Endometriosis is a very serious and painful illness impacting women’s lives, but it’s still underdiagnosed and largely under-researched by doctors. Misty Williams joins me to talk about her own health journey with endometriosis, what she’s learned navigating this illness, and how she became a persistent advocate for her own health. Misty also helps other women become persistent advocates for themselves!   Symptoms of Endometriosis Prolonged, Heavy Periods Extremely Painful Cramps Weight Gain Fatigue Brain Fog Epstein-Barr Virus Sleep Issues   About Misty Williams Misty Williams spent years struggling to reclaim her health and vitality after a brain fog and fatigue tailspin from life-threatening complications from surgery to remove an ovarian cyst.  Afterward, her doctor told her she had endometriosis. The only remedies were drugs and surgery, her labs were “normal,” and she could “google” to learn more about what was happening to her body. At 35 years old, Misty started fighting for her quality of life, enduring many more challenges on her road to healing, including an unexplained 45-lb weight gain, debilitating brain fog, fatigue, hypothyroidism, and premature ovarian failure.  She founded HealingRosie.com to provide high-performing women with the resources and community to successfully confront the unexpected chronic health issues that women often experienced as they age.   In This Episode The importance of advocating for yourself [9:00] What you need to know about prolonged heavy periods and extremely painful cramps [12:00] What can possibly lead to endometriosis [14:30] How toxin overload can lead to premature ovarian failure [18:00] Why you need to improve your sleep schedule if you have hormone issues [24:00] Why it’s easier for some women to heal [25:45] Why more and more people are getting sick and the importance of reducing our toxic burden [35:00] How chronic illness connects to not being in control of your life [37:30] The importance of your own persistence [44:00]   Links & Resources Use Code CALM for 10% Off Adrenal Calm Use Code GLUTATHIONE for 10% Off Glutathione Radical Healing: Detox Your Stress and Stressors  Learn More About Alison Armstrong Find Misty Williams Online Follow Misty Williams on Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | YouTube Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 92: Detox Journeys With Aimee Carlson & Naomi Damask Episode 89: Toxins Part I With Sinclair Kennally Episode 54: Sos For Pcos Part 1 With Dr. Felice Gersh