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.
Ownership & Support:
Hidden Diagnoses Impact is owned by Wang-Hiller LLC.
Episodes
11 episodes
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
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Redefining Recovery: Christina’s Journey Living with EDS and Its Hidden Challenges
Send us a textIn this episode of Hidden Diagnosis Impact, Christina shares her powerful journey living with Ehlers-Danlos Synd...
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2:04:15
Patient Advocacy in Need: Kiera’s Dual Journey as a Public Health Scholar and Patient
Send us a textIn this episode, we welcome Kiera Chan, a public health PhD student and patient advocate who shares her unique journey through t...
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1:08:41
Arlen's Journey: Seeking Treatment for Rare Genetic Conditions in the U.S.
Send us a textIn this episode of the Occult Awareness podcast, we sit down with Arlen, who shares her compelling journey through the healthcar...
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1:19:22
Unveiling Hidden Truths in Healthcare: The Stem Cell Dilemma - Occult Awareness Bonus Episode
Send us a textJoin us for this enlightening bonus episode of Occult Awareness, where we delve deeper into the complexities of the healthcare s...
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Exploring Holistic Health: Insights from Licensed Professional Counselor Mark Michalica on Chronic Illness and Trauma
Send us a textIn this episode of Occult Awareness, we welcome Mark, a licensed professional counselor and health advocate, to discuss the comp...
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Part 2: Systemic Failures and Hidden Diagnoses: Dr. Hillary Merry’s Advocacy
Send us a textIn Episode 5, Part 2 of Occult Awareness, Dr. Hillary Merry continues her deep dive into the critical issues of Craniocervical I...
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Part 1 of Dr. Hilary Merry’s Journey with EDS: Navigating the Healthcare System as a Veterinarian
Send us a textIn this episode of Occult Awareness, we explore the personal and professional life of Dr. Hilary Merry, a veterinarian who has b...
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Part 2 Aella's Story Continues: Advocacy and Challenges in Chronic Illness
Send us a textIn this episode of the "Occult Awareness" podcast, host Amy dives deeper into Aella's journey, exploring the comp...
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