Show Notes
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.
More from Finding Flow
Today’s episode of Finding Flow focuses on early breast cancer diagnosis and how it affects the trajectory of someone’s life. Many people believe that you can “go back to normal” once you have rung the bell. However, this diagnosis and the treatment undertaken inevitably influence your future.
Today’s episode of Finding Flow is the third in a special series called This Moment Belongs to Me that features candid conversations with women impacted by breast cancer. We’ll talk about their life after diagnosis, and how they have moved forward with purpose, to embrace their passions, find their flow, and live life to the fullest.
Today’s episode of Finding Flow is the fourth in a special series called This Moment Belongs to Me. This series features discussions on how breast cancer patients can find uplifting resources in a time of uncertainty - and the impact it has in making sense of a diagnosis and finding purpose through agency and continued education. In this episode, SHE Media CEO, Samantha Skey, speaks with Jeanelle Adams, a seventh-grade teacher turned breast cancer policy lobbyist. After she was misdiagnosed in the early stages of her breast cancer journey and eventually diagnosed as triple-negative, she became a TNBC thriver and legislative advocate at the American Cancer Society. Our second guest is Tami Eagle Bowling, a keynote Motivational Speaker, Producer, and Stage 4 Breast Cancer Thriver who has been using her platform for the last several years to advocate for better laws for metastatic breast cancer patients nationwide. Together, they provide our audience with a range of ways to advocate, from local communities to global events.
In episode two of our special Finding Flow series This Moment Belongs to Me, we explore how a woman’s body and her romantic relationships may be impacted after a breast cancer diagnosis. Host Samantha Skey has a candid conversation with breast cancer survivor Macee Maddock on changes to her body, her relationships and how she finds her “Flow. In the second part of the episode, Samantha welcomed Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai, a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist, sexuality educator and counselor. From body changes post-surgery to dating in a new phase of life, we discussed all things sexual health and intimacy.
In Finding Flow, host Samantha Skey talks with her guests about their flow moments, and unpacks what anchors them in the present. How do they find that flow space, even when life is hard… and what do they create while they are there? Find your flow moment with us on June 16th.