Navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming and emotionally charged. In this episode we share practical strategies to help you stay calm, advocate effectively, and achieve better outcomes for you or your loved ones.

What you'll learn:
-Why emotional regulation is crucial for effective healthcare advocacy
-How to avoid an "us vs. them" dynamic with your care team
-Actionable tips to communicate clearly and collaborate with providers

🎥 Key takeaways:
1️⃣ Practice mindfulness and emotional regulation to stay calm under pressure.
2️⃣ Use effective communication to maintain a positive relationship with your care team.
3️⃣ Ask for help—whether from family, friends, or a professional advocate.

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Welcome to How to Survive Healthcare! Join Kayla Thompson Riviere, a former ICU and ER nurse turned patient advocate, and Nicole Broadhurst, a healthcare billing specialist, as we share actionable tips to help you take control of your healthcare in 2025.

In this episode, we’ll guide you through:

• How to plan your annual appointments and preventative screenings.
• Tips for managing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
• Reviewing your medications and asking the right questions.
• Why small, consistent steps are the key to better health outcomes.

We know that navigating healthcare can be overwhelming, but with a plan in place, you can reduce stress, save money, and stay on top of your health. Remember: how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

👉 Key Takeaways:

1. Preventative care saves money and ensures early detection.
2. Planning ahead lets you book convenient appointments and avoid last-minute chaos.
3. Small, achievable goals lead to sustainable progress in health and life.

🌟 Resources Mentioned:
Visit us at how2sh.com for tools and personalized support:

• Organizing medical information.
• Navigating billing questions.
• Managing complex healthcare decisions.

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Prepare for holiday travel like a pro! In this episode of How to Survive Healthcare, Kayla and Nicole share insider strategies to navigate the healthcare system during the holiday season. Learn how to:

✅ Manage prescriptions while traveling
✅ Find urgent care and ER locations ahead of time
✅ Use telehealth options to save time and money

Don’t let unexpected health issues derail your holiday plans! Stay informed, stay prepared, and enjoy a worry-free trip. Download Kayla’s free Health Hub at heardforlife.com/healthhub to organize your medical information, and visit heardforlife.com/know for the “Know Where to Go” one-sheet!

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