist and researcher Dr. Mathew Leonardi and one with endometriosis patient and advocate Evelyn Scott. These two episodes explore endometriosis from both a clinical and lived-experience perspective. For the interview with Dr. Leonardi, find it at this link (42 minutes long). For the interview with Evelyn Scott, find it at this link (37 minutes long).
The Canadian Medical Association Journal also has an excellent podcast episode on Diagnosing, Treating, and Living with Endometriosis. This episode provides firsthand experience from healthcare professionals who also navigate endometriosis, making the information relatable and accessible. The hosts interview a doctor and a nurse who live with endometriosis, as well as endometriosis specialist Dr. Catherine Allaire. Listen to the conversation at this link (38 minutes long).
CBC Podcast Just Asking recently released an episode about PCOS and Endometriosis. In the episode, the hosts explore how these two conditions intersect, featuring personal stories that highlight the symptoms, challenges, and lived experiences of those affected. Find it at this link (53 minutes long).
Listening to the lived experience of people with endometriosis is an important reminder of how debilitating this disease is and how more research is crucial to improving the quality of life and outcomes for people.