60 | We Deserve More: Unpacking Reproductive Healthcare with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling dismissed, unheard, or questioning your own body?

In this episode of The Art of Badassery, I sit down with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier—OB-GYN physician assistant, reproductive health advocate, and author of the upcoming book We Deserve More to unpack medical gaslighting, power dynamics in healthcare, and how to confidently advocate for yourself.

Nikki shares how her personal experiences from gaps in postpartum care to surviving childhood sexual abuse have shaped her work and the online community she’s built. Together, we explore the complex history of U.S. gynecology, disparities in care for Black women, and real-life examples of gaslighting, including delayed endometriosis diagnoses.

We also dive into navigating perimenopause and menopause, and discuss practical ways to protect yourself in medical settings like requesting a chaperone or declining an exam if something doesn’t feel right.

This conversation is both eye-opening and empowering, leaving you with the knowledge and confidence to trust your body and demand the care you deserve.

Connect with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier

• Website - https://www.nikkivinck.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nikkivinck
• Book - We Deserve More - https://www.nikkivinck.com/wedeservemore

Episodes Mentioned

• Ep. 59: Have No Fear - Explore Death and Dying with Hospice Nurse Julie - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-have-no-fear-exploring-death-and-dying-with/id1692809626?i=1000755909660
• Ep. 58: Unraveling Patriarchy with Anna Malaika Tubbs - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/58-unraveling-patriarchy-with-anna-malaika-tubbs-a/id1692809626?i=1000753032394
• Ep. 56: The New Rules of Women’s Health with Meghan Rabbit -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-the-new-rules-of-womens-health-with-meghan/id1692809626?i=1000748006819