Advocating for Yourself Through Endometriosis: Emotional Wellbeing & Empowerment with Vicki Hodges | Ep 51

Welcome to Success On Your Terms, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, podcaster, public speaker, and Business Strategist Natalie Potts.In this powerful episode, I sit down with Vicki Hodges, founder of Pausefully and a passionate advocate for those living with endometriosis. Vicki is challenging stigmas, inequalities, and medical gaslighting that often leave people unheard in the healthcare system.She opens up about the emotional and mental toll of endometriosis and infertility and reveals the power of self-advocacy in getting the care you deserve. Through 1:1 and group counselling, Vicki helps others feel seen and heard.If you’re tired of feeling ignored in your health journey, this episode will give you the tools to take control, stand up for yourself, and transform your experience with endometriosis. Life beyond endometriosis is possible. This conversation is your first step.What You’ll Learn:The harsh realities of living with endometriosis that go beyond the medical textbooksHow to advocate for yourself in medical settings and get the care you deserveThe emotional toll of endometriosis and infertility and how to cope with itWhy mental health support is crucial when managing chronic conditionsHow Vicki is breaking down stigma and helping others feel seen and heardI share how to own my own story after being diagnosed with PCOS, advocating for myself, and navigating the lack of support with resilience and determination.If you found this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.Follow Natalie Potts Socials:⁠LinkedIn ⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube ⁠Learn more about:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastermind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Vicki on Socials:www.pausefully.co.ukLinkedin, Twitter and Instagram: Pausefully with Vicki Hodges