EP #1582: How the History of Women's Healthcare Impacts Your Well-being Today

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the history of women's healthcare impacts your well-being today? This episode delves into the historical mistreatment of women in medicine, revealing how these past practices continue to affect women's health experiences and outcomes. It addresses the urgent need for self-advocacy and a shift in how we approach women's healthcare. Listeners will gain: An understanding of the historical roots of misogyny in medicine and its lasting effects on women's health. Insights into the specific ways women have been mistreated, including the blaming and shaming of their bodies and the persistence of racial disparities in healthcare. Empowerment through knowledge of self-advocacy strategies and how to challenge harmful narratives surrounding women's health. Click here to learn how to take control of your health journey by understanding the past and advocating for a better future in women's healthcare.