#79: Bad Medicine: Unraveling the Impact of Medical History on Women with Jocelyn Pedersen

Summary ***Tigger Warning: The topics covered in this episode of The Feminine Alchemyst Podcast may instill feelings of anger and betrayal in relation to the history of women’s healthcare and the battles that many women are still fighting just to get the care that they need and simply to be heard. If you need to, listen a little at a time and above all, take care of your mental and emotional health first. In this episode, Julie Dean Richards and Jocelyn Peterson explore the intricate relationship between femininity and the medical system, discussing how historical and contemporary practices have marginalized women's health and, in many cases, put women in danger. They delve into the historical context of women's medicine, the impact of the Age of Enlightenment, and the role of psychiatry in perpetuating stereotypes about women. The conversation also covers the evolution of birth practices, the rise of pharmaceutical influence, and the implications of birth control on women's health. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of empowerment through knowledge, intuition, and questioning established norms in the medical field. Chapters 00:00 The Intersection of Femininity and Medicine05:32 Historical Context of Women's Healing Practices10:08 The Rise of Male Dominance in Medicine14:26 The Age of Enlightenment and Its Impact on Women18:53 Psychiatry's Role in Marginalizing Women23:25 The Evolution of Birth Practices and Medical Interventions27:55 Pharmaceuticals and the Shift in Healing Paradigms39:31 The Influence of Money in Medicine42:34 Pharmaceutical Lobbying and Its Impact46:09 The Placebo Effect and Its Implications50:53 The Challenges of Psychiatric Medications55:18 Birth Control and Women's Health01:01:31 Understanding Your Body and Empowerment01:08:27 The Importance of Personal Power in HealthcareWebsite to help with Medical Injury: https://benzobrains.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenzoBrainsWork With Us:Kayelee Rose- https://www.ourlunation.com/Jaye Anne Beringer- https://massiveshifts.com/Julie Dean Richards- https://astrologicalattorney.com/Music:And Watch The Birds Fly by Sapajou Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comApply to be featured on or sponsor the podcast:Email: [email protected] with the title "Podcast Pitch"