The Cost of Pushing Through: How Survival Mode Breaks Women Down

💫 DescriptionIn this deeply moving and eye-opening conversation, Amira sits down with Dr. Rashida Vassell, founder and CEO of Safalah Medical in Corning, NY. Dr. Vassell is a double board-certified surgeon whose personal health crisis shifted her from traditional high-volume medicine into a holistic, integrative, patient-centered model of care.Together, they explore the pressures women face to always “push through,” even as their bodies wave red flags. Dr. Vassell shares her breast cancer story, her forced reset, and how she rebuilt her medical practice with intention, legacy, and whole-person healing at its center.This episode is a must-listen for any woman who looks strong on the outside but feels depleted, disconnected, or dismissed by the medical system.🪷 Key TopicsHow Dr. Vassell’s breast cancer diagnosis transformed the way she practices medicineWhy so many women don’t realize they’re living in survival mode until their bodies crashHow generational trauma, gender norms, and social conditioning shape women’s health patternsThe difference between being “busy” and having a dysregulated nervous systemWhat hypervigilance does to your hormones, cortisol, and long-term wellbeingWhy culturally informed care is not optional—it’s essentialHow medical dismissal happens (and why so many women feel unheard)What it looks like to receive care from someone who truly sees and believes you✨ GuestSafalah Medical is a community centered healthcare practice committed to delivering compassionate, culturally informed, evidence based care. Rooted in trust and accessibility, Safalah Medical provides patients with clear guidance, personalized treatment plans, and a supportive environment where questions are welcomed and well-being is prioritized.Founded by Dr. Rashida Vassell, the practice blends medical excellence with a warm, patient-first approach, ensuring every individual receives the time, attention, and respect they deserve.🔗 Connect with Amira Davis / Amira EvolvedInstagram: instagram.com/amiraevolved Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562292933065 TikTok: tiktok.com/@amiradavis7 Stan Store: stan.store/amiraevolved  Dr. Rashida Vassell / Safalah MedicalWebsite: https://www.safahlamedical.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DpTWbCizp/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/safahlamedical?igsh=MXh6NDViaGE3eG1vbA==🧘‍♀️ SEO Keywordswomen in survival mode, signs of survival mode, dysregulated nervous system, hypervigilance symptoms, women’s hormonal imbalance, culturally informed healthcare, integrative medicine for women, trauma and women’s health, burnout in women, medical dismissal of women