'As women, we're taught to be humble – f**k that': How Vicky Pattison learnt to back herself

Vicky Pattison on Ambition and Self-Belief

Vicky Pattison, WH's November cover star, has become a powerful ally to women with PMDD and a voice against medical misogyny.

She discusses her experiences with ambition, self-belief, and going after what she wants, saying

As women, we're taught to be humble – f**k that

Pattison has been using her platform to raise awareness, whether through Instagram captions, giving evidence to a Parliamentary Select Committee, or writing to health secretary Wes Streeting.

She gets honest about her mental health, describing herself as

Anxious
despite being announced as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.

Author's summary: Vicky Pattison learns to back herself.

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