How Creative Thinking (and a Rubber Chicken) Can Help You Make Health Decisions

Feeling stuck in your healthcare decisions? Need to figure out what’s right for you but feeling overwhelmed? This episode of Regarding Me is here to help! Today, I’m joined by Marilyn Barefoot, an award-winning creative strategist and expert in problem-solving. Marilyn shares how the principles she’s used with global brands can help you get unstuck so you can make confident decisions that align with what matters most to you—even when things get complicated. Whether it's navigating medical appointments, making tough treatment decisions, or simply regaining a sense of control, Marilyn’s insights will empower you to approach your healthcare with clarity, confidence – and creativity! In This Episode:How creativity can unlock solutions when you feel stuck in your health decisionsThe power of a binder to help you stay organised and confidently advocate for yourself!Why writing by hand improves information retention and understandingHow tactile tools (like Play-Doh or a rubber chicken!) activate more of your brain for better decision-makingWhy self-advocacy doesn’t have to be big and bold—sometimes it’s as simple as asking for help or requesting your favourite music during treatment Self-advocacy isn’t just about standing up for yourself—it’s about creatively shaping your healthcare experience so it truly reflects who you are. And this episodes helps you do just that!For the resources mentioned in this show, visit the episode blog page. Connect with Luan:Follow Luan on InstagramGet Luan's free guide to Self-AdvocacySign up for Luan's NewsletterCheck out Luan's websiteDisclaimerCREDITS:Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods, Self-Health AdvocatePost-production: Paddy from Goosewing Sounds Ltd (UK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.