255. Advocating For Yourself At The Doctor & All About Colorectal Health with Dr. Ritha Belizaire

Nobody really wants to talk about colorectal health but it's important, nonetheless. This episode is important to me, personally, after losing my mom to colon cancer 13 years ago. I'm joined by colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ritha Belizaire, to talk about not just what you can do to keep you insides healthy, but also how to advocate for yourself at the doctor (no matter what the issue), and how to make leaps of faith to start creating a life you love. Dr. Ritha Belizaire is a dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon and the owner of Houston Community Surgical, a solo private practice in the Houston Heights neighborhood. She is passionate about providing accessible and equitable surgical care to the Greater Houston community. She understands many colorectal related issues are sensitive or embarrassing for patients to discuss, even with their doctors. She aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for patients to talk about all factors of their colorectal health to ensure the best outcomes for her patients. When she is not working in or on her practice, she loves to spend time with her two daughters, Amelia and Raffaela. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rithabelizairemd FB -https://www.facebook.com/houstoncommunitysurgical IG - @rithabelizairemd TikTok - @rithabelizairemd Website - https://www.houstoncommunitysurgical.com Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Guide as a thank you! Just email a screenshot of your review to [email protected] and we’ll send it over ASAP! Thanks for your support! Get your Weight Loss That Lasts Cheat Sheet at: https://www.go.estheravant.com/cheatsheet Learn about our 12-week Gone For Good coaching program: www.estheravant.com/coaching Join the Live Diet-Free FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree Connect with Esther on Instagram (shoot me a DM and let me know you listen to the podcast!): www.instagram.com/esther.avant