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Sophie Richards: Why men need better education on periods and fertility
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- Well Enough
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- Apr 22, 2026
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- 2271
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Summary
Sophie Richards spent ten years being dismissed by doctors who said her crippling period pain was "normal" and she'd "get used to it." Six surgeries later, she finally got her endometriosis diagnosis. This week, Sophie joins Emilie to break down inflammation as your body's "first response team," how she discovered it was driving her symptoms, and the dangerous wellness trends she fell for. She also shares the love story of bringing her now fiancé to her fertility appointment on date three, why she wants to create a school curriculum so boys learn about periods too, and her six pillars of anti-inflammatory living that transformed her health. Get Sophie’s book ‘The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset’ here Follow Sophie on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here Timecodes 00:00 Why I Share the Reality of Living with Endometriosis 02:46 Six Surgeries & Ten Years of Chronic Pain 04:16 The Period Pain Dismissed as "Normal" 06:41 Bringing My Boyfriend to My Egg Freezing Appointment 09:01 Educating Men About Women's Health: Why It Matters 11:26 Why Boys Need Period Education Too 13:41 What Is Inflammation? The First Response Team 16:01 How I Discovered Inflammation Was the Root Cause 18:46 Red Flags in the Wellness Industry 21:31 The 30-Day Anti-Inflammatory Reset Explained 24:51 You're Not Crazy: Your Pain Is Real 27:31 How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor 30:41 The Doctor Who Finally Diagnosed My Endometriosis 34:01 Breaking the Taboo: Men Talking About Periods 36:46 Nourish Yourself Like You'd Nourish a Friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.