From Gaslighting to Advocacy: Rebecca Lyons Turns Frustration Into Hope

Send us Fan MailRebecca Lyons' path to creating Her-Say began with a story too many women know intimately. For eight years, she experienced debilitating symptoms—extreme fatigue, heavy bleeding, and IBS-like issues—only to have medical professionals dismiss her concerns when initial tests came back normal. This invalidation led her to doubt her own body's signals until a life-changing encounter with a nurse practitioner who finally took her seriously, resulting in a diagnosis of stage four endometriosis."I finally had an answer," Rebecca shares with palpable relief. "You don't feel crazy anymore. It's not in your head." This validation became the spark for Her-Say, an AI-powered platform helping women prepare for medical appointments and advocate effectively for themselves.The conversation delves into the compounding pressures women face—Rebecca recounts leading global sales teams while experiencing burnout, pushing through multiple miscarriages and family losses without adequate support. When her daughter was finally conceived after these hardships, she recognized the need for profound change in her life and career.Both Rebecca and host Jenny candidly discuss their struggles with postpartum anxiety and the resistance many women feel toward seeking help. "For no reason, I was opposed to being on medication," Rebecca admits. "I would never have judged any of my friends for it." This double standard women often apply to themselves versus others highlights a critical aspect of self-advocacy.What makes this episode particularly powerful are the practical strategies shared for healthcare appointments. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of detailed symptom tracking, clearly communicating impact on daily life, and explicitly stating desired outcomes. "You are allowed to push. You are allowed to ask for a second opinion. You are allowed to disagree with your treatment plan," she asserts, challenging the tendency many women have to shrink in medical settings.The wisdom shared here extends beyond healthcare into life balance. As Rebecca now builds Her-Say while raising her daughter, she's implementing lessons learned from burnout. "My time with her at the stages she goes through as she grows—that time is so short," she reflects, echoing Jenny's husband's wisdom: "You're the ship. If the ship goes down, we're all going down with you."Ready to transform your healthcare experience? Listen now and discover how to advocate effectively for your health and wellbeing.https://www.hersay.ca/https://www.rebeccalynnlyons.com/Support the showLove this content? Check out our links below for more!Linktr.ee ContentInstagramYouTubeJenny's LinkedIn