# Not Built For Us

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Podcast: [The Fifth Wave](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fifth-wave-7354161)
Published: 2026-03-25T09:00:16+00:00
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## Resource

In this deeply compelling episode, we hear how racism, bias and systemic inequities shape the healthcare experiences of Black, Indigenous and women of colour. Featuring powerful conversations with entrepreneur Vivian Kaye, cancer advocate Michelle Audoin and researcher Dr. Thirusha Naidu, this episode exposes the hidden ways discrimination shows up. From diagnostic delays to insufficient medical training tools to the emotional labour women must carry just to receive adequate care. Through lived experiences and expert insights, this discussion reveals the urgent need for inclusive medical education, culturally informed care and healthcare systems that recognize and respond to the realities of racialized women. It’s essential listening for anyone committed to equity in women’s health, patient advocacy and dismantling harmful medical biases. Key Takeaways: Racial bias in healthcare isn’t rare. It’s built into the system. From dismissive interactions to unequal treatment pathways, women of colour face structural barriers that affect diagnoses, pain management,surgical outcomes and trust in providers. Representation in medical tools and research still has a long way to go. Most anatomical models, reference images, and clinical training material fail to reflect women of colour. This leads to things like misdiagnosis and care that doesn’t align with real patient needs. Advocacy isn’t optional. It’s a survival skill. Guests share strategies for self advocacy, raising questions, requesting alternatives and pushing back when care falls short -kills many women rely on simply to be heard. The thing you really NEED to know: Black, Indigenous and women of colour are navigating a healthcare system that was not built for them and the consequences are real. Until representation, resear…

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