14 episodes
White Coat Warriors Hyivy Health
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- Health & Fitness
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Have you ever felt ignored or dismissed by a healthcare professional even though you knew something was wrong? Have you ever had to take healthcare decisions into your own hands? Did you decide to trust your gut instead of taking your doctor at their word?
Then you just might be a White Coat Warrior.
What first began as a limited miniseries, but returning due to popular demand, host Rachel Bartholomew invites White Coat Warriors from all walks of life s to share how they took action in the face of health challenges and life-altering diagnoses even when medical professionals failed to listen.
In this limited 7-part podcast series presented by Hyivy Health, host Rachel Bartholomew invites guests to share how they took action in the face of health challenges and life-altering diagnoses even when medical professionals failed to listen.
Rachel talks about her own battle with cervical cancer, and is joined by guests where they discuss their journeys with: Hashimoto’s disease, hyperthyroidism, Crohn’s disease, endometriosis, breast cancer, Tourette's syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and more.
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Why Are We Failing Black Mothers and Birthing Persons?
Acclaimed author and advocate Kimberly Seals Allers joins us to talk about the disparity of care when it comes to maternal healthcare for Black bodies.
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How Can We Support Women’s Health in the Workplace?
Today’s guest Nada Basir shares her work about advocating for patients at work – especially those with invisible illnesses.
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What Does it Mean to Live with PCOS?
The answer may not be as straightforward as it seems. Guest Kathrin Folkendt shares their personal journey with a “bittersweet” diagnoses of PCOS and what that’s meant for life.
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Can Cervical Cancer Be Eradicated in Our Lifetime?
Today’s guest Eve McDavid explains the answer to this question is emphatically, yes.
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Why is Pelvic Organ Prolapse So Common?
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition that affects women at any age. So why aren’t we talking more about it?
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Why are Women More Likely to Be Ignored or Dismissed by Doctors?
Rachel and Maya discuss the reasons why women are often dismissed or ignored by their doctors more often than men.