Show Notes
Why are so many women still confused, dismissed, or overlooked when it comes to their health?
In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant sits down with award winning journalist Megan Rabbitt, author of The New Rules of Women’s Health, to break down what’s missing in women’s health—and how to finally take back control of your body, hormones, and long-term wellness.
Meghan has interviewed hundreds of doctors and health care experts to bring us what we REALLY need to know when it comes to advocating for ourselves, asking the right questions, hormone changes and more.
In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why women’s health education has fallen behind—and what needs to change
• How to advocate for yourself with doctors and make informed decisions
• The truth about aging, hormones, and midlife health
• How to use AI and online research without getting overwhelmed
• Simple ways to support your brain, heart, and body for the long run
• How to talk to your daughters (and yourself) about body literacy and health
Whether you’re in your 30s, raising a girl to understand her health, navigating perimenopause, or deep in midlife, this episode will help you move from confusion to clarity—and start partnering with your body instead of fighting it.
🎧 Press play to become your own best health advocate.
About our guest:
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 specializes in writing about women’s health and wellness, and her work has appeared in many national publications, including Women’s Health, Oprah Daily, Prevention, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, and more. She’s known for translating complex medical and scientific topics into clear, actionable information—and for telling stories that help readers better understand their bodies, their health, and themselves.
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