593. Be Your Own Advocate: Insight from Dr. Efrat LaMandre, Medical Disruptor

In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Dr. Efrat LaMandre, better known as Dr. E, the NP with a PhD. Dr. E talks about her transition from conventional medicine to functional medicine, driven by her wife's health and struggles they confronted during doctor visits. Dr. E talks about becoming a “medical disruptor,” challenging medical gaslighting and symptom-focused care instead of root-cause concern. Dr. E empowers listeners to take ownership of their health journeys, particularly within a healthcare system that often overlooks their lived experiences.