Inspired by my own experience, in May, I organised for 12 people to join me for an endometriosis hike in the Lake District. I’ve never been a big fan of the typical endometriosis support groups; the idea of having to sit around a circle discussing pain feels extremely uncomfortable. But this group was totally different. It gave women the opportunity to talk about their condition if they wanted to without the pressure or need to open up. Hiking gave us all something external to focus on.

Next month, I’m taking on the National Four Peaks charity challenge, where I’ll climb Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis (twice) in just 24 hours. I met the CEO of the Endometriosis Foundation through Instagram and we decided to organise the challenge to fundraise for the charity. A consultant gynaecologist is going to be hiking with me, and we’re going to have other experts joining us on some of the peaks. I know it’s going to be a toughie and that I’ll probably have an endo flare-up, but I can’t wait to get out there.

“My endometriosis causes daily, constant pain – hiking has helped me to rediscover my spark”