The Importance of Being Your Own Advocate With Anushay Hossain

Embracing Your Voice

In this episode we welcome Anushay Hossain, a passionate writer, podcast host, speaker, and women's health advocate. Anushay discusses her journey from her aspirations as a young woman to her current impactful work in uncovering systemic racism and sexism within the American healthcare system.

Anushay's groundbreaking book, "The Pain Gap of Sexism and Racism in Healthcare," sheds light on the challenges faced by women, particularly women of color, in accessing quality healthcare. Her podcast, "Spilling Chai," serves as a platform for vital conversations about healthcare drama and medical misogyny, offering a profound examination of the women's health crisis in America.

We delve into Anushay's evolution from aspiring actress to professional feminist, navigating toxic environments in women's rights organizations. Anushay shares her experiences of exploitation and abuse in the workplace, highlighting the importance of mentorship and self-advocacy.

We talked about Anushay's transition to writing and commentary, exploring how her passion for storytelling and advocacy led to opportunities in media. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Anushay remained steadfast in her pursuit of her dreams, ultimately achieving success as a writer, speaker, and commentator.

Anushay reflects on the significance of representation and visibility for women of color in various industries, emphasizing the need for ambitious and unapologetic self-advocacy. She encourages listeners to embrace their voices and seize opportunities to effect positive change, emphasizing the power of reinvention and resilience in navigating life's challenges.

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Anushay Hossain is a passionate writer, podcast host, a devoted women’s health advocate, committed to uncovering and addressing systemic sexism and racism within the American healthcare system. Her groundbreaking book, “The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women”; and her Spilling Chai podcast provide a platform for vital conversations about healthcare trauma and medical misogyny, offering a profound examination of the women’s health crisis in America.

Anushay’s impactful keynote speeches and presentations at prestigious institutions and organizations underscore her role as a prominent feminist policy analyst, known for her insightful commentary on politics, gender, and race, featured on CNN, MSNBC, PBS, Forbes, CNN, USA TODAY, and Newsweek.

To order your copy of the Pain Gap, and follow Anushay's writings and appearances

https://anushayhossain.com/