Endometriosis and Using Personal Experience for Work with Dr Kirsty Harris

Welcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. Today's episode is the final episode in our series about different ways of working. It's an unusual one for me, as Dr Kirsty Harris isn't here talking about her private work. In fact, she doesn't even have a private practice. But she has written a much needed book about endometriosis and how to support your mental health if you know or suspect that you have the condition. I'm really glad to be concluding this series with Kirsty's story as I found our conversation enlightening, but also troubling, as this is another example of a group that isn't receiving the support that they deserve from public services, and it's a really great example of how our work as mental health professionals can make a big difference, even when it's outside our official role.

Full show notes and a transcript of this episode are available at The Business of Psychology

Links for Kirsty:

Instagram: @dr_k_harris

Book: Coping With Endometriosis: Bringing Compassion to Pain, Shame and Uncertainty by Dr Kirsty Harris

Rosie on Instagram:

@rosiegilderthorp

@thepregnancypsychologist

The highlights

• Kirsty talks about her career as a clinical psychologist 01:46
• Kirsty tells us why she felt her book was needed and who it’s for 10:21
• Kirsty explains why it takes so long to get diagnosis for endometriosis 13:54
• Kirsty talks about her decision to have a hysterectomy 21:58
• Kirsty discusses the challenges for people with endometriosis, particularly psychologically 30:34
• I ask Kirsty what about her experience was different or changed by her professional background 38:28
• Kirsty gives us her advice for anyone wanting to write about their own story 50:28

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