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Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up

2026-05-01 · 44 min · episode 195 · 39 entities

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  • → appeared on Walk-In Talk Podcast podcast
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    Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up
  • → hosted by Carl Fiadini person
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    Feed author/publisher: Carl Fiadini
  • → discusses Arts concept
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    Feed category: Arts
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    Feed category: Food
  • → references En Us person
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://testo.com/en-US
  • → references metro.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://metro.com/
  • → references theburntchefproject.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://theburntchefproject.com/
  • → references operationbbqrelief.org website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://operationbbqrelief.org/
  • → references The New York Trilogy book
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/new-york
  • → references crabislandseafood.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://crabislandseafood.com/
  • → references pizzatomorrow.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://pizzatomorrow.com/
  • → references rakporcelain.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://rakporcelain.com/
  • → references citrusamerica.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://citrusamerica.com/
  • → references California website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/california
  • → references sustainablesupperclub.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://sustainablesupperclub.com/
  • → references Florida website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/florida
  • → references cltampa.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://cltampa.com/
  • → references Walkintalk website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": http://frankiapp.com/walkintalk
  • → references getfranki.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://getfranki.com/

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websites 26

  • mentioned metro.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://metro.com/
  • mentioned theburntchefproject.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://theburntchefproject.com/
  • mentioned operationbbqrelief.org website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://operationbbqrelief.org/
  • mentioned crabislandseafood.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://crabislandseafood.com/
  • mentioned pizzatomorrow.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://pizzatomorrow.com/
  • mentioned rakporcelain.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://rakporcelain.com/
  • mentioned citrusamerica.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://citrusamerica.com/
  • mentioned California website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/california
  • mentioned sustainablesupperclub.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://sustainablesupperclub.com/
  • mentioned Florida website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/florida
  • mentioned cltampa.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://cltampa.com/
  • mentioned Walkintalk website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": http://frankiapp.com/walkintalk
  • mentioned getfranki.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://getfranki.com/
  • references metro.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://metro.com/
  • references theburntchefproject.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://theburntchefproject.com/
  • references operationbbqrelief.org website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://operationbbqrelief.org/
  • references crabislandseafood.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://crabislandseafood.com/
  • references pizzatomorrow.com website
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://pizzatomorrow.com/
  • references rakporcelain.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://rakporcelain.com/
  • references citrusamerica.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://citrusamerica.com/
  • references California website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/california
  • references sustainablesupperclub.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://sustainablesupperclub.com/
  • references Florida website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/florida
  • references cltampa.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://cltampa.com/
  • references Walkintalk website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": http://frankiapp.com/walkintalk
  • references getfranki.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://getfranki.com/

persons 5

  • mentioned Endometriosis in Hospitality person
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    Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up
  • mentioned Carl Fiadini person
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    Feed author/publisher: Carl Fiadini
  • hosted by Carl Fiadini person
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    Feed author/publisher: Carl Fiadini
  • mentioned En Us person
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://testo.com/en-US
  • references En Us person
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://testo.com/en-US

concepts 5

  • mentioned Arts concept
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    Feed category: Arts
  • mentioned food concept
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    Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up
  • discusses Arts concept
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    Feed category: Arts
  • discusses food concept
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    Feed category: Food

books 2

  • mentioned The New York Trilogy book
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/new-york
  • references The New York Trilogy book
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    Link in episode "Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up": https://therestaurantshows.com/new-york

podcasts 1

  • appeared on Walk-In Talk Podcast podcast
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    Living with Endometriosis in Hospitality | Ciji Castro on Pain, Advocacy, and Showing Up
Episode description as stored
What does it look like to keep showing up when your body is working against you? In Episode 195, Ciji Castro returns to the show for one of the most personal conversations we've had. Ciji is currently battling stage four endometriosis, a disease that affects millions of women, yet remains widely misunderstood, especially in high-pressure industries like hospitality. And still, she shows up. Still cooking. Still creating. Still pushing forward. This episode goes beyond the plate. We talk about what endometriosis actually feels like on a daily basis, the gap between what people see and what's really happening, and the emotional and physical toll of navigating a career, motherhood, and life while dealing with chronic pain. Ciji also opens up about advocacy, what it takes to be heard in a system that often dismisses women's health, and the importance of support, especially from those closest to you. Her husband Miguel joins the conversation, offering a real look at what it means to support someone through this kind of fight, not just emotionally, but as an advocate. And through it all, food remains part of the story. Not as an escape, but as a way to connect, to ground, and to bring people together, even in difficult moments. This is a conversation about resilience, awareness, and making space for the stories that don't always get told in this industry. Franki  is built around that idea. It connects restaurants with real diners and turns those experiences into user-driven video content that continues to work long after the visit. No upfront cost. No long-term contracts. Just measurable traffic and real visibility. They're also covering your first $250 in-store to get started. It's a different approach and one we're paying attention to. Check it out here:  http://frankiapp.com/walkintalk   KEY TAKEAWAYS Endometriosis is widely misunderstood, especially in demanding industries like hospitality Many people in foodservice are dealing with invisible challenges while still performing at a high level Advocacy is critical when navigating chronic illness and healthcare systems Support systems, especially partners and family, play a major role in resilience The hospitality industry often overlooks the human side behind performance Food can still be a grounding force during difficult moments Awareness leads to better understanding, both inside and outside the industry   BRAND PARTNERS Metro Foodservice Solutions https://www.metro.com Commercial-grade storage, transport, and workflow systems trusted across professional kitchens. RAK Porcelain USA https://www.rakporcelain.com Professional tableware engineered for durability and presentation. Citrus America https://www.citrusamerica.com Premium citrus solutions supporting chefs, retailers, and distributors. Crab Island Seafood https://crabislandseafood.com Florida-based supplier delivering responsibly sourced seafood to foodservice partners. Testo North America https://www.testo.com/en-US Precision measurement and food safety solutions for professional kitchens. Franki https://www.getfranki.com A platform connecting restaurants with high-intent diners through real experiences and user-generated content. CAUSE PARTNERS The Burnt Chef Project https://www.theburntchefproject.com Advocating for mental health awareness in the hospitality industry. Operation BBQ Relief https://operationbbqrelief.org Providing meals to communities impacted by natural disasters. Sustainable Supperclub https://www.sustainablesupperclub.com Pop-up dining experiences focused on sustainability and food access. TRADE SHOW & INDUSTRY PARTNERS Florida Restaurant Show https://www.therestaurantshows.com/florida/ New York Restaurant Show https://www.therestaurantshows.com/new-york/ California Restaurant Show https://www.therestaurantshows.com/california/ Pizza Tomorrow Summit https://www.pizzatomorrow.com/ U.S. Culinary Open https://www.usculinaryopen.com/About Creative Loafing Tampa Bay https://www.cltamp