The Year I Waited: Understanding Why We Delay Our Health

Why do we wait? Why do we sometimes ignore those nagging health concerns? Join host Talaya Dendy on Navigating Cancer TOGETHER as she shares her journey of delaying medical attention for a year after a doctor dismissed her initial worries. Discover the relatable reasons behind her hesitation, from the pressures of work and family to the underlying fear of what she might find. Talaya unpacks the research behind why so many of us delay seeking medical help and emphasizes the crucial importance of listening to your body and becoming your own best health advocate. Are you putting off a doctor's visit? This episode might just be the nudge you need!

📣Call to Action 1:

Have you ever put off a doctor's appointment when you knew you probably shouldn't have? What were the reasons behind your delay? Share your stories with our community on our private Fanlist page at https://fanlist.com/nctpodcast.

✨Highlights from the show:

01:39 The Year of Delay

03:48 Reasons for Delaying Medical Attention

06:13 Research Insights on Delaying Medical Help

08:48 The Importance of a Second Opinion

12:32 The Diagnosis and Treatment

13:40 Reflections and Encouragement

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript_163

Blog:https://bit.ly/nctblogdelay

🎙️🎧🫶🏾Connect & Engage with Talaya:

Website: https://www.ontheotherside.life

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheotherside17/

📣Call to Action 2: Join the waitlist for our "Navigating Cancer TOGETHER" forum here: https://www.ontheotherside.life/forum-waitlist

Sponsor: Lois Dendy, beautiful mother of Talaya, https://www.ontheotherside.life/a-phenomenal-mother

Navigating Cancer TOGETHER is an independent podcast. To keep the episodes coming and support the show, consider buying me a cup of 🍵green tea at https://buymeacoffee.com/nctpodcast

Host: Talaya Dendy

Producer: Talaya Dendy

Executive Producer: Talaya Dendy

Writer: Talaya Dendy

Editor: Talaya Dendy

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