In this episode, Soraya and Jasmine discuss the ongoing challenges and awareness surrounding endometriosis, featuring guest Michelle, who shares her personal journey with the condition and discusses her petition for menstrual leave and the upcoming event in London aimed at raising awareness and support for those affected by endometriosis.. They also discuss the impact of endometriosis on mental health, and the need for systemic changes in women's health care. Please sign the petition to help countless of women in the UK suffering from this chronic illness!!! Statutory Menstrual Leave  https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732342?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwL6kuFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpw_nNdv4qGkUC-sjAU9Yuq81x790Vyab8fhFzPl_yBnuKhhguoauB09-Y5H0_aem_ainH3T_lCFdBNN_stLq-TwVote for us for the British Podcast Awards!!!Click the link below and search for “Females Thriving Over Thirty”. Once submitted please check your junk folder for an email to confirm your vote.https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwK9-r5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp3TQt14bFgwqgepycZzz458bKwKYOf4fZvpU84BrtBbc0N8bFJRBztEh1sTk_aem_9Ife2f6FG5O3P7vtRM66BgChapters00:00 Introduction to Endometriosis Awareness04:54 Personal Stories and Experiences with Endometriosis11:41 The Need for Change in Women's Health19:04 Mental Health and Endometriosis25:52 The Petition for Statutory Menstrual Leave27:50 Understanding Intent and Inclusion in Advocacy28:32 Challenges in Implementing Menstrual Leave29:59 The Impact of Menstrual Leave on Workplace Productivity32:03 Addressing Concerns About Exploitation of Leave34:14 The Importance of Disclosure in Employment36:02 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement39:37 The Power of Signatures and Collective Action41:53 The Broader Impact of Endometriosis on Families43:25 The Incurable Nature of Endometriosis46:48 Raising Awareness and Sharing Experiences-endometriosis, menstrual leave, women's health, awareness, petition, support, personal stories, mental health, community, advocacy, periods, statutory leave

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