What happens when a doctor decides to speak the words that were never said out loud?In this powerful episode of Her Own Narrative, Dr. Aziza Sesay shares what it was like growing up in a culture where the word vulva was never spoken, and how she chose to say it anyway.As an NHS doctor, award-winning health educator, and advocate for women’s health, Aziza is challenging stigma and shame around female anatomy, sexual health, and identity.This conversation is a masterclass in bold education, cultural unlearning, and unapologetic truth.✨ This episode is for:• Women navigating silence or shame around their bodies• Health educators, therapists, and community leaders• Anyone ready to replace discomfort with confidence🔍 Inside the episode:• The power of saying the word vulva• Why language shapes agency and identity• Unpacking the cultural myths around “inappropriate” bodies• Health equity, representation, and inclusive sex educationIf you’ve ever been told your body was unmentionable or shameful, this is your reminder:You were never the problem.Watch the full episode and join the quiet revolution.----------What we talk about:00:00 – Intro01:58 – Growing up working class & feeling silenced03:44 – Finding her voice & choosing visibility05:55 – Creating a platform to empower & educate08:30 – Dealing with trolls & online hate10:45 – Reclaiming words like “vulva” and “vagina”13:00 – Why accurate language changes lives15:10 – How she stays grounded in her truth17:30 – Her message to every woman silenced by shame-----------------------🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts✨ Join the community of bold women rewriting their story with intention and truth.-----------------------

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