Podcasts about medical gaslighting

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Ashley Caputo, RN, FMP – Autism and the dramatic rise in chronic childhood illness, and the growing frustration among parents who feel their concerns are often minimized or ignored. Ashley and Amy discuss the importance of listening to parents, acknowledging patterns that families are observing, and creating space for open conversation without...

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Ashley Caputo, RN, FMP – Autism and the dramatic rise in chronic childhood illness, and the growing frustration among parents who feel their concerns are often minimized or ignored. Ashley and Amy discuss the importance of listening to parents, acknowledging patterns that families are observing, and creating space for open conversation without...

Sandy spent years misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and battling medical gaslighting. Discover how the RADIANT study and AI uncovered her true diagnosis: Maternally Inherited Diabetes and Deafness. ABLEnow save for today's needs or invest for tomorrow Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 20% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!  

This week on the You Are Dope Podcast, Kennedy shares her deeply personal journey of knowing something wasn't right with her health and the frustration of repeatedly being told that nothing was wrong.What followed was years of unanswered questions, self-doubt, and the challenge of advocating for herself when the people she trusted weren't listening.Joining the conversation is Dr. Brandi Sinkfield, a board-certified anesthesiologist, healthcare leader, and founder of Women's Digital Health. She is passionate about helping patients navigate the healthcare system, advocate for themselves, and improve communication with their medical providers—especially when concerns are dismissed or overlooked. Her work focuses on women's health, patient advocacy, and creating better healthcare experiences for all.  Together, we discuss: trusting yourself when something feels off  advocating for your health  navigating difficult healthcare experiences  the importance of being heard  practical ways to speak up for yourself  lessons for patients, families, and healthcare providers This is a conversation about courage, persistence, and the power of trusting your own voice.Because sometimes advocating for yourself isn't optional—it's necessary.

What happens when your body starts to heal, but your mind is still trapped in survival mode? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Amy Kurtz, certified health coach, patient advocate, speaker, and author "But You Look Fine", for a powerful conversation about chronic illness, Lyme disease, medical gaslighting, nervous system trauma, and what it really means to heal.Together, they explore Amy's 20+ year journey through unexplained pain, chronic symptoms, misdiagnosis, and the search for answers that finally led to a diagnosis of late-stage neurological Lyme disease and co-infections. Amy shares what it was like to be told her labs were normal while knowing something was deeply wrong in her body, and how years of invalidation shaped her relationship with her health, her identity, and her trust in herself.Dr. Taz and Amy also discuss why so many people live in the “gray zone” between sick and well, especially when symptoms are invisible, complex, or hard to explain. They unpack why normal labs do not always mean optimal health, why Lyme disease can be missed for years, and how chronic illness can impact relationships, career, emotional safety, and the nervous system.This conversation offers a grounded and hopeful look at what happens after illness, when the body may be improving but the mind and nervous system are still bracing for the next crash. Amy introduces her concept of Medical Trauma Brain, or MTB, which describes the anxiety, hypervigilance, fear, and survival patterns that can remain after chronic illness, cancer, stroke, chronic pain, or any major health crisis.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:

If you've ever left a doctor's appointment thinking, "That answered exactly none of my questions," this episode is for you. This week, I'm joined by fellow physician assistant and functional medicine practitioner Shelly Satizabal for a candid conversation about perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), birth control, statins, medical gaslighting, and women's health. We discuss why so many women are told they're "too young" for perimenopause, why symptoms get dismissed despite "normal" labs, and how women continue to fall through the cracks of a healthcare system that historically wasn't designed around female physiology. We also dive into hormones, cholesterol, statins, women's health research, and why asking questions shouldn't make you a difficult patient. If you've ever felt unheard, brushed off, or like nobody is interested in finding the root cause of your symptoms, this conversation is for you.   Learn more about working with me  Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments) Follow me on IG Follow Empowered Mind + Body on IG  Learn More About Shelly here Follow Shelly on IG   

What happens when you know something is wrong with your body, but no one seems to be listening? In this episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with award-winning journalist and host of TVO's Mistreated, Nam Kiwanuka, for a powerful conversation about women's health, medical dismissal, and the gaps in research that continue to impact women across Canada and beyond. Nam shares her personal experience navigating fibroids, chronic anemia, lengthy surgical wait times, and the frustration of advocating for care while trying to show up for her family and career. Together, they explore why women's health has been historically under-researched, how lived experience and evidence can work together, and what women can do to advocate for themselves in a complex health care system. This Episode Covers: Nam's personal health journey and the diagnosis that changed everything Why women are often dismissed or misdiagnosed in health care settings The impact of research gaps on conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, ADHD, migraines, and autoimmune diseases How social media can both help and hinder women searching for health information The importance of self-advocacy and knowing your medical history What femtech is and how innovation is helping address women's health challenges Practical ways women can support change in research, policy, and health care Women's health affects every aspect of our lives, from our careers and families to our confidence and wellbeing. This conversation is a reminder that your symptoms matter, your experiences matter, and your voice matters. Whether you're navigating your own health journey or supporting someone you love, you'll leave this episode with greater understanding and practical ways to advocate for better care. https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/ TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothat Blog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog Podcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast Newsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.com YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthat How to find Stephanie Mitton: Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMitton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/ beaconnorthstrategies.com TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmitton Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/ Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com Produced by Duke & Castle Our Latest Blog: https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/i-don-t-do-resolutions-i-do-this-perfect-for-busy-women Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Danielle Kepics to talk about childhood loss, family estrangement, and why so many women feel dismissed when seeking medical care.Danielle shares what it was like losing her mother at a young age and being left to navigate life with a narcissistic father. We discuss the difficult decision to create distance from family, why estrangement is sometimes the healthiest option, and the guilt that often comes with it.We also dive into her decision to leave conventional medicine and open her own practice, her passion for advocating for women, and the ongoing conversations surrounding hormone replacement therapy and women's health.In this episode, we discuss:• Losing her mother at a young age• Growing up with a narcissistic father• Family estrangement and setting boundaries• Leaving conventional medicine• Opening her own practice• Why women are often dismissed in healthcare• Advocating for yourself as a patient• The evolving conversation around HRT and breast cancer riskThis conversation is honest, empowering, and a reminder that sometimes healing requires questioning everything you've been taught.

Wie sieht erfolgreiches Event-Netzwerken aus, das sich nicht künstlich oder anstrengend anfühlt? Und warum müssen wir im Jahr 2026 immer noch darum kämpfen, dass Frauenkörper in der Medizin ernst genommen werden?In dieser persönlichen Check-Out-Folge zum Monatsende reflektieren Vera Strauch und Cordelia Röders-Arnold ihren Mai. Es geht von Event-Learnings über Frauengesundheit bis zum Flohmarktstand:Netzwerk-Tipps: Warum alleine auf Events zu gehen ein Karriere-Superpower ist.Radikale Intuition: Wie du filterst, welche Kontakte dir wirklich Energie geben. Frauengesundheit: Veras persönliche Hormone Journey und Medical Gaslighting. Gender Health Gap: Warum Endometriose und Perimenopause endlich mehr Forschung brauchen.Eine ehrliche Folge über Sichtbarkeit, Selbstrespekt und den Mut, den Finger in die Wunde zu legen.

Die Geschichten, die in diesem Podcast erzählt werden, handeln oft davon, wie Dinge besser werden. Insbesondere wie Genesung von einer Suchterkrankung dazu führt, dass Menschen stärker, gesünder und selbstbestimmter werden – Aber was ist mit Erkrankungen, die sich diesem »Recovery-Narrativ« verweigern? Wir wollen den ME/CFS-Awareness-Month dafür nutzen, über diese Fragen zu sprechen. Dafür haben wir die beiden Expertinnen Mirja Nicolas und Ronja Büchner eingeladen. Beide forschen zum Thema Stigmatisierung und Psychologisierung Betroffener.Falls ihr euch weiter informieren möchtet, hier findet ihr den frei verfügbaren Essay »Welche Rolle spielt „die Psyche“? Long COVID und ME/CFS als Prüfsteine für eine evidenzbasierte und patient*innenorientierte Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie«: https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/a-2866-9127.pdfPsychologisierung: Psychologisierung bedeutet zum einen, körperliche Erkrankungssymptome hauptsächlich oder ausschließlich als psychisch verursacht zu deuten, obwohl es klare Hinweise auf biologische Ursachen gibt. Es kann aber auch heißen, dass man psychische Faktoren überbewertet. Zum Beispiel wenn es um die Entstehung, Chronifizierung oder Aufrechterhaltung der körperlichen Symptome geht. Im Zusammenhang mit ME/CFS und Long Covid heißt das zum Beispiel, dass Beschwerden (subtil oder direkt) auf Stress, Angst, Depression, falsche Gedankenmustern oder Vermeidungsverhalten geschoben werden.Medical Gaslighting bedeutet, dass reale gesundheitliche Beschwerden von medizinischem Personal wiederholt als eingebildet, übertrieben oder rein psychisch dargestellt werden, sodass Betroffene an sich selbst zweifeln.PEM steht für Post-Exertional Malaise – bedeutet eine häufig zeitversetzt eintretende, unverhältnismäßige Verschlechterung des Zustands nach körperlicher oder kognitiver Aktivität, nach emotionaler Belastung oder durch zu viele Reize Es ist das Kernmerkmal von ME/CFS und kommt auch bei einem Teil der Long-Covid-Betroffenen vor.Pacing bedeutet, sich die eigene Energie sehr sorgsam einzuteilen, um auf jeden Fall unter der eigenen Belastungsgrenze zu bleiben. Ziel ist, auf diese Weise weitere Verschlechterungen (Crashes) zu vermeiden.SodaKlub auf Steady:https://steadyhq.com/de/sodaklub/Mia GatowMias Buch: »Rausch und Klarheit«Mias Newsletter: Romanzen und FinanzenMika DöringRecovery Deutschland e.V. Mikas Kunst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The donor egg recommendation rarely comes after a complete workup. It comes after AMH, FSH, and an antral follicle count. That is usually where the investigation stops. In this episode, Sarah Clark walks through what is missing from the workup before women are told donor eggs are their only path: the full thyroid panel, not just TSH. Stool DNA testing for H. pylori, parasites, and food sensitivities. The vaginal microbiome. The male partner's blood work, which most clinics do not run. The nervous system patterns most REIs do not connect to fertility. Sarah shares Rebecca's case as a proof point. Rebecca was 27. Her AMH was 0.04 ng/mL. POI diagnosis. Told donor eggs were her only option. Her stool DNA testing revealed H. pylori and a parasite. Her food sensitivity testing showed gluten, dairy, and egg intolerance. She had adrenal insufficiency, thyroid imbalance, mineral depletion, and toxic load on her workup. Her eczema, migraines, and asthma were not separate issues. After targeted work, she conceived naturally in month five. Outcomes vary. Rebecca's case is one of many we use to illustrate what completing the workup can look like. This episode is for the woman sitting with a donor egg recommendation who is not ready to agree before she understands what was actually evaluated. The goal is clarity. Not opposition to your clinic. Not a guarantee of any outcome. Clarity on what your workup did not include, so that whatever you decide next gets made on the full picture. What this episode covers: The diagnosis is real. The investigation is incomplete. Why TSH alone is not a thyroid panel. H. pylori, hidden food sensitivities, and the gut inflammation driver. Eczema, migraines, and asthma as fertility signals. The male partner's workup should include beyond a semen analysis. Nervous system patterns most REIs do not connect to fertility. Next steps: Access the free guide: What Your Clinic Missed. The guide walks through the markers that the Fab Fertile team reviews before a donor egg recommendation. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED. Book a Functional Fertility Second Opinion. We'll review your labs, your history, your full picture, and your partner's picture together, so you know what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision should be informed by. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book here. About the Host I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for weekly episodes on fertility optimization, IVF preparation, and the lab work your doctor probably isn't running. Timestamps [00:00] The Donor Egg Recommendation and the Investigation Underneath It [01:00] The Diagnosis Is Real. The Investigation Is Incomplete. [02:00] Sarah's POI Story and Why Fab Fertile Exists [03:00] Rebecca's Case: POI at 27, AMH 0.04, ng/mL Told Donor Eggs Were Her Only Option [04:00] Functional Lab Testing Before a Donor Egg Decision [05:00] What We Found: H. pylori, Parasites, Food Sensitivities, Adrenal Insufficiency, Thyroid [06:00] Eczema, Migraines, Asthma: Not Separate Issues From Fertility [07:00] Rebecca Conceived Naturally in Month Five [08:00] What Your Clinic Missed: The Markers Before a Donor Egg Recommendation [09:00] Why a Standard REI Workup Cannot Answer Why Your Numbers Are What They Are [10:00] Medical Gaslighting and the Permission to Investigate Further [11:00] The Functional Fertility Second Opinion: How It Works  

Have you've ever been told your labs are normal, but you still feel like garbage…or you've walked out of a doctor's office feeling dismissed, confused, or totally unheard…then this episode is for you.   We cover: Why medical gaslighting happens more often in menopause The hidden limitation in conventional medical training What "normal labs" actually mean (and don't mean) How to build the right healthcare team for complex symptoms How to get the menopause care you need and finally be heard…guaranteed   Dr. Efrat LaMandre, known as Dr. E, is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner who calls out a problem most patients recognize instantly but few clinicians are trained to name: medical gaslighting. Her work examines why patients are dismissed when tests are normal, and why "you're fine" so often becomes the end of the conversation. She is also the host of the Medical Disruptor podcast, where she brings clinicians, researchers, and public health leaders into honest conversations about trust, power, and the limits of what medicine currently measures.  5 Red Flags You're Being Gaslit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1exhPF8mgsiI8xXpwFRYEBqBqoYbDeBfV/view?usp=sharing   Contact Efrat LaMandre: Podcast: www.drefratlamandre.com/e-podcasts TikTok: @drefratlamandre  Instagram: drefratlamandre  Facebook: drefratlamandre  YouTube: @DrEfratLaMandre  Website: drefratlamandre.com  LinkedIn: efratlamandre   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.  

Why does the medical world struggle to treat young people with chronic illnesses? This week, I'm sharing my personal journey through hospitals and doctors' offices over the last two years.I'm sharing the unfiltered details of my experience with the healthcare system: the doctors who saved me, the ones who failed me, and the systemic bias against young people with invisible and chronic conditions. I'm still here, I'm still fighting, and we're talking about it all.

Endometriosis is often talked about as a pelvic disease, but it's actually a systemic inflammatory condition that affects the entire body. And the way we diagnose and treat it is still failing too many patients.In this episode, I sit down with Jandra Mueller, a pelvic floor physical therapist in San Diego and the incoming educational chair for the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. Jandra specializes in treating patients with endometriosis and has a unique perspective both as a clinician and as someone who went through the diagnostic odyssey herself.Her own experience getting diagnosed drove her to focus on this work. She spent years dealing with symptoms that kept getting dismissed and saw multiple specialists who couldn't figure out what was wrong. Even as a pelvic floor PT working in a hospital-based women's health center with access to specialists, it took years to get the right diagnosis.We discuss why the new guidelines for diagnosing endometriosis are a step forward but still fall short. We talk about the pelvic pentad the association between endometriosis, hypermobility, mast cell activation syndrome, pelvic floor dysfunction, and vestibulodynia. And we get into why fibrotic endometriosis is often overlooked during surgery and what that means for patients who continue to have symptoms after excision.HighlightsDoctors can now start treating endometriosis based on your symptoms without requiring surgery first.Scar tissue from endometriosis is often missed during surgery because it doesn't always show up on the biopsy.Endometriosis often shows up alongside other conditions like hypermobility, mast cell issues, and pelvic pain with sex.Not all surgeons who say they specialize in endometriosis actually have the advanced training needed.If you still have symptoms after surgery, keep pushing for answers—it doesn't mean the pain is in your head.Treating endometriosis with pelvic floor PT means looking at your whole body, not just your pelvis.Pain before bowel movements is a classic endometriosis symptom that often gets overlooked.If you're experiencing symptoms that aren't improving with treatment, don't stop advocating. Finding the right endometriosis specialist matters not all surgeons have the same level of training.Consider working with a pelvic floor physical therapist who understands endometriosis and can look at your whole body, not just your pelvis.Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss upcoming episodes.Get in Touch with Dr. Mueller:WebsiteInstagramGet in Touch with Me:WebsiteInstagramYoutubeSubstack

What happens when you're both a doctor… and the patient who isn't being listened to?In this episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing, I'm joined by Dr Liz Murray, a doctor, activist, artist, and founder of Mortal + Strong. After 15 years navigating chronic illness, including lupus, endometriosis, and miscarriage, Liz shares what it's like to experience the healthcare system from both sides.This conversation is about what often gets missed, female health symptoms that are normalised, the moments of dismissal that stay with you, and why for many neurodivergent women, why navigating healthcare can feel overwhelming, invalidating, and exhausting.In this episode, we explore:Liz's journey of living with lupus, endometriosis, and miscarriageLiz's experience of navigating the healthcare system as both doctor and patientThe impact of normalising heavy and painful periods on delayed endometriosis and fibroids diagnosesThe gaps in menstrual health education and what doctors aren't taught to look forThe reality of medical gatekeeping and the “micro-traumas” of feeling dismissedWhy GPs are under pressure to know everything, and how that impacts patient careThe challenge for women with ADHD may experience in communicating symptoms in short appointmentsHow ADHD can make women more sensitive to hormonal changesPractical advice for appointments to communicate more effectivelyThe importance of self-advocacy in medical settingsWhy a holistic approach to women's health matters (including diet, emotional wellbeing and lifestyle)How we can better support the next generation to advocate for their healthThis episode is both validating and practical, offering insight, language, and tools to help you feel more confident advocating for your health.Timestamps:00:01 - Introduction to ADHD Women's Wellbeing07:41 - Navigating the Challenges of Endometriosis14:11 - Understanding Women's Health: The Overlap of Hormones and Neurodiversity23:21 - Navigating Hormonal Health: The Patient's Perspective37:47 - Addressing the Rift in Doctor-Patient Relationships40:03 - Understanding Endometriosis and Women's Health49:17 - Managing Health Holistically: The Interconnection of ConditionsSupport and information on topics raised in today's episode: The Miscarriage Association Website The Miscarriage Association helpline and support servicesEndometriosis UK Support NetworkThis week's episode is sponsored by Understood.org, the leading nonprofit dedicated to empowering the millions of people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. Their podcast, AHA Aha! Shared candid stories about ADHD realisations, including the unexpected, emotional and even funny ways ADHD symptoms can surface!The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live Event Recording is here!My first-ever ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live event sold out, and now the full experience is available to you wherever you are, whenever it feels right.Alongside three neuro-affirming experts, we spent four hours exploring the questions that matter most to late-diagnosed women. Get lifetime access here!Inside the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live Recording, you'll find:Kate Moryoussef on post-diagnosis growth and her gentle framework for what comes nextDr Hannah Cullen on the neuroscience of ADHD and why your brain works the way it doesHannah Miller on reconnecting with purpose through a neurodivergent lensAdele Wimsett myth-busting on hormones, HRT, progesterone and perimenopauseUnderstand yourself more deeply, feel less alone, and finally access the expert knowledge you deserve. Because every woman with ADHD deserves access to the knowledge, expertise and understanding that for too long simply hasn't been available to us.To get lifetime access for £44, click here.Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, learn and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you'll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podYou can connect with Liz via her website (www.drlizmurray.com) or Instagram (@drlizmurray)Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this conversation on The Dignity Lab, guest host and neonatologist Dr. Staci Olister brings together trauma-informed care expert Mary Coughlin and host Dr. Jennifer Griggs to explore how trauma and dignity are deeply intertwined in healthcare and beyond. They trace the evolution of trauma from a narrow focus on physical injury to a broader, lived experience that overwhelms a person's capacity to cope. They define dignity as our inherent, unearned worth—no more and no less than anyone else's—and extend this to organizations, non-human animals, and the Earth itself.Dignity violations—exclusion, humiliation, lack of safety, medical gaslighting, and structural injustice—are at the root of much of the trauma experienced by patients and clinicians. Mary describes how we can “build the buffering” for people in overwhelming situations, rather than only “summing up the suffering.” Jennifer offers a pathway for reclaiming dignity: naming a dignity violation, affirming a person's worth, seeking accountability and repair where possible, and shifting from “me” (the one to whom something happened) to “I” (the agent/creator) and ultimately to “Thou,” seeing the sacred dignity in others, including those who have harmed us.They also address shame as an emotion that thrives in silence and secrecy. They examine how dehumanizing language, hierarchical culture, business models of productivity, and electronic health records can undermine trauma-informed, dignity-centered care. The episode closes with an invitation to join Mary and Jennifer for an immersive, trauma-informed, dignity-centered retreat in Ireland, focused on embodied leadership, radical listening, reflective writing, and nervous system regulation.TakeawaysTrauma is a lived experience that touches body, mind, spirit, and communityDignity is our inherent, unearned worth, extending to humans, organizations, and the EarthTrauma and dignity violations are interwoven in healthcare and beyondTrauma-informed care principles are practical ways to enact dignity in everyday practiceShame and secrecy fuel systemic disconnection in healthcare culturesPatients, families, and clinicians are routinely exposed to everyday dignity violationsWe reclaim dignity by naming harm, affirming worth, and seeking accountability and repairHealing involves shifting from “me” to “I” to “Thou” in our stories and leadershipDehumanizing language, business models, and electronic recorExploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.The Dignity Lab is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and will receive 10% of the purchase price when you click through and make a purchase. This supports our production and hosting costs. Bookshop.org doesn't earn money off bookstore sales, all profits go to independent bookstores. We encourage our listeners to purchase books through Bookshop.org for this reason.

