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Autoimmune Diseases and Women: Autoimmune diseases affect women at a strikingly higher ratio than men, approximately 80 to 20. Dr. Erin Nance emphasizes the significant need for more research and funding to understand the causes and disproportionate impact these illnesses have on women. Dr. Nance also discussed the challenges many women face, like long Covid triggering autoimmune disorders, and underscored the systemic bias in medical research affecting the treatment women receive.

Creating Safe Spaces: Dr. Nance shared her new platform dedicated to connecting individuals with ongoing health issues. This platform offers curated content and community support for people managing chronic illnesses, providing a safe space for sharing and learning about symptoms and diseases.

Advocating for Your Health: Dr. Nance recounted a poignant story of a woman with a glomus tumor diagnosis after years of being dismissed by doctors. This story highlights the persistent issue of medical misdiagnosis and the importance of women educating and advocating for themselves to improve doctor-patient communication.

Non-Negotiable Wellness Practices: As part of her holistic approach to wellness, Dr. Nance discussed her non-negotiable wellness practices like playing tennis, spending time with family, prioritizing exercise, and personal time. She believes integrating traditional medicine with wellness practices is essential for optimal health.

Entrepreneurial Journey and Social Media Advocacy: Dr. Nance shared her journey from experiencing discrimination during her job search while pregnant to becoming an entrepreneur. She now manages her practice and runs "Feel Betr," a media company and social media platform helping women with chronic illnesses. Her advocacy extends to her popular TikTok account, where she raises awareness about health issues and systemic biases.

TLDR: This episode dives deep into the disproportionate impact of autoimmune diseases on women, the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, and the value of holistic wellness practices. Dr. Erin Nance also shares her journey of creating supportive platforms and advocating for women through social media.

Connect with Erin

https://feelbetr.health

@littlemissdiagnosed on TikTok

Dr. Erin Nance is an orthopedic surgeon and medical influencer who is known as the Patron Saint for medically gaslit women. Her TikTok account @littlemissdiagnosed has been viewed over 100 million times and been shared with over 1 million people. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of FeelBetr, a health focused social media platform that curates personalized content for women with chronic illness.

Connect with Megan Swan

https://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness

https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness/

http://www.meganswanwellness.com

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