Ep 112: Women's Healthcare Advocacy: How to Get Answers When the System Lets You Down

Send us Fan MailDr. Lizzy, a board-certified internal medicine and sports medicine physician and founder of Active Health DPC in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, joins Kat to discuss why many women feel dismissed in healthcare and how to advocate for themselves in appointments. They cover how biased and rushed visits can lead to women’s symptoms being minimized, and why self-advocacy means clearly communicating needs until you feel heard and understand the plan. Dr. Lizzy shares practical ways to prepare: bring a symptom timeline, describe the impact on daily life, list what you’ve tried, set the agenda early, ask clarifying questions, repeat the plan back, and understand testing logistics and follow-ups. They also discuss when to seek second opinions, how “sick visits” can apply to new symptoms (not just infections), and how to evaluate online health advice by checking credentials and being wary of sales-driven messaging. Get in touch with Dr. Lizzy: 🌎 https://activehealthdpc.org/📲 Instagram/Facebook: @Active Health DPC00:00 Feeling Dismissed00:21 Meet Dr. Lizzy02:47 Why Women Hold Back04:25 How Far To Push08:00 Prep For Appointments12:11 Clarify The Plan15:13 Second Opinions Support15:50 Preventive Vs Sick Visits21:57 Google Vs Doctor Advice25:39 Cortisol And Normal Labs33:29 Finding Real Experts37:48 Supplements And Simplicity39:36 Key Takeaway And Wrap☎️ Schedule a Complimentary Call See if KatFit Strength is a good fit for you: Book Here📩 Join the KatFit Strength Weekly Newsletter Get coaching tips, mindset insights, and updates: Sign Up Here❓ Questions About Strength, Nutrition, or Cardio? Submit them here: Ask Kat