In this episode of the Vitality Formula, Dr. Marie Livesey explores medical gaslighting (or medical invalidation) through personal experiences, evidence, and insights on how patients can recognize and address this harmful phenomenon. Dr. Livesey opens with a powerful patient story, then defines medical invalidation, walks you through the emotional and physical consequences of medical invalidation, and offers concrete in‑the-moment scripts and self-advocacy strategies to reclaim your voice in medical settings. You’ll leave feeling more empowered to set boundaries, choose supportive providers, and rebuild trust in your body and medical care.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize the subtle signs of medical invalidation
• The toll it can take — emotionally, physically, and relationally
• Scripts and strategies to respond in the moment
• How to evaluate or exit from a provider relationship
• Ways to rebuild trust — with doctors, your body, and yourself

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Medical Invalidation
01:33 Understanding Medical Gaslighting
05:43 Recognizing Medical Invalidation
08:09 The Emotional and Physical Toll
08:32 Strategies for Addressing Invalidation
15:48 Rebuilding Trust in Healthcare
17:04 Communicating with Unsupportive Friends and Family

👉 Get Your Medical Invalidation Response Guide, a free quick‑reference tool to help you know what to say when dismissal arises.

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