Education is a big part of ACE-ing your healthcare journey, and it can feel overwhelming. Lidia outlines what kind of questions can help you navigate your care (or the care of someone else), including tips for when and how to ask for options.

A - Advocate

C - Communicate

E - Educate

--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:29) - It’s good to ask.
• (04:03) - Keep the conversation open.
• (07:31) - What can I ask?
• (08:22) - What happens if things go wrong?
• (10:01) - Questions for “in the meantime”.
• (12:33) - What if the medication doesn’t work?
• (14:50) - Ask why.
• (17:51) - ACE it.
• (19:09) - Close

For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit lidiamolinara.com/podcast.

--Note--

The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your healthcare provider.

--Credits--

Hosted by Lidia Molinara.

Produced and edited by Odvod Media.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

In the world of healthcare, what does it mean to communicate? Lidia guides you through the kind of information healthcare professionals need from you and how you can best share it.

Providing information can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to worry. Write it down and be honest. Like, really honest.

A - Advocate

C - Communicate

E - Educate

--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:58) - Write it down.
• (06:15) - Be honest.
• (10:57) - Know your history.
• (14:40) - Transition of care.
• (20:00) - Keep calm and stay with it.
• (21:48) - Close

- For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit lidiamolinara.com/podcast.

--Note--

The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your healthcare provider.

--Credits--

Hosted by Lidia Molinara.

Produced and edited by Odvod Media.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Learning to advocate for yourself is key to ensuring good healthcare, but it can be intimidating and confusing. Lidia breaks through common barriers to advocacy and provides suggestions for how you can break through them too.

A - Advocate

C - Communicate

E - Educate

--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:49) - What does it mean to advocate?
• (03:12) - Getting what you need.
• (05:32) - You’re not being disrespectful.
• (07:50) - When you can’t advocate for yourself.
• (09:00) - What questions should you ask?
• (11:22) - When you feel unheard.
• (13:57) - Medical jargon and the language barrier
• (20:18) - How do you feel in a healthcare setting?
• (24:10) - Close

--Resources–

For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit lidiamolinara.com/podcast.

--Note--

The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your healthcare provider.

--Credits--

Hosted by Lidia Molinara.

Produced and edited by Odvod Media.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.