Episode 4

Episode 4: Your Health, Your Voice: Mastering Self-Advocacy with YaShaun Ball

Published on: 22nd September, 2025

This episode delves into the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, featuring insights from YaShaun Inspires, a board-certified holistic health practitioner. The conversation covers the challenges faced by menstruators, the role of nutrition and cycle syncing, and the need for individuals to become active participants in their health journey.

YaShaun is a board-certified holistic health practitioner who is revolutionizing the way we think about wellness. Specializing in body-conscious, symptom-based healing, YaShaun empowers her clients to become active participants in their health journeys. With a unique approach that blends traditional healing wisdom with modern wellness strategies, she helps individuals across the country transform their relationships with their bodies and become their own best health advocates. Her work focuses on addressing chronic pain, balancing hormones, and understanding the body's natural cycles.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to Self-Advocacy
00:03:00 Understanding Menstrual Health
00:06:00 The Role of Nutrition and Cycle Syncing
00:09:00 Challenges in Healthcare Advocacy
00:12:00 Cultural and Environmental Impacts


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