Eyes On - Medical Gaslighting: Delayed. Dismissed. Denied. The Hidden Danger in Healthcare Exposed
Welcome back to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal! Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals.
In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal exposes the hidden crisis of medical gaslighting in today’s healthcare system. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
- Episode Summary & Player
- Show Notes
- Learn more about Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- Learn more about Dr. Meenal Agarwal
Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #75: Eyes On - Medical Gaslighting: Delayed. Dismissed. Denied. The Hidden Danger in Healthcare Exposed
We’re told to trust our instincts—but what happens when doctors dismiss them? In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes Podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal exposes the hidden crisis of medical gaslighting in today’s healthcare system.
Whether you’re a patient, healthcare provider, or advocate, this episode will empower you with tools for self-advocacy and inspire you to trust your voice in the exam room.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- The origins of the term gaslighting and how it shows up in medicine
- Eye-opening statistics on the prevalence of medical gaslighting
- Real patient stories of being dismissed by healthcare providers
- The warning signs you’re being gaslit in a medical setting
- How to advocate for your mental health and physical health when you feel unheard
Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal.
Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Eyes On - Medical Gaslighting: Delayed. Dismissed. Denied. The Hidden Danger in Healthcare Exposed
- [0:42] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- [1:11] What is medical gaslighting?
- [2:07] Origins of the term gaslighting and how it applies in medical contexts
- [4:01] Research data on medical gaslighting disparities
- [5:55] Four stories from real patients
- [8:20] Why medical gaslighting persists in healthcare
- [9:43] Warning signs you’re being gaslit
- [10:39] Practical self-advocacy strategies
- [12:28] The importance of self-advocacy in healthcare
- Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
What is Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal?
Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.
Who is Dr. Meenal Agarwal?
With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.