#38: Below the Belt with Filmmaker Shannon Cohn

Hello Uterus

Affecting change begins with awareness. That's what Shannon Cohn and her film Below the Belt is committed to doing.

Below the Belt is a must-see documentary exposing the devastating impact endometriosis has on peoples lives. The film highlights the deeply inadequate amount of funding, research, awareness, and treatment towards this disease.

Don’t know much about endo? Never even heard of it? You're not alone. But you most likely know someone who is living with endometriosis. This common chronic condition impacts 1 in 10 females and 200 million people on the planet. It takes an average of 10 years to be diagnosed after being bounced around from doctor to doctor, and despite its debilitating nature, it's largely overlooked.

We're honored to welcome Shannon Cohn — the Director and Producer of the documentaries Endo What? and her most recent piece, Below the Belt. For more than a decade Shannon has been a beacon of hope for people living with endometriosis. Living with endo herself and waiting a decade to receive a diagnosis, Shannon is fueled by frustration and passion to help those whose experiences were similar to hers.

She works across aisles to raise awareness of a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions around the world. Make time to see Below the Belt, premiering June 21st on PBS at 10pm EST.

Lastly, we end on a wild high note. Our animal kingdom is expanding!

Thanks for listening, learning, and being you. And join us back here every Tuesday for all things uterus, in service to you, uterinekind.

Shownotes:

Clips and trailers of Below the Belt: www.pbs.org/show/below-belt-last-health-taboo

Below the Belt website: www.belowthebelt.film

Endometriosis Toolkit: https://endowhat.com/educate-a-healthcare-provider