The True Cost of Medical Gaslighting

Many thyroid patients express feeling unheard, frustrated, and dismissed by the medical system. We're often misdiagnosed, under-medicated, or incorrectly medicated with symptom-masking drugs like anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds while our thyroid imbalances go unaddressed. Additionally, many of those drugs come with serious risks and dependencies that patients aren't made fully aware of until it's too late. In this episode of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, we're tackling a crucial topic: Medical Gaslighting and the devastating impact it can have on the lives of thyroid patients. 

In this important and deeply personal conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD, and licensed professional counselor Jenn Millard-Schmitz. As co-hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, they describe themselves as "two whistle-blowing shrinks" who are passionate about shedding light on medical gaslighting and its ripple effects. Together, we'll explore the impacts of this problematic phenomenon and practical tips for avoiding it. 

Get ready for an unfiltered conversation that delves deep into the heart of the matter. You'll hear how my guests have witnessed this phenomenon in countless patients and in their own medical treatment and how it ultimately led them to course-correct their careers to try to make a difference. Dr. Teralyn and Jenn aren't holding back, so hit that play button, and let's dig in!

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• Connect with Jenn Millard-Schmitz

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About Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD, MS, LPC, CSAC

Dr. Teralyn Sell is a holistic mental health therapist, couples counselor, and brain health coach. She's also the Co-host of The Gaslit Truth Podcast alongside Jenn Millard-Schmitz. She advocates for a more informed and empowered approach to mental health on her TikTok channel @dr_teralyn. In her practice, she encourages a holistic approach to overall wellness for lasting change, a healthier state of being, and a happier and more empowered you. Her work with brain health for anxiety and depression has been featured on numerous national news networks including NBC News, WebMD, Yahoo News, ABC, A&E, and Fox News. 

About Jenn Millard-Schmitz

Jenn Millard-Schmitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Empowerment- the art of finding the authentic self and living beyond pain points that take away our power. She has been in the business of making things happen for over a decade. Jenn is an EMDR-trained Trauma Therapist and a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist. Jenn brings a holistic twist to her practice as a Nationally Certified NeuroHealth Coach, focusing on physical wellness, nutrition, and mindfulness. Jenn’s Candidly Unapologetic on-air personality shines as a co-host on The Gaslit Truth Podcast alongside Dr. Teralyn Sell, and the Sunny 97.7 “Morning Sun” radio show. If you're interested in connecting with Therapist Jenn, you can find her on YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast or on Instagram @thegaslittruthpodcast or @candidlyunapologeticjenn

Happy thriving, and enjoy the episode! 

P.S. You might also like these episodes of Thyroid-Healthy Bites:

• How Your Mind Shapes Your Body with Tanja Shaw
• Overcoming Fatigue with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
• Your Brain on Change with Nadia Ahrens
• Rethinking Hypothyroidism Treatment with Dr. Antonio Bianco
• The Thyroid Treatment Debacle with Drs. Eric Balcavage and Kelly Halderman