Anita Jones suffers from endometriosis, a disease that impacts more women than you may know. It is extremely painful and affects the lives of 1 in 10 women. Yet, most cases go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years. That’s what happened to TV presenter Anita Jones. She was told by doctors that her debilitating period pains were normal. Sound familiar?

In this episode of Now You Know, Anita tells us about her journey with endometriosis. We also talk to an expert who helps us understand what exactly endometriosis is and its symptoms. And did you know some women with endometriosis may experience infertility?

In this episode:

• Anita Nneka Jones, (X or Instagram), TV Presenter
• Jandra Mueller, (X or Instagram), Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
  

Host: Samantha Johnson

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In 2022, Sara Sabry earned the opportunity of a lifetime. She was selected from thousands of international applicants for the Space for Humanity Citizen Astronaut Program, a program that provides every day citizens from all walks of life the opportunity to go to space. In this episode of Now You Know, we speak to Sara about being the first Egyptian, the first Arab woman and the first African woman to enter space.

In this episode:

• Sara Sabry (X or Instagram), Astronaut & entrepreneur

Host: Samantha Johnson

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement for podcasts.

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World Afro Day is a time to educate and celebrate the beauty and cultural significance of afro hair. For years, natural black hair and styles like braids, locs, and twists have been discriminated against. It was considered “unprofessional” or “distracting” in the workplace and schools. But that’s changing. Big time.

In this episode of Now You Know, we speak to an international journalist about her hair journey and how she’s helping to break barriers for younger generations. We also explore how and why Black women's hair got to be so stigmatised.

In this episode:

• Lukwesa Burak, (X or Instagram), News Presenter
• Lori L. Tharps, (X or Instagram), Author

Host: Samantha Johnson

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement for podcasts.

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When the odds feel stacked against you, how do you come out swinging and winning? Former TV producer Sam McAlister went from working behind the scenes to hitting the headlines after securing the high-stakes interview with Prince Andrew following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. In her autobiography, Scoops, and its recent Netflix adaptation, McAlister reveals how she overcame feeling like an outsider to achieve remarkable success.

In this episode:

• Sam McAlister (X and Instagram), TV producer and Author

Host: Samantha Johnson (Instagram)

Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement for podcasts.

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Now You Know is a new series from Al Jazeera dedicated to amplifying women’s voices, stories, and, at times, some pretty uncomfortable topics. This is a safe space where we go all in so that by the end of each episode, you can say, 'Now I Know'.

In this conversation-driven series, we dive into topics ranging from women in film, finance, sport, health, and career ambition. We talk to women who keep the ladder down so the girls who follow in their footsteps can climb up.

Host Samantha Johnson meets people from around the world who share their experiences so that others can gain the knowledge to keep themselves healthy or be inspired to achieve their own goals.

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