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 SalingerHighlights03:17  Introducing Susan 09:40 Breaking Down The Bias15:09  The Importance of Second Opinions 22:45  Going with your IntuitionGuest 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 HealthWebsite: susansalenger.comImportant Links:Midlife Muscle & Metabolism 30-Day Strength Training ProgramGet It Here >>Free Light & Easy Meal Prep Guide + RecipesGet It Here >>Rev Up Your Metabolism eBookGet It Here >>Website: sarahhaaswellness.comFacebook: Sarah Haas WellnessInstagram: @sarahhaaswellnessYoutube: Sarah Haas WellnessThanks for Listening:Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to The Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Buzzsprout. You can also give me a follow on your favorite podcast app.Leave Us an Apple Podcasts Review:Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. It helps more awesome listeners like you find me, so I can make a po

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