Friday Sep 20, 2024

Medical Gaslighting: Advocating for Women

In this episode of 'Soma Says', Dr. Soma interviews Dr. Heather Hinshelwood, an emergency medicine physician with a Navy background and expertise in integrative and functional medicine. Dr. H shares her journey from treating trauma in the ER to her current practice in South Carolina, focused on restorative health. They discuss the importance of tackling root health issues, effective patient communication, and advocating for women's health, especially around hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They also touch on the socioeconomic and racial disparities in healthcare, emphasizing the need for a holistic, patient-centered approach to treatment. Dr. H provides practical tools for women to advocate for their health and the value of integrating strength training and intermittent fasting into their routines.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:47 Meet Dr. Heather Hinshelwood

01:25 Dr. H's Medical Journey

03:17 Transition to Functional Medicine

04:58 Integrative Approach at the Fraum Center for Restorative Health

07:58 Controlled Substance-Free Practice

10:01 Addressing Mental Health

11:44 Challenges Faced by Women and People of Color in Healthcare

18:55 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

23:51 Empowering Patients to Advocate for Themselves

36:18 Practical Tools for Better Health

38:37 Conclusion and Contact Information