"Why wasn't I taught this?" If you've ever felt this way about your health, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of the Thrive on Plants podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom is joined by award-winning health journalist Meghan Rabbitt, author of "The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age." They dive into the health conversations women desperately need but were never taught to have, from advocating for yourself in the doctor's office to understanding your heart and brain health in midlife.

Main Topics Covered:

✅ Why medical research has left women behind (and how that's finally changing)

✅ How to prepare for doctor's appointments so your voice is heard

✅ The connection between your gynecologic history and heart disease risk

✅ Why Alzheimer's starts in midlife (and what you can do now)

✅ Breaking free from diet culture and nourishing your body instead

✅ The new rule: suffering is not an option

✅ How to become an empowered patient in a system that wasn't built for you

About Meghan Rabbitt: Meghan Rabbitt is an award-winning journalist and author of The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. She spent over three years interviewing more than 100 female health experts to create a comprehensive, evidence-based resource for women at every stage of life. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, Oprah Daily, Prevention, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, and more.

Connect with Meghan

Book Website: https://www.newrulesofwomenshealth.com

Resources Mentioned

WISDOM Breast Cancer Study (UCSF): https://www.thewisdomstudy.org/
Tyrer-Cuzick Lifetime Breast Cancer Risk Assessment: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/blog/tyrer-cuzick-model/

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical questions or conditions.

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#49 - The Health Conversations Women Were Never Taught to Have