A Health Scare That Changed Everything: Advocating for Your Life | Michelle Glogovac

Michelle Glogovac, a podcasting expert, award-winning publicist, and author of Podcast Guesting Made Simple, shares her experience of a life-changing medical emergency that occurred only a week after her 41st birthday.

"Well, the ER doctor said to me she goes, "if you had waited until that Friday to see your regular doctor, you would have died."

After experiencing severe back pain, Michelle was rushed to the ER, where she was diagnosed with blood clots in her lungs and inferior vena cava. A thrombectomy saved her life, but she had to advocate for herself and ensure that the proper preventive measures were taken during the procedure. Michelle emphasizes the importance of being one's own healthcare advocate and seeking out the best care possible.

Through her experience, Michelle also highlights the importance of empathy and sharing one's personal struggles. She talks about the societal pressure to always present oneself as perfect and how it can prevent people from sharing their struggles. Michelle encourages listeners to be vulnerable and share their trauma, as it can help others understand and empathize with their struggles.

The episode covers a range of topics, from the power of podcasts to the importance of being one's own healthcare advocate and the importance of empathy and vulnerability. Michelle's personal experience serves as a reminder always to prioritize one's health and to seek out the best care possible.

To learn more about Michelle and her work, listeners can visit her website, follow her on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to her podcast, My Simplified Life.

Overall, this episode offers a powerful reminder of the importance of self-advocacy, empathy, and vulnerability. Michelle's story is an inspiration to all of us to take charge of our health and share our struggles with others.

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