Reclaiming Trust in Reproductive Healthcare with Nikki Vinckier
When was the last time you felt truly seen, heard, and supported in a doctor’s office? For millions of women, the answer isn’t simple. Reproductive rights advocate and OB-GYN PA-C Nikki Vinckier explores the gaps, biases, and systemic challenges in women’s healthcare. She joins host Cathy O'Brien to share her journey from clinician to national advocate, the inspiration behind her upcoming book We Deserve More, and the mission of her organization, Take Back Trust—empowering women to navigate reproductive healthcare with knowledge, confidence, and agency. Together, they discuss trauma-informed care, miscarriage, menopause, reproductive health myths, and how women can advocate not only for themselves but for their friends and communities. What You’ll Learn:
Trauma-informed gynecology and systemic gaps in care
How reproductive healthcare intersects with politics and social justice
Misconceptions about abortion, miscarriage, and contraception
Preparing for appointments and advocating for your own health