Navigating Medical Bias as an Endometriosis Warrior
Practitioner to Patient with Kimether Pt: 1
Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice.
This week you'll meet Kimether and hear her unique journey and perspective as a patient and practitioner. This warrior's determination absolutely blew me away. I seriously don't know how she was capable of doing all she did through the thick of her endometriosis journey. While working as a nurse AND going through med school, Kimether started to become debilitated by pelvic & back pain along with other symptoms. She was baffled that with her medical background and community of health professionals she was still left wondering what was happening to her body. She speaks to the strange switch from practitioner to patient and how once she was on the exam table it didn't seem to matter that she herself was a medical professional. Kimether brought up so many key points about navigating the medical system and tangible tips on how to do so that I just had to ask her to come back for a part 2. So please enjoy the first part of Kimether's episode and honestly get ready to take notes cause she's bringing the self advocacy tips!!
Check out more of Kimether's content on Instagram here.
@TheRebeliousUterus
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