What Women’s Sports Reveal About the Blind Spots in Women’s Health

Episode Summary

Why do so many women feel dismissed in healthcare — even when they see good doctors? The problem isn’t always the people — it’s the cultural stories we’ve told about what “matters.”

Inspired by sports journalist Kate Fagan’s TED Radio Hour insight on women’s sports, Georgie draws a powerful parallel to women’s health: when we don’t tell clear stories or define the stakes, we leave research gaps, funding gaps, and entire conditions misunderstood.

In just 10 minutes, you’ll hear:

• What Kate Fagan’s quote reveals about collective blind spots
• How endometriosis, PMDD, and IUD pain show this in action
• Why better stories are the first step to better funding, research, and care
• How this idea applies far beyond women’s health, to any overlooked issue

Listen If You…

• Have ever felt unseen in a doctor’s office
• Work in healthcare, research, or policy and want better insights
• Want to understand the link between storytelling and system change

Resources & Next Steps

• Listen to the TED Radio Hour episode with Kate Fagan
• Read the full companion article: What We Don’t See, We Don’t Solve

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