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman unpacks the often-overlooked reality of medical gaslighting—when patients' symptoms are dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood within the healthcare system. With clarity and balance, he explores how this dynamic impacts trust, diagnosis, and long-term health outcomes, while offering practical insight for both patients and practitioners.In the Torah extro, Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev brings a deeper perspective, connecting the concept of truly “seeing” and validating another person to timeless Torah values. Together, this episode bridges modern medicine and ancient wisdom, highlighting the importance of listening, empathy, and truth in healing.- - - - - YouTube: https://youtu.be/TwtGlAK2qMQ- - - - - - Links:Dr. Aaron Hartman: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev:https://drshtaygen.com/- - - - - Holy Health Podcast:Email: Holyhealthpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @holy_healthpodcastwwwwHolyhealthpodcast.comHoly Health Official Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/589555/9876240Holy Health YouTube Account:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYPOvFawrjhH_2U7r61M2QMusach Haguf:Instagram: @darapt613@holy_healthpodcast- - - - -This podcast has been edited by  Yakir Abelow of 'YA Joker productions'For more information contact:https://wa.me/c/972586918089Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yakir_abelow_photography/

The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating childhood illness, the impact of medical gaslighting during adolescence, and the importance of advocating for oneself in the medical system. It also explores the impact of disability on work and housing, the role of writing as a coping mechanism and productivity, and the value of disabled voices in healthcare. The conversation delves into the importance of authenticity and the challenges of empathy and compassion in society. It also explores the role of AI in creativity and ethics, as well as the concept of creativity as a practice.TakeawaysCreativity as a coping mechanismNavigating the challenges of being a sick childAdvocating for oneself in the medical system Authenticity ParadoxRadical ResilienceChapters00:00 Navigating Childhood Illness07:00 The Impact of Disability on Work and Housing15:36 Writing as a Coping Mechanism and Productivity29:27 The Value of Disabled Voices in Healthcare41:06 The Role of AI in Creativity and Ethics56:18 Creativity as a Practice

„Achten Sie mal auf Ihren Stress.“ Ein Satz, den so viele Frauen hören und der oft mehr klein macht als hilft. In dieser Folge spreche ich darüber, warum Frauen mit ihren Symptomen so häufig nicht ernst genommen werden, was hinter dem sogenannten Gender Health Gap steckt und warum „Stress“ selten die eigentliche Ursache ist. Wir schauen gemeinsam darauf, was wirklich hinter Erschöpfung, Zyklusbeschwerden, Verdauungsthemen & Co. stecken kann und warum dein Körper nicht gegen dich arbeitet, sondern mit dir spricht.

If you've ever been dismissed by a doctor, told your symptoms were stress or anxiety, or felt like the medical system wasn't built for people like you — this episode traces exactly how we got here. The history of "hysteria" didn't end; it evolved, and understanding that history might be one of the most validating things you do for yourself today.In this episode, you'll hear from Emily Mendenhall, medical anthropologist, Guggenheim Fellow, and author of Invisible Illness: A History from Hysteria to Long COVID. Her concept of structural silencing reframes medical dismissal not as individual doctors failing patients, but as a system operating exactly as it was designed.Connect with Destiny:  Instagram / Facebook / Website______________________________

Send us Fan MailMany people are told their symptoms are “normal,” psychosomatic, or simply stress-related, even when they know something deeper is wrong.In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Miriam Putnam, a board-certified health and wellness coach and freedom-from-stress counselor, to talk about the connection between body health, mental health, and environmental triggers.They discuss why so many people end up on prescription medication before finding the true root cause, how mold, Lyme, allergies, and other hidden stressors can affect both the body and mind, and why self-advocacy matters so much in today's healthcare system.Miriam also shares her own story of a traumatic accident, neurological Lyme symptoms, and the long path toward finding answers outside the standard medical box.Timestamps00:00 Intro: Meet Miriam Putnam00:41 What Miriam does: body health, stress counseling, and holistic support01:14 Have we “never been sicker”?02:04 Why so many people are on prescription medication03:40 What could really be underneath the symptoms05:16 How Miriam's journey began through her mother's struggles07:14 Medical gaslighting and being told symptoms are “all in your head”08:42 Insurance limitations and why testing often falls short09:51 Is healthcare designed to create wellness or profit from sickness?11:24 Why mental health care often masks symptoms instead of solving them15:56 Michael's story about nearly being medicated as a child16:55 Parenting, school systems, and how quickly kids can be labeled18:34 PANS, PANDAS, and environmental triggers behind behavioral symptoms20:30 Why real care is often only accessible to those who can afford it21:48 How Miriam helps people get to the root cause24:24 Informed consent and learning to advocate for yourself26:39 The biggest lies in mental health and medicine27:03 Miriam's family's experience spending nearly $1 million seeking answers30:10 Why fixing body health is foundational to mental health31:05 The need for more comprehensive blood testing32:57 Why the U.S. approach to wellness is falling behind34:06 Miriam shares her personal Lyme disease story35:33 The airboat accident that changed everything37:56 Hospitalization, worsening symptoms, and neurological Lyme39:07 Getting real answers through integrative testing40:12 The healing modalities Miriam explored42:38 Trauma, immunity, and what may activate deeper health issues45:05 How many doctors it took before she found answers47:17 Why personal advocacy matters for everyone48:41 How to connect with Miriam and get her wellness checklist50:09 Final thoughts-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains medical gaslighting and why ADHD brains may be more susceptible; how to distinguish between gaslighting and honest provider error or lack of knowledge; how to minimize the risk of gaslighting; and what to do if you've been gaslit. Resources: Medical Gaslighting Free Download: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Research Read: 9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Deciding on ADHD Medication Read: "Medical Gaslighting Convinced Me That I Didn't Have ADHD" Read: "You Couldn't Possibly Have ADHD" Access the video and slides for podcast episode #597 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/medical-gaslighting-adhd-concerns/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Get Dr. Vonda's latest insights on strength, bone health, longevity, and aging with power delivered straight to your inbox. Join her free health & longevity newsletter here: https://www.drvondawright.com/resources/aging-longevity Have you ever woken up feeling like a stranger in your own skin, wondering why the body that used to be so predictable now feels like a puzzle you can't quite solve? In this episode, I sit down with PhD nutrition scientist Dr. Emily Prpa to pull back the curtain on the "female gut" and explore why, for far too long, we've been given health advice designed for men while our own unique biology was left in the dark. What we cover: - The Gender Data Gap: Why nutritional advice is often derived from men and how it affects you. - Hormonal Control: How estrogen and progesterone dictate your digestion and heart health. - The Microbiome Shift: What happens to your gut during the transition to menopause. - The Power of Perspective: Viewing menopause as a "renewal" rather than an "abyss." - Early Warning Signs: Identifying fatigue and sleep issues long before hot flashes start. - Body Literacy: Learning to trust your physical instincts over social conditioning. - Midlife Nutrition: Using your microbiome to manage erratic hormonal shifts.   About the Dr. Emily Prpa: Dr. Emily Prpa is a PhD-prepared nutrition scientist and researcher dedicated to cutting through the noise of the wellness industry. She specializes in making complex science culturally relevant and practical, helping women understand the deep interplay between their gut health and their hormones.   Connect with Dr. Emily Prpa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionreporter/ Website: https://www.dremilyprpa.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEmilyPrpa Timestamps (to be adjusted) 00:00 Dr. Emily Prpa on Decoding Science for Women 02:07 The Gender Gap: Why Your Nutrition Advice is Based on Men 03:55 Dealing with Sudden Bloating and Midlife Gut Changes 04:56 How Estrogen and Progesterone Control Your Digestion 06:37 Why Perimenopause Triggers New Digestive Symptoms 07:46 How Menopause Changes Your Gut's Biological Signature 09:40 Lessons from Japan's Empowering View of Menopause 10:36 Identifying Early Signs of Perimenopause You Might Miss 12:14 Overcoming the Medical Gaslighting of Women 13:14 Proactive Strategies to Prevent Midlife Bone Loss 15:12 How Your Gut Bacteria Recycles Estrogen 18:08 Fiber and Polyphenols for a Healthier Midlife Gut 32:15 Why Protein and Muscle Mass are Non-Negotiable Now 45:30 Small Lifestyle Shifts for Long-Term Vitality

What if the real problem in modern healthcare isn't your symptoms — but the system? In this 100th special episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal reflects on the 6 major health patterns she saw across all episodes — patterns affecting anxiety, burnout, vision problems, chronic illness, and nervous system overload. This isn't a highlight reel, it's a wake-up call. Thank you so much for making 100 episodes of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast possible. Dr. Meenal Agarwal didn't start Uncover Your Eyes because she wanted to be loud. She started it because she's seen so many people dismissed, ignored, gaslit, or made to feel their bodies were the problem. Uncover Your Eyes is an outlet for us to be able to express the truth in healthcare.

