Spark Something New
What would it look like to be in love with your life? What would it take to live as you to show up as your full and authentic self? What would you need in order to find rest? It would take a spark of something new! Something to help you think differently, act differently, build relationships differently, and lead differently. You'll find that spark here, on the Spark Something New Podcast!
Spark Something New
Episode 20: It's NOT in Your Head - Challenging Medical Gaslighting with Dr. E (Efrat Lamandre)
On this episode, I chat with the incredible Dr. E (Efrat Lamandre, PhD, FNP-C), a medical disruptor known for her work against medical gaslighting. Dr. E shares her journey into functional and integrative medicine.
We dive deep into why medical gaslighting predominantly impacts women and minority groups and how we can advocate for ourselves within the healthcare system. Dr. E explains the differences between conventional, functional, and integrative medicine while urging providers to be open-minded and collaborative.
We also discuss the importance of listening to our bodies and not accepting dismissive diagnoses. Spoiler alert: there's a part two coming on how to thrive and prevent Alzheimer's. Can't wait for you to hear it!
00:32 Introducing Dr. Efrat Lamandre
03:00 Understanding Medical Gaslighting
03:29 Katie's Personal Experience with Anemia
06:07 Defining Medical Gaslighting
11:57 Dr. E's Journey to Functional Medicine
15:41 The Limitations of Evidence-Based Medicine
24:25 Understanding Pre-Disease States
24:54 Navigating the Healthcare System
27:24 The Role of Functional Medicine
30:23 Conventional vs. Functional Medicine
35:16 Identifying Trustworthy Providers
37:54 The Importance of Open Dialogue
47:14 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- Connect with Dr. E on LinkedIn
- Connect with Dr E. on Instagram
- Connect with Dr. on Facebook
- Connect with Dr. E on TikTok
- Follow Dr. E on YouTube
- Visit Dr. E's website: www.drefratlamandre.com
- Get Dr. E's Book: It's NOT In Your Head
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