Guest Episode w/Mary O'Connor MD, Advocating for Yourself When it Comes to Your Healthcare

Have you ever felt, when it comes to your healthcare that your never taken seriously? I know I can completely relate to this and today's guest, Dr. Mary O'Connor, is here to help us navigate these challenges.  Mary I. O’Connor, MD is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health, a nationwide virtual-firstphysician-led musculoskeletal medical practice offering a biopsychosocial model of care. She is Chair of the Board of Directors of Movement is Life, a nonprofit coalition committed to advancing health equity.Her recent book, “Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health” (Mayo ClinicPress 2022), supports women taking charge of their own health. A recipient of the Diversity Awards of both the American Academy of Orthopaedical Surgery and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons as well as the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Clinician Award, she is Professor Emerita of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic and past Professor of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. O’Connor is past chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic inFlorida and past president of numerous orthopedic societies. An Olympian (US Women’s Rowing), she ispassionate in her promotion of the power of sports for girls and women and the benefits to all ofphysical activity. Some of the topics we cover inside this episode: 4:39 - What can women do to support their health and advocate for themselves. 13:16 - Heart disease in women and how it can be different than men. 16:00 - Hip fractures and how women can protect themselves. 20:00 - Hormone replacement therapy. 24:15 - Vitamin D, how to supplement. 27:30 - How to connect with Dr. Mary O'Connor We covered a lot of great topics inside this episode that are so important to the health of women. Be sure to check out the links below that Dr. Mary O'Connor talked about on the show. I’m so glad you came and hung out with us today on the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast! Be sure To Subscribe & Share with someone who could use a little self-care & self-love. If anything resonated with you today, leave a 5 star review to help get the show in front of more people. Remember, always be sure to add some deep-level self-care into your life every single day!   Stay connected with Tina below: To be a part of the Insider community where we talk about Self-Care, Mindset, and sharing the best version of yourself with the world. Join us in The Soul Aligned Self Care Insider’s on Patreon, you can follow for free or get more support on the inside: https://www.patreon.com/Tinastinson Join The Soul Aligned Self Care Email List, get weekly Self Care Practices & Workshop and Masterclass updates! Get on the list HERE: https://www.tinastinson.com/hbl-blog-sign-up   Soul Aligned Self Care Must Have Freebies: Want my 3 most downloaded Meditations to help you rest, heal, and recharge? Grab Your Free Meditation Bundle HERE: https://www.tinastinson.com/sasc-meditation-bundle-oi Grab this complimentary Masterclass, 3 Mindset Shifts You Need To Get Unstuck …For Good, Grab it HERE: https://www.tinastinson.com/3-mindset-shifts-opt-in Feeling Stuck? Grab my Free E-Book/Workbook: The Ultimate Guide To Get Unstuck In Life,  right here: https://www.tinastinson.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-rocking-your-second-half Follow Tina & The Show on Instagram: Connect with me on a more personal level, here's my Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinastinsoncoach Follow us on Instagram,Here's the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulalignedselfcare Work With Tina:  https://www.tinastinson.com/In-Person-Online-Programs  Connect with Dr' Mary O'Connor: Better Healthcare for EVERY woman (1millionmorewomen.org) Book: Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health: O'Connor M.D., Mary I., Haq M.S., Kanwal L.: 9781945564147: Amazon.com: Books https://tcywomen.org Movement Is Life (The Annual Summit): Home (movementislifecommunity.org) Lots of love and care, Xo, T