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#83 Endo, Exhaustion, & Emotional Toll featuring Kennedy - Grace Lauren Wong

July 06, 2025 • Grace Lauren Wong • Season 2 • Episode 83

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Living with endometriosis isn’t just a physical struggle—it’s an emotional marathon. In this powerful and vulnerable episode, our guest shares her journey through chronic pain, medical dismissal, and the decision to undergo a hysterectomy. We dive into the emotional impact of living in a body that feels like it’s constantly at war with itself, and how the chronic nature of invisible illness can take a deep toll on mental health. From navigating feelings of betrayal by your own body to reclaiming autonomy through surgery, this is a conversation about grief, resilience, and healing. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your pain or unsure whether your emotional struggles “count,” this one’s for you.

Our guest this week is a friend of the show, Kennedy. She was in episode 13 so please check out her previous episode as well!

🌿 Resources for Endometriosis, Chronic Pain & Mental Health

📚 Books

“Ask Me About My Uterus” by Abby Norman – A raw and powerful memoir about endometriosis and medical dismissal.
“Pain and Prejudice” by Gabrielle Jackson – Uncovering how the healthcare system fails women in pain.
“Invisible Girls” by Sarah Perry – Personal narrative on chronic illness and feeling unseen.
“Radical Acceptance” by Tara Brach – A guide for self-compassion and healing trauma.
“The Chronic Pain and Illness Workbook for Teens” by Rachel Zoffness – Also helpful for adults managing pain and emotions.

🧠 Therapy & Support

Chronic Illness Therapy Collective:
chronicillnesstherapists.com – A directory for therapists specializing in chronic illness and pain.
BetterHelp or Open Path Collective – Affordable mental health care, including therapists who work with pain, trauma, and reproductive health issues.
Pain Connection (US Pain Foundation):
uspainfoundation.org/painconnection – Peer support groups and educational resources for those living with pain.

🩺 Endometriosis & Hysterectomy Education