Episode #7 From Kidney Loss to Inner Strength: How to Advocate for Your Health with Confidence
Jul 15, 2025In this raw and powerful episode, Dr. Anthea Todd is joined by Nicole—whose health journey will strike a deep chord with any woman who’s ever been dismissed, scared to speak up, or afraid of what their symptoms might mean.
Nicole shares how years of heavy periods, fatigue, and subtle warning signs were repeatedly brushed off—until her body forced her to listen. By the time she sought help, endometriosis had silently caused irreversible damage, leading to the loss of her left kidney.
Together, Nicole and Dr. Anthea unpack the emotional weight of being ignored, the health anxiety that follows trauma, and the self-blame that so often comes with chronic conditions. But this is also a story of rebuilding—from fear to self-trust, from overwhelm to ownership.
This conversation is a mirror for so many women—and a testament to the power of listening to your body before it screams.
You’ll Hear About:
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The quiet symptoms Nicole overlooked—and how she now sees them as messages
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What it felt like to be dismissed for years, only to need emergency kidney removal
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The complex emotions after diagnosis: anger, resentment, grief, and relief
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How chronic pain and hormonal medication impacted her mental health
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Learning to manage health anxiety after medical trauma
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Using tools like mindfulness, breathwork, and movement to rebuild self-trust
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Why comparison and guilt keep us stuck—and how self-compassion sets us free
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What it means to truly advocate for yourself, even when the system fails you
“Listening to my body today means trust—trusting that it’s trying to protect me, and trusting that it knows how to heal.” — Nicole
🎧 Episode #5: From Kidney Loss to Inner Strength: How to Advocate for Your Health with Confidence featuring relatable story guest Nicole. Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @DrAntheaTodd, click below to listen now.
If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself or been told “it’s all in your head”—this episode will remind you:
You’re not overreacting. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone.
