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Fresh Take: Rebecca Bloom, WHEN WOMEN GET SICK


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Amy talks with women's health advocate and author Rebecca Bloom about her new book When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need. Rebecca shares her personal and professional journey from caregiver to expert advocate, offering practical advice for navigating a complex healthcare system that often fails women.

This conversation explores why women face unique barriers in accessing care, how to build a support team before you need one, and how understanding your rights at work and with insurers can make all the difference.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why the U.S. healthcare system is especially difficult for women to navigate
  • The critical gaps in women’s health research and diagnosis
  • How gender bias affects pain recognition and treatment
  • What real support looks like when women get sick
  • How to proactively build a “healthcare team” before crisis strikes
  • The importance of knowing your employee benefits and legal protections
  • How to overcome guilt or shame when using disability, FMLA, or unemployment insurance
  • Why “circles of goodness” are key to surviving serious illness—and how to build your own
  • Here's where you can find Rebecca:

    • https://www.whenwomengetsick.com/
    • @whenwomengetsick on IG
    • Buy WHEN WOMEN GET SICK: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9798889832317
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