We are back with a new episode of Finding Flow. This episode focuses on a chronic illness that affects nearly 10% of women and is often misdiagnosed: endometriosis. In the first segment, SHE Media founder, Samantha Skey, speaks with Jennifer Sears, a TV actress who spent years being misdiagnosed and unsupported by her partner, making her feel like she was navigating her painful symptoms alone. In the second part of the episode, Samantha and Jennifer are joined by our guest expert Nanda Singh, a nurse practitioner whose endometriosis diagnosis took years to be correctly identified, despite her painful symptoms. Together, they provide our audience with ways to document symptoms, advocate for yourself, and surround yourself with a strong support system. Guest Bio: Jennifer Sears is an actress, humanitarian, and advocate whose dynamic career in television and film. Since her debut, Sears has appeared in a wide range of acclaimed television and film projects alongside some of the industry’s most respected talent. Her notable credits include HBO’s award-winning film Bessie, OWN’s hit drama series Greenleaf, STARZ’s BMF, TV One’s thriller First Comes Love Then Comes Murder, and the psychological drama Twisted Marriage Therapist. Most recently, Jennifer has been starring in Tyler Perry’s hit series “Divorced Sistas” as ‘Bridgette,” which just returned to Paramount+ for Season 1B. Beyond acting, Sears is deeply committed to philanthropy, humanitarian outreach, and social advocacy. Recently honored as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Metro Atlanta” by ATL Plus Magazine, she has spent years supporting underserved communities through mentorship, charitable partnerships, and global outreach initiatives. Her philanthropic work includes long-standing involvement with organizations such as Restore Haiti, Compassion International, Feed My Starving Children, and Atlanta Mission. Guest Expert Bio: Nanda Singh is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over sixteen years of experience in the nursing field. Born and raised in New York City, she is proud of her Guyanese heritage, which continues to shape her values and perspective on community and care. Singh currently serves as Director of Special Events for the Long Island Nurses Honor Guard and contribute in an advisory capacity to the Diversity Committee for the National Nurses Honor Guard. She is also the President and co-founder of The Sandra Singh Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in memory of her mother, dedicated to supporting individuals living with breast cancer, promoting women’s health, and fostering a supportive community for women. In addition, Singh volunteers with the Endometriosis Foundation of America and actively advocate for endometriosis awareness, a cause that is deeply personal to her following her own diagnosis three years ago. Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide. Source: World Health Organization. Endometriosis Fact Sheet. who.int Women and minorities are 20-30% more likely to be misdiagnosed than white men. Source: Newman-Toker et al., BMJ Quality & Safety, 2023 This episode of Finding Flow was independently produced by SHE Media with support from Sumitomo Pharma. Every person, every patient is different. So please be sure to talk to your own doctor before embarking on any new treatments or fitness routines. Hopefully if you or a loved one find yourself in a similar situation, our conversation is given you some ideas for what you might ask your healthcare provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
