Speak Up, Save Lives: The ACE Guide to Healthcare Advocacy

On this Mind Movement Health poddcast, host Kate Boyle talks with Lidia Molinara, a pharmacist and founder of Mums Healthcare Navigator, about how women and caregivers can become confident healthcare advocates for themselves, their children and aging relatives. Lidia shares the ACE method, Advocate, Communicate, Educate, plus practical tips on what questions to ask, how to track symptoms and medications, how to assess risk versus benefit, and steps to prepare before and after medical appointments or surgery. Listeners will come away with simple, actionable strategies such as keeping a healthcare journal, using credible resources, and bringing a clear set of questions to appointments to reduce errors and improve outcomes.   Connect with Lidia Molinara: Dr. Lidia Molinara is a 30+ year practicing pharmacist, patient safety officer, mother of three, and the founder of Mom's Healthcare Navigator. She helps moms become confident healthcare advocates through her proven ACE method-Advocate, Communicate, Educate. Lidia's mission is clear to replace fear with calm confidence by providing moms with real-world tools to stay aware, prepared and in the know—so they can prevent errors and protect their families in every medical moment.    Website: momshealthcarenavigator.com, [email protected] Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momshealthcarenavigator/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moms_healthcarenavigator YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@momshealthcarenavigator, https://www.youtube.com/@LidiaMolinara   Restore and Align Pilates Retreat March 20–22, 2026 | Torquay, Victoria Ready to go on retreat?   Join us for a truly rejuvenating weekend by the sea at the Restore and Align Pilates Retreat—a carefully curated experience designed to help you realign, restore, and reconnect with yourself.   Set in the beautiful coastal town of Torquay, Victoria this local retreat combines energising and restorative Pilates sessions, nourishing food, gentle beach walks, and soulful connection. Whether you’re looking to deepen your Pilates practice, take time to rest, or simply recharge in nature, this three-day retreat offers the perfect space to pause and reset—inside and out.   You’ll enjoy: Daily Pilates to support strength, flexibility, and alignment Wholesome, seasonal meals to nourish and energise Guided beach walks and mindful moments by the ocean A welcoming, supportive community of like-minded souls   And more…   Come home feeling grounded, refreshed, and reconnected. Your body will thank you and so will your soul.   We only have 1 spot left so book your spot now and begin your journey to restore and align.   To check it out and book your place, click here.     Connect with Kate: Website: MindMovementHealth.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/MindMovementHealth Instagram: instagram.com/MindMovementHealth Haven’t subscribed to the podcast yet? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review at: Apple Podcasts