Why do so many women and marginalised communities feel silenced in medical settings? How do we keep faith in ourselves when we feel we aren’t being heard? Can we empower patients and providers to make sure everyone feels listened to in healthcare?

In this episode we speak to NHS consultant and researcher Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan, author of the new book 'Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing', which unpacks why patients are so often disbelieved by their doctors and her hopes for a future where listening is at the heart of healthcare.

Follow Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan on Twitter/X, Instagram or via her website. Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing is available now as a hardback, ebook and audiobook.

Listen to WIN's 2022 panel bridging secular and faith-based perspectives on mental health, Time to Talk: Mental Health.

If you've been affected by the issues in this episode, you can find support through the networks and organisations below:

• Endometriosis UK
• Pain UK
• National Voices UK

Find out more about patient advocacy options near you and ways to support the NHS.

Find out more about our upcoming event in partnership with Women's Environmental Network (WEN), Keeping Faith in Climate Action here.

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