Taking Care of You: The Women’s Health Book | Dr. Mary O’Connor & Dr. Kanwal Haq

In this episode, Fempower Health introduces the new women’s health book, Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health. Here, we interview co-authors Mary O’Connor and Kanwal L. Haq about the book. They also discuss important women’s health topics and research today.Taking Care of You is a book for everyday women. It’s a simplified, comprehensive health guide written by women, for women. It explores health conditions that affect women differently than men, and offers practical resources for women of all ages, races, and walks of life.More than 100 female physicians, women’s health experts, and specialists across the country collaborated on this publication so that women everywhere can become more empowered in their own health.Taking Care of You comes out on October 4, 2022. You can buy a copy at most major retail stores.Discussed in this episode:How women can leverage the book, Taking Care of YouThe current state of women’s healthcare and how it got this wayWhy have women been excluded from clinical research until recently?Advocating for shared decision-making in women’s medicineThe fragmentation of the healthcare system and what to do about itPractical things women in under-served populations can do for their healthComing up with solutions in women’s health communitiesGoogle-searching symptoms, health anxiety, and preparing for doctors’ visitsAcknowledging self diagnosis and patient fearsImproving provider-to-patient communication “This book includes what we’ve seen and experienced firsthand. When you get angry enough, you want to change things. This book is our way of putting something forward to help empower women and change the trajectory of women’s health.” - Kanwal L. Haq, M.S.Related to this episode:Learn about other Breaking Taboos topicsListen to Episode: Women’s Health After Roe v Wade Overturn Watch: Mary O’Connor TEDx Talk: Promoting Health - Your Secret SuperpowerReview More Resources from Taking Care of YouCheck out Movement is Life CaucusFollow on Instagram: @womenshealthbook or Facebook: @womenshealthbook or Linked In: Taking Care of YouIf you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on iTunes or Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!Engage with Our Community: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates and engaging content.Stay Informed: Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive the latest announcements, news, and research directly in your inbox.Reach Out: We love hearing from you! Reach out for inquiries, outreach, or even to share your questions and topics of interest.Together, let's build a stronger community dedicated to women's health. Your support is crucial in this journey!**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.****Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**