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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 27 MIN

Be Your Own Self Health Advocate with Luan Lawrenson-Woods EP #32

from SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell · host Toni Powell

This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES:  Be Your Own Self Health Advocate #32What do you do when your health is on the line—but you’re too scared to speak up? In this powerful episode, cancer survivor and patient advocate Luan Lawrenson-Woods shares how learning self-advocacy transformed her breast cancer journey. From brutal medical encounters to life-saving second opinions, Luan unpacks why speaking up isn’t selfish—it’s essential. If you’ve ever felt dismissed in a medical setting or unsure how to challenge a doctor, this episode is packed with insight, courage, and practical tools for taking charge of your health and mental wellbeing.TopicsThe importance of self-advocacy in healthcareLuan’s breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journeyAutologous breast reconstruction (“tummy to boob”) explainedNavigating brutal medical encounters with confidenceWhy self-advocacy is essential for wellbeing and survivalEpisode Specific LinksTranscript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/luan-lawrenson-w…medical-advocate/Luan’s podcast Regarding Me: https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/podcasts/podcast-episode-01-7xw26-b46w9Related Episode LinksEp #20: Blindsided By Benzos: https://youtu.be/-zr2VvKjfI8#healthadvocacy, #cancersurvivor, #patientrights, #breastcancerawareness, #medicaladvocacy, #speakup, #healingjourneySupport the show Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/

This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: Be Your Own Self Health Advocate #32 What do you do when your health is on the line—but you’re too scared to speak up? In this powerful episode, cancer survivor and patient advocate Luan Lawrenson-Woods shares how learning self-advocacy transformed her breast cancer journey. From brutal medical encounters to life-saving second opinions, Luan unpacks why speaking up isn’t selfish—it’s essential. If you’ve ever felt dismissed in a medical setting or ...

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