What happens when a corporate benefits lawyer's mother gets cancer and she discovers that even with insurance, legal knowledge, and resources, navigating healthcare is still a nightmare? That's exactly what launched Rebecca Bloom into a 26-year journey as a patient advocate—and now, the author of When Women Get Sick.
In this powerful conversation, Rebecca shares how the healthcare system has become increasingly complex and profit-driven over the past 25 years, with more stakeholders "sucking money out of the system" while patients pay the price. But here's the hopeful news: there really are ways to make health journeys better.
You'll discover:
- Why treating your health crisis like a business venture (complete with an org chart!) can be game-changing
- The critical difference between panicked Google searches and strategic information gathering
- How to build the right support team before you need them
- Why this affects everyone—patients, caregivers, and supporters alike
- Practical tools for navigating the intersection of healthcare, insurance, employment law, and emotional support
Rebecca describes her book as the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" for serious illness—nobody wants to read it until they desperately need it. But as someone who's guided countless women through cancer journeys, she knows that preparation and the right knowledge can transform fear and confusion into empowered action.
Whether you're facing a health crisis, supporting someone who is, or simply want to be prepared for life's inevitable challenges, this conversation offers both practical wisdom and profound hope about the power of human connection in our most vulnerable moments.
Get your copy here: https://www.whenwomengetsick.com/
If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness.
I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing.
Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.
