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The conversation around endometriosis moved from “silence to science” when health experts addressed women’s lived experiences in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday (11 April).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Endo Edit brought women from across the Helderberg and beyond to Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club for a three-hour seminar about the chronic and often painful condition.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The curated holistic experience was designed to provide a soft landing for women to move beyond the labels of their diagnosis and reclaim their sense of personal purpose.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five experts created a safe space to address women’s lived experiences. Doctors Caylin Apollos and Nancy Kazadi, both obstetrician-gynecologists, brought essential clinical and medical advocacy perspectives. Tania Sutherland, a nutritional health practitioner, provided expertise in hormone and gut health.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miriam Kirsten, an educational specialist, focused on mental and emotional resilience for wellbeing. Chelsea Hornby, founder and CEO of Elle International, bridged the gap between lived experience and global innovation through her work in menstrual equity and sustainable period care.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The speakers’ 360-degree approach to endometriosis health was complemented by personal endo warrior stories from those present.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Back from left) Dr Nancy Kazadi, Dr Caylin Apollos, Tania Sutherland, Michelle Kallis, Chelsea Hornby and Mo Motseki. (Front) Mikal Roman, Rozetta Freeman and Mishkaah Buffkins – the expert speakers, hosts and Endo warriors who shared their experiences at The Endo Edit seminar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Local endo warrior Mikal Roman organised the event through her company, Events by Mikal. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 41-year-old was diagnosed with endometriosis 11 years ago after years of struggle (“Strand local talks about her ‘endo’ struggles<\/a>“, DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 27 March 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year she decided to speak publicly about her condition, leading to the establishment of the seminar.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I realised that many women are looking for more than just a diagnosis; they are seeking a community that understands the toll this condition takes,” said Roman. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This realisation drove her to bring the event to the area, where she identified a deep need for resources that will remain available beyond the event.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roman plans to host more events to help other endo warriors know that their pain is real and their voices matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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