The Medical Gaslighting Episode

Have you ever felt like your doctor wasn’t really listening to you? Or left your appointment wishing your provider had seemed more concerned with what you were telling them? If this has happened to you, you’ve likely experienced medical gaslighting. And it’s more than just an offensive nuisance. It can actually be a significant health risk. In today’s episode, we’re talking about medical gaslighting and the impact it has on women’s health. Let’s dive in.  References and articles  mentioned include the following:   The Washington Post “From heart disease to IUDs: How doctors dismiss women’s pain” The New York Times “Women are calling out medical gaslighting”  The New York Times “Feeling Dismissed? How to spot ‘medical gaslighting’ and what to do about it” “Brave Men” and “Emotional Women”: A Theory-Guided Literature Review on Gender Bias in Health Care and Gendered Norms towards Patients with Chronic Pain Health care providers' judgments in chronic pain: the influence of gender and trustworthiness Health and Health Care for Women of Reproductive Age Taking on Gender Bias in Clinical Trials Drugs and Medical Devices: Adverse Events and the Impact on Women’s Health Population-wide analysis of differences in disease progression patterns in men and women Want to hear more about Carolyn's medical gaslighting experience? Listen to her podcast interview on Super Woman Wellness by Dr. Taz      Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!  https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts:  Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!  [email protected] Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions