Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling unheard, dismissed, or told that everything would improve if you "just lost weight"?

You're not alone.

In this powerful episode of The Phoenix Perspective, I sit down with Elisabeth van der Wilt, certified holistic birth, postpartum, fertility, and menopause doula, to talk about medical gaslighting, weight bias in healthcare, women's reproductive health, and the importance of learning to advocate for yourself.

Elisabeth shares her deeply personal story of bleeding continuously for three years without receiving clear answers—an experience that led her to question the healthcare system, explore holistic healing, and ultimately dedicate her life to supporting women through every stage of their reproductive journey.

Together, we explore:
• Medical gaslighting and why so many women don't feel heard
• Weight bias in healthcare and its impact on diagnosis and treatment
• Chronic menstrual bleeding, hormonal health, and birth control as a "band-aid" approach
• The importance of advocating for your health and asking better questions
• Birth, doulas, and what we can learn from nature about trusting our bodies
• Why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools for healing
• Self-love, body acceptance, and reconnecting with your body's wisdom

Whether you've struggled with painful periods, irregular cycles, PCOS, unexplained symptoms, infertility, or simply felt dismissed by the medical system, this conversation is a reminder that your concerns deserve to be taken seriously and that you deserve compassionate, comprehensive care.

Your body is not the enemy.

Your symptoms are not "just in your head."

And your voice matters.

Connect with Elisabeth van der Wilt
Podcast: Womb Talk
Website: fruitfulwomb.ca
Instagram: @fruitfulwombdoula

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Because when women learn to trust themselves and advocate for their health, they don't just change their own lives—they help change the future of women's healthcare.

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Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

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