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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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, &lsquo;Bloody Minded&rsquo; &mdash; a book she swore she&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
Susie is a powerful advocate for women&rsquo;s health, empowering and informing others through fearless storytelling. She is a breath of fresh air! Follow Susie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rnzsusie/">@rnzsusie</a> and tune into Saturday Morning on Radio New Zealand 7 am to midday alongside Mihingarangi Forbes <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mihiforbes/">@mihiforbes</a>.
Books and resources mentioned in the show: <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/bloody-minded-6924029">Bloody Minded by Susie Ferguson</a> published by <a href="https://www.harpercollins.co.nz/9781775542407/bloody-minded/">HarperCollins </a><a href="https://www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/book/Gabrielle-Jackson-Pain-and-Prejudice-9781760878665">Pain and Prejudice by Gabrielle Jackson </a><a href="https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Place-at-End-of-World-Janine-Di-Giovanni/9780747580362?srsltid=AfmBOorL1B_i3hZBNJ7PukuxW7Eloejy4ZiXoQg993_3uG0_E8KxS0C7">The Place at the End of the World by Janine di Giovanni </a><a href="https://nzendo.org.nz/">Endometriosis New Zealand</a>
Image credit: Ebony Lamb&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elstudiosphotography/">@elstudiosphotography</a>
If you&rsquo;re enjoying Untidy, we need your support by subscribing to the show in your podcast app and tapping the &lsquo;+ follow&rsquo; button. You can also find us and subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>! That way, you&rsquo;ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community &ndash; subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting our independent production! You&rsquo;re the best!
Untidy is made for you &ndash; the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email <a href="mailto:hello@untidypodcast.com">hello@untidypodcast.com</a>. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at<a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/"> Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children&rsquo;s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, parenting, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Come along to connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast, watch us on YouTube, and TikTok. Follow Matilda at @matootles, Hannah at @hannahedavison, and My Big Moments kids' books at @mybigmoments. Check out the website at Untidy podcast. Get in touch!

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, parenting, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Come along to connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward.&nbsp; Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a>, watch us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@untidypodcast">TikTok</a>. Follow Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles">@matootles</a>, Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison">@hannahedavison</a>, and My Big Moments kids' books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments">@mybigmoments</a>. Check out the website at <a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/">Untidy podcast</a>. Get in touch!