Bullying & Medical Gaslighting with Dr. Jennifer Fraser

In this episode of Living with FASD, Patti Kasper engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Jennifer Fraser about the complexities of medical gaslighting, particularly in the context of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). They explore the vulnerabilities of individuals with FASD, the pressures faced by medical professionals, and the importance of empathy in healthcare. The discussion also highlights the significance of brain health, the impact of bullying and abuse, and the need for systemic changes in education and healthcare. Dr. Fraser shares insights from her research and personal experiences, emphasizing the potential for cognitive improvement through tools like BrainHQ and the importance of community support. As always, if you enjoyed today’s episode, From Tragedy to Triumph: A Journey of Resilience & Power of Community, then please remember to like, subscribe and share this podcast episode, because the more it is shared, the more people can find Living with FASD and learn more about the many and varied effects of Prenatal Alcohol Effects.If you want to reach Patti to discuss either FASD training or life coaching, you can schedule a call using this links: https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/consultation . Additional training topics can be found on her website, www.patriciakasper.com .If you want to pick up a copy of Patti’s book, Sip by Sip: Candid Conversations with Adults Living with FASD, go to either www.books.by/yourfasdcoach or Amazon (https://a.co/d/3XLnCyw ) Both are print-on-demand from a printer near you, but books.by pays its authors a few more dollars in royalties.Jennifer Fraser is the author of 5 books that in one way or another examine how we learn. Her last two books - The Bullied Brain and The Gaslit Brain - examine the harmful impacts of false information to our brains. Most don't know that normalized bullying and gaslighting in our society can in fact cause physical damage to brains which is visible on scans. It is this research that Jennifer is harnessing to set in motion healthy change for all learners. With a PhD in Comparative Literature, Jennifer is an award-winning educator who writes a regular series, "The Bullied Brain," for Psychology Today.LINKS:Websitehttps://bulliedbrain.com/The Gaslit Brainhttps://www.amazon.com/Gaslit-Brain-Gaslighting-Institutional-Complicity/dp/1493090925The Bullied Brainhttps://www.amazon.com/Bullied-Brain-Scars-Restore-Health/dp/B09BDHVX9Q "Bullied Brain" series Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-bullied-brainSubstack on Gaslightinghttps://bulliedbrain.substack.com/