Reclaiming Your Voice as a Patient with Dr. Efrat LaMandre

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean when your doctor says your labs are “normal” — but you still don’t feel well?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre (Dr. E) to explore medical gaslighting, why so many patients feel dismissed in healthcare, and how to navigate the system without losing your voice or your power.Together, we discuss why women’s and minority population health symptoms are so often overlooked, how lab-based medicine can miss what’s happening in your body, and what you can do when your lived experience doesn’t match your test results. You’ll also learn how to describe your symptoms more effectively, when to seek out other specialists, and how to build a healthcare team that truly supports your whole-body health.If you’ve ever walked out of an appointment feeling unheard, confused, or doubting yourself, this episode is for you.-Read the blog post here!Resources:Instagram: @drefratlamandreDr. E’s FacebookYouTube @DrEfratLaMandredrefratlamandre.comLinkedIn - Efrat LaMandreTiktok @drefratlamandreTwitter @DrEfratLamandreEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review!Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛-If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning.Support the show