White Coat Warriors

We’re joined by acclaimed author of "Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick", Maya Dusenbery. Rachel and Maya talk about the history and reasons why there’s a gap in women’s healthcare, the value of patient support and online communities when it comes to finding answers when you feel like healthcare professionals aren’t taking your concerns seriously.

Kimberly discusses the ways in which Black women and mothers are systemically denied the standard of care for their white counterparts, often with deadly consequences. She shares the power of a patient advocate approach, harnessing the power of capitalism to compel the healthcare system to do better, and sheds light on the daily realities of the convergence of Blackness and medicine.

Lucas Moffitt has been a lifelong White Coat Warrior. From a young age, he got used to explaining his condition to doctors who just weren’t equipped with the right information to treat him. In this episode we hear how Lucas made himself an expert on his condition and made it his life’s vocation – and becoming a doctor who treats Tourette's himself.

About White Coat Warriors:

Have you ever felt ignored or dismissed by a healthcare professional even though you knew something was wrong? Have you ever had to take healthcare decisions into your own hands? Did you decide to trust your gut instead of taking your doctor at their word?

Then you just might be a White Coat Warrior.

In this limited 7-part podcast series presented by Hyivy Health, host Rachel Bartholomew invites guests to share how they took action in the face of health challenges and life-altering diagnoses even when medical professionals failed to listen.

Rachel talks about her own battle with cervical cancer, and is joined by guests where they discuss their journeys with: Hashimoto’s disease, hyperthyroidism, Crohn’s disease, endometriosis, breast cancer, Tourette's syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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Designed and created by and for patients, Hyivy Health’s mission is to provide a 3-in-1 pelvic rehabilitation device connecting patients and clinicians to improve the pelvic health journey. Learn more at hyivy.com.

Benign tumors. Extreme stomach pain. Excruciating periods. White Coat Warrior Mallory McKewen experienced these symptoms for 15 years before her endometriosis diagnosis. Mallory shares her story of being too afraid to speak up to her doctor, and how her mom was her biggest supporter and advocate for helping her stand up to dismissive healthcare providers.

About White Coat Warriors:

Have you ever felt ignored or dismissed by a healthcare professional even though you knew something was wrong? Have you ever had to take healthcare decisions into your own hands? Did you decide to trust your gut instead of taking your doctor at their word?

Then you just might be a White Coat Warrior.

In this limited 7-part podcast series presented by Hyivy Health, host Rachel Bartholomew invites guests to share how they took action in the face of health challenges and life-altering diagnoses even when medical professionals failed to listen.

Rachel talks about her own battle with cervical cancer, and is joined by guests where they discuss their journeys with: Hashimoto’s disease, hyperthyroidism, Crohn’s disease, endometriosis, breast cancer, Turret’s syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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Designed and created by and for patients, Hyivy Health’s mission is to provide a 3-in-1 pelvic rehabilitation device connecting patients and clinicians to improve the pelvic health journey. Learn more at hyivy.com.

After getting an endometriosis and PCOS diagnosis, Taylor Devalk did what many of us do after getting a medical diagnosis: she took the internet. In the final installment of the podcast, we hear from White Coat Warrior Taylor about how much misinformation exists when it comes to endometriosis and PCOS, how they are connected, and why it’s so important for patients to look beyond single sources for medical advice.

About White Coat Warriors:

Have you ever felt ignored or dismissed by a healthcare professional even though you knew something was wrong? Have you ever had to take healthcare decisions into your own hands? Did you decide to trust your gut instead of taking your doctor at their word?

Then you just might be a White Coat Warrior.

In this limited 7-part podcast series presented by Hyivy Health, host Rachel Bartholomew invites guests to share how they took action in the face of health challenges and life-altering diagnoses even when medical professionals failed to listen.

Rachel talks about her own battle with cervical cancer, and is joined by guests where they discuss their journeys with: Hashimoto’s disease, hyperthyroidism, Crohn’s disease, endometriosis, breast cancer, Tourette's syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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Designed and created by and for patients, Hyivy Health’s mission is to provide a 3-in-1 pelvic rehabilitation device connecting patients and clinicians to improve the pelvic health journey. Learn more at hyivy.com.