Trust Your Gut: The Power of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare

For 35 years, Joy Peterson lived with chronic health conditions that were dismissed, overlooked, or misdiagnosed. Doctors couldn’t connect the dots, but she knew something wasn’t right. When she finally received the diagnosis she had been searching for, everything clicked—"My life finally made sense." But a diagnosis isn’t a cure—it’s a starting point. Now armed with the right information, Joy is making choices that protect her health and future. In this episode, she shares what decades of self-advocacy have taught her, why you should never stop fighting for answers, and how having the right support system can change everything. If you’ve ever felt unheard in a doctor’s office, this conversation is for you. Your health is worth fighting for! Learn more about Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeLearn more about MALSEhlers-Danlos Syndrome Facebook GroupLearn more about Norma-H