Speak Up For Your Health
Advocating for your health is important, but it’s not easy. In Speak Up For Your Health, Dr. Archelle Georgiou talks with patients about how they overcame feeling intimidated by today’s complex medical system and used their voice to finally get the care they needed. These personal stories along with Archelle’s practical tips will empower you to have a balanced (non-paternalistic) relationship with your healthcare provider.
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July 23, 2026 • 25 mins
Prostate cancer treatment isn't one-size-fits-all — and neither is the decision-making that goes with it. Greg Olson, a 72-year-old engineer, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and initially chose active surveillance. But when his cancer turned aggressive, he found himself weighing surgery, radiation, and medication — with several specialists giving him several different recommendations. His story is really about someth...
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July 20, 2026 • 27 mins
About 1 in 8 adults is currently taking a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro for weight loss — but what happens when those medications aren't enough?
In this episode, 68-year-old Dana Bichler – currently a Protodeacon and former power lifter – talks about battling obesity for years. Dana tried multiple medications including Ozempic and Mounjaro. These GLP-1 drugs helped but only temporarily. When h...
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June 16, 2026 • 29 mins
What does universal healthcare actually look like when you need it most? James Yersh lives in Ottawa, Canada — covered by the national health system his entire life. But when hip arthritis progressed to the point where he needed a total hip replacement, he found himself waiting for so long that he paid $25,000 out of pocket for surgery in another province.
In this episode, James shares what it took to navigate Canada's publi...
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May 28, 2026 • 31 mins
What does ADHD actually look like in a high-functioning adult woman? Not hyperactivity — more often, it looks like exhaustion. The kind that comes from working twice as hard just to keep up.
Athena Hays was 34 when she was finally diagnosed. As a successful entrepreneur and founder of her own photography business, nothing about her life looked like the textbook picture of ADHD. But behind the scenes, she was running on compe...
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May 12, 2026 • 32 mins
For over 20 years, Aneela Idnani hid a condition affecting 1 in 20 people—trichotillomania, a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) driven by the brain, not choice. After her husband discovered her secret, she turned that moment into a mission—building a device to help others interrupt these behaviors and reclaim control. Then came a breast cancer diagnosis, and a powerful shift: learning to listen to her body instead...
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April 28, 2026 • 36 mins
Have you ever wondered if you drink too much? Regardless of your answer, just asking yourself that question deserves a pause because nearly 30 million Americans have alcohol use disorder — and many are “high-functioning” – succeeding professionally while quietly struggling.
In this episode, former healthcare executive Noel Rihm shares her 25-year battle with alcoholism and the realization that changed ...
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April 28, 2026 • 30 mins
Choosing a hospital for cardiac surgery is one of the most important decisions a patient can make — and most of us do it wrong.
Health policy analyst Paul Keckley, PhD has spent 45 years studying the U.S. healthcare system. Then he became a patient. When he was diagnosed with a 95% coronary artery blockage, he made a decision that shocked everyone around him: he chose to have his quadruple bypass at Mission Hospital in Ashe...
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March 24, 2026 • 32 mins
He spent his career teaching people how to be healthy—until a skiing accident forced him to live it.
Dr. Seth Serxner, a leading expert in health literacy and workplace wellness, went from running six miles a day to fighting his way back from a devastating crash and life-threatening injuries.
In this episode of Speak Up For Your Health, Seth and I talk about what happens when a wellness expert becomes the patient—why ...
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March 10, 2026 • 33 mins
Why do so many moms struggle with breast pumping? In this episode, researcher and mom Ashley Mooneyham shares her breastfeeding journey, explains the science behind milk supply and pumping, and discusses how new innovations — including her company Momease — aim to make breastfeeding and pumping easier for nursing and working moms.
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Breastfeeding has benefits — but the decision belongs to the mot...
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February 24, 2026 • 33 mins
What happens when it takes 20 years to get the right diagnosis — and along the way, doctors (and even your family) don’t always believe you?
In this episode, we explore Eva Minkoff’s delayed diagnosis, the reality of invisible illness, and the emotional toll of not being seen in the healthcare system.
Eva shares her journey to being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that causes ...
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February 3, 2026 • 34 mins
A physician-daughter shares what it was like to be in the room when her father chose Medical Aid in Dying. This episode offers a clear, first-person look at how MAID works and what families experience in those final moments.
In this deeply personal and illuminating episode, physician and gastroenterologist Dr. Mandy Powell shares her family’s experience with Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)—also known as Medical Assistance ...
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January 20, 2026 • 29 mins
What happens when a parent refuses to accept “there’s nothing we can do” for a child with a rare disease?
In this episode of Speak Up For Your Health, Archelle Georgiou speaks with Amber Olsen and filmmaker Patrick O’Connor about their new documentary, The Zebra and the Bear—and a mother’s seven-year fight to advance gene therapy for a rare disease.
Amber’s daughter, Willow, was diagnosed ...
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January 6, 2026 • 33 mins
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women—yet women’s symptoms are still too often dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood.
In this episode, Archelle talks to Nina Goodheart, a medical device executive who leads work in heart valve disease. Despite her own expertise, Nina’s own mother had her symptoms brushed off by a physician—simply because they didn’t look “typical.” That expe...
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December 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Egg freezing has traditionally been an option reserved for women with significant financial means. At the same time, the high cost and transactional nature of traditional egg donation create major barriers for many individuals and couples who want to become parents.
Lauren Makler, founder and CEO of Cofertility, set out to change both sides of that equation.
In this episode, Lauren shares her own fertility journey and how it led ...
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December 5, 2025 • 28 mins
Would you rather pay $1000 for your prescription - or $5? In this conversation, Miriam Paramore, CEO of RxUtility, talks about her personal experiences with healthcare costs and the challenges of medication affordability. She explains how to figure out whether using insurance, combining insurance with a manufacturer copay coupon, or simply paying cash will give you the lowest price for your prescription.
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November 11, 2025 • 27 mins
After serving as a counter-intelligence agent in Bosnia, veteran Bryan Fuller returned home with invisible wounds—PTSD that upended his life. Then, he discovered rowing. In this episode, Bryan shares how the rhythm of rowing—and rowing across the Atlantic—helped him heal, find purpose, and give back to fellow veterans.
Key Takeaways
PTSD doesn't only affect people on the battlefield. Trauma
can come from many...
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October 28, 2025 • 31 mins
Sexual harassment and abuse can happen in any sport — even youth athletics. In this episode, Carrie Kehring shares her experience after her teenage daughter was sexually abused by her coach. She opens up about the broader issue of grooming and power dynamics in sports and offers practical insight on how to recognize red flags, set healthy boundaries, and navigate the emotional and legal aftermath of abuse. Determined to creat...
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October 14, 2025 • 30 mins
I’ve always had a strong bias against chiropractic care. But when I met Dr. Scott Salita, a chiropractor who was willing to have a real, evidence-based, and open-minded conversation, I decided to challenge my own assumptions. We sat down for an honest discussion about where chiropractic care truly helps, where it crosses the line, and how patients can make smart, safe choices.
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September 30, 2025 • 31 mins
What causes autism? Why do some children thrive while others don't? What's the most effective treatment? Diane Cross, CEO of Fraser, Minnesota's largest provider of autism and mental health services answers these questions and more.
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Parents: If you think something isn’t quite right with your child, don’t wait. Build a relationship with a pediatrician, talk with other parents, get a second opinion, an...
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September 16, 2025 • 33 mins
Homelessness can happen to anyone—and its impact on health is profound. In this sobering conversation, Union Gospel Mission CEO Pam Stegora-Axberg talks about the realities of homelessness, the health consequences we don’t see, and the simple ways we can all offer hope.
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Mental health and substance abuse are often root causes. These struggles can destabilize jobs, housing, and relationships—and w...
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