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What if the symptom you’re brushing off is the one that changes everything?

In this powerful episode of What the Health: Confessions of a Black Nurse, I break down why so many people delay care — even when their bodies are waving red flags.

Through real stories and high-profile examples, including Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Brett Favre, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Muhammad Ali, we unpack how fear, culture, masculinity, medical dismissal, and “pushing through” can quietly turn manageable issues into life-altering diagnoses.

This episode goes deeper than celebrity headlines. We talk about:

• Why vague symptoms are the most dangerous ones
• How normalization and “tough it out” culture delays diagnosis
• The physical, emotional, and financial cost of waiting too long
• Why access alone doesn’t guarantee safety
• How early action and self-advocacy literally save lives

If you’ve ever told yourself “it’s probably nothing”, “I’ll deal with it later”, or “my labs are normal so I’m fine” — this conversation is for you.

Because ignoring symptoms doesn’t make them disappear.
It just makes the consequences louder.

🎧 Listen now — and if this episode hits home, share it with someone you love.

Your voice matters. Your health can’t wait.