In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah welcome the incredible Susie Ferguson, a celebrated journalist, former war correspondent, and host of Saturday Morning on RNZ. Susie shares deeply personal stories that inspired her newly released autobiography, ‘Bloody Minded’ — a book she swore she’d never write.

Susie openly discusses her torrid battle with endometriosis which saw her being misdiagnosed, under-diagnosed, gaslit and dependent on opioids just to function in daily life. She talks about war reporting as the only woman in an infantry battalion, her painful entry to motherhood through miscarriage, post-natal trauma, grief, and challenging societal expectations around working mothers.

Susie is a powerful advocate for women’s health, empowering and informing others through fearless storytelling. She is a breath of fresh air! Follow Susie on Instagram @rnzsusie and tune into Saturday Morning on Radio New Zealand 7 am to midday alongside Mihingarangi Forbes @mihiforbes.

Books and resources mentioned in the show:
Bloody Minded by Susie Ferguson published by HarperCollins
Pain and Prejudice by Gabrielle Jackson
The Place at the End of the World by Janine di Giovanni

Endometriosis New Zealand

Image credit: Ebony Lamb @elstudiosphotography

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