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Hysterical

SBS
Women's Health
Functional Neurological Disorder
Medical Misogyny
Chronic Pain
Hysteria
Menopause
Australia
Mental Health
Gender Bias In Medicine
Australia's Health System
Abortion
Sexism
Gender Discrimination
Healthcare System
Flexible Work Arrangements
Perimenopause
Indigenous Health
Discrimination In Healthcare
Endometriosis
Gender Diversity

Why do we know more about some bodies than others, and how do sex and gender shape our experiences navigating Australia’s health system? ‘Hysterical’ is a new podcast series by SBS News, exploring medical misogyny and discrimination in our health system. We explore why women, trans and gender diverse people are more likely to be dismissed for their experiences of pain, as well as barriers around b... more

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Latest Episodes

Fatima El-Assaad lost her daughter Aya in 2021 after she was born still at 27 weeks, but felt like she wasn't given the appropriate support to navigate her grief. It wasn't until Fatima started speaking to other Muslim parents, that she began to reco... more

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Bianca Millroy lives with functional neurological disorder, or FND - a condition that encompasses a range of neurological symptoms, including limb weakness, tremor, numbness or blackouts, and related to the movement and sensation parts of the nervous... more

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From measuring a woman's health based on her attractiveness, to studies showing women have to prove themselves to be sicker than a man to receive treatment. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Cattriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Lea Merone, a researc... more

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The government is being called to respond to 25 recommendations from a Senate inquiry into perimenopause and menopause. The inquiry heard from hundreds of women across Australia, who shared stories of stigma, dismissal of symptoms and financial barri... more

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Women are sharing experiences of stigma and discrimination when it comes to flexible working arrangements to manage chronic pain conditions. This is despite the fact at least 3 million Australians are estimated to be suffering with chronic pain, amid... more

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Women and trans people clearly experience ongoing barriers and bias in our health system, but what about those on the very frontline of care? Healthcare professionals fight tirelessly to provide quality care to all who need it, but women and trans he... more

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The male body is still treated as the default in medicine, despite progress around women's health issues. This prevailing bias in medical studies and clinical trials can have dire consequences for women and trans people who are vulnerable to misdiagn... more

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The average diagnosis for endometriosis is between 7 and 12 years, while a Senate inquiry is currently looking into issues related to perimenopause and menopause. At the same time, there are prevailing gaps in knowledge around other health conditions... more

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Recent Guests

Bianca Millroy
Lives with functional neurological disorder and advocates for better awareness of the condition
Episode: Hysterical: The condition that meant Bianca was disbelieved and made to feel hysterical
Dr. Lea Merone
Researcher in women's health
Episode: Hysterical: The 'distressing' gender gap in health Dr Lea Merone didn't expect to confront
Elizabeth Kravara
Postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Hysterical: 'Push through' or quit: The choice facing women with chronic pain in inflexible workplaces
Fiona Hodson
Vice chairperson of Chronic Pain Australia and clinical nurse
Chronic Pain Australia
Episode: Hysterical: 'Push through' or quit: The choice facing women with chronic pain in inflexible workplaces
Huda Hannaway
Media personality, cook, and social worker; ambassador for Endometriosis Australia.
Endometriosis Australia
Episode: Hysterical: Ignorance, stigma, shame: why they cause dangerous delays in diagnosis
Kate Sear
Professor at La Trobe University's Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society.
La Trobe University
Episode: Hysterical: Ignorance, stigma, shame: why they cause dangerous delays in diagnosis
Kat Stanley
Director of EndoHelp Foundation and member of the Women's Health Advisory Council.
EndoHelp Foundation
Episode: Hysterical: Ignorance, stigma, shame: why they cause dangerous delays in diagnosis
Dr. Sarah White
CEO of Jean Hales, focusing on women’s health issues.
Jean Hales
Episode: Hysterical: Ignorance, stigma, shame: why they cause dangerous delays in diagnosis
Helena Teed
Professor of Women's Health specializing in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Monash University
Episode: Hysterical: Ignorance, stigma, shame: why they cause dangerous delays in diagnosis

Host

Katrina Stirrett
Host who engages with various health topics, including issues surrounding women's health and societal impact.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hysterical: The condition that meant Bianca was disbelieved and made to feel hysterical
Q: What do you hope for the future in terms of knowledge and appropriate and safe care for people who experience FND?
I hope for patient-centered treatment that embodies mutual trust between patients and practitioners.
Hysterical: The condition that meant Bianca was disbelieved and made to feel hysterical
Q: Did you feel as well that you were confronting judgment for this disorder, especially as a woman living with FND?
I've never been called hysterical directly, but I have been made to feel like a hypochondriac, particularly when being told my symptoms were just panic attacks.
Hysterical: The condition that meant Bianca was disbelieved and made to feel hysterical
Q: Could you talk to me what it was like in those years before you knew what you were experiencing?
It was isolating and took a long time to get a diagnosis, but I reached out to my community for support.
Hysterical: The 'distressing' gender gap in health Dr Lea Merone didn't expect to confront
Q: Could you explain to us what this is and why it's so dangerous for women and perhaps non-binary people as well?
Yentl Syndrome indicates that women must prove to be in greater pain than men to receive treatment, highlighting a disparity in the healthcare system.
Hysterical: The 'distressing' gender gap in health Dr Lea Merone didn't expect to confront
Q: Could you talk to me a little bit about how strange, I guess, it must have felt to experience the very thing that you research?
It was a shock to the system, highlighting the psychological impact of being dismissed in healthcare.

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What is Hysterical about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content prominently highlights issues of medical misogyny and discrimination within Australia's healthcare system, focusing on how women, trans, and gender-diverse individuals are often overlooked or dismissed regarding their pain and health concerns. Key topics discussed include the gaps in medical research that favor male-centric studies, personal experiences of individuals contending with chronic pain, mental health challenges during phases like menopause, and advocacy for better healthcare access for marginalized communities. What makes this podcast particularly noteworthy is its blend of personal narratives with expert commentary, creating an engaged dialogue around critical issues often left unaddressed in mainstream healthcare di... more

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Recent guests on Hysterical include:

1. Bianca Millroy
2. Dr. Lea Merone
3. Elizabeth Kravara
4. Fiona Hodson
5. Huda Hannaway
6. Kate Sear
7. Kat Stanley
8. Dr. Sarah White

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