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SHOWNOTES: Influence Your Own Health Outcomes ep #33

How do you advocate for yourself when faced with a scary diagnosis or confusing medical process? This empowering episode explores practical tools for self-advocacy in healthcare—asking the right questions, finding allies, navigating second opinions, and building confidence. Packed with strategies for health literacy, communication, and confidence, it’s essential listening for anyone navigating illness, caregiving, or supporting loved ones through tough medical journeys.

Topics

• Self-advocacy in healthcare
• Handling difficult medical professionals
• Asking informed questions
• Using tools like AI, binders, and lists
• Health literacy and avoiding misinformation
• Coping with overwhelming diagnoses
• The role of allies and support systems

Episode Specific Links

• Regarding Me podcast by Luan Lawrenson-Woods: https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/podcasts/podcast-episode-01-7xw26-b46w9
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/luan-lawrenson-w…-health-outcomes/

Related Episode Links

• # 20 – Blindsided by Benzos: https://youtu.be/-zr2VvKjfI8
• #34 - Swapping Lives: https://youtu.be/2XQIA3grvK4

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