Meet Dr. Kirsty Harris, a clinical psychologist who has written an incredible book about living with endometriosis - sharing both her professional expertise AND her lived experience of a 20-year journey to diagnosis.

During the episode we explore why endometriosis is truly a whole-body condition, the psychological impact of chronic illness and medical dismissal Kirsty experienced, how compassion-focused therapy can help break "tricky loops" of shame and self-criticism, and the isolation of this largely invisible condition.

This episode is a huge insight about why we need to break the misconceptions about periods and endometriosis.

I so passionately believe Kirsty’s book should be read and a reference on every practitioner's desk and in the hands of anyone navigating this condition. Her timeline spanning two pages of symptoms and appointments is both heartbreaking and validating.

"I wanted to write the book I wish I'd had when I was 15." - Dr. Kirsty Harris

Kirsty is also the author of Coping with Endometriosis: Bringing Compassion to Pain, Shame and Uncertainty. This book has been written as part of the 'Coping with' series with ACP-UK