Has The Medical System Betrayed Women? How To Take Back Control of Your Health

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Mar 7, 2025

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Join Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a pioneer in women's health, Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a scientist redefining aging, and Dr. Caroline Leaf, a mental health expert. They discuss the neglect of women's health in research, particularly in menopause. Powerful insights reveal how traditional practices often fail women. Discover the reprogrammable aspects of aging and groundbreaking methods for emotional wellness. This conversation is packed with practical strategies to empower women in taking control of their health and enhancing overall well-being.

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INSIGHT

Medical System's Failure

The medical system has historically excluded women from studies, leading to inadequate care.
Treatments for women are often based on research conducted primarily on men.

ANECDOTE

Statins and Women's Health

Statins, commonly used to treat high cholesterol, have not been proven to reduce heart attack risk or death from cardiovascular disease in women.
Despite this, they are frequently prescribed to women due to their effectiveness in men.

ADVICE

Supporting Women Through Menopause

Men can support their partners during menopause by educating themselves about the process.
Attending doctor's appointments together can also enhance understanding and provide support.

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The medical system has systematically failed women for decades, creating unique health challenges that impact everything from heart disease to mental wellness. In this eye-opening conversation, I bring together three brilliant female doctors who are revolutionizing women's health from different angles. Dr. Mary Claire Haver exposes how women were excluded from medical studies until 1993, sharing her personal menopause journey alongside scientific insights. Dr. Rhonda Patrick challenges conventional aging theories with her groundbreaking research suggesting aging might be a reprogrammable process controlled by our epigenetics. Meanwhile, Dr. Caroline Leaf transforms our understanding of mental health with her powerful neurocycle method that produced an 81% improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms. This episode delivers essential wisdom for anyone looking to understand women's unique health journeys and provides actionable strategies for optimizing physical and mental wellbeing at any age.

In this episode you will learn:

Why treatments for women are often based on studies of men, and how this leads to inappropriate care for conditions like high cholesterol and heart disease
The surprising truth about hormone replacement therapy and why only 4-6% of menopausal women receive it despite its benefits
How men can effectively support partners going through menopause by educating themselves and attending doctor appointments
A revolutionary insight that aging may be a programmable process controlled by epigenetics rather than accumulated damage
The three supplements to prioritize if limited to only a few
The powerful five-step "neurocycle" process that can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms by up to 81%
Why labeling mental health challenges as "diseases" can be harmful and how to reframe your experience
How to break the cycle of fight-or-flight responses during acute stress using mindful awareness techniques

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