Did you know that it takes on average 10-12 years for someone to get an official diagnosis of an autoimmune condition? While life often does not go the way that we planned, there is a huge disparity in the way that women are treated in the medical system, especially when it comes to illnesses like Endometriosis that cannot be seen.

Finding Balance on Your Healing Journey with Jenneh Rishe
Jenneh Rishe has committed herself to stop this medical gaslighting by providing women with powerful resources to support them in their darkest days. She lives a full and fulfilled life, despite managing multiple chronic illnesses and surviving open-heart surgery. Her personal experience navigating the healthcare system as a Registered Nurse who was eventually diagnosed with Endometriosis along with several other debilitating conditions makes her uniquely qualified to support anyone navigating their imperfect journey. Jenneh focuses on educating and encouraging people suffering from chronic illness, advocating for their needs, and helping us all pivot to a better direction in our lives.

In This Episode

Discover Jenneh’s first-hand experiences when being diagnosed with Endometriosis (5:26)

How to spot medical gaslighting when dealing with a challenging diagnosis (8:48)

Advice for those struggling with the symptoms of chronic illness and getting diagnosed (12:28)

Learn about a new Endometriosis documentary and Jenneh’s role in the project (23:17)

Addressing the most common myths when it comes to chronic illness, especially for women with Endometriosis (27:56)



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Part of You, Not All of You by Jenneh Rishe
The Endometriosis Coalition 
Below the Belt Film
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