S1 E5. Woman and Medicine part 1: Elinor Cleghorn, Unwell Women

This episode is Part One of my conversation with feminist historian Elinor Cleghorn about her book, Unwell Women - we had so much to chat about that the interview is split into two parts! Going to the doctor and seeking medical advice can be a big deal in and of itself, but what about being misdiagnosed, misunderstood, or simply not believed about your own body? These are all too common experiences for women today, and Elinor Cleghorn helps us understand how we got here, arguing that medicine is every bit as social and cultural as it is scientific. In part one, we discuss: How we see medicine’s painful legacy manifest today Elinor’s story as an unwell woman and her diagnosis of lupus The 'wandering womb' of ancient Greece Why women were positioned as inferior when their “special” organ is the very one that gives life to all humans (read: power) Witch trials in Medieval Europe The “debilitating disease” of menstruation and how its still surrounded by misunderstanding and prejudiced beliefs And more! Powered by The Trouble Club: use the code STORY25 to get 25% off all Trouble ticket sales and membership payments  The quotes you will hear read during the interview are taken directly from the book, Unwell Women. Transcription is available here Buy the book: US | UK  -- Become a Patron for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee Follow along: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tik Tok | Youtube | LinkedIn Subscribe to the newsletter Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - and be sure to rate and review to help other people find us! Explore The Story of Woman book recommendations in the US and the UK - purchases support the podcast AND local bookstores 🤩 www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices