Living Hellth
The name, Living Hellth, comes from the unfortunate reality that the experience of health for many can be anything from confusing to chronic, and quite frankly a living hell.
In our first season, we’re starting with Women’s Hellth.
Women live in poor health for 25% more of their lives than men do.
We’ll be covering the issues, experiences and chronic conditions that disproportionately effect women or affect women differently than men - including endometriosis, Migraines, Menopause, PMS and Cervical Cancer.
The aim of this podcast is two fold, to create a library of reliable information for our listeners who might be suffering with these conditions, using qualified experts, researchers and clinicians.
And secondly, to give a platform to amazing women who have lived through their living Hell, to share their story, and provide a sense of connection, comfort and hope for listeners.
Living Hellth
Raphy's Living Hellth story: Endo & chronic illness sufferer and health advocate
In this episode, I speak with Raphy about her living hellth journey with Endometriosis and chronic illness.
Raphy has been diagnosed with PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomiosis and chronic fatigue.
She’s undergone multiple surgeries, chemical menopause and two rounds of egg freezing - all before the age of 27.
She a 27-year-old part-time content creator and women’s health advocate from London. After years of living with chronic pain and feeling dismissed by doctors, she began sharing her story online, what started as a personal outlet has since grown into a supportive space where others can connect, feel seen, and swap experiences.
Her content is honest, relatable, and sometimes sprinkled with humour, because she believes that even in the chaos of chronic illness, endometriosis and more, there’s room for humour and connection.
In this episode, we chat through:
- What puberty and her first cycle were like - when did she see the first signs? What was her experience with hormonal contraception?
- Life leading up to her PCOS diagnosis, how she was able to get that diagnosis
- How she advocated for health and pushed for answers
- Her symptoms and what daily life can look like with chronic illness
- Life before and after her Endo diagnosis
- How she juggles work, friendships and dating
- Key tips and advice for Endo sufferers
Follow Raphy on her platforms, Instagram:@endounveiled and TikTok @Endounveiled where she shares helpful information, tips and her experience in an effort to give women’s health deserves more honesty, less stigma and reframe the conversation around chronic illness and reproductive health - so that no one feels isolated in their body or their experience.