191. How to Talk to Your Doctor, Health Checks That Matter and More
Redefining Midlife with Jo ClarkShow Notes
There's a website that Jo credits with genuinely changing her understanding of her own health, and today she's sitting down with the woman who leads it. Dr Sarah White, CEO of Jean Hailes for Women's Health, joins the podcast to talk about what women really need to know about their bodies, and why finding trustworthy health information has never mattered more. In this episode, we explore: Why is evidence-based women's health information harder to find than it should be
How Jean Hailes grew from one menopause clinic in 1971 into Australia's national digital gateway for women's health
The free Her Health Check tool — and how to use it to prepare for your next GP visit
Why learning to speak up in a medical appointment can genuinely change your outcomes
What healthy ageing actually looks like for women past menopause
If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling unheard or found yourself wading through conflicting advice online, this conversation will point you somewhere solid.
Connect with Dr Sarah White and Jean Hailes for Women's Health Website: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanhailes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanHailesforWomensHealth LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-jean-hailes-foundation Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://joclarkcoaching.thrivecart.com/rediscover-you/
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Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/
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