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"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast

“What’s Her Problem?” Podcast is the audio version of writer and patient advocate Debra Rafson"s weekly Substack newsletter tackling Issues at the Heart of Chronic Illness and Disability through personal essays, interviews, opinion pieces, and more! whatsherproblem.substack.com

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19:01

The Time Delta Lost My Walker (Part 1)

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/11/07

The Time Delta Lost My Walker (Part 1)Issue #15 of "What's Her Problem?": The Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of RightsThis week’s questions:Were you familiar with the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights? Or the Air Carrier Access Act? Has an airline ever lost your mobility

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11:19

Weird Science

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2025/10/31

Weird ScienceIssue #14 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Patients endure some bizarre tests in the pursuit of a diagnosis.The story of one of my weirdest medical tests, a CT scan with myelogram.This week’s questions:What is the weirdest or most uncomfortable medical test you have undergone to find a diagnosis? How do you decide what you’re willing to endure from a medical test in order to find answers? Is there a line or

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17:08

Reflections on the 2025 HCMA Annual Patient Meeting

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Reflections on the 2025 HCMA Annual Patient MeetingIssue #13 of "What's Her Problem?": Being a student of your disease or disability makes the journey a smoother one. Never stop learning.Last Saturday, I attended the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association’s (HCMA) Annual Patient Meeting for the first time.#BigHeartBigLifeEach issue of “What’s Her Problem?” includes questions for further discussion. You can Leave a Comment publicly below, or become a Paid Subscriber to join the conversation in the

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13:04

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Breaking Up Is Hard To DoIssue #12 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Breaking up with a doctor is as hard as ending any other relationship, but it’s important for patients to find the care they deserve.This week’s questions:What’s your standout doctor (or dentist) break-up story? What methods do you use to find a new doctor? Get full access to What's Her Problem? at whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe

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7:00

Surgiversary

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/10/10

SurgiversaryIssue #10 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Should I be celebrating medical milestones more?This is a big week of surgiversaries (surgical anniversaries) for me. I wrote about my hesitancy to celebrate.This week’s questions:Do you celebrate medical milestones like surgiversaries? If so, how? Get full access to What's Her Problem? at whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe

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12:11

Ladies in Pink Gowns

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Ladies in Pink GownsIssue #10 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Annual mammograms are a nerve-wracking but important screening tool for women.In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October)I scheduled my first mammogram as soon as I turned 40. As a lifelong rule follower, of course I was going to follow the guidance of groups like the CDC and American Cancer Society, who generally agree upon 40 as the best age to start

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11:26

Being Rash

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2025/09/26

Being RashIssue #9 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Holter monitors and why medical professionals shouldn’t be so rash in their judgment of 'problem patients.'Each issue of "What's Her Problem?" includes questions for further discussion. You can Leave a Comment publicly below, or become a Paid Subscriber on Substack to join the conversation in the private community Chat.This week’s questions:Do you ever feel like a “problem patient?” How do you advocate for yourself when you have an uncommon medical need

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68:41

Interview Series-Sarah Hom, Accessibility Expert and...

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Interview Series-Sarah Hom, Accessibility Expert and Disability Justice AdvocateIssue #8 of "What's Her Problem?": Challenges in accessibility for theatre patrons and employeesWelcome to the very first installment of the “What’s Her Problem?” Interview Series!I had the great pleasure of speaking to Sarah Hom, the Director of Culture and Engagement, Audience Strategies at Roundabout Theatre Company in New York. Sarah is also the Founder of Lipstick and Cane Access and Disability Inclusion Consulting

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18:45

"The Pitt" and Doctor-Centered Media

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/09/12

"The Pitt" and Doctor-Centered MediaIssue #7 of "What's Her Problem?": TV medical dramas tend to focus on the doctors, not the patients.Video: Actor Noah Wyle sits on a couch and talks about his Emmy-nominated show The Pitt on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Kelly Clarkson sits in an armchair, facing him. Note: I do not own the rights to any media from “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” nor any other NBC property.[Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers for The Pitt, ER, and Grey’s Anatomy]Each issue of "What's

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12:11

Failing Up

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Failing UpIssue #6 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Step therapy purports to save patients and insurers money, but it frequently puts patients at risk.Each issue of "What's Her Problem?" includes questions for further discussion. You can Leave a Comment publicly below, or become a Paid Subscriber on Substack to join the conversation in the private community Chat.This week’s question:Have you participated in a step therapy program (knowingly or unknowingly)? Were there any adverse effects to your health as

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10:31

Holding My Heartbeat in My Hands

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Holding My Heartbeat in My HandsIssue #5 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Living a life in which your health is dependent on technology is both miraculous and terrifying.How I felt after my first implanted cardiac device was removed after 8 years, and I was able to keep it.Each issue of "What's Her Problem?" includes questions for further discussion. You can Leave a Comment publicly below, or become a Paid Subscriber to join the conversation in the private community Chat.This week’s question: If you have

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11:14

The Doctor Will See You Now(ish)

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2025/08/22

The Doctor Will See You Now(ish)Issue #4 Of “What’s Her Problem?”: Health care wait times show respect for neither the patients nor the doctors.This week’s question: What suggestions do you have for bringing back the R-E-S-P-E-C-T (sing it with me!) to healthcare? What is the longest you’ve sat in a waiting room to see a doctor? When is it worth it? How do you decide? Get full access to What's Her Problem? at whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe

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11:24

Let's Discuss

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Let's DiscussIssue #3 of "What's Her Problem?": Peer support groups benefit both participants and group leaders.Why peer support groups for chronic illness are so helpful, through the lens of my experience moderating an online discussion group for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.This week’s question: Have you attended a peer support group for an illness or disability? What benefits did you get from your participation, and what were the challenges? Get full access to What's Her Problem? at

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11:38

Good News

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Good NewsIssue #2 of "What's Her Problem?": Those of us with chronic illness are so used to receiving bad news from doctors that we don’t stop to celebrate the small wins when we do receive good news.How I'm learning to handle good news from doctors, instead of always waiting for the other shoe to drop.This week’s question: Do you celebrate your small wins with your health? If so, how do you celebrate? If not, why not? Do you subscribe to the progress principle? Get full access to What's Her

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11:32

What's Her Problem?

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/08/01

What's Her Problem?Issue #1: People make assumptions about what chronic illness and disability "should" look like.My unfortunate encounter with a TSA agent and the origin story for calling my Substack "What's Her Problem?"Today’s question: How do you handle situations where the validity of your illness or disability is questioned?Visit whatsherproblem.substack.com to subscribe. Get full access to What's Her Problem? at whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe

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1:51

Introduction to "What's Her Problem?"

"What"s Her Problem?" Podcast ·

2025/07/22

A brief introduction to "What's Her Problem?," a weekly Substack newsletter tackling Issues at the Heart of Chronic Illness and Disability. From writer, patient advocate, and disabled chronic illness warrior Debra Rafson. The voiceover/audio recording of every post will appear in this RSS feed, so subscribe now to stay up to date. whatsherproblem.substack.com Get full access to What's Her Problem? at whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe

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