How to Ask Your Doctor Smarter Questions, Know Your Next Step, and Find Trusted Menopause Education with Michaeline Daboul [Ep 154]

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have you ever left a doctor’s office with a stack of test results and more questions than you walked in with? In this episode, I’m joined by Michaeline Daboul, a biochemist who spent about 25 years in drug development, built and sold a software company, and now runs Thrive for Longevity, a nonprofit devoted to women’s health education. We also open up about our own pregnancy losses in our late 30s and the crash in hormones after miscarriage that nobody explained to either of us. You’ll learn: Why medical gaslighting happens and how to better advocate for yourself when your doctor isn't listening. What you should know about ChatGPT Health, AI tools, and keeping your personal health record private. How gaps in menopause education leave women unprepared for perimenopause and other hormonal shifts. Why women underrepresented in clinical trials is a concern when it comes to understanding the health advice we see online. How better women’s health education can help you ask more informed questions and make confident decisions about your care. Why midlife women’s health deserves more attention and how we can start changing the conversation around aging. If you've ever felt dismissed by a doctor, overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, or simply wished you understood your body better, I think you'll get so much out of this conversation. Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly Connect with me: Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_ Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal Shop my curated collection of low-tox products for home, beauty, wellness, and everyday life here: https://shopmy.us/shop?Curator_id=914824&Section_id=3615853 Connect with Michaeline If you’re ready to walk into your next appointment with better questions, Michaeline’s free programs at Thrive for Longevity are a great place to start: thriveforlongevity.org CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 03:30 The Missing Piece in Women’s Health Education 08:39 Taking Control of Your Health Records 14:50 ChatGPT Health and the Privacy Risks of AI 24:38 Rethinking Midlife, Menopause, and Longevity 34:40 How to Know Which Health Advice to Trust 42:12 Hormones After Miscarriage and Perimenopause 53:47 How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor