EP 61: Who's Really in Charge of your Care? / Claire (Vestibular and Hemiplegic Migraines)

In Part 1 of this episode, Rachel and Tina dive into the question: Who's really in charge of your medical care? From fighting with insurance companies to chasing down referrals and managing a pile of appointments, we explore what it means to be the CEO of your own health—whether you wanted the job or not. We also share tips for advocating for yourself in a system that doesn’t always make it easy.In Part 2, we welcome Claire, a passionate advocate living with vestibular and hemiplegic migraine. Claire shares her long road to diagnosis, how her symptoms challenged expectations—especially since she doesn’t get headaches—and what she wishes more people understood about migraine. Her story is honest, powerful, and proof that chronic illness is never one-size-fits-all.Follow Claire's journey on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/the_migraine_leopard/This episode is sponsored by Spicey,  Clean heat therapy for every body in pain ❤️‍🔥Find them on Instagram here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/getspicey/⁠Get 15% off at Spicey by clicking here:⁠⁠https://getspicey.com/products/heating-patch-for-cramps-pain-patch-for-soreness-universal-heat-patch-pack?ref=SPOONFULLOFSTRENGTH⁠⁠