About this episode

This episode discusses the overlooked health issues women face and how they can advocate for themselves in the healthcare system.

Are you constantly being told your labs are "normal" but still don't feel like yourself? In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, we sit down with award-winning journalist and author Meghan Rabbitt to discuss the critical health information women were never taught—and why so many women are falling through the cracks of today's healthcare system. We explore hormones, self-advocacy, sexual health, menopause, weight stigma, symptom tracking, and how women can become more informed and empowered when it comes to their health. If you've ever felt dismissed by a healthcare provider, struggled with symptoms that don't seem to have answers, or wondered whether what you're experiencing is truly "normal," this conversation is for you. Topics Covered Women's health myths Hormones and perimenopause How to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office Using AI and ChatGPT to prepare for appointments Sexual health and libido in midlife Weight stigma in healthcare The healthcare system's biggest blind spots for women Why symptom tracking matters The future of women's health Timestamps: 01:00 Why women aren't taught enough about their bodies 07:45 The biggest gaps in women's healthcare…

People in this episode

Hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet, Stephanie May Potter

Guest: Meghan Rabbitt

Topics covered

• women's health
• hormones
• self-advocacy
• menopause
• weight stigma
• symptom tracking

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