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Medical Gaslighting: How Chronic Illness Patients Can Advocate, Heal, and Be Heard
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- I've Got Guts!
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- Nov 24, 2025
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- 3362
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Summary
It’s our 1-year anniversary AND our 50th episode! 🎉 Today we’re diving into one of the hardest parts of living with chronic illness: not being believed . From “your labs are normal” to “it’s just stress,” we break down what medical gaslighting actually looks like, why it happens, and how it impacts your emotional, physical, and relational health. We also share practical scripts, advocacy tools, and ways to protect your energy so you can get real answers without burning out. Whether you live with a chronic illness or love someone who does, this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and empowered. 💛 In This Episode: • What medical gaslighting sounds like • The emotional + physical fallout of being dismissed • Why the system fails chronically ill patients • Advocacy tools + exact scripts you can use • How friends & family can truly support • Rebuilding trust with your body and your providers We are officially Cozy Earth obsessed. Their bamboo sheets, towels, and loungewear are next-level soft — true luxury comfort. ✨ Get 41% off (their biggest discount anywhere!) with code IGG at CozyEarth.com . Plus: free shipping over $50, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty. If you want even more behind-the-scenes moments, early announcements, or fun extras, make sure to join our email list here: https://balanced-brook-47113.myflodesk.com/ivegotgutspodcast . Please Make sure to follow us on our social media pages to stay up to date: www.facebook.com/ivegotgutspodcast www.instagram.com/ivegotgutspodcast https://www.youtube.com/@IveGotGutsPodcast Listen to the Podcast Worldwide: iHeart Radio https://iheart.com/podcast/238278766/ Apple Podcasts https://tr.ee/SO0cSiSBvP Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/31w8bdwasutxCGCMhhYYh5?si=eCtax030QY-qTxqu92Sx3w Amazon Music…