Why is women’s health so often underfunded, misunderstood, and overlooked? In this powerful episode of the MedStory podcast, host Spencer Lalk sits down with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a urogynecologist and passionate advocate for women’s health, to explore the systemic disparities that affect how women are treated in the healthcare system.

From personal stories to policy-level insights, Dr. Fitzgerald breaks down why conditions like endometriosis, ovarian torsion, and incontinence are often dismissed—and what it will take to change that. She shares her journey from medical training to advocacy, exposes the financial structures that disadvantage gynecologic care, and offers empowering, practical advice for women dealing with bladder issues.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action. Whether you're a patient, provider, or policymaker, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what women deserve from their healthcare.

In this interview, Dr. Khan, a hospitalist turned longevity expert, discusses the distinction between lifespan and healthspan, emphasizing the importance of living a healthy life rather than merely a long life. Dr. Khan explains her transition from hospital medicine to longevity medicine, driven by a desire to focus on proactive, preventative health measures. She outlines a comprehensive framework involving sleep, exercise, nutrition, social connection, and mental health as essential pillars for longevity. The conversation also delves into the limitations of modern medicine, the role of advanced diagnostic tests, and the importance of personalized patient-doctor relationships. Additionally, Dr. Khan touches on the socio-economic disparities in healthcare and urges for a broader educational approach to health and wellness from a young age.

Dr. Owen Muir, MD and Dr. Carlene MacMillan, MD pull back the curtain on just how massive — and messed up — the healthcare system really is. From United Healthcare’s astronomical profits to the inner workings of Pharmacy Benefit Managers, they break it down in a way that’s sharp, honest, and easy to understand.They dive into:Why the idea that insurers want to “save money” is a giant lieReal-world (and space-sized) comparisons of healthcare profitsA current lawsuit raising big questions about conflicts of interest in the systemWhy we don’t need new breakthroughs — just better access to the ones we already haveWhat it’s like being married doctors navigating work, life, and the messy in-betweenThis episode is part exposé, part real-life convo — and totally worth a listen if you're curious (or furious) about how healthcare actually works.