23. How to Advocate For Yourself In The Healthcare Space Ramona Selvarajah, Founder of Brown Girl Healthcare

We've all had situations where we felt unheard at the doctor's office. But especially as women of color, we're not taught how to handle these situations. When patients feel uncomfortable, their needs go unmet. That's why Ramona Selvarajah founded Brown Girl Healthcare. Ramona is unapologetically passionate about health and racial disparities among women of color, and creating space and access for all women in the health and wellness field. In today's conversation, we're digging in to the nuances of situations you might face at the doctor's office. Whether you're going in for routine testing or facing a big diagnosis, this episode is for you. Ramona gives actionable tips to approach these situations with empowerment. We're going through some of the questions that you need to ask and what needs to happen when you run your labs. We're also touching on red flags that might signal a need for a new doctor! And finally, we're talking about how to decondition the need to be an "A+ patient." In this episode, we're chatting about: Brown Girl Healthcare's evolution What questions to ask before you accept a diagnosis Red flags to look out for at the doctor's office Why WOC feel like it's difficult to advocate for themselves in a healthcare setting Connect with Ramona: Website Instagram Brown Girl Healthcare the Podcast Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review if you enjoyed this episode. Let me know where you're listening from and what you'd like to hear more of! Connect with me: Tiktok Instagram