In this episode, Christine Spratley discusses the common habit of dismissing one's own health issues with the phrase 'I'm fine.'

She delves into the challenges of self-advocacy, particularly among women, and shares her personal experiences with hormone replacement therapy and dealing with severe back pain.

Christine emphasizes the importance of actively listening to one's body, seeking second opinions, and ensuring effective communication with healthcare providers. She also highlights alarming statistics on women's health neglect and encourages viewers to prioritize their well-being and demand better healthcare support.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

01:10 The "I'm Fine" Syndrome

02:37 Personal Health Journey

05:29 Back Pain Struggles

08:25 Advocating for Your Health

16:00 Women's Intuition and Health

21:17 The Little Stuff: Ignoring Health Symptoms

21:22 Women and Delayed Medical Care

22:56 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare

24:12 Negative Healthcare Experiences

25:02 The Need for Active Participation

28:32 Gender Bias in Medical Referrals

30:31 Encouragement to Advocate for Yourself

31:05 The Power of Second Opinions

32:27 Personal Stories of Advocacy

35:44 Treat Yourself Like a Temple

43:15 Final Thoughts: Be Better Than Fine

Links to studies referenced in this episode:
https://www.the-sun.com/news/12739962/women-insist-they-have-sixth-sense-survey/
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/health-care/why-women-skip-or-delay-health-care.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/debgordon/2023/02/24/almost-50-of-young-women-report-negative-healthcare-experiences-new-study-shows/
https://www.webmd.com/women/features/women-doctors-symptoms-dismissed?
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8475134/
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/women-health-gap-healthcare-gender/