Have you ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling judged instead of cared for?If you've ever chosen a healing path that didn't match what your doctor recommended, you may know exactly what doctor shaming looks like. Host Dr. Katie Deming names what so many patients feel but rarely talk about, and explains why it happens in the first place.Sometimes it's blunt, like a doctor implying you're a bad parent for skipping a certain treatment. Other times it's subtle, a colder tone, a sudden disconnection, or even conditional care when you're labeled “noncompliant.”Chapters:00:04:30 - When Your Doctor Changes Toward You00:07:00 - Shame Is a Fear Tactic00:08:00 - Why Doctors Are Wired This Way00:10:13 - The System Needs Predictability00:12:06 - Doctors Aren't the Enemy00:13:21 - What Shame Does to Your Nervous System00:18:30 - The Breath Technique That Calls Your Power Back00:21:21 - The System's Discomfort Is Not Your VerdictDoctors go through decades of conditioning that rewards certainty and compliance. And when you understand why the system reacts the way it does when you choose your own path, it becomes a lot easier to stop taking it personally.A dysregulated nervous system clouds your thinking, shrinks your decision-making, and erodes your voice in the room where your care is being decided. Dr. Katie connects this directly to healing, because fear and shame get in the way of recovery.Press Play and Learn how to reclaim your authority without abandoning the care you need.Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Transform your hydration with the system that delivers filtered, mineralized, and structured water all in one. Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieDownload the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. Work with Dr. Katie: www.katiedeming.com 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Email: INFO@KATIEDEMING.COM Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & family Give a Review on Spotify Give a Review on Apple Podcast Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5 DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not ...

Why 'Doing More' Is Backfiring With Your Toddler w/ Ashley VentriceFollow Ashley Ventrice:Instagram: @ashleyvetnricecoAshley on FacebookAshley Ventrice Show (podcast)Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE! In this episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast, Heather talks with Ashley Ventrice, a parent, educator, and host of The Ashley Ventrice Show, about how nervous system safety and emotional regulation start with the adults. Ashley shares how she built a childcare center designed for both toddlers and parents, including structured play, sensory learning, predictable routines, soft separation for preschool transitions, and a space where parents could stay, connect, and even watch the classroom via live stream. They discuss simple ways to recreate a calmer play setup at home with a designated play area, toy rotation, and more open-ended play options versus closed-ended toys. Ashley also shares her health journey after years of over-functioning and people-pleasing, including being gaslit by doctors, pushing for brain and spine MRIs, learning she had a 9mm lesion on her brainstem, and how serious autoimmune illness forced her to slow down, advocate for herself, and set boundaries. The conversation covers why routine and predictability help both kids and adults, how over-scheduling can stress the whole family, how social media comparison can add pressure, and why parent community matters. Ashley emphasizes modeling emotional regulation for kids by naming feelings, noticing body signals like anxiety, taking deep breaths out loud, and teaching emotional intelligence early. She closes with a message for exhausted moms: rest is allowed, a regulated parent matters more than a perfectly structured day, and listening to your body before it has to scream helps you stay present for your children.00:00 The Over-Functioner Wake-Up Call: Slow Down Before Your Body Screams01:00 Welcome + Meet Ashley Ventres (Nervous System, Regulation & Boundaries)02:52 Inside Ashley's Childcare Center: Designing Nervous-System Safety for Kids & Parents06:43 Sensory Play & Space Setup: Montessori-Inspired Zones That Help Toddlers Regulate08:10 Recreate the Calm at Home: Toy Rotation + Open-Ended Play Tips11:15 Ashley's Health Journey: Autoimmune Illness, Medical Gaslighting & Self-Advocacy15:31 Learning to Rest + Set Boundaries (and Handling the Pushback)19:14 Modeling Regulation: Teaching Toddlers Emotional Literacy, Anxiety & Coping Skills23:47 Routines for Everyone: Predictability, Over-Scheduling & Slowing Family Life Down27:32 Comparison, Community & Mom Connection: You're Not Alone31:04 Final Message: A Regulated Mom Matters More Than a Perfect Day + Where to Find Ashley------------------------------------------------------"If you're struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It's called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE!Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Calm Superpower Cohort.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

Renowned motivational speaker and coach, Jess Wilson shares how she fought for years to get answers for her two severely unwell sons after being dismissed by doctors, until a Perth specialist ordered routine immune tests and diagnosed a rare genetic immune disease; the system later apologised and treatment began. She discusses medical gaslighting, intuition, forgiveness, and radical responsibility, and how the experience led her into nutrition, holistic health, and speaking focused on identity, discipline, micro-decisions, and higher standards for health, relationships, and generational wellbeing. Watch this empowering conversation on YouTube ✨Connect with Jess at www.jesswilson.com and connect with her on socials Instagram/LinkedIn/Other - Instagram @jesswilsonofficial  ⏱️Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Jess Wilson: Energy, Health & Leading With Love 01:24 Jess's Roots in South Africa: A 'Hippie' Upbringing & Early Health Values 01:59 High Achiever to Burnout: The Cost of 'Go, Go, Go' 02:48 When Motherhood Turns Into a Medical Battle 05:44 Medical Gaslighting & the Breakthrough Diagnosis 07:22 What Was Wrong? The Symptoms No One Could Explain 09:45 Being Heard, Forgiving the System & Taking Responsibility 10:57 Radical Responsibility: Empowerment vs Blame 16:13 After the Diagnosis: Partnering Medicine + Holistic Support 20:41 A Second Chance at Life: Joy, Standards & Rebuilding Everything 22:47 Joy vs 'YOLO': Chocolate Cake, Cravings & Real Health Choices 24:10 Happiness vs Fulfillment: Dopamine, Serotonin & the Joy Hormone 27:18 Instant Gratification vs Long-Term Fulfillment (and Why It Compounds) 28:36 Micro Decisions & the Compounding Effect (Food, Energy, Standards) 30:08 The Alarm Clock Rule: Building Consistency with One Non‑Negotiable 31:00 Standards in Every Area: Laundry, Bills, and the Subconscious Worth Message 34:26 Routine as an Anchor + Boundaries That Support Relationships 35:53 Choosing Yourself: Leaving What's Not for You & Breaking Patterns 38:48 Believing in Bigger Love: Expanding What's Possible (and Ditching 'All Men Are Crap') 44:23 Pain, Shadow Work & Self‑Trust: Why You'll Walk Away When It's Wrong 46:20 Health Myths in Your 40s: Identity, Discipline, and 'I Just Don't Do That Anymore' 50:36 Raising Kids with Standards: Family Food Identity & Modeling Discipline 53:08 Generational Responsibility + Final Takeaways & Gratitude Wrap‑Up

Otolaryngologist Alan P. Feren discusses his article "How system strain contributes to medical gaslighting in health care." Alan explores why encounters that patients experience as dismissive or manipulative often stem from communication breakdowns driven by productivity pressures rather than clinician malice. He examines the cognitive reality of modern practice where heuristic shortcuts and a discomfort with uncertainty lead well-intentioned providers to offer premature reassurance that feels like invalidation. The conversation highlights critical inflection points like early interruptions and reliance on "normal" test results that erode trust and delay diagnosis. Alan argues that resolving this crisis requires moving beyond blame toward a partnership model where uncertainty is explicitly named and shared. Learn how shifting the focus from transactional care to collaborative sense-making can restore safety and humanity to the exam room. True team-based care starts with you. When you join ChenMed, you'll feel seen, heard, and valued. That's because ChenMed practices transformative, physician-led care, focusing on prevention and empowering providers to have a lasting impact on their patients and communities. So, whether you're applying for a primary care physician, nurse practitioner, cardiologist, or medical director position, you'll feel supported and fulfilled in every aspect of your career. Find a job that feels right. Visit ChenMed.com/Physicians to learn more. VISIT SPONSOR → https://chenmed.com/Physicians SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Kim Rogers to explore overlooked root causes behind chronic gut issues, inflammation, and immune dysregulation. Kim shares her personal journey through years of unexplained symptoms, including mold exposure, Lyme disease, and persistent gut dysfunction. They discuss why parasites are far more common than most people realize and how they can impact digestion, mental health, and overall resilience. This conversation unpacks why many symptoms are dismissed as “normal” and what they may actually be signaling. Dr. Cole and Kim emphasize the importance of addressing terrain, not just chasing symptoms. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.20% off site-wide at RogersHood (including the ParaFy Parasite Cleanse). Use code DRWILLCOLE at rogershood.com. Valid 2/12–2/15, ends 11:59pm PST.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: http://learn.nocd.com/WILLCOLE.Text ABW to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Go to AvocadoGreenMattress.com/ABW and check out their mattress and bedding sale!Go to DRINKAG1.com/WILLCOLE to get their best offer... get 3 FREE AG1 Travel Packs and 3 FREE AGZ Travel Packs, plus FREE Vitamin D3+K2 and AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order!Use code BEINGWELL at monarch.com for half off your first year. That's 50% off your first year at monarch.com with code BEINGWELL. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we sit down with Julia Bruzzese, a 22-year-old Lyme disease survivor, disability advocate, and future physician whose life was forever changed by an untreated tick bite in childhood. After developing a classic bull's-eye rash at age 9, Julia went undiagnosed for nearly two years, despite textbook symptoms of Lyme disease. By age 11, she experienced a catastrophic neurological decline that left her paraplegic and wheelchair-bound. Over the next decade, Julia saw more than 100 doctors, endured profound medical gaslighting, and navigated an exhausting journey through antibiotics, IVIG, IV antibiotics, plasmapheresis, stem cells, ozone therapy, and integrative care. Julia's story became internationally known after a moment with Pope Francis on the JFK airport tarmac went viral in 2015—an event that opened doors to care, advocacy, and awareness. She later became the emotional centerpiece of the award-winning documentary The Quiet Epidemic, appeared at New York Fashion Week as a Lyme disease advocate, and was profiled by renowned journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer. Today, Julia is finishing her undergraduate degree and has been accepted into medical school, determined to become the kind of doctor she needed when the system failed her. This episode is a masterclass in: Pediatric Lyme disease Medical gaslighting vs. lack of education Clinical diagnosis vs. unreliable testing The patient-doctor relationship Chronic illness, disability, and purpose Why Lyme disease changes lives—and why early treatment matters Childhood Lyme Disease & Missed Diagnosis Tick bite and bull's-eye rash dismissed at age 9 Two years of worsening symptoms labeled as “growing pains,” viruses, or psychological Why early Lyme treatment saves lives Neurological Collapse & Hospital Trauma Sudden onset of paralysis, vision loss, fevers, hair loss, and weakness at age 11 Over 100 doctors and repeated hospitalizations Being accused of malingering and conversion disorder The devastating impact of medical disbelief on children The Quiet Epidemic Documentary How Julia became the heart of the film at age 12 Why she initially hesitated to share her story The emotional impact of seeing her illness reflected on screen How the documentary helps families explain Lyme disease to others Meeting Pope Francis & Global Awareness How a school principal secured last-minute tickets The Pope walks directly to Julia's wheelchair The moment that changed everything Media coverage that led to access to lifesaving care Treatment Journey Lyme-literate diagnosis by NP Somer DelSignore Oral and IV antibiotics IVIG (including under-dosing issues) Plasmapheresis POTS, Babesia, Bartonella, and autoimmune complications Stem cell therapy abroad Ozone and integrative protocols Why there is no single silver bullet for Lyme disease The Medical System & Lyme Denial Why doctors often say “it's all in your head” The difference between malice and lack of training How medical education fails chronic illness patients Fear of insurance companies, lawsuits, and “accepted guidelines” Why Lyme is a clinical diagnosis, not a test result Reframing “Medical Gaslighting” Why anger is understandable—but not always healing How patients and doctors can become better partners Understanding doctors' limitations without excusing harm Advocacy with clarity, not hostility Disability, Identity & Resilience Navigating life and education as a wheelchair user Accommodations, accessibility, and invisible illness “I have Lyme. I am not Lyme.” Learning when to rest, when to fight, and when to live Becoming the Doctor She Needed Working as a medical assistant and hospital volunteer in a wheelchair Applying to and being accepted into medical school Becoming the first wheelchair-using medical student at her institution Why lived experience belongs in medicine Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Lawsuit filed in NYC (March 2021) against multiple doctors and hospitals Failure to diagnose and treat Lyme disease despite clear evidence Why Lyme malpractice cases are rare—and necessary Seeking accountability, not revenge Purpose, Faith & Meaning From “Why me?” to “Why not me?” How suffering clarified her calling The role of faith, family, and community Why Julia wouldn't give this journey back—even now Memorable Quotes “I was criminalized as an eleven-year-old child for being sick.” “It actually was in my head—the bacteria was in my brain.” “I have Lyme disease. I am not Lyme disease.” “There is no silver bullet for Lyme. Healing is trial and error.” “I wouldn't be who I am—or know my purpose—without this journey.” Why This Episode Matters This episode is essential listening for: Parents of children with unexplained symptoms Lyme disease and chronic illness patients Medical professionals and students Advocates fighting for better diagnostics and care Anyone who has ever felt dismissed, unseen, or unheard in healthcare Julia Bruzzese's story is not just about Lyme disease—it's about truth, resilience, accountability, and hope.

In this episode, I sit down with Suzannah Weiss to explore how eroticism and pleasure can be cultivated while living with chronic pain and illness. We unpack the cultural myths that normalize women's suffering, how pain and fatigue impact libido and orgasm, and what it means to stay connected to pleasure when the body isn't cooperating. An intimate, grounded conversation on listening to the body, redefining sex beyond performance, and reclaiming erotic agency in all seasons of health.In this episode you'll hear:00:00 Intro02:50 Chronic Pain, Libido, and Erotic Truth06:06 Eve's Curse and the Myth of Women's Pain08:13 PMS, Power, and Cultural Backlash16:08 Medical Gaslighting and the Cost of Not Being Believed31:50 The Myth of the Elusive Female OrgasmTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTSuzannah Weiss is a writer and psychotherapist focused on sexuality, relationships, and women's empowerment. She is the author of Subjectified, a memoir-manifesto on ending objectification, and Eve's Blessing, a personal, political, and spiritual exploration of reclaiming pleasure where women have been taught to accept pain. With over 8,800 published articles, her work has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. Through her writing and therapy practice, Suzannah challenges cultural myths about women's bodies and invites a more liberated, pleasure-affirming relationship with sexuality.LINKS FROM THE SHOWSuzannah Weiss – official website - https://suzannahweiss.com/Books by Suzannah Weiss:→ Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject - https://a.co/d/66E2aex→ Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain - https://a.co/d/blrgCBeTwitter / X: @SuzannahWeissInstagram: @SuzannaWise (W-I-S-E)WANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Awakening: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningErotically Undone: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/EroticallyUndone****Sensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundaysBig Cat Energy: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energy

Dr. Deb 0:01When your body speaks but no one listens, when your pain is dismissed as all in your head, when you’re told it’s just stress for the fifth time while your health deteriorates, you’re not crazy. You’re being medically gaslit. Did you know women in America are up to 30% more likely to be misdiagnosed than men? Or that when experiencing a heart attack, women are seven times more likely to be sent home from the ER? This isn’t just about feeling heard, it’s about survival. Dr. Deb 0:56And what if I told you that mysterious symptoms you’ve been battling for  years have real physical causes, and that you’ve been overlooked because of your gender?  But I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most dangerous epidemics in healthcare,  the systemic dismissal of women’s health concerns,  and what you can do to finally be seen, supported, and strong. Welcome back to Let’s Talk Wellness Now, the show where we uncover the root causes of chronic  illness, explore cutting-edge regenerative medicine, and empower you with the tools to heal.  I’m Dr. Deb, and today I’m diving into medical gaslighting and the epidemic of misdiagnosis that affects millions of women. Dr. Deb 1:41If you or someone you have been diagnosed with that you love with a chronic condition or are struggling with unexplained neurological symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, numbness, or chronic pain, this episode is for you. So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or whatever helps you unwind and settle in. Let’s get started on your journey to deeper healing. Dr. Deb 2:03So today’s episode, Silence and Dismissed, Breaking Free from Medical Gaslighting in Women’s Healthcare. What if your symptoms aren’t your true diagnosis? Today, I’m exploring how women’s health concerns are systemically dismissed, misdiagnosed, or undertreated in our current healthcare system. I’ll reveal the shocking statistics and historical biases that have created a dangerous epidemic of medical gaslighting. Dr. Deb 2:36Many of you know, three years ago, I found myself on the other side of the exam table. After experiencing troubling neurological symptoms, I was diagnosed with MS. And for three years, I lived with that diagnosis, constantly wondering about my future. But recently, in June of 2024, a new MRI revealed something different. Dr. Deb 3:06My brain wasn’t showing the progressive lesions typically of MS. Instead, my neurologist now believes I experienced post-COVID peripheral neuropathy. Crazy ride, isn’t it? I have lesions in my brain. They’re not progressing like MS, but they created some damage in my brain. Dr. Deb 3:30In October of 2024, I did a brain MRI with a researcher, Dr. Goodenow, who you guys have heard me talk about before. And after being on a protocol that he and I developed together to help my condition, my brain lesions have not only not progressed, but I have increased or grown my gray matter of my brain by 1.4, 1.5. Sorry, I got to give that little extra point in there. This is amazing because as we age, we lose gray matter. Dr. Deb 4:01We know that. And up until now, there’s really been no way for us to show or even know if we’ve improved brain health or not. Well, this new MRI technology that he’s utilizing has been able to document the protocol that we’re doing is actually working and it is growing my brain instead of allowing my brain to shrink with age, which would typically happen. Dr. Deb 4:30We are stopping those lesions from progressing. MS or post-COVID peripheral neuropathy, it doesn’t really matter what the name of this problem is. The lesions are there. Dr. Deb 4:43They’re affecting my prefrontal lobe. And I am trying to prevent any consequences or any symptoms that could result of that. So what this journey has taught me is essentially the truth that I share with my patients. Dr. Deb 4:57True health lies not in chasing a diagnosis, but in pursuing wellness itself. You know, the statistics around women’s healthcare are truly alarming. When a woman enters an emergency room with severe abdominal pain, she’ll wait 33% longer than a man with identical symptoms. Dr. Deb 5:20Approximately 66% of women report receiving a misdiagnosis in the last two years. Think about that. Two thirds of women are being told that they have conditions they don’t actually have. Dr. Deb 5:35While their real health issues remain untreated, and the condition that they were told they had either isn’t treated at all, or they’re given the wrong medication because it’s the wrong diagnosis. This is not about incompetent doctors. It’s about a system built on incomplete science. Dr. Deb 5:57Did you know until the 1990s, women were routinely excluded from medical research and clinical trials? The assumption was that the male body was representative of the human species. So why study women separately? You know, women are not small men. Their bodies function differently at a cellular level. Dr. Deb 6:20And even today, this knowledge gap persists. Medical textbooks still primarily focus on how diseases present in men, while women often experience entirely different symptoms. Take heart attacks. Dr. Deb 6:34Men typically feel crushing chest pain, while women more commonly experience fatigue and shortness of breath, or pain in the jaw, the neck, the back. And when women feel symptoms that don’t match the classic male pattern, they’re dismissed, as you’ve guessed it, anxiety or stress. You’re just too overwhelmed with raising your children. Dr. Deb 6:56You’re burning the candle at both ends. And while some of that may be true, that is not the reason for your symptoms. This misdiagnosis epidemic isn’t just frustrating, it’s deadly. Dr. Deb 7:11It leads to delayed treatments, worsening conditions, unnecessary procedures, and preventable deaths. And for conditions like endometriosis, did you know the average delay in diagnosis is 7 to 10 years? Not months, years. For autoimmune diseases, which affect women at rates up to three times higher than men, that diagnostic journey can span a decade or more. Dr. Deb 7:42Now we’re going to take a break here and have a word from our sponsor, and we’re going to be right back to talk more about medical gaslighting and its roots. Welcome back, everybody. What is medical gaslighting anyway? Well, this happens when health care providers dismiss, minimize, or psychologize physical symptoms. Dr. Deb 8:09It’s when you’re told your debilitating fatigue is just depression, your crushing chest pain is just anxiety, or you’re disabling pain. It’s got to be all in your head. According to recent surveys, about 72% of the millennial women report experiencing medical gaslighting. Dr. Deb 8:35And for women of color, the statistics are even more alarming. While research showing they face compounded biases at every level of care. But why does this happen? The roots run deep, all the way back to ancient Greece, when Hippocrates first used hysteria as a formal diagnosis. Dr. Deb 8:58And throughout history, women’s bodies have been viewed as mysterious, unpredictable, and fundamentally flawed versions of the male body. What a crock. This bias isn’t always conscious. Dr. Deb 9:16Even well-meaning doctors operate within a system that has trained them to view women’s symptoms through a skeptical lens. And the problem is compounded by several factors. First, there’s the knowledge gap. Dr. Deb 9:30As Dr. Mark Gordon, a leading expert in neuroinflammation has demonstrated, male and female brains respond differently to identical triggers. The same is true for hormonal systems, immune responses, and even drug metabolism. Yet most medical protocols don’t account for these differences. Dr. Deb 9:53Second, there’s time pressure. The average primary care visit lasts a little longer than you probably think, but just 17 minutes. Barely enough time to address one concern, let alone a complex constellation of symptoms that don’t fit neatly into a diagnostic category. Dr. Deb 10:15When I see clients for the first time, we’re spending well over an hour just having a conversation, and another hour in doing diagnostics in my office, so that we can understand individually what’s happening with each client that we see, male or female. A far difference from the 17 minutes. Did you know that practitioners are taught that if someone complains of more than two symptoms, it must be depression or anxiety? That’s how our medical system is training these days. Dr. Deb 10:54When I was training, it was completely different, and I was blessed to be trained by a pioneer in medicine who was trained even differently than I was, and trained at a time where we didn’t have a lot of medications, we didn’t have a lot of testing options, so your conversation, your history, your exam had to tell you what was going on with that client. It makes a huge difference today. This is just, I don’t know, it’s craziness to me at this point. Dr. Deb 11:25Thirdly, there’s implicit biases. Studies show that healthcare providers of all genders consistently rate women’s pain as less severe than men’s, even when the reported pain levels are identical. Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with mental health conditions when presenting with symptoms that suggest a physical cause. Dr. Deb 11:53This kind of gaslighting creates a vicious cycle. Women begin to doubt their own experiences, become hesitant to seek care, and lose trust in the medical system. They may stop advocating for themselves, or conversely become labeled as difficult patients when they push for answers, and oftentimes these women then are dismissed from the practice because they’re thought of as being non-compliant. Dr. Deb 12:23My own journey through the healthcare maze taught me lessons I now use to help thousands of women reclaim their health. When my brain scan first showed lesions, I was quickly diagnosed with MS, but unlike many women, I didn’t just accept that diagnosis and the treatment plan that came with it. As both a patient and a practitioner, I knew that healing requires looking at the whole picture, not just at a label. Dr. Deb 12:52I investigated every possibility that could explain my symptoms. Mold exposure, chronic infection, hormonal collapse, mitochondrial dysfunction, and I focused on healing while continuing to seek answers, and today my brain is actually reversing in age with improving gray matter and a clear sign that my approach is working. Take Maria, a 42-year-old executive who came to me after seeing eight different doctors for crushing fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain. Dr. Deb 13:26She’d been told she had depression, prescribed antidepressants, and when those didn’t work, she was told to reduce her stress level. By the time she found me, her thyroid was barely functioning. She had significant adrenal dysfunction, and testing revealed multiple chronic infections. Dr. Deb 13:46Stories like Maria’s and mine repeat themselves daily in my practice, and women struggling with the autoimmune conditions, inexplicable pain, and debilitating fatigue, or mysterious neurological symptoms who’ve been told repeatedly that their labs are quote-unquote normal, and they should just learn to live with it. But here’s what I’ve learned. When we truly listen to women, when we respect their intuitive knowledge of their own bodies, when we investigate deeply enough, we almost always find answers, and with those answers come solutions, healing, and hope. Dr. Deb 14:30So what’s the solution to this systemic problem? It requires change at multiple levels, but it begins with empowering women to advocate for themselves effectively. First, trust your body. Your symptoms are real, and you deserve care that acknowledges that reality. Dr. Deb 14:51As Dr. Daniel Amen has demonstrated through thousands of brain scans, your mental and physical symptoms have psychological origins that can be identified and treated when we look deeply enough. Second, become your own health advocate. Track your symptoms meticulously, noting patterns and triggers, and the specific impact on your daily functioning. Dr. Deb 15:17When you visit a healthcare practitioner, bring this data with you. It’s harder to dismiss documented patterns than general complaints. Third, don’t go alone if possible. Dr. Deb 15:30Studies show that having an advocate present during medical appointments significantly increases the likelihood of being taken seriously, and this person can take notes, ask follow-up questions, and provide confirmation of your experiences. Fourth, be prepared to be persistent. If you’re not getting answers, seek second, third, or even fourth opinions, and look for practitioners who specialize in functional medicine, integrative approaches, or women’s health specifically. Dr. Deb 16:05Fifth, know that you have options beyond conventional medicine. While I believe in working with traditional healthcare when appropriate, complementary approaches like functional medicine can offer solutions where conventional approaches have failed. At my practice, I see women daily who’ve been medically gaslit for years before finding us. Dr. Deb 16:22Our approach begins with comprehensive testing, not just the standard panels that only flag disease once it’s advanced, but functional testing that can identify patterns of dysfunction before they become pathological. I look at the whole picture, hormones, micronutrients, toxin exposure, gut health, inflammation markers, genetic predispositions, and more. My team and I understand the symptoms in one system often originate in another, and that healing requires addressing root causes rather than merely suppressing symptoms, and oftentimes it requires a team of experts to look at your case. Dr. Deb 17:09The future I envision is one where women don’t have to fight to be believed, where their symptoms are investigated with the same rigor as men’s, and where their intuitive knowledge about their own bodies is respected rather than dismissed. This isn’t just about fairness. It’s about saving lives. Dr. Deb 17:26It’s about preventing the needless suffering that occurs when diagnosis comes too late. It’s about creating a healthcare system that serves everyone equally. It’s about bringing women back to the bargaining table, about having a say in how they feel. Dr. Deb 17:43It’s about partnering with women to get the best out of their healthcare that they possibly can. It’s about providing a system of medicine that works for all of us, not for one of us. Thank you for joining me today on Let’s Talk Wellness Now. Dr. Deb 18:02If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who could benefit from learning about medically gaslighting and how to advocate for better healthcare. Remember, wellness isn’t just about feeling good. It’s about thriving in every area of your life. Dr. Deb 18:19If you’re ready to explore how functional medicine and root cause healing can help you overcome challenges of misdiagnosis, visit us at serenityhealthcarecenter.com or reach out to me through our social media channels. Until next time, I’m Dr. Deb reminding you to take care of your body, mind and spirit. Be well and I’ll see you on the next episode. Dr. Deb 18:44And do me one favor. If this episode resonates with you or you know somebody that’s being medically gaslit, please share it, like and subscribe to our channel. It really helps us grow and spread the word of integrative medicine and root cause medicine. Dr. Deb 19:04Thank you for sharing your time with me today. As always, we’ll see you and be well.The post Episode 249 – SILENCED & DISMISSED: Breaking Free from Medical Gaslighting in Women's Healthcare first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.

Today, I am delighted to connect with Dr. Sameena Rahman, a board-certified OBGYN and certified menopause practitioner with over a decade of expertise in midlife sexual medicine and concierge gynecology. Dr. Rahman founded the GSM Collective in downtown Chicago to deliver a more personalized patient-first model of health care for women.  In our conversation, we explore how cultural and racial factors influence care for women, particularly during the menopausal transition. We discuss the heart disease risk of women with a baseline of inflammation and insulin resistance, the effects of allostatic load on minority women, why cognitive health is crucial, the impact of alcohol, and why the current medical model is a systemic failure that gaslights women. We also examine the impact of pelvic floor therapy, appropriate pelvic examinations, specific autoimmune vulvar conditions, and how oral contraceptives affect sexual health, and Dr. Rahman shares her recommendations for preventing frailty and loss of independence. I am a big admirer of Dr. Rahman's work and look forward to having her join us again after her new book is published. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why Hormone Replacement Therapy alone might not solve all menopausal genital issues How pelvic floor issues can even affect women who have not given vaginal births What a routine Pap smear can miss, regarding vulvar and vestibular health What a simple Q-tip test can reveal about vulvar pain How untreated pain can create a cycle of pelvic floor problems How local hormone therapy can target vulvar and vestibular pain where systemic hormones may fall short The benefits of trauma-informed exams  The value of integrating pelvic floor therapy with local hormone treatment  How long-term birth control use might affect vulvar tissue What to consider for balancing contraception with sexual health Bio: Dr. Sameena Rahman Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN, sex-med gynecologist, menopause specialist, and a clinical assistant professor of OB/GYN at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine.  She is the founder of the GYN & Sexual Medicine Collective, a successful concierge practice that emphasizes evidence-based medicine, and an affiliate of Ms. Medicine. Dr. Rahman is dedicated to evaluating and treating each patient with compassion, trauma-informed care, and an awareness of personal bias. Additionally, she hosts the podcast Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones and will release her first book, Brown Girls Disease? A Guide To Sexual Health and Empowerment through a South Asian Lens in 2026.  Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on⁠ X⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠ &⁠ LinkedIn⁠ Check out Cynthia's⁠ website⁠ Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community ⁠(The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow⁠)⁠ ⁠ Cynthia's⁠ Menopause Gut Book⁠ is on presale now! Cynthia's⁠ Intermittent Fasting Transformation⁠ Book ⁠The Midlife Pause supplement line⁠ Connect with Dr. Sameena Rahman The GSM Collective Dr. Sameena Rahman on Instagram (@gynogirl) Gyno Girl Presents Sex, Drugs and Hormones (Podcast) Resources Find a practitioner to assist with your sexual concerns The International Society for Vulvo Vaginal Diseases The National Vulvodynia Association Prosayla (Female Sexual Health Education)

