The term "self-advocacy" often makes us think of big, confident actions in a doctor's office. But what if the most powerful advocacy starts with a quiet, internal act? In my recent experience with a health scare, I was reminded that every small signal from your body matters, and that trusting your gut is never a false alarm. I'm sharing the most important lessons I learned about the two sides of self-advocacy and how you can turn internal worries into action.