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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 34 MIN

Out of The Blue: Lily’s Lesson on Health Insurance.

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Sometimes the biggest lessons arrive completely out of the blue. In this episode, we sit down with 26-year-old Lily Foote, who shares the health scare that made her realise just how important health insurance really is. We talk through what it’s like to get an unexpected diagnosis, the overwhelm that comes with medical jargon, and how ADHD and anxiety can make the whole process even harder to navigate. Lily opens up about the financial relief of being covered, the reality of recovery (two weeks horizontal, not ideal for a self-confessed non-chiller), and the mindset shifts that came with it all. We also dive into why admin feels like climbing a mountain, how to make health insurance less intimidating, and that tricky balance between living in the moment and planning for the future. It’s an important conversation that’s honest, supportive, and might just be the nudge you need to finally tick “sort health insurance” off your list.The Income Protection Episode mentioned in this podcast: A guide to adulting - Getting your Plan B sorted before it’s too late What we share on this podcast reflects our own views and experiences, and not the views of Southern Cross Health Insurance. This is not intended to be a recommendation or financial advice. If you’re interested in getting health insurance, please seek appropriate advice from a qualified professional to suit your circumstances.⁠⁠Leave us a message on The Curve Hotline 💌☎️⁠⁠For more from The Curve:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Investing Club⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

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