23. Hospital Bed Empowerment: Four Key Advocacy Tips

Have you ever felt powerless while lying in a hospital bed?

In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, Teisha Rose shares her personal experiences of feeling powerless during hospital stays and offers four key tips to empower yourself and advocate for your wellbeing from a hospital bed.

Drawing from her own journey with multiple sclerosis and stage four breast cancer, Teisha provides valuable insights and practical advice for anyone facing similar challenges.

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KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

• Have the Inner Confidence: Don’t worry about irrelevant comments others make.
• Listen to Your Intuition: Don’t ignore the sinking feeling when something isn’t right.
• Ask Questions: If medical staff are talking about you, make sure you are included in the discussion.
• Discuss Concerns with a Trusted Doctor: Always talk to a doctor who knows you and your history.

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Related Wellbeing Interrupted Episodes to Listen: (wherever you get your podcast or here!)

• Episode 2: Hurdle2Hope® Is More Than A Name: Your Healing Mindset Guide
• Episode 12: Navigating the Stress of Medical Tests
• Episode 20: Hurdle2Hope® Stories - Meet Louise Butcher
• Episode 21: Embracing Differences and Confidence

Pulse FM Radio segment: Rolling Through Wednesday with Leanne Watson

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Unexpected hurdles interrupt all of our lives. It is how you respond that will define your experience.

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