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On Medical Misogyny with Dr Elinor Cleghorn
In this episode of the Pedantic Zebra Book Club, we’re joined by writer and cultural historian Dr Elinor Cleghorn to discuss her acclaimed book Unwell Women: A Journey Through Medicine and Myth in a Man-Made World.
Together we explore the long history of medical misogyny, the cultural myths that shaped women’s healthcare, and the enduring legacy of dismissal, disbelief, and diagnostic inequality. From hysteria and psychosomatic labels to chronic illness and modern medical
May 2939 min read
Not ALL in Your Head? Think Again
A Campaign Guide for the Bait and Switch Tactic
Jul 25, 20259 min read
Mindfulness Rebranded: Misappropriation in Modern Medicine
Welcome to this critical exploration of therapeutic uses of mindfulness and meditation in medicine. Together, we shall look at the skyrocketing of mindfulness in healthcare, examine its assimilation into cognitive behavioural therapy during its third wave, and unpack the influential role of Jon Kabat-Zinn.
May 21, 202512 min read
Dear Miranda,
Tales of the Unexpected: A letter reaching out to Miranda Hart to discuss her book and approaches to ME, Long Covid and Lyme.
Oct 17, 202427 min read
L.I.V.E.
Our mission - Legislate. Investigate. Ventilate. Educate.
Nov 22, 202311 min read
Plato vs Paul - Is Dualism Dead?
Paul Garner keeps proclaiming "Dualism Is Dead". Can dualism really die?!
May 31, 20237 min read
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