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(MIS)Treated

TVO
Women's Health
Endometriosis
Femtech
Menopause
Mental Health
Childbirth Innovations
Clinical Trials
Uterine Fibroids
Canadian Economy
Stigmatization Of Women's Health
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Venture Capital Disparity
Gynecological Care
Health Care System
Gender Parity
Mckinsey Health Institute
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ontario Medical Association
Black Maternal Health
Alzheimer's Disease

(MIS)Treated, a TVO podcast, explores how medicine has – and still is – failing women and speaks to the people looking to make a difference. Join host Nam Kiwanuka to hear real life stories and expert interviews on how the mistreatment and misdiagnosis of women affects us all.

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Latest Episodes

What's it like to navigate fertility care as it becomes increasingly profit-driven in Ontario?

Infertility is considered a medical condition by the World Health Organization and in Canada, it's defined by age. A study from 2023 shows that a fifth o... more

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In this country, midwives "were once a cornerstone of every Indigenous community." What happened?

Before the 20th century, midwifery was essential for communities throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and America. With the growth of western medicine in ... more

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This episode is about forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Please listen with care.

In 2025, Senator Yvonne Boyer, Ontario's first Indigenous senator, proposed a bill to criminalize forced and coerced sterilizat... more

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Only 3% of studies in neuroscience examine a female-only population, even though women make up 50% of the population. When it comes to neuroscience, research on women's brain health is greatly lacking.

Host and producer Nam Kiwanuka speaks with two... more

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Recent Guests

Nance Ackerman
Filmmaker and co-producer/director of the documentary The Delivery Line, Midwives on the Frontlines
The Delivery Line project
Episode: What's it like to be a midwife in a conflict zone?
Ximena Rojas Garcia
Midwife serving migrant communities, based near the U.S.-Mexico border
Midwifery practice in border region
Episode: What's it like to be a midwife in a conflict zone?
Jay MacGillivray
Midwife with extensive field experience including U.S.-Mexico border work
Midwifery practice
Episode: What's it like to be a midwife in a conflict zone?
Harmony Redsky
From the Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice, survivor-led advocate
Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice
Episode: How Canada stops forced sterilization of Indigenous women
Natasha Rajah
Professor, Brain Health Equity Aging and Memory Lab
Toronto Metropolitan University
Episode: How do hormonal changes impact women's brain health?
Jennifer Dockery
Vice Chair for the Black Maternal Health Collective
Black Maternal Health Collective Canada
Episode: How to combat the Black maternal health crisis
Jenelle Ambrose Dash
Chair of the Black Maternal Health Collective Canada
Black Maternal Health Collective Canada
Episode: How to combat the Black maternal health crisis
Michelle Halligan
Director of Prevention at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Episode: Can Canada still eliminate cervical cancer by 2040?
Nakia Lee-Foon
Health Equity Research Lead from the Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners
Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners
Episode: Can Canada still eliminate cervical cancer by 2040?

Host

Nam Kiwanuka
Host of MIS(Treated); focuses on how medicine has failed women and voices those driving change in health equity.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Educational and Noteworthy

    As a male listener, I appreciate learning about the mistreatment of women in healthcare. With every episode, I’m learning how to be a better ally. Thank you for shedding light on these topics and educating the masses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zwarhol88
    Canada5 months ago
  • Spot On

    I’m a woman, age 44, currently getting my masters in public health when I fell suddenly ill. Craniocervical Instability happens to be a big part of it- just finished that episode (EDS). Anyway, I always knew of the injustices in women’s healthcare, I advocate fiercely- and unfortunately I’ve had to experience it over and over these past couple years. This podcast has great story telling accurate portrayals. I hope it reaches audiences that didn’t already understand all this… keep it up, great po... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    molrun40
    United States5 months ago
  • Empowering and Empathetic

    Enlightening, empowering, empathetic, and educational. Look forward to the next instalments!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magsimillion74
    Canada8 months ago

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What's it like to be a midwife in a conflict zone?
Q: What were the challenges of filming in remote or conflict zones?
The guests described logistical hardships, safety concerns, and ethical considerations around portraying trauma, while emphasizing the importance of staying close to the people served and preserving dignity.
What's it like to be a midwife in a conflict zone?
Q: Why did you want to tell the story of midwives in this way?
The director spoke about personal experiences with midwifery leading to a belief in empowerment, nurturing, and a female-centered lens on conflict and crisis, aiming to highlight hope and systemic issues at once.
How do hormonal changes impact women's brain health?
Q: What do we get wrong about menopause and its impact on brain health?
Menopause is a long transition with variable experiences across individuals, ages of onset, and hormone therapies; research shows increased risk signals but also significant data gaps that require more diverse, longitudinal data and careful consideration of treatment timing and formulation.
How do hormonal changes impact women's brain health?
Q: Is there research that looks at how birth control impacts brain health, and what does it show?
Very little research exists; only a minuscule share has examined the brain effects of hormonal contraceptives, despite widespread, long-term use, suggesting potential brain health implications that are not well understood.
An Open Conversation On Pregnancy Loss
Q: What changes do you think are needed in medical care for pregnancy loss?
More sensitivity, better communication, clear information about options and supports, and the creation of dedicated pregnancy clinics rather than solely ER-based care.

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This series centers on how women's health is too often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or dismissed within medical systems. Episodes blend patient stories with expert insight from researchers, clinicians, and advocates to reveal barriers to timely diagnosis, access to care, and equitable treatment. Across topics like endometriosis, menopause, brain health, and the history of gynecology, the show highlights systemic biases, policy gaps, and the urgent need for more gender-sensitive medicine. Listeners can expect rigorous discussions, personal narratives, and calls for reform that are likely to resonate with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone engaged in women's health advocacy.

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2. Ximena Rojas Garcia
3. Jay MacGillivray
4. Harmony Redsky
5. Natasha Rajah
6. Jennifer Dockery
7. Jenelle Ambrose Dash
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