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Speak Up For Your Health

Archelle Georgiou, MD
Homelessness
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Medical Aid In Dying
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Breast Cancer
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Healthcare Advocacy
Type 1 Diabetes
Blue Zones
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Rxutility
Egg Freezing
Egg Donation
MSD (multiple Sulfatase Deficiency)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Momease
Longevity
We Ride Together

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... more

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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 w... more

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.... more

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 deva... more

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 Mo... more

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Noel Rihm
Former healthcare executive; author of Sober With A Twist
Former national accounts lead at Cigna Healthcare
Episode: High-Functioning Alcoholic: A Healthcare Executive’s Journey to Sobriety
Paul Keckley
Health policy and administration expert, author and advisor
Independent health policy expert
Episode: He Chose Surgery At A Hospital Known For Poor Outcomes–Here's Why
Seth Serxner
Nationally recognized expert in health literacy, behavior change and workplace well-being
Optum (former Chief Health Officer)
Episode: He Was a Wellness Expert—Then a Skiing Accident Changed His Definition of Health
Ashley Mooneyham
PhD researcher focused on women's health and co-founder of Momease
Momease
Episode: Why Breast Pumping Is So Hard for Moms (And What Helps)
Eva Minkoff
A patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and fibromyalgia, advocate
Patient, advocate
Episode: Mystery Diagnosis: 20 Years of Not Being Believed
Mandy Powell
Physician; daughter of Ron Gruber
Physician; daughter of Ron Gruber
Episode: Medical Aid in Dying: A Daughter’s Story from Inside the Room
Amber Olsen
Mom whose daughter Willow has MSD
The Zebra and the Bear documentary subject
Episode: "There’s Nothing We Can Do” Isn’t Okay: A Mother’s Fight for Rare Disease Gene Therapy
Patrick O'Connor
Documentary filmmaker following Amber and Willow
The Zebra and the Bear
Episode: "There’s Nothing We Can Do” Isn’t Okay: A Mother’s Fight for Rare Disease Gene Therapy
Nina Goodheart
Senior executive at Medtronic, leads the structural heart business
Medtronic
Episode: Even a Medical Device Executive’s Mom Was Brushed Off: Why You Should Ask for the Right Heart Tests

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Dr. Archelle Georgiou
Host of Speak Up For Your Health

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    This is a terrific podcast—smart, empathetic, even-handed. Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    watchingmywallet
    United Statesa month ago
  • Become a more confident, informed advocate for your own healthcare (or someone you love)

    I just listened to Speak Up for Your Health by Archelle Georgiou for the first time. It’s an incredibly well-done podcast. Through conversational storytelling, Dr. Georgiou interviews a patient, caregiver, or expert about a specific health incident or issue. Her thoughtful and insightful questions bring forth the lessons learned about how to effectively navigate a health issue and the healthcare system. The focus is on empowering listeners to become a stronger advocate for their own health and w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grossmeier Consulting
    United States4 months ago
  • Speak Up for Your Health Helps You Navigate and Advocate

    I always gain so much insight and valuable information from Dr. Archelle Georgiou’s Speak Up for Your Health podcast. I truly appreciate her expertise and her commitment to advocating for better healthcare experiences through a variety of perspectives.

    As a physician, she and her guests provide valuable insight and practical knowledge to navigate the complex and fractured US health system.

    Her most recent episode about aging in place was an absolute Godsend. After months of trying to navigate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msp54321
    United States2 years ago
  • A Self-Advocacy Roadmap to Better Healthcare

    Navigating our health system is challenging. This invaluable podcast serves up easy-to-use patient advocacy tips based on real life experiences and amplified by Dr. Georgiou’s medical expertise. Listening to these insightful conversations is a literal roadmap to better care. Podcasts aren’t billed as resources to save lives—but this one actually might.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarianFae
    United States2 years ago
  • An inspirational and necessary challenge to the system

    Healthcare doesn’t have to be hard, and advocating for yourself doesn’t have to be scary. This podcast had helped me realize these two things immensely!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdhakaleneja
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the compassionate, non-paternalistic approach.
Guests provide credible, lived experiences across health topics.
Shows focus on practical, empowering patient advocacy.
The host asks thoughtful questions that translate medical jargon into usable guidance.

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Dan Buettner on the Longevity Craze—and Why Blue Zones Still Matter
Q: What happens when people chase high-cost, unproven anti-aging treatments?
Buettner shares a cautionary tale about stem cell centers and pricey diagnostics that often fail to improve health, recommending beans and whole foods instead.
Dan Buettner on the Longevity Craze—and Why Blue Zones Still Matter
Q: Why has the longevity industry exploded, and how do you fit into that world without selling expensive potions?
He notes he occupies a corner focused on shaping surroundings to promote longevity, not on selling pricey interventions, and emphasizes evidence-based lifestyle changes over hype.
Dan Buettner on the Longevity Craze—and Why Blue Zones Still Matter
Q: How consistent is your lifestyle with a Blue Zones lifestyle?
Buettner says it's about 75% overlap: mostly plant-based, strong social ties, walkable living, but with some flight and time-zone challenges from travel.
Diagnosed at 11, Thriving at 17: Alana’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey
Q: What is your position on whether or not there should be national screening for Type 1 diabetes in children?
Screening can empower parents with early awareness to prevent DKA and related problems, and though anxiety is possible, the long-term benefits of early detection and smoother transitions make it worthwhile.
Diagnosed at 11, Thriving at 17: Alana’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey
Q: Let's just jump into what that was like. When you were diagnosed, what were the symptoms?
I was thirsty, drank a lot of water, was hungry after meals, and I went to the doctor where my high blood sugar was confirmed; I then had a three-day hospital stay with education.

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What is Speak Up For Your Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A health-focused interview show that centers on patient advocacy, trauma-informed recovery, and navigating the US healthcare system with practical, actionable guidance. Episodes feature patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals sharing intimate stories—ranging from addiction and recovery to end-of-life decisions, rare diseases, and cost transparency—paired with clinician insight and concrete tips for better communication with providers. The host's approach tends to empower listeners to advocate for themselves and loved ones without relinquishing agency or empathy, making it a strong fit for audiences seeking real-world health navigation and compassionate care. A few standout patterns include trauma-informed recovery narratives, pat... more

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Recent guests on Speak Up For Your Health include:

1. Noel Rihm
2. Paul Keckley
3. Seth Serxner
4. Ashley Mooneyham
5. Eva Minkoff
6. Mandy Powell
7. Amber Olsen
8. Patrick O'Connor

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