Being sick sucks. Being really sick – I’m talking “hospital” sick, “can’t-figure-out-what’s-wrong-and-you-have-to-see-a-million-specialists” sick really sucks. It’s an emotional roller coaster whether you are the patient or someone you love is. It can be traumatic – I know it was for me when I went through 4+ years of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and failed IVF – and navigating the healthcare system (and being made to feel like a number instead of a human being) was its own secondary trauma for me and so many others.

But my dear friend, Dr. Tracy Shevell, M.D., is changing that for people – with a focus on women – and helping them navigate the most complex health mysteries while at the same time empowering them throughout their journeys. She joined me in Podpopuli’s Greenwich CT studio on the most recent episode of That Greenwich Life, and shared an action plan for when -- not if – a health crisis strikes. Follow her on Instagram @tracyshevellmd where she hosts regular “office hours” or find out more about her personalized offerings at her website: www.tracyshevellmd.com

She shepherded me through a very confusing medical crisis – a riddle, really with no answer - and for all her clients, she is part therapist, part doctor, all friend. I’m forever grateful to her, and so glad now she is helping so many others.

Follow me for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to my Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show. Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting me in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Steam on Greenwich Avenue. Visit www. SteamGreenwich.com for authentic dishes like dim sum, noodles, rice, duck and more – and take a night off from making dinner. As part of their commitment to bettering the entire Greenwich community, Steam has even extended their mid-day lunch specials so middle-school and high-school students have a safe place to hang out and enjoy a delicious meal at an affordable price after school. Take a night off from cooking, and order Steam instead to support this amazing establishment in our town!

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