#79: Bad Medicine: Unraveling the Impact of Medical History on Women with Jocelyn Pedersen

Summary

***Tigger Warning: The topics covered in this episode of The Feminine Alchemyst Podcast may instill feelings of anger and betrayal in relation to the history of women’s healthcare and the battles that many women are still fighting just to get the care that they need and simply to be heard. If you need to, listen a little at a time and above all, take care of your mental and emotional health first.

In this episode, Julie Dean Richards and Jocelyn Peterson explore the intricate relationship between femininity and the medical system, discussing how historical and contemporary practices have marginalized women's health and, in many cases, put women in danger. They delve into the historical context of women's medicine, the impact of the Age of Enlightenment, and the role of psychiatry in perpetuating stereotypes about women. The conversation also covers the evolution of birth practices, the rise of pharmaceutical influence, and the implications of birth control on women's health. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of empowerment through knowledge, intuition, and questioning established norms in the medical field.

Chapters

00:00 The Intersection of Femininity and Medicine

05:32 Historical Context of Women's Healing Practices

10:08 The Rise of Male Dominance in Medicine

14:26 The Age of Enlightenment and Its Impact on Women

18:53 Psychiatry's Role in Marginalizing Women

23:25 The Evolution of Birth Practices and Medical Interventions

27:55 Pharmaceuticals and the Shift in Healing Paradigms

39:31 The Influence of Money in Medicine

42:34 Pharmaceutical Lobbying and Its Impact

46:09 The Placebo Effect and Its Implications

50:53 The Challenges of Psychiatric Medications

55:18 Birth Control and Women's Health

01:01:31 Understanding Your Body and Empowerment

01:08:27 The Importance of Personal Power in Healthcare

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