The Science Gap: Women's Invisibility in Medical and Safety Studies

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Ever wondered why your office feels like an ice box while your male colleagues seem perfectly comfortable? Or why medications seem to affect you differently than advertised? The answer lies in a shocking reality: much of our world simply wasn't designed with women in mind.
In this eye-opening episode, Bridget and Marissa dive deep into the gender data gap exposed in Caroline Criado-Perez's groundbreaking book "Invisible Women." What they uncover will leave you questioning everything from car safety to medical care. Did you know women are 73% more likely to be seriously injured in car accidents because crash test dummies are modeled after male bodies? Or that most medications are never properly tested on women of childbearing age?
From brick sizes designed for men's hands to office temperatures set for male metabolic rates, these seemingly small design choices create real barriers for women's success and safety. The sisters explore how heart attacks in women are routinely misdiagnosed because female symptoms are labeled "atypical" despite women making up the majority of the population. They also discuss the frustrating double standard where women who speak up are labeled "Karens" while men's complaints are taken as legitimate concerns.
Between life updates about their growing families and upcoming reunions, Bridget and Marissa reflect on how motherhood has strengthened their confidence and resilience in the face of these systemic challenges. They invite you to join the conversation by suggesting a male equivalent to "Karen" and sharing how parenthood has changed your own perspective.
Ready to see the invisible biases all around us? Listen now, and you'll never look at the world quite the same way again. Follow us on Instagram @psychoticpypodcast to continue the conversation and connect with our community of listeners!

Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Bridget Melton, MD and licensed therapist Marissa Volinsky, MS, LPC, NCC. The contents of our podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. The contents of our podcast and website are for general informational purposes only, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition or disease or substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before starting or discontinuing treatment.
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Chapters

1. The Science Gap: Women's Invisibility in Medical and Safety Studies (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Episode 4