Speak Up For Your Health

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.

Episodes

Medical Aid in Dying: A Daughter’s Story from Inside the Room

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 in Dying—thr...
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"There’s Nothing We Can Do” Isn’t Okay: A Mother’s Fight for Rare Disease Gene Therapy

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 at age two with Multiple Sulfatase Deficie...
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Even a Medical Device Executive’s Mom Was Brushed Off: Why You Should Ask for the Right Heart Tests

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 experience became a turning point. In their c...
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Affordable Egg Freezing & Egg Donation: Empowering Women and Future Parents

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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Cash, Coupons, or Insurance? Choose the Cheapest Option

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. Key Takeaways: Start ...
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Rowing Through PTSD: A Veteran’s Journey to Healing

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 places including ...
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Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports: What One Mother Wants You to Know

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 create chan...
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A Skeptic (Me) Talks To A Chiropractor. Does He Change My Mind?

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. Key Takeaways: Consider chiropractic care if you...
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Autism? Neurodivergent? What Really Matters.

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. Key Takeaways: 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, and follow the...
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They’re Just Like Us: Seeing the People Behind Homelessness

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. Key Takeaways Mental health and substance abuse are often root causes. These struggles can destabilize jobs, housing, and relationships—and without support, ca...
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Back Pain and Back Surgery Laced With A Strong Dose of Medical Humor

August 26, 2025 • 36 mins
Back pain is one of the most common health problems adults face—but what happens when the patient is also a doctor? In this episode, gastroenterologist Dr. Robert (Bob) Ganz shares his 20-year journey with back pain – from subtle early symptoms to spine surgery. In this conversation, Bob and I were chatting as if we at a cocktail party, and he candidly reflects on his posture, physical therapy, and the challenges of choosing the ...
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Dan Buettner on the Longevity Craze—and Why Blue Zones Still Matter

August 14, 2025 • 36 mins
Not your usual Blue Zones recap. In this candid conversation, National Geographic explorer and longevity researcher Dan Buettner shares what he’s learned since first uncovering the world’s longevity hot spots, how his perspective has evolved, what he REALLY thinks about today’s booming “longevity industry,” and how much of the Blue Zones lifestyle he personally follows. This is a fun one! Key Takeaways: Focus on the Blue Zones...
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Diagnosed at 11, Thriving at 17: Alana’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey

July 31, 2025 • 30 mins
When 11-year-old Alana Kendall was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, her life changed—but not in the way you might expect. Now 17, Alana speaks with remarkable wisdom, humor, and optimism about how living with a chronic condition has not only shaped her—but strengthened her. In this inspiring conversation, Alana shares how she learned to manage her diabetes independently, how technology has helped her—and her parents—feel safe and i...
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My Daughter's Misdiagnosis; My Own Health Advocacy Wake-Up Call

July 15, 2025 • 31 mins
When my daughter Zoe was 11, what seemed like a simple ankle injury became a seven-year journey marked by pain, misdiagnoses, and uncertainty. Despite having two physician parents who did their best to advocate for her, we trusted what we were told and waited far too long to seek a second opinion. In this episode, Zoe shares her story—from the emotional toll of being sidelined as a teenager to the surgery that finally changed ever...
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Young Mom. Surgeon. Stage 4 Cancer. Now What?

June 26, 2025 • 37 mins
Dr. Susan MacDonald—a 42-year-old urologist, professor, and mother of two—found a lump in her breast and just two weeks later she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. The diagnosis was rare and devastating, with cancer in both breasts and metastases to her bones. In this episode, Susan speaks candidly about the emotional toll of facing a limited future: the grief, the impact on her career, and the fear of leaving her childre...
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What 40 Podcast Episodes Taught Me About Speaking Up For Your Health

June 12, 2025 • 15 mins
In this solo episode, Dr. Archelle Georgiou distills what she learned from her first 40 guests on the podcast. She identifies 7 key themes and then shares her insights as well as things you can do to "speak up for your health." The topics include: Being the CEO of your own care Knowing "what you don’t know” is a key to effective advocacy Overcoming the hidden burden of stigma Feeling dismissed by your provider-and...
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Care Coordination Isn’t Anyone’s Job—But Should Be Everyone’s Priority

May 29, 2025 • 34 mins
Coordinating care in our healthcare system can feel like running an obstacle course—with no one clearly in charge. In this episode of Speak Up For Your Health, Dr. Archelle Georgiou sits down with Walter Jin, CEO of Pager Health, to talk about how his personal experience navigating his parents’ cancer diagnoses revealed just how fragmented care delivery can be—and what he’s doing to change that. Walter shares how those challenges ...
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Too Little Time, Too Many Questions: When 5 Minutes With Your Doctor Isn't Enough

May 14, 2025 • 30 mins
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment unsure of what was just said—or what to do next? You’re not alone. Even highly educated patients can walk away feeling confused about their diagnosis, medications, treatment plan, or how to prepare for a procedure. And the consequences can be serious: missed steps, wrong assumptions, and delays in care. In this episode of Speak Up For Your Health, Dr. Archelle Georgiou sits down with John ...
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When Faith and Medicine Intersect: Dawn's Story

April 23, 2025 • 36 mins
Science and faith don't have to be mutually exclusive. And, when health is on the line, we want as many helpful interventions as possible. In today's episode, Dawn Carpenter - an expert in finance and investment banking – talks about how adopting two little girls from Russia shifted her outlook on faith. Each of her daughters, Emily and Abby, faced life-threatening medical situations. Fortunately, Dawn had the resources to get them...
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Navigating Miscarriage, IUI, and the Uncertain Road to Motherhood

April 10, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, Brittany Runck shares her deeply personal and ongoing journey through infertility. She has experienced the heartbreak of miscarriage, the emotional and physical toll of multiple intrauterine insemination treatments and is considering in vitro fertilization. Brittany speaks openly about the grief, shame, and isolation that often accompany fertility struggles—but also the strength she’s found in sharing her story. ...
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