Join Dr. Stephanie Moss, host of the Life as a Patient Doctor podcast, interview Professor Elizabeth Hintz, PhD. They delve into the intricacies of health care communication, focusing on how patients, particularly women, communicate their symptoms to doctors and clinicians. Professor Hintz shares her journey from being a patient with chronic pelvic pain conditions to becoming a researcher and advocate. They discuss the disparities in pain communication between genders, the importance of patient advocacy, and Hintz's work with TightLipped and academia to foster change. The episode emphasizes the need for better communication strategies in healthcare and the empowering role of community and grassroots organizations. Book "Doing Harm" https://bookshop.org/a/79869/97800624... Dr. Moss' Resources for Patients & Health care Providers: https://medpsycmoss.com/resources Let’s Connect: @medpsycmoss Instagram: / medpsycmoss Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠ / medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_... Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor: Youtube: • Life as a Patient-Doctor Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/685WDhQ... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Editors: Tamryn Hall, MS4 Graphic Designer: Fizah, MD **This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support.** Chapters: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:32 Introduction to Guest 01:57 Personal Journey with Chronic Illness 02:40 Health Communication and Its Importance 04:09 Advocacy and Community Engagement 06:07 Tightlipped Organization and Campaigns 09:41 Challenges in Women's Health 09:53 Challenges in Women's Health 12:38 Impact of Communication on Healthcare 16:17 Continuing Education 18:33 Stigma & Bias 22:18 Pearls of Wisdom 28:39 Conclusion 30:43 Episode Recommendations #medicine #womenshealth #pelvicpain