In this episode, I’m diving into something deeply personal and incredibly important: the ways women have been left behind in conversations around health, autonomy, and identity. The traditional medical world has systematically excluded women—not just in research, but in how care is delivered, diagnosed, and dismissed. It’s frustrating, it’s heartbreaking, and it’s time we talked about it.
I’m breaking down the growing movements that are trying to fill in the gaps: what they get right, where they fall short, and why they matter. We’re going to take a close look at the MAHA movement, which centers on reclaiming holistic health and empowering women to take their well-being into their own hands.
I’m also going to unpack the rise of the “Trad Wife” movement, where some women are embracing ultra-traditional gender roles. What’s behind this shift? Why are more and more women turning away from modern ideals, and what does that say about the support systems we have (or don’t have) in place?
Importantly, I’m asking the big question: where do we go from here? Whether these ideas feel empowering, concerning, or confusing to you, this conversation is about understanding the why behind the movements—and imagining a future where women feel fully seen, heard, and supported.
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The Ways We’re Being Manipulated Online + How To Tell What’s True In The Wellness World & Beyond
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Sources for the information in this episode:
- Underrepresentation of female subjects in animal research
- NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 to include women and minorities in clinical studies
- Northwestern Medicine study found women are underrepresented in clinical trial between 2000-2020
- Review of gender inequalities in medical research from 2022
- US women skipping or delaying medical care
- Women report feeling unheard by their healthcare provider
- Disparities in health care and medical evaluations by gender
- Gendered pain: recognition and health equity
- 4-11 year delay between the onset of endometriosis symptoms and diagnosis
- Survey shows women feel dismissed when seeking medical help
- History of the wellness industry
- Wellness industry growth from the pandemic
- Gen Z and millennials spending more on wellness than previous generations
- Global wellness economy growth
- The US’s response to covid-19
- U.S. pregnancy-related deaths continuing to rise
- Maternity care deserts
- Paid family leave and maternal mental health
- Childcare access and maternal mental health
- Women being excluded from key research
- Women’s pain being attributed to emotions
- US women are paying billions more for healthcare than men
- Disparities in health care and medical evaluations by gender
- Biden-Harris administration finalizes first-ever national drinking water standard to protect 100M people from PFAS pollution
- Delaying of enforcement of drinking water limits for PFOA and PFOS until 2031
- Rolling back 100+ environmental rules including clean air and clean water during Trump’s first administration
- Medicaid funding changes in President Trump’s big bill will financially hurt rural hospitals
