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Speak Up For Your Health — 64 episodes

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The $25,000 Hip Replacement: What Canadian Healthcare Looks Like From the Inside

2

High-Functioning but Exhausted: The Face of ADHD in Women

3

A Hidden Condition Affecting 1 in 20 People—and the Shame Behind It

4

High-Functioning Alcoholic: A Healthcare Executive’s Journey to Sobriety

5

He Chose Surgery At A Hospital Known For Poor Outcomes–Here's Why

6

He Was a Wellness Expert—Then a Skiing Accident Changed His Definition of Health

7

Why Breast Pumping Is So Hard for Moms (And What Helps)

8

Mystery Diagnosis: 20 Years of Not Being Believed

9

Medical Aid in Dying: A Daughter’s Story from Inside the Room

10

"There’s Nothing We Can Do” Isn’t Okay: A Mother’s Fight for Rare Disease Gene Therapy

11

Even a Medical Device Executive’s Mom Was Brushed Off: Why You Should Ask for the Right Heart Tests

12

Affordable Egg Freezing & Egg Donation: Empowering Women and Future Parents

13

Cash, Coupons, or Insurance? Choose the Cheapest Option

14

Rowing Through PTSD: A Veteran’s Journey to Healing

15

Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports: What One Mother Wants You to Know

16

A Skeptic (Me) Talks To A Chiropractor. Does He Change My Mind?

17

Autism? Neurodivergent? What Really Matters.

18

They’re Just Like Us: Seeing the People Behind Homelessness

19

Back Pain and Back Surgery Laced With A Strong Dose of Medical Humor

20

Dan Buettner on the Longevity Craze—and Why Blue Zones Still Matter

21

Diagnosed at 11, Thriving at 17: Alana’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey

22

My Daughter's Misdiagnosis; My Own Health Advocacy Wake-Up Call

23

Young Mom. Surgeon. Stage 4 Cancer. Now What?

24

What 40 Podcast Episodes Taught Me About Speaking Up For Your Health

25

Care Coordination Isn’t Anyone’s Job—But Should Be Everyone’s Priority

26

Too Little Time, Too Many Questions: When 5 Minutes With Your Doctor Isn't Enough

27

When Faith and Medicine Intersect: Dawn's Story

28

Navigating Miscarriage, IUI, and the Uncertain Road to Motherhood

29

Behind the Headlines: How Health News Gets Chosen on GMA3 (Part 2)

30

How an Executive Producer’s Medical Crisis Shaped the Direction of Good Morning America’s Health Coverage (Part 1)

31

Is It a Phase or a Concern? A Teacher’s Guide to Recognizing Developmental and Behavioral Red Flags

32

Sepsis – When the Infectious Disease Doctor Becomes the Patient

33

Love, Compliance, and Kidney Disease: A Nurse-Mom’s Journey to Save Her Son

34

A Insider’s Recipe To Navigating Your Prior Authorization

35

The Menopause Maze: Finding Relief from Misery

36

Stress Isn’t Causing Your Medical Condition, But Could Be Making It Worse

37

Virtual Second Opinions from Cleveland Clinic—Because Time and Quality Matter

38

The Role of Guardianship in Complex Healthcare Situations: Juston's Story

39

Prior Authorization Denied? Get This Key Document

40

Marielle’s Medical Mystery: 11 Years To A Diagnosis

41

Avoiding Regret: The Power of Informed Consent

42

Love Meets the Reality of Aging in Place: Archelle’s Caregiving Story (Guest Host, Cathy Wurzer)

43

A Toast To Life After Trying To Take Mine: Nora's Story

44

Menopause Unfiltered: The Good, The Bad, and The Personal

45

Medical Gaslighting in the ER: Sarah's Story

46

Information Blocking By Your Provider Is Illegal (Republished/Updated Episode)

47

Experiencing Unconscious Bias From Your Provider? Storytelling Can Help

48

“I felt unheard by my provider”: Advice For Patients’ Most Common Complaint

49

Don’t Hesitate Getting A 2nd (3rd, 4th or 8th!) Medical Opinion

50

Embracing Career Plan B When A Chronic Condition Interferes with Plan A

51

Living Fully: Roxane's Inspirational Goodbye

52

Overcoming Weight Bias: A Clinical Psychologist’s Perspective

53

Ozempic: Miracle Drug or Lifestyle Crutch? Joe’s Story

54

SUFYH: First 10 Episodes Recap (and what I learned)

55

Challenging Standard Birth Practices: Georgia’s Story

56

The Twists, Turns & Complexities of Cancer Treatment

57

Not Afraid to Ruffle Feathers: Kris' Story (Part 2)

58

The Choices I Made Determined My Husbands Survival: Kris’ Story (Part 1)

59

Cut the Red Tape: Get X-Ray Results…Now!

60

Jumping Through Passion & Pain: Amanda’s Choice

61

When It Comes To Medical Care, Sometimes Less Is More

62

1 Patient. 2 Doctors. 2 Different Opinions

63

Confront Arrogance

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Doctors Make Mistakes. If You Think Something’s Not Right... .Say Something