We Deserve More: Why Reproductive Healthcare is Broken--And What You Can Do About It

The medical system wasn't built for women who ask too many questions, need more time, or leave an exam still wanting answers. As a result many women have learned not to trust their bodies and their needs. Nikki Vinckier, a Physician’s Assistant, spent a decade working in medical care before she decided to write the manual it didn’t come with. This conversation is not just about what's broken, but about what you can actually do about it before your next appointment. In this episode you’ll hear: How the history of reproductive healthcare still shows up in exam rooms today What medical gaslighting is and why autistic women are especially vulnerable Why a clinician can’t address your health issues during your annual exam How to communicate symptoms when the one-to-ten scale makes no sense for your brain The approach that gets you care in an autistic-friendly environment What trauma-informed care looks like in practice Why you don't have to disclose that you're autistic, and what to say instead Grounding techniques for exam rooms and waiting rooms Nikki's book: We Deserve More: Why Health Care is Broken and What You Can Do About It The We Deserve More Workbook: A Companion for Navigating Your Reproductive Healthcare Take Back Trust: Nikki's platform for visit prep, reproductive health information, and combating medical misinformation. Find Nikki: All social media platforms at @NikkiVinck Support the show RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY with more than 1.3 million downloads! If you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism or if you have a guest suggestion email me at info@theautisticwoman.com. Instagram Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon Linktree Email: info@theautisticwoman.com Website