Hidden Diagnoses Impact: Unveiling EDS, CCI, and Beyond
Hidden Diagnoses Impact shares stories from people living with EDS, CCI/AAI, tethered cord, brainstem compression, and other complex neurological conditions that are frequently delayed or dismissed in medical care.
Hosted by violinist and advocate Amy Wang-Hiller, the podcast explores medical gaslighting, trauma-informed care, disability identity, and rebuilding life after diagnosis. Through conversations with patients, clinicians, and advocates, we transform lived experience into actionable insight and community hope.
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Hidden Diagnoses Impact is owned by Wang-Hiller LLC and licensed to InclusiVibe Foundation for presentation and distribution. Podcast sponsorships support InclusiVibe Foundation's charitable mission and are tax-deductible.
Hidden Diagnoses Impact: Unveiling EDS, CCI, and Beyond
Medical Dismissal, Diagnostic Trauma, and Patient Self-Doubt with Dr. Colin Halverson | HDI Podcast
In this powerful episode of Hidden Diagnoses Impact, Dr. Colin Halverson—medical anthropologist and faculty investigator at Indiana University’s Center for Bioethics—joins host Amy Wang-Hiller to unpack the systemic failures facing patients with rare and invisible conditions, particularly Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and craniocervical instability (CCI).
We explore the disturbing impact of medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis, and the psychological toll of repeated clinical dismissal. Dr. Halverson introduces the concept of clinician-associated traumatization and shares research findings showing how dismissal erodes patient trust, fuels self-doubt, and creates barriers to care, especially for younger, disabled, and chronically ill individuals navigating the healthcare system.
Whether you're a patient, clinician, caregiver, or advocate, this episode offers deep insights into how ethical reform and empathetic communication can transform outcomes for those living with rare and misunderstood conditions.
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