OPTIMIZE YOUR LIFE | INTRODUCTION TO PALLIATIVE CARE AND SELF ADVOCACY

In this week’s episode of Optimize Your Life, we welcome Dr. Sherika Newman, a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Newman shares her expertise on what palliative care really is, who it benefits, and why it plays a vital role in improving comfort and quality of life for patients facing serious illness.

She also dives into the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, empowering you to speak up, ask the right questions, and ensure your voice is heard when making healthcare decisions for yourself or a loved one.


💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:


1. The true meaning of palliative care and how it differs from hospice care


2. The role of palliative care in providing holistic, patient-centered support


3. Why self-advocacy is essential in navigating today’s healthcare system


4. Effective communication tips for patients and families


5. How to support loved ones with dignity, compassion, and confidence


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Dr. Sherika Newman is the founder of Doctor in the Family and a nationally recognized physician-leader in Palliative Medicine. A proud graduate of Florida A&M University and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University, she is Board-Certified in Family Medicine with fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Newman has earned national distinction and serves as faculty with the Center to Advance Palliative Care.
Guided by deep compassion and respect for the voices of her patients, Dr. Newman is known for bringing clarity to the most complex medical decisions.
She specializes in aligning patient and family goals with the best possible care—advocating fiercely even when it challenges the medical system. Through Doctor in the Family, she extends this mission beyond the bedside, ensuring that everyone has access to a trusted physician advocate—someone who can guide, translate, and stand alongside them in every medical encounter.




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