In this podcast episode, I talk about something I haven’t always had the space (or safety) to name in public: my own lived experience with chronic pain, and what it feels like to be on the receiving end of medical gaslighting.
Let’s talk about that feeling. When something feels off. When your body tenses. When a little voice inside you whispers, “This isn’t right…”
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, unsure, or like you had to rehearse your pain just to be taken seriously -you already know what it means to be disempowered inside the healthcare system. But here’s the truth:
You don’t need to become louder, tougher, or more “confident” to take your care back.
Self-advocacy doesn’t have a personality type—but your stress response sure does. Whether you color-code every symptom or ghost your patient portal until the bills stack up like a mini mountain of dread—this one’s for you.
Let’s name what the system doesn’t: Medical care isn’t just about your body. It’s about your bank account, your time, your nervous system, and your capacity to ask for help when you’re already stretched to the edge. And yet—we’re told to “advocate for ourselves” like… Read More »Medical Care Isn’t Just Physical. It’s Emotional, Financial, and Energetic, Too.
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Let me guess—at some point, you’ve asked a totally reasonable question in a medical setting and walked away feeling like a burden. Maybe it was:➡️ “Can I get a breakdown of this bill?”➡️ “Is that procedure covered by my insurance?”➡️… Read More »You’ve Been Taught to Feel Guilty for Asking Questions. Let’s Undo That.
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Navigating the healthcare system can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. Doctors rush through appointments, insurance claims get denied, and medical bills are full of mystery charges. If you don’t know how to advocate for yourself, you’re… Read More »Why Investing in Patient Advocacy Knowledge Pays Off Forever
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