Did you know that 80% of autoimmune disease patients are women? Or that Black women are four times more likely to die in childbirth than white women? 

In today’s episode, we explore why health issues disproportionately impact women and ethnic minorities. We’ll unpack medical biases, how women’s bodies respond to stress differently, and the systemic factors shaping long-term health. Plus, we’ll share practical ways to advocate for yourself, get the right tests at the right time, and work with your body’s unique biology to protect and improve your health. Listen now!

(00:00) Intro

(02:19) The pattern: who gets sick and why?

(04:05) Medical exclusion - white men are the default 

(08:22) What about female-specific conditions?

(10:40) The psychology of bias in healthcare

(15:04) How AI could make things worse 

(16:34) The impact of discrimination on health

(18:36) How discrimination gets passed down

(20:27) Women’s bodies respond differently to stress

(22:45) The role of repressed emotions in women’s health

(25:30) How to release repressed stress & anger 

(27:15) More inclusive medical research and training 

(28:32) 7 tips to self-advocate in medical settings

(32:16) Early testing for quicker diagnoses

(33:24) Wrap-up: the path forward

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Music by Magiksolo 

WELLBEING OF WOMEN: https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/