We discuss how to get what we need out of a visit to the doctor’s office. On Food Friday, we learn how to make non-alcoholic cocktails. And we look into how to evaluate advice we get from others.
Featured in this Episode
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Dismissed at the doctor's office? Here's how to advocate for yourself
We trust our doctors with our lives. But women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, geriatric patients and heavier patients are more likely to encounter medical professionals who dismiss their concerns or question their pain. We talk to an expert on patient-provider relationships about how we can better advocate for ourselves at the doctor’s office as the experts on our own bodies.
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Food Friday: Making non-alcoholic cocktails
Mocktails. Zero-proof. NA. Spirit-free. Whatever you call them, non-alcoholic mixed drinks are having a moment. The author of Zero Proof shows us how to serve up NA cocktails that are just as tasty and sophisticated as their boozy counterparts.
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Should you really take that advice?
Advice is everywhere, but it’s not all good. We talk about how to tell if the advice you’re getting — whether it’s from your therapist or your mother — is good, or should be ignored.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Karen Spencer Guest
- Elva Ramirez Guest
- Allie Volpe Guest
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