In this episode, Mel sits down with Alyse Bradley, Board Director & Treasurer of QENDO and a passionate advocate for those living with endometriosis. Alyse brings both professional insight and deeply personal experience to the table, having battled the chronic, often misunderstood disease herself for years before receiving a diagnosis in 2014.
Together, they unpack the realities of living with endo: the pain, the stigma, and the long-overdue need for systemic change. Alyse shares how her role at QENDO allows her to channel her lived experience into tangible support for others - whether it's through education, policy advocacy, or simply helping people feel seen.
This is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation about chronic illness, community, and the courage it takes to speak up when your body is screaming but the world isn’t listening.
So settle in - because this week on The Hair Therapist, we’re cutting through silence and creating a safe space for visibility.
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https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/endometriosis-and-pelvic-pain-clinics
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Host: Melissa Alsemgeest
Guest: Alyse Bradley
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