Send us a textIn today’s episode, I share a personal medical experience that taught me lessons about self-advocacy, trusting intuition, and seeking help - lessons that apply both personally and professionally in medical practice.Episode HighlightsMy recent experience with an IUD placement that resulted in a perforation of my uterus, requiring laparoscopic surgeryThe importance of honoring your initial decisions about your medical care and advocating for your preferencesWhy listening to your body's signals (especially gut sensations) is critical - they often indicate something is wrongHow we as physicians (especially women) are conditioned to delay seeking help and downplay our own medical needsKey TakeawaysHonor your decisions and advocate for yourselfWhen you've made a decision about your care, follow throughDon't hesitate to clearly ask for what you needIt's okay to be "that person" when it comes to your healthListen when your gut speaks (literally and figuratively)Our gut is highly innervated and sensitive to abnormal situationsPersistent unusual sensations are your body's warning signsThe gut-brain connection is powerful - stress, anxiety, and depression all affect gut functionChronic symptoms like reflux, constipation, or IBS can be flags that something needs attentionBe willing to get help soonerDon't wait until problems become severe to seek careWe often delay our own care to avoid inconveniencing othersChallenge the "comparative suffering" mindset that says your problems aren't bad enough to deserve attentionSet boundaries about what you are and aren't willing to do without proper supportFor Healthcare ProvidersHealthcare systems increasingly pressure us to do more with less supportWhen we don't insist on adequate help, there's no incentive for systems to fix the problemWomen physicians often receive less consistent support staff than male colleaguesRecognize that our medical training has conditioned us to ignore our own needsWe deserve support, both professionally and personallyFinal ThoughtsWe are all works in progress. Taking care of ourselves isn't selfish - it's necessary. We must let go of the belief that we must suffer a certain amount before deserving help, and instead acknowledge that we are worthy of support.Let’s Stay Connected:This work is challenging, but it’s worth it. If you’re ready to explore how you can reclaim your energy and redefine your path in medicine, I’d love to help.📧 Reach me at [email protected]🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com to learn about my coaching programs, including Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a colleague who might need to hear it. Your support means the world. Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.Want to contact me directly?Email: [email protected] me on Instagram!@MeganMeloMD

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