165: Reproductive Healthcare Revolution: What Women Need to Know with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier

About this episode

Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Nikki Sapiro Vinckier about the state of reproductive healthcare and how women can advocate for better care.

In this insightful interview, Dr. Shawn Tassone is joined by OBGYN PA, Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, to discuss the broken state of reproductive healthcare, its historical roots, and how women can advocate for better care. She shares personal stories, systemic issues, and practical advice for patients and clinicians alike including information about her new book, We Deserve More. Episode Highlights: History of gynecology and systemic disparities Impact of social media on women's health information Gaps in medical training and patient care Systemic issues leading to women's healthcare neglect About Nikki Sapiro Vinckier: Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, PA-C, is an OB/GYN Physician Assistant, reproductive health advocate, and founder of Take Back Trust, a national platform helping people navigate their reproductive healthcare with clarity and confidence. After more than a decade in clinical medicine, she now works at the intersection of medicine, media, and movement, creating tools, education, and storytelling that empower patients to advocate for themselves in a changing healthcare landscape. Her work has reached millions across digital platforms, where she is known for her clear, compassionate…

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Tassone

Guest: Nikki Sapiro Vinckier

Topics covered

• reproductive healthcare
• women's health
• advocacy
• gynecology history
• systemic issues
• medical training

Keywords

• reproductive healthcare
• women's health advocacy
• gynecology
• systemic disparities
• medical training gaps
• patient care
• social media impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Take Back Trust, Tassone Advanced Gynecology, The Hormone Balance Bible

Books & works: We Deserve More

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