Why Women’s Health Gets Sidelined and How to Get What You Need with Susan Salinger

Episode Summary:

Have you ever felt like your doctor wasn’t really listening to you? Or been intimidated about speaking up, or asking a question? Or gone ahead with a procedure or surgery that you weren’t really sure was right for you?

This episode is a MUST listen!

My guest is Susan Salinger, author of Sidelined, How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health, a book that brings to the forefront the cultural history of gender bias in the medical community.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The barriers women face in getting the best medical care.
• Why it’s so difficult for women to get an accurate diagnosis.
• Practical advice to help you advocate for yourself and get the care you need and deserve.

“It’s so easy to say that the doctor said it’s okay and to go about your life, but it doesn’t always work that way. You must always listen to your body.” - Susan Salinger

Highlights

03:17  Introducing Susan 

09:40 Breaking Down The Bias

15:09  The Importance of Second Opinions 

22:45  Going with your Intuition

Guest Bio:

Susan Salinger is a non-fiction writer and author of Sidelined, How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health, a book that explores the various hurdles women must overcome to get the healthcare they need. Sidelined, shines a light on the cultural history of gender bias in the medical community and examines the many ways in which women have been conditioned not to act in their own best interest when it comes to their health.

Guest Links:

Get the book: Sidelined, How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health

Website: susansalenger.com

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