Reena Friedman-Watts, host of the popular Better Call Daddy podcast, shared the challenges she faced in scheduling a mammogram due to the complexity of the healthcare system. Despite being insured, navigating referrals and regulations proved difficult. Reena’s conversation with Dorothy conversation highlights the importance of advocating for oneself and the systemic changes needed to improve access to crucial health screenings.

Key Questions Answered

1.) What is a "God box" and what is its purpose?

2.) Why is it important for uninsured women to have a physician referral for mammograms?

3.) What difficulties did Reena face in scheduling a mammogram?

4.) Why should young women advocate for themselves in medical settings?

5.) What alternatives to mammograms are available for nursing women?

6.) What cultural shifts in health checkups did Reena observe between generations?

7.)What advice does Dorothy give to Reena regarding mammogram scheduling?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Comfortable performing with supportive company.

05:24 Experience in reality TV led to career growth.

08:39 Evolving podcast satisfied my passion for stories.

10:40 Co-hosted a podcast, then started own show.

15:53 Mom's cancer; prayed at Western Wall during trip.

19:03 Physician blends Western and Eastern medicine practices.

21:23 Discreet prayer list burned each week.

22:57 Writing goals amplifies their chances of realization.

28:03 Nursed child four years, concerned about mammograms.

30:32 Breast cancer requires various tests; insurance challenges.

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