Working Hard with Grace Beverley Your Guide To Anti-Inflammatory Living With Sophie Richards (+ Egg Freezing & Endometriosis Chats)
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Oct 13, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Sophie Richards, a women's health practitioner and endometriosis campaigner, shares her journey from corporate life to prioritizing health due to endometriosis. She candidly discusses the challenges of diagnosis and advocates for proper care. Sophie explains the realities of egg freezing and its emotional impact while providing essential tips for women on managing fertility concerns. She delves into the causes of bloating, the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet, and offers practical lifestyle changes for improved health.
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Quitting To Regain Control
- Sophie quit her corporate job because endometriosis left her unable to perform and she wanted control over her health.
- She retrained as a women's health practitioner and flipped her life to focus on healing and advocacy.
Years Of Misdiagnosis
- Sophie described years of severe period pain, extreme bloating and multiple misdiagnoses before endometriosis was confirmed.
- It took five years and several doctors before a specialist diagnosed her via diagnostic laparoscopy.
Prepare Doctors Visits With Symptom Tracking
- Track and document your symptoms, frequency, severity and cycle details before seeing a doctor.
- Ask for a referral to an endometriosis specialist and confirm you're booked for excision, not ablation, if surgery is needed.
