In this episode of the Healthy Delicious Lifestyle podcast, Claudine Francois interviews Mary Barnett, a digital marketing expert who shares her story of how she was gaslighted by her doctors into having unnecessary surgery.
Mary’s story is a cautionary tale for us all. It reminds us that we need to be our own advocates and ask questions about our health care. We also need to be aware of the signs of medical gaslighting, so that we can protect ourselves from it.
In the interview, Claudine discusses the importance of catching pre-disease markers early. She also explains why it’s important to use functional ranges instead of lab ranges when interpreting blood tests.
Here are some key takeaways from the interview:
Be Your Own Advocate
Don’t be afraid to ask questions about your diagnosis and treatment options. If you don’t feel like your doctor is listening to you, get a second opinion.
Know The Signs of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse in which the abuser tries to make the victim doubt their own sanity or reality. Some signs of gaslighting include:
- Trivializing or denying your feelings or experiences
- Blaming you for things that are not your fault
- Making you feel like you’re crazy or irrational
Find a Practitioner Who Listens to You AND Your Body
Functional medicine is a type of medicine that focuses on preventing and treating chronic disease by addressing the root cause of the problem. Functional medicine practitioners typically use a variety of methods, including diet, lifestyle changes, and nutritional supplements to help a person’s body recover from chronic illnesses.
If you’re concerned that you’ve been gaslighted by your doctor, or if you’re looking for a more holistic approach to health care, I encourage you to listen to the full interview and learn more about functional medicine.
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Key Points for Unmasking the Truth, Avoiding Medical Gaslighting:
- The importance of being your own advocate
- The role of asking questions and advocating for oneself
- The impact of not being proactive in healthcare
- The pitfalls of blindly trusting doctors without seeking additional information
- The impact of being proactive in one’s own healthcare journey
- The benefits of finding support and guidance in the healthcare journey
Quotables
“There is nothing worse than wanting to be productive, than wanting to be active and wanting to have energy and just not.”– Mary Barnett
“Ask questions. Be your own advocate.”– Mary Barnett
“It’s the system – it’s a money-making machine.”– Mary Barnett
“Catching pre-disease markers early is key to preventing chronic illness.” – Claudine Francois
“It’s up to us to ask for the help we need and to find someone who actually cares enough to give you the answers.” – Mary Barnett
“We need to be our own advocates and ask questions about our health care.” – Claudine Francois
“Have someone to help hold you accountable to being good to yourself”– Mary Barnett
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