Surviving Doctor Gaslighting and Painful Uterine Fibroids

Episode 4 of Season 1 on the Coach Donna Marie Podcast

In this empowering video, we're diving into the crucial topics of fibroid awareness, patient advocacy, and health empowerment. As a patient who has experienced doctor gaslighting and overcome uterine fibroids, I'm sharing my personal fibroid journey to help others feel seen, heard, and empowered to take control of their reproductive health. We'll be discussing the importance of mental health, chronic illness, and self-advocacy, as well as providing informative health tips and advocacy strategies for navigating the healthcare system. If you're tired of feeling dismissed, ignored, or belittled by medical professionals, this video is for you. Let's work together to create a community that supports and uplifts women's health and well-being. Tune in for an honest conversation about overcoming uterine fibroids, gaslighting recovery, and becoming a powerful advocate for your own health.

And thank you to Antoinette Yvonne (a digital nomad) for sharing her fibroid journey and challenging other women to also share.

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Get prepared the right way for submitting your college essays with your applications. Use this gift from Coach Donna Marie. Listen to learn more. If you love a student who is preparing for college applications, send this to them so they'll be able to write essays that get noticed by the college and scholarship review boards.

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Episode Summary: Hi everyone, I'm Coach Donna Marie, your writing tutor. Today I'll share important information about college application essays. A common question from high school seniors is: What are college and scholarship committees looking for in essays? They want to understand who you are beyond grades and test scores, see your uniqueness, and evaluate how you'll contribute to their community. They look for self-awareness, critical thinking, and clear communication skills. Let me break this down, especially for people of color and young women who might discount their experiences. First tip:

See yourself through the eyes of people who support you - coaches, teachers, mentors, family members who genuinely care. Learn to accept compliments gracefully. Second tip:

Value your contributions, even seemingly mundane activities like babysitting. Ask trusted people for feedback about your strengths. Third tip:

For self-reflection, try turning off all distractions - no social media, TV, or other inputs. Sit quietly with your thoughts. Keep a journal or recording device handy, even by your bed or in the bathroom. Great ideas can come at unexpected moments.

Fourth tip: To improve your writing, read quality materials like historical biographies and professional journals. Good writing will influence your own writing quality.

For more help with your writing, visit coachdonnamarie.com/tutor

God bless with your academic journey.