Ladies: Do not miss this conversation with Meghan Rabbit—journalist and author of The New Rules Of Women’s Health—for breaking news that can save your life.
We start the conversation with how historical neglect of women’s bodies in medical research has lasting impacts, ranging from screening equipment poorly suited to our anatomy to healthcare systems that don’t understand or support our needs.
Meghan lays out the gaps, challenges, and overlooked truths in women’s healthcare, and explains why we find ourselves misdiagnosed, dismissed, or left without real answers.
From chronic pain, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disease to depression and Alzheimer’s, women make up 70 to 80% of patients yet wait longer to be evaluated and taken seriously.
We explore why heart disease is the number-one cause of death in women, how female hearts and signs of heart attack differ from those of men, and what to say at the emergency room so you get seen by a doctor now, not shoved into some corridor.
We then dive into how hormone health impacts everything from brain function to immune responses to bone health, why pain should never be ignored, and how to assess your breast health beyond mammograms. Meghan targets menopause as our strategic window of opportunity for preventing disease over 50.
She covers how to find good doctors and prepare for appointments, and the most effective ways to communicate with practitioners for the best healthcare experience.
The key takeaway: Get to know your body so you can advocate for yourself and fast-track your way to solutions.
TESS’S TAKEAWAYS:
Women make up 80% of people with autoimmune disease and osteoporosis.
Women mount stronger immune responses than men which can lead to autoimmune disease.
Women make up 70% of chronic pain patients, and 2/3 of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
To prevent chronic pain, don’t push through—listen to pain signals, and seek treatment.
Only about 30% of participants in drug trials are women.
Participating in studies increases data on women’s health and helps you access medical care.
Only 4% of women take hormone therapy. But often, the benefits outweigh the risks.
Many women don’t do mammograms because of radiation. You get more exposure on a plane.
ABOUT MEGHAN RABBITT
Author of The New Rules Of Women's Health, Meghan Rabbitt is an award-winning journalist who specializes in writing about women’s health and wellness.
Her work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including Women’s Health, Prevention, Oprah Daily, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, NPR, and others.
She’s known for translating complex medical and scientific topics into clear, actionable information—and for telling stories that help women better understand their bodies, their health, and themselves.
CONNECT WITH MEGHAN
The New Rules Of Women's Health: https://newrulesofwomenshealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanrabbitt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-rabbitt-04b80116/
MEET TESS MASTERS:
Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.
Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.
Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.
CONNECT WITH TESS:
Website: https://tessmasters.com/
Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/
Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/
Delicious Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/
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