We are absolutely thrilled to share that one of our amazing Endometriosis Sisters, Nikki Myers, was recently featured on The Journey with Kevin Polky podcast! Nikki, a licensed clinical professional counselor, opens up about her incredible 15-year journey with endometriosis and her mission to raise awareness and support others facing this challenging condition.
A Story of Perseverance
In Episode #330, Nikki shares her powerful story of perseverance, from years of misdiagnoses and chronic pain to finally finding answers through surgery and self-advocacy. She courageously opens up about the physical and emotional challenges that come with endometriosis, a condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, and highlights the critical need for greater understanding, research, and compassionate care.
Nikki’s journey resonates with so many of us in the endo community. The years of being dismissed by doctors, the struggle to be believed, the endless appointments searching for relief, she’s lived through it all and come out the other side as an advocate and healer.
From Patient to Advocate
What makes Nikki’s story even more inspiring is how she transformed her personal struggle into a professional calling. The episode explores her path as a trauma counselor and how her own experiences with endometriosis shaped her approach to helping others heal. Nikki offers invaluable insights about the intersection of trauma and chronic illness, which is something many of us with endometriosis know all too well but rarely see acknowledged.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Nikki’s 15-year journey with endometriosis, from first symptoms to diagnosis
- The reality of living with years of misdiagnoses and medical dismissal
- How she finally found answers through surgery and became her own advocate
- The physical and emotional toll endometriosis takes on daily life
- How trauma and chronic illness are deeply interconnected
- The importance of listening to your body and trusting your instincts
- Finding trustworthy support systems and compassionate medical care
- Building community with others who truly understand
š§ Listen to Nikki’s Story
You can listen to this powerful episode on multiple platforms:
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BJKqh8hOhKQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SDiTwl02214ClEE3iv3mv?si=v329LmzfS9exRRdStyDQuQ
š Supporting Our Sisters
We’re so grateful that Nikki is using her voice to spread awareness and support our endo community. Her courage in sharing her story helps all of us feel less alone in this journey. It reminds us that we’re not “crazy,” we’re not “dramatic,” and our pain is real and valid.
If Nikki’s story resonates with you, please share this episode with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people understand endometriosis, the better support and care we can all receive. Every share, every conversation, every story told brings us one step closer to a world where endometriosis is taken seriously and women receive the compassionate care they deserve.
Thank you, Nikki, for being such an incredible advocate and for sharing your journey with the world. š
