The Medical Maze
Healthcare is broken in America and across the world. The term medical gaslighting in gaining traction across all social media platforms. Navigating healthcare and getting a diagnosis shouldn't be this hard. Join us as we talk to patients and providers to hear stories and advice on how to improve the healthcare system and get results faster. Sponsored by MedDefend - A New Way to Navigate Healthcare.
Episodes
14 episodes
Finding out about M.E. in Norway
Anja Vesterhus Knustad, also known as this.is.the.illness.m.e on social media, sat down with us to discuss her diagnostic journey with M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). In this episode you'll learn what M.E. is, the signs and symptoms to look o...
Cooking at Your Own Pace with The Accessible Chef - Kendra DePinto
In this episode, we’re joined by Kendra DePinto, better known as The Accessible Chef or @Kendrawesomeness on social media, who shares her inspiring journey as a chef living with a chronic illness. Kendra opens up about the unique chall...
All Things Ulcerative Colitis in Bolivia
Hear from our guest Nathaly on how she fought for answers in Bolivia! Nathaly finally got diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and opens up about her couple year journey and mental health battle while awaiting an accurate diagnoses. She shares tip...
Missing Medical Tests in the Midwest with Chronic.Kaleigh
Kaleigh details her years long battle of finding a diagnosis, going to several medical systems and even dealing with lost medical tests. A fan favorite on Tiktok at @chronic.kaleigh, Kaleigh often chronicles others stories who have been medical...
A Dancer’s Guide to Getting Diagnosed
We sat down with Maggie, @thehypermobilecpt to learn more about her diagnostic journey with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Maggie shares her experience growing up as a dancer and athlete, often times having to push through pain and s...
Balancing Life and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
In this episode we sat down with our very own marketing associate, Val Soto! You can find her on social media at @OKAYVAL. Val details the signs and symptoms she experienced with HS, how she manages symptoms in her day to day life ...
Surviving Life with IBS: Finding Strength and Community
In this episode we sat down with Jaylun Moore, known as IBSurviving on social media. Jay educates us on the different types of IBS, what symptoms to look out for and remedies they've tried to alleviate symptoms. Jay also talks about staying pos...
Staying Positive Through Kidney Failure
In this episode we sat down with Justin Pham (JP) or as we know him, @platinumkidney, on social media, to discuss his battle with kidney failure. JP shares his diagnostic journey, treatment plan and advice on navigating this disease and staying...
Primary Shortages and Chronic Conditions in Canada
We sat down with Justine Martin to discuss the lengths they've gone through fighting for an accurate diagnosis within the Canadian healthcare system. Justine has been active on social media under the username @hottie.autie.autie sharing advocac...
Explaining Bias in Healthcare with Jeremy Mitchell
For our last episode of our introductory mini series we sat down with our COO, Jeremy Mitchell. Jeremy is a leader and advocate in the clinical research space, trying to diversify healthcare. He came onboard to MedDefend as he has seen too many...
Unmasking the Pain: Navigating Women's Health and Endometriosis with Livie Hamilton
Listen as Livie Hamilton explains her long and difficult journey to her endometriosis diagnoses. She details her experience with specialists, how endometriosis is properly diagnosed and provides resources for people going through similar journe...
Neurodivergences in Denmark with Zahra Sedgwick
We sat down with Zahra (a popular TikToker @neurodivergentreader) to talk about her experience being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Zahra explains the healthcare systems in Denmark and England, and the issues she faced on her road to diagnosi...
Fighting for Answers in New Zealand with Kate Greenaway
We sat down with Kate Greenaway, known for her TikTok's about chronic illness, to learn more about her road to diagnosis, the challenges she faces and what the New Zealand healthcare system is like. Listen as she offers advice to patients and t...
Inclusive Healthcare Practices with Dr. Natalie Porter
Join us as we talk to Dr. Natalie Porter as she explains how she brings inclusive practices and active listening into how she treats her patients. Learn how physical therapy can benefit those with chronic pain, and how Dr. Natalie Porter naviga...