Body Shaming to Cancer Diagnosis: Amanda Lee's Shocking Medical Story

Hold My Purse: A Self-Care Journey Through Life

Have you ever felt unheard or dismissed by medical professionals? Our guest today, Amanda Lee, knows that feeling all too well. But instead of letting it silence her, she's become a powerful voice for patient empowerment and body positivity.

Join us on this deeply moving "Hold My Purse" episode as Amanda shares her inspirational journey. From encountering medical fat-shaming to a brave battle with colon cancer, her story is one of resilience, community, and demanding change.

You'll discover:

• The alarming reality of overlooked symptoms and bias within healthcare.
• How Amanda turned to the online community for support and advocacy.
• Why every voice matters in the fight for health equity.
• Actionable tips for self-advocacy and navigating medical care.
• The importance of early detection through screenings like colonoscopies.

Amanda's story is a powerful reminder that we all have the right to be heard and receive proper medical treatment. Don't miss this episode – it will empower you to take charge of your health journey.

Listen now and be inspired!

P.S. Stay tuned for Amanda's powerful quotes, including:

• "You got to bring your best, Karen. Literally, you call your favorite friend that kind of throws a fit, and you bring them with you."
• "Every hospital should have a patient advocate. That's my dream."
• "I would love for you to tell people about yourself. I mean, you are a patient advocate, a cancer survivor. Tell the audience about you and your story."

Don't miss this episode!
Connect with Amanda on Instagram, TikTok, LinkTree, Facebook, and YouTube. Email Amanda if you need an advocate friend [e-mail].

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Website: https://www.hold-my-purse.com/

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Amanda Lee's story and her journey of patient advocacy and body positivity (00:00:00)

2. Amanda describes her symptoms that led her to seek medical help. (00:01:55)

3. Amanda discusses the challenges she faced in getting a proper diagnosis for her condition. (00:03:02)

4. Amanda shares her experience with a GI doctor who fat-shamed her instead of providing proper medical care. (00:06:09)

5. Amanda discusses getting on The Today Show (00:11:02)

6. Amanda describes her role as a patient advocate (00:14:46)

7. Getting a second opinion and considering holistic medicine can be beneficial. (00:23:32)

8. Colonoscopies are crucial for detecting and preventing colon cancer. (00:27:29)

9. Lead pipes in America may be a potential cause of health issues. (00:29:01)

10. Paying attention to your body's signals and making dietary changes can improve health. (00:30:06)

11. Gas stoves may be linked to lung cancer. (00:33:44)

12. Hope for eradicating colon cancer and the importance of funding healthcare and research. (00:35:31)

13. Aria talks about her Valentine (00:46:50)

14. Conclusion (00:49:04)