Jess Wilson:
Fired My Ninth Doctor
What do you do when your doctor stops listening? Jess Wilson learned the hard way that standing up for yourself in the medical world isn’t optional—it’s vital. Her story is a crash course in medical self-advocacy, especially for women.
Bio
Jess is a remote branding and headshot photographer with over 20 years of experience, helping solopreneurs save time and money while capturing professional images that elevate their brands—all from the comfort of their own space.
As a mom, grandmother, fire wife, and thyroid cancer survivor, Jess brings a unique, compassionate perspective to her work, making photo sessions not only professional but also fun and stress-free. Her journey is one of resilience, creativity, and heart.
Topics
- How to advocate for yourself in a doctor’s office
- Why “just lose weight” isn’t a diagnosis
- The emotional toll of not being believed
- Learning to doctor-shop without guilt
- Integrating holistic and traditional medicine
- Medical gaslighting and how to recognize it
- What every woman should track about their health
- Getting second (and third) opinions: When and how
- Pushing back on prescriptions with confidence
- Why your health is worth the fight
Guiding Questions
- What was the moment you knew your doctor wasn’t listening?
- How did you build the confidence to push back?
- What advice would you give to someone who feels dismissed by their doctor?
- How do you prepare for a medical appointment now?
- Can you describe what “doctor shopping” looked like for you?
- Why do you think so many women struggle with medical self-advocacy?
- How do you balance holistic approaches with modern medicine?
- What role did research play in your healing journey?
- What did it feel like to finally be heard by a provider?
- What’s the one thing you wish every patient knew before walking into a doctor’s office?