Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People When Women Get Sick—and What Rebecca Bloom Wants Us to Do About It
Nov 19, 2025
Rebecca Bloom, a passionate health-care advocate and author of 'When Women Get Sick,' discusses the critical issue of gender bias in medicine. She reveals how women's symptoms are often dismissed, leading to delayed diagnoses. The conversation touches on the importance of empowering women to navigate the health system, understanding insurance intricacies, and advocating for oneself. Bloom emphasizes the need for organized support, like healthcare doulas, and highlights the impact of research gaps that hinder equitable care. Her insights aim to spark change and improve health outcomes for women.
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Diagnosis Delay From Research Gap
- Women’s diagnoses lag years behind men due to historic underrepresentation in research and clinical trials.
- Rebecca Bloom highlights that this research gap creates systemic delays across conditions like heart disease and autoimmune disorders.
Pain Dismissal Is Deeply Rooted
- Dismissal of women's pain is culturally embedded and predates modern medicine.
- Bloom traces this bias to historical concepts like 'hysteria' that still influence care today.
Audit Your Coverage Before Crisis
- Review your insurance and benefits before a health crisis so you know copays, limits, and coverage details.
- Rebecca Bloom advises mapping your personal and professional safety net in advance to avoid surprises.