Ever been told your labs are "normal," but you're still dealing with crushing fatigue, brain fog, weird digestive issues, or stubborn weight loss resistance—and secretly wondered if it's all in your head? In this episode, I unpack why that experience is heartbreakingly common for women and how a system built on male bodies has failed to truly understand female hormone balance, metabolism, and gut health. I share how, for most of medical history, women were treated as "small men" in research. Drug trials, diagnostic criteria, and lab ranges were based on male physiology, while our cycles, hormones, and unique digestive health patterns were labeled "too variable." That gap is still affecting you today—whether you're in perimenopause, struggling with IBS and bloating, or dragging yourself through the day with low energy and brain fog. Key Points in This Episode • How women were systematically excluded from research—and what that means for your labs, medications, and "normal" ranges when you don't feel normal at all. • The lingering legacy of "hysteria" and why women's symptoms—fatigue, pain, gut issues, anxiety—still get dismissed, minimized, or blamed on stress. • What actually happens in your brain, nervous system, hormones, and gut when you're not believed, and how that can worsen IBS, inflammation, and metabolic symptoms. • Seven practical practices to reclaim your voice in the medical system—how to document patterns, ask better questions, use stronger language, and keep going until you find someone who listens. This conversation is about giving you context for why you've felt dismissed—and tools so you stop doubting yourself. If you're tired of being told "everything looks fine" while your energy, hormone balance, gut health, and metabolism clearly say otherwise, this episode will help you see that your body isn't the problem. Hit play and let's start changing how you show up for your health. Stop wasting time (and money) on products that don't work. My Trusted Brands Guide is the exact list I share with my private clients — the skincare, supplements, food, and wellness tools that have been tested and proven to deliver results. No fluff. No guesswork. Just the brands you can finally feel good about using. ✨ Plus, I scored exclusive discounts from some of these companies just for my community.

Neurologist Carolyn Larkin Taylor discusses her article, "How medical gaslighting almost cost me my life." Carolyn shares her terrifying personal story of being dismissed by her long-time gynecologist, who labeled her cancer symptoms as "just stress." She details the frustrating journey of seeking a second opinion, the shocking discovery of her malignancy after a results mix-up, and the life-or-death stakes of the diagnostic delay. Carolyn explores the subtle, devastating impact of medical gaslighting, how it erodes a patient's reality (even when the patient is a physician), and why women's health issues are so often misdiagnosed. Learn how trusting your gut can save your life. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Now you can streamline and customize documentation, surface information right at the point of care, and automate tasks with just a click. Part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Dragon Copilot offers an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform to help unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise, and it's built on a foundation of trust. It's time to ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Neurologist Dr. Carolyn Larkin Taylor, MD joins Frank Schaeffer to talk about her powerful new memoir Whispers of the Mind — a life in neurology, grief, intuition, near-death stories, medical gaslighting, and one extraordinary golden retriever named Prancer who became a four-legged healer in the clinic._____LINKShttps://www.carolynlarkintaylorauthor.com/Whispers of the Mind: A Neurologist's Memoirhttps://bookshop.org/a/99692/9781647429362_____Across three decades of practice, Dr. Taylor has walked families through ALS, Parkinson's, dementia, addiction, traumatic brain injury, concussions, and devastating strokes — including the massive stroke that took her own brother. She and Frank go deep on:How women are routinely dismissed and “gaslit” in medical settingsHer own almost-missed endometrial cancer, brushed off as “just stress”The emotional cost of telling families the worst news a human can hearWhy she nearly quit medicine after her mother died in an ICUThe hidden danger of youth sports concussions and second-impact syndromeNear-death experiences, souls, and why she believes something comes after this lifePrancer the therapy dog: intuitive diagnoses, comforting the paralyzed, and angels in furI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip. Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

Space to Dream Retreats: Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there's something beautiful waiting for you at the Phineas Wright House. Book your space to dream today.Entertaining with Ease Series: Join Wendy in her kitchen as she shares the magic of how to host each of these magnificent holiday experiences for your loved ones. $47 each or purchase the bundle for $150. Nov. 30: How to Host a Tree Trimming PartyDec. 3: Holiday Food GiftsDec 10: How to Host a Cookie Exchange Dec 17: How to Host a New Year's Eve PartyThe Entertaining with Ease BundleWelcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.In this episode, Wendy sits down with longtime friend Cara Martin, who shares her journey from mysterious symptoms dismissed as "just perimenopause" to a life-saving diagnosis of Cushing's disease caused by a pituitary tumor. After being told by multiple doctors she didn't "look sick enough," Cara advocated relentlessly for herself, sought multiple medical opinions, and ultimately found the right surgical team that performed the complex brain-adjacent surgery that saved her life.They explore:How to trust your body and advocate for yourself when medical professionals dismiss your symptomsThe practice of "the bare minimum" without apologizing, and why it's not weakness to ask for helpWhy hope comes in the morning, and how Cara's 5am practice became her lifeline through illness and recoveryThis is a conversation about resilience, self-advocacy, and learning to say yes to yourself even when—especially when—your body is asking you to slow down. Press play and discover the power of trusting yourself above all else.Connect with Cara:Her Blog: Gayle Force(d) Wisdom________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated France Trips Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

KeywordsTMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation, brain injury, mental health, medical gaslighting, patient advocacy, chronic illness, technology in healthcare, self-care, mindfulnessSummaryIn this conversation, Jordan Hanson shares her personal journey with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a procedure intended to treat mental health issues. She discusses the initial excitement about the treatment, the subsequent negative effects she experienced, and the challenges of navigating the medical system. The conversation highlights the importance of patient advocacy, community support, and the role of technology in managing health. Jordan emphasizes the need for awareness and understanding of the risks associated with TMS and the importance of self-care and mindfulness in coping with chronic illness.TakeawaysTMS is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain activity.Jordan experienced significant negative effects from TMS, including brain injury symptoms.Medical gaslighting is a common issue faced by patients seeking help.Community support is crucial for those dealing with chronic illness.Technology, including AI, can assist in managing health and communication.Self-care and mindfulness are essential for coping with chronic illness.Advocacy is important to raise awareness about the risks of TMS.Family planning can be complicated by health issues and uncertainties.Understanding the impact of chronic illness on daily life is vital.The journey of healing is ongoing and requires patience and support.TitlesThe Hidden Risks of TMS: A Personal JourneyNavigating the Medical Maze: Jordan's TMS ExperienceSound bites"I was called headache girl for a year.""I want to share my story to help others.""I have to protect myself and my energy."Chapters00:00 Introduction to TMS and Jordan's Journey01:13 Understanding the Impact of TMS on Life01:28 Introduction and Background on TMS04:20 Understanding Trans-Cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)07:23 The Experience of TMS Treatment10:20 The Impact of TMS on Daily Life13:09 Medical Gaslighting and Patient Advocacy16:13 The Journey to Recovery and Diagnosis19:14 Community Support and Sharing Stories22:18 The Decision to Create a Documentary25:13 Advocacy and Future Goals36:11 The Need for Scientific Understanding in TMS40:42 Coping with Chronic Illness and Disability44:52 Navigating Family Planning Amidst Uncertainty52:54 Leveraging Technology for Brain Injury Support59:42 Personal Growth Through Adversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Amy Permann, a writer and Substack creator who discovered she's Autistic in her 50s after decades of burnout, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.Together, Angela and Amy discuss self-diagnosis, trusting intuition, unlearning pressure, and why self-acceptance is a radical act of care.

Recorded live in session at HFM's Conference for Women with Bleeding Disorders in Detroit, Michigan! Flow is a monthly podcast dedicated to the bleeding disorders community - in October 2025, Flowsters Sarah and Jessica spent time in Michigan to collect powerful personal stories of both medical gaslighting and health advocacy. In this recorded-live episode participants discuss their experiences with extreme symptoms, the need for narrative medicine, and the recurring lack of testing for rare conditions.  Program Notes:   Episode Links: The New Menopause by Claire Harver https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book Bloodstream Media: https://www.bloodstreammedia.com/ HFM Conference for Women: https://hfmich.org/october-3-5-2025national-conference-for-women-with-hemophilia-and-rare-factor-deficiencies/   How's Your Flow? We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories   Presenting Sponsor: #Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.   Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on  BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook  BloodStream on Twitter  BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on TikTok BloodStream on LinkedIn   Check out Believe Limited's Other Work: Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/ Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org On the Shoulders of Giants: https://www.ontheshouldersfilm.com/ 

If you've ever left a doctor's office feeling unseen, unheard, or even doubting your own body, this episode is for you!In this conversation, I sit down with my trusted friend and guest expert, Kimberly Cunningham, founder of Cunningham Clinic, to talk about medical gaslighting: what it is, why it happens so often to women (especially women of color), and how you can begin to trust your instincts again.We break down:The historical roots of medical bias against womenWhy “normal” labs aren't always normal for youHow hormone shifts can mimic or mask serious issuesWhen it's time to seek a second (or fourth!) opinionHow to find a provider who actually listensThis episode is a powerful reminder that your symptoms are valid, your voice matters, and you are not imagining it.Go to michellefox.com/podcast for show notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Key Tips for Improving Maternal Mental HealthIf you're a mom–or know someone who is–you're likely aware of how challenging the journey of motherhood can be. And issues such as medical gaslighting can make matters worse. From fertility problems, miscarriages, and perinatal (prenatal and postpartum) depression to not having a solid support system, many women feel lost, hopeless, and abandoned during the often-challenging reproductive journey. In many cases, partners, friends, and family members don't understand–or don't know how to navigate–maternal mental health issues. Join Dr. Carla Marie Manly and a renowned Columbia-trained psychiatrist, Dr. Sarah Oreck–founder of Mavida Health–who offers a wealth of empathic, supportive information on women's health and more! Topics discussed include pregnancy, mental health, fertility issues, miscarriage, adoption, surrogacy, loss, grief, relationship issues, parenting, medical gaslighting, marijuana (cannabis), fertility testing, menopause, perimenopause, prenatal depression, postpartum depression, perinatal depression, and maternal mental health.Sensitive Episode:Please note that this episode may contain sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling “911” or “988” (Suicide and Crisis Hotline). Support/informational links are in the show notes.IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert in this (or any episode) is offering medical or psychological direction; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love FearlesslyAging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and BeyondThe Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached RelationshipsImperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:EtsyAmazonConnect with Dr. Sarah Oreck:Website: https://www.sarahoreckmd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahoreckmd/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=305578&ref=_ig_profile_acLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahoreck/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1B5lsjHTNikcAy0gBpCWGAThreads: https://www.threads.com/@sarahoreckmd?xmt=AQF0w6kgOhAOPtLDQNOfwJbek_Rbo5Gea9rIosqF5GhTX_AMavida Health: https://www.mavidahealth.com/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://drcarlamanly.com/

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alexandra Fuss, Ph.D., Director of Behavioral Medicine in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital and Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Alexandra previously served as Director of Behavioral Health in Digestive Diseases and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale, and is a National Scientific Advisor for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and Associate Editor of Crohn's & Colitis 360 Journal. Together, we unpack the topic of medical gaslighting and invalidation in gastrointestinal care, what it is, why patients with gut–brain disorders are particularly vulnerable, and how subtle or systemic factors can leave patients feeling dismissed. Alexandra also shares practical strategies clinicians can use to build trust, improve communication, and ensure patients feel genuinely heard and cared for. Whether you've ever felt your symptoms weren't taken seriously, or you're a clinician wanting to better support your patients, this episode offers insightful and actionable guidance you won't want to miss. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Alexandra Fuss.

Recorded live in session at HFM's Conference for Women with Bleeding Disorders in Detroit, Michigan! Flow is a monthly podcast dedicated to the bleeding disorders community - in October 2025, Flowsters Sarah and Jessica spent time in Michigan to collect powerful personal stories of both medical gaslighting and health advocacy. In this recorded-live episode participants discuss their experiences with extreme symptoms, the need for narrative medicine, and the recuring lack of testing for rare conditions.  Program Notes: Episode Links: Bloodstream Media: https://www.bloodstreammedia.com/ HFM Conference for Women: https://hfmich.org/october-3-5-2025national-conference-for-women-with-hemophilia-and-rare-factor-deficiencies/ On Burnout / Emily Nagoski: https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_and_amelia_nagoski_the_cure_for_burnout_hint_it_isn_t_self_care How's Your Flow? We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories Presenting Sponsor: #Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.   Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on  BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook  BloodStream on Twitter  BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on TikTok BloodStream on LinkedIn   Check out Believe Limited's Other Work: Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/ Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org On the Shoulders of Giants: https://www.ontheshouldersfilm.com/   

In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh is joined by Sowania Germain, LMHC-D, PMHC, a licensed therapist and fellow birth trauma survivor, to share her powerful story of pregnancy complications, hospitalization, and healing.Sowania's journey began with an unexpected pregnancy that led to months of antepartum bed rest, countless medical interventions, and a premature birth, followed by the heavy emotional aftermath that so many parents silently carry. As a therapist and Haitian American woman, Sowania offers an insightful perspective on the intersections of medical trauma, cultural shame, and the long road toward self-compassion.Together, Kayleigh and Sowania explore:

Your doctor just became your worst enemy. When the medical establishment brands chronic dizziness conditions like PPPD, MDDS, and vestibular migraines as "incurable," they're not just wrong, they're actively destroying lives through calculated ignorance. Dr. Yonit Arthur, a board-certified audiologist with a doctorate from Purdue University, drops a bombshell: patients experiencing 24/7 sensory collapse, paralyzing terror, and complete disorientation aren't suffering from permanent damage. They're trapped in a fear loop that doctors reinforce with every "learn to manage it" prescription. After watching the medical system fail hundreds of desperate patients who've seen 20, 30, even 40 specialists, Dr. Arthur launched The Steady Coach a popular YouTube channel with free courses to expose an uncomfortable truth. These "chronic" conditions persist because patients have been programmed to believe they're broken. We discuss the way out. https://thesteadycoach.com/https://www.youtube.com/@thesteadycoach Visit Center for Integrated Behavioral HealthDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here

What exactly is medical gaslighting, and why do so many patients feel dismissed? Dr. Efrat LaMandre, PhD - nationally recognized nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare disruptor - breaks it down. She explains how both doctors and patients are indoctrinated, why symptoms matter even when labs look “normal,” and what practical steps you can take to build the right care team so you can truly heal. DR. E'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre Facebook: www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DrEfratLaMandre Website: www.drefratlamandre.com RESOURCES & LINKS Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 at 

What if the very tests your doctor says are “normal” are actually missing the real reason you feel exhausted, foggy, anxious, or out of balance? For millions of people, thyroid issues are at the heart of their symptoms — yet they're often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or mistreated.   In this episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with McCall McPherson, PA-C — a physician associate, TEDx speaker, and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic — to uncover the truth about thyroid health and the issues with how the conventional model addresses it. McCall shares both her medical expertise and her personal journey with hypothyroidism, shedding light on why so many patients aren't getting the answers they need and what we can do differently.   Together, we explore the crucial differences between Hashimoto's, Graves', and hypothyroidism, why relying on TSH markers alone misses the bigger picture, and the labs that actually matter. We talk about the role of inflammation, toxins, and stress in autoimmune thyroid disease, as well as the hidden connections between thyroid health, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.   McCall also opens up about controversial topics many doctors don't discuss — from the risks of birth control and misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy to the overuse of GLP-1 drugs. And she offers practical, empowering lifestyle shifts — from food to relationships to microdosing peptides — that can make a profound difference in daily health.   This is an eye-opening and life-changing conversation for anyone who has ever been told their labs are “normal” but still knows something isn't right. Key Moments You'll Love✨:

Men are being gaslit about their hormones and it's costing them their health.We start this conversation by tackling the stigma around testosterone therapy and how the conventional system often dismisses men who clearly need help. Dr. Jess and I break down how to recognize when low T is more than “just aging,” and what signs actually matter when deciding if Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is right for you. From there, we dive into the world of peptides, how they work, the most common types, and where they fit into a smart optimization plan. And finally, we zoom out to touch on the hidden environmental factors, like toxins, mold, and stress, that can quietly blunt your progress if left unchecked.If you've wondered whether testosterone or peptides are right for you, this episode clears the fog so you can move forward with confidence.Episode Timestamp00:00 – Episode Preview01:05 – Podcast Intro04:19 – Dr. Jess's Story: From Pain to Purpose07:59 – Leaving Conventional Medicine Behind13:06 – Why She Chose to Focus on Men's Health16:56 – The Real Reason Men Turn to Testosterone18:14 – Unpacking the Stigma Around Testosterone Therapy20:27 – When TRT Is Needed & What Doctors Miss22:38 – Normal Labs, Medical Gaslighting & Misdiagnosis23:47 – The Rise of Low T in Younger Men24:43 – How Insurance Keeps You From Getting Real Help27:06 – Is TRT Forever? Quality of Life vs Dependency30:13 – Why Optimization Is No Longer Optional31:23 – Should You Start with TRT or Fix Your Lifestyle First?32:15 – Peptides Explained: What They Are & What They Do33:58 – Where Peptides Fit into Your Health Stack34:56 – GLP-1 Drugs: Fat Loss, Muscle Risk & Misinformation39:02 – Retatrutide vs Semaglutide: Key Differences for Men42:55 – Who Should (and Shouldn't) Use GLP-1s44:40 – Metabolic Flexibility: Why Variety Still Matters45:53 – Why Peptides Alone Won't Fix Your Metabolism47:07 – Hormone Suppression from Stress & Burnout48:11 – Everyday Toxins That Lower Testosterone51:11 – Dr. Jess' Advice and How to Find Her53:13 – Podcast OutroConnect with Dr. Jess Folz:Dr.Jess'Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_jess_nmd/ Rugged Gentleman®: https://www.ruggedgent.life/Links & Resources:Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Learn more about Ben's coaching program: www.bodysystems.comSubscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show on Apple Podcasts -

Elizabeth Endres, host of the top-ranked Dear Media podcast The Wellness Process, joins Dr. Will Cole for a powerful conversation on reclaiming wellness from the inside out. From dealing with chronic pelvic pain and fainting spells to medical gaslighting and emotional healing, Elizabeth shares how journaling, intuition, and a softer approach to health changed her life. They also explore the mind-body connection, the dangers of rigid wellness culture, and why healing doesn't have to mean giving up joy.For all links mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.drwillcole.com/podcastSponsors:Right now LMNT is offering a free 8-count Sample Pack of their most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase. This is a great way to find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/artoeingwell.Listeners can get my exclusive 25% discount off their first order at cowboycolostrum.com using code WILLCOLE, and trust me, your taste buds and microbiome will be thanking you. Strong Cell comes in a daily 2 oz drink, and I challenge you to take it for 30 days and see how you feel. Go to strongcell.com/will today to get started. Friends of the show get 20% off.Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/WILLCOLE or enter WILLCOLE at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.