Lillie Bleasdale joins the podcast to talk about herexperience being an athlete and women with both Endometriosis and Adenomyosis – two life long diseases which affect around 10% of the female population. Theseconditions massively impacted every area of life for Lillie, and until recently, she was bounced around various standard treatments with no full resolution or clarity, leaving her to believe the pain she was experience was unjustified. Fast forwards some serious self-advocacy in pursuing answers, in belief that something more was going on and severe struggle with her symptoms; she is now a New Balance athlete who is London marathon championship-qualified, and has founded her own coaching business which focuses on supporting women.

In this episode Lillie sheds light on the unknown andfrequently mis-understood conditions: Endometriosis and Adenomyosis, and how these have shaped her as both a women and athlete. The conversation highlights the power of knowing, and barriers that women can face with regard to being taken seriously in the healthcare system, and more importantly women not allowing themselves permission to have grace and advocate for themselves. As we explore the latter challenge through Lillie’s experience, it reveals just how complex this becomes, with the impacts included reduced self-confidence, which can negatively impact every area oflife. As Lillie says – receiving the diagnosis was one of the most empowering things.

This episode is absolutely for everyone, not only providinginsight into a challenging area of women’s health, but demonstrating how the impacts can extend well beyond these physical symptoms. There is further generaldiscussion around women in sport.

Lillie speaks very openly and honestly about her experiencewhich is nothing but inspiring, empowering, and beautiful.

To follow Lillie and her journey, as well as find out moreabout what she does over at PASSA check out the links below:

@lilliesfitness, @trainpassa

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