

Endometriosis, Inflammation and the AIP Diet with Sophie Richards (Solo Episode)
14 snips Sep 24, 2025
Sophie Richards shares her painful journey with endometriosis, highlighting the challenges of misdiagnosis and the emotional toll of chronic pain. She reveals how the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet transformed her life, leading to pain-free periods and a deeper understanding of inflammation. Amidst her struggles, she discusses fertility fears and her decision to freeze eggs. As she prepares to release her book, she emphasizes the importance of community support and the need for a personalized approach to health.
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Traumatic Early Medical Experiences
- Sophie Richards describes waking from surgery terrified she'd lost her ovaries and feeling dismissed by doctors for years.
- She recounts four surgeries, emergency hospitalisations, and long misdiagnosis before finding answers.
Years Of Dismissal Before Diagnosis
- Sophie shares how her periods started at 17 and quickly became severely painful and disabling.
- She repeatedly sought help and was dismissed as dramatic before emergency surgery found a twisted ovarian cyst.
Finding A Specialist Changed Everything
- Sophie describes being misdiagnosed with STIs and finally meeting a GP who suspected endometriosis.
- She was referred to Professor Janice Reimer who changed her treatment path and understanding.