Regarding Me

Luan Lawrenson-Woods

Take control of your health and wellbeing with Regarding Me, the podcast that empowers women to advocate for themselves with confidence – because your voice and your choices matter.   Join Luan, an award-winning women’s health advocate with a personal experience of breast cancer, as she shares the skills, strategies and stories behind effective self-advocacy. Whether you’re facing a health challenge like cancer or a chronic illness, or taking steps to future-proof your health, this podcast is for you.   Hear from women who’ve successfully advocated for themselves and experts who offer insights to help you advocate for ‘me-centred’ healthcare. You’ll discover how to become your strongest self-advocate in any health situation and make informed decisions that are right for you.   Subscribe now and join a growing community of women transforming their health through self-advocacy. Together we’ll make sure your voice is heard and your care reflects what matters to you most. Looking for the FREE resources Luan mentioned, want to join the self-health advocacy movement, or have a question? Head over to luanlawriewoods.com.au! Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods, Self-Health Advocate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 20 May

    You’re Not the Difficult One

    What happens when advocating for yourself makes you look like a difficult patient? When Jo Muirhead was diagnosed with breast cancer, she did all the things a 'good patient' is encouraged to do to advocate for her health. But instead of being seen as informed and prepared, she was seen as potentially litigious. Jo also talks to Luan about feeling steered towards a reconstruction she didn’t want, how not feeling heard affected her trust in healthcare, and what changed when she finally found a clinician who listened. A note before you listen: Some conversations on Regarding Me include experiences of illness, treatment, mental health, grief and other sensitive topics. Please take care when listening. 💙 Connect with Luan: Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's website Guests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients. Please read more in this Disclaimer CREDITS:Host & producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    You’re Not the Difficult One

  2. 28 Apr

    Your Medicine Is Approved. So Why Isn’t It Subsidised?

    Luan’s joined by Jo Watson, Deputy Chair of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, to explain how decisions about medicine subsidies are made and what they can mean for patients. Jo decodes the alphabet soup of TGA, PBAC and PBS — including who does what, why a medicine might not be recommended for subsidy, and where patients and patient organisations can have a say. This conversation was recorded earlier in 2026, and references to global pricing and tariffs should be heard in that context. Before you listen: Some conversations on Regarding Me include experiences of illness, treatment, mental health, grief and other sensitive topics. Please take care when listening. 💙 Connect with Luan: Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's website Guests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients. Please read more in this Disclaimer CREDITS:Host & producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Your Medicine Is Approved. So Why Isn’t It Subsidised?

  3. 20 Apr

    I Said Yes to My Surgeon. My Gut Said No.

    When Louise Butcher was diagnosed with breast cancer, she knew she didn’t want breast reconstruction. But after being repeatedly encouraged to have it, she changed her mind in the appointment — then walked out knowing she’d agreed to something she didn’t want. Louise talks to Luan about how she ultimately advocated to stay flat after mastectomy, the assumptions women face about what they should want for their bodies — and why she now runs marathons topless. A note before you listen: Some conversations on Regarding Me include experiences of illness, treatment, mental health, grief and other sensitive topics. Please take care when listening. 💙 You can find Louise's book Going Topless and links to you connect with her in the episode blog Luan's website. Please take care of you while listening. This episode includes references to breast cancer, mastectomy surgery, body image and mental health. Connect with Luan: Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's website Guests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients. Please read more in this Disclaimer CREDITS:Host & producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 13 Apr

    What Can You Do When a Medical Bill Just Doesn’t Add Up?

    This episode will help you spot medical billing red flags before they cost you. Luan’s joined again by Dr Margaret Faux, one of Australia’s leading experts on medical billing law, to talk through what you can look out for in quotes and specialist bills. Using Luan's real billing and quote examples, Margaret explains what to question, how to question it and shares the “magic sentence” she wants every patient to use when Medicare is involved. A note before you listen: Some conversations on Regarding Me include experiences of illness, treatment, mental health, grief and other sensitive topics. Please take care when listening. 💙 You can find Margaret’s book 'How to Avoid the Medical Bill Rip Off!' and links to you connect with her in the episode blog on Luan's website. Connect with Luan: Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's website Guests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients. Please read more in this Disclaimer CREDITS:Host & producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 9 Apr ·  Bonus

    He Yelled at Me. I Walked Out. | When Medical Billing Gets Personal

    Margaret changed her mind about a biopsy. Her dermatologist yelled at her. In this bonus episode, Luan’s joined by medical billing expert Dr Margaret Faux, who shares how, even with her knowledge and expertise, she still found herself feeling like she was the problem. And why patients can be particularly vulnerable when we’re relying on healthcare professionals to do the right thing clinically and financially. A note before you listen: Some conversations on Regarding Me include experiences of illness, treatment, mental health, grief and other sensitive topics. Please take care when listening. 💙 You can find Margaret’s book 'How to Avoid the Medical Bill Rip Off!' and links to you connect with her in the episode blog on Luan's website. Connect with Luan: Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's website Guests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients. Please read more in this Disclaimer CREDITS:Host & producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 6 Apr

    Confused by Medical Billing? | Bulk Billing, Rebates and Gaps Unpacked

    If you’ve ever looked at a medical bill and wondered what half the language means, you’re not alone. Luan’s joined by Dr Margaret Faux, one of Australia’s leading experts in Medicare and medical billing law. Margaret explains some of the terms we hear all the time but might not fully understand, and why knowing what they mean can help you make sure you’re getting what you’re entitled to and only paying what you should. A note before you listen: Some conversations on Regarding Me include experiences of illness, treatment, mental health, grief and other sensitive topics. Please take care when listening. 💙 You can find Margaret’s book 'How to Avoid the Medical Bill Rip Off!' and links to you connect with her in the episode blog on Luan's website. Connect with Luan: Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's website Guests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients. Please read more in this Disclaimer CREDITS:Host & producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 31 Mar

    Be the 'Annoying' Woman | Endometriosis, Pain & Finally Being Heard

    Mackala did so many of the things women are told to do when something doesn’t feel right. She still spent years trying to be believed. Luan’s joined by Mac to talk about living with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, from being told doctors had found “just a little bit” of endometriosis to repeatedly having to explain how much pain she was actually in. And finally, how Mac met a healthcare professional who explained things clearly and truly listened to her. A note before you listen: Some conversations on Regarding Me include experiences of illness, treatment, mental health, grief and other sensitive topics. Please take care when listening. 💙 Connect with Luan: Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's website Guests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients. Please read more in this Disclaimer CREDITS:Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 23 Mar

    Would You Know If It Was Medical Misogyny?

    Have you ever left a medical appointment wondering if you were overreacting — or if you should have pushed harder? Luan’s joined by award-winning journalist and Sydney Morning Herald Health Editor Kate Aubusson to unpack what medical misogyny can actually look like: pain being minimised, symptoms dismissed, diagnoses delayed or missed, and women beginning to doubt what their own bodies are telling them. Kate also shares what her investigation uncovered about women who kept asking for help and still weren’t heard — and why the answer can’t simply be telling women to advocate harder. A note before you listen: Some conversations on Regarding Me include experiences of illness, treatment, mental health, grief and other sensitive topics. Please take care when listening. 💙 Connect with Luan: Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's website Guests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients. Please read more in this Disclaimer CREDITS:Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Take control of your health and wellbeing with Regarding Me, the podcast that empowers women to advocate for themselves with confidence – because your voice and your choices matter.   Join Luan, an award-winning women’s health advocate with a personal experience of breast cancer, as she shares the skills, strategies and stories behind effective self-advocacy. Whether you’re facing a health challenge like cancer or a chronic illness, or taking steps to future-proof your health, this podcast is for you.   Hear from women who’ve successfully advocated for themselves and experts who offer insights to help you advocate for ‘me-centred’ healthcare. You’ll discover how to become your strongest self-advocate in any health situation and make informed decisions that are right for you.   Subscribe now and join a growing community of women transforming their health through self-advocacy. Together we’ll make sure your voice is heard and your care reflects what matters to you most. Looking for the FREE resources Luan mentioned, want to join the self-health advocacy movement, or have a question? Head over to luanlawriewoods.com.au! Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods, Self-Health Advocate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Luan Lawrenson-Woods
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Luan Lawrenson-Woods
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    Regarding Me