Should You TRUST a Social Media Doctor? Dr. Jen Caudle Answers

Описание: We all know we spend a lot of time online, which means we’re taking in a lot of information
across different platforms every day. So how do we know what’s trustworthy and what isn’t,
especially when it comes to important topics like personal health?

‪@DrJenCaudle‬, a board-certified family physician with more than 500,000 followers across her
social media channels, and Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and Hers Chief Medical Officer,
discuss the ways social media can shape our relationships with our doctors and ourselves, and
support our personal health journeys. They break down the use of social media for health info,
including its power to tackle taboo topics and dispel medical myths, and address some of the
potential biases often encountered at in-office doctor visits.

Ever felt the need to dress up for a doctor’s appointment in order to be taken seriously? Or
wondered if it’s normal to watch a video about vaginal dryness online, but then feel weird about
saying something once you’re face-to-face with your gyno? You’re in the right place.
Come for the answers to some surprising health questions, stay for the insights and tools to
help you take charge of your health.

00:00 Introduction
01:16 How Dr. Caudle Got Started on Social Media
06:35 Addressing Healthcare Myths
10:42 Pros & Cons of Seeking Health-Related Info Online
16:48 Weight as a Metric for Health
21:19 Understanding Your Audience as a Content Creator
27:35 Addressing Medical Gaslighting and Discrimination Through Social Media
35:50 The Importance of Patient Empowerment and Self-Advocacy
38:31 Why So Many Women Feel Ignored in Healthcare Settings
40:17 Hygiene and Bathing as Popular Online Healthcare Topics
42:38 Conversations About Weight Shifting Over Time
45:42 How Social Media Can Help People Navigate Their Health
47:43 The Prevalence of Bias in Health-Related Content
48:21 Dr. Caudle’s Advice for Other Health Content Providers
52:07 Normalizing Sexual Health Discussions Through Social Media
54:56 Busting Myths for Women in Menopause
56:53 Outro

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.
While Dr. Shepherd and Dr. Caudle are medical doctors, they are not providing personalized
medical, health, or treatment recommendations. Always talk to your doctor about the risks and
benefits of any treatment. Additionally, the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests
are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Shepherd, The Hers Podcast, or Hers.