{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Serious Lady Business ","title":"Detroit Series: We Deserve More— Nikki Sapiro Vinckier and the Modern Fight for Reproductive Justice, From Detroit and Beyond","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3254,"description":"Host Leslie Youngblood speaks with Nikki Sapiro-Vinckier, a reproductive healthcare activist and OB-GYN physician assistant. They discuss Nikki's journey into advocacy, the gaps in the healthcare system, and the importance of empowering patients to advocate for themselves. The conversation also touches on the historical context of reproductive health, the need for more clinical advocates, and the role of men in reproductive health discussions. Nikki shares insights from her upcoming book, 'We Deserve More,' which aims to provide patients with the tools they need to navigate the healthcare system effectively. The episode emphasizes the importance of community, trust, and the ongoing fight for reproductive rights, particularly in a swing state like Michigan.\nAbout Our Guest\nNikkie Sapiro Vinckier, reproductive healthcare activist, content creator and  OBGYN Physician Assistant\nFollow Nikki on Instagram\nFollow Nikki on TikTok\nConnect with Nikki on LinkedIn\nNikki's Website\nTake Back Trust Website\nPre-Order We Deserve More\nKey Takeaways\nNikki's advocacy stems from her frontline experience in reproductive healthcare.\nThere is a significant gap between patient needs and healthcare delivery.\nEmpowering patients to advocate for themselves is crucial in healthcare.\nHistorical injustices in gynecology impact current healthcare experiences.\nTrust in healthcare is fragile, especially for marginalized communities.\nCommunication is key to effective healthcare advocacy.\nMen should be included in conversations about reproductive health.\nPatients should ask for pain management in advance of procedures.\nDigital platforms can help combat misinformation in healthcare.\nCommunity engagement is essential for effective advocacy.\nreproductive health, advocacy, healthcare access, women's rights, Michigan, Take Back Trust, self-advocacy, healthcare equity, women's health, community engagement","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1m0mNmkKRhS7SIoS31QwDs_gINf63nNYc07JvwxGA6s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjdi/OWU4NzIwZjVmZmY4/MWY0Zjk0N2U3MWM5/NTdhMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}