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 We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid’s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, midlife women, healthcare, healthcare system, women's health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices