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“It’s about feeling empowered to really take notice of your symptoms and ask about what’s bothering you. Nobody’s going to check in with you if you’re not checking in with yourself.” – Nikki Sapiro Vinckier
Intro
Ever felt ignored, dismissed, or completely rushed by your doctor? In this episode, OB-GYN physician assistant and medical advocate Nikki Sapiro Vincier exposes the systemic flaws inside reproductive healthcare—and shares exactly how you can take control of your medical care today.
I sat down with Nikki to unpack the disturbing reality of medical gaslighting, why it takes an average of 7 to 10 years to get an endometriosis diagnosis, and why “breaking up with your doctor” might actually save your life. Whether you are navigating the gaps in postpartum care, trying to survive perimenopause, or just trying to get a straight answer from your clinician, Nikki provides the ultimate step-by-step guide to triaging your own symptoms, gathering your “receipts,” and demanding the care you deserve.
It’s time to stop passively existing in a system that wasn’t built to serve you.
Highlights:
- 2:50 Nikki’s superhero origin story
- 9:10 Why now was the time for Nikki’s new book, We Deserve More
- 13:35 Some strategies to take back control over your healthcare
- 24:00 How to keep healthcare clinicians human
- 28:00 What to consider about reproductive health in today’s political climate
- 30:00 Nikki’s most challenging boundary struggle
Connect with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier
Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, PA-C, is an OB-GYN Physician Assistant, reproductive health advocate,and founder of Take Back Trust, a platform dedicated to helping people navigate and protect their reproductive healthcare. With over a decade of clinical experience, Nikki now works at the intersection of medicine, media, and advocacy—creating accessible, evidence-based content for an audience of nearly 200,000. Her work focuses on patient empowerment, healthcare literacy, and exposing the systemic gaps that leave patients feeling unheard and unprepared. Her debut book, We Deserve More, was released in May 2026.
Website and book: https://www.nikkivinck.com/wedeservemore
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkivinck
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkivinck/?hl=en
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