The Conversations We Should Be Having About Women's Health

What if much of what we “know” about women’s health was based on research that didn’t actually include women?In this International Women’s Day episode, Michele and Dr. Bobi dive into the fascinating and sometimes shocking history of women’s health and medical research.For decades, clinical trials were conducted almost exclusively on men, meaning much of modern medicine was built around the male body as the default. Dr. Bobi also shares research showing that women are statistically more likely to die when treated by male providers in emergency settings, raising important questions about bias, training, and how women’s symptoms are interpreted in healthcare.The conversation also explores the surprising science of the female brain, hormone sensitivity, and conditions like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, which researchers now believe may involve the brain’s response to normal hormonal shifts rather than hormone imbalance.Along the way, Michele and Dr. Bobi unpack some wild moments from medical history — from the diagnosis of hysteria to the fact that the full anatomy of the clitoris wasn’t properly mapped until the late 1990s.This episode blends history, neuroscience, and modern research to explore how far women’s health has come and where it’s still catching up.In this episode:Why women were excluded from clinical trials for decadesResearch showing women have worse outcomes in some ER settingsThe neuroscience behind emotional intelligenceThe truth about PMDD and hormone sensitivityFascinating medical myths about women’s bodiesThe exciting breakthroughs happening in women’s health todayWhether you're passionate about science, healthcare, or simply understanding the female body better, this episode is packed with “wait… what?!” moments.www.fullscalewellness.comwww.yourinnerlight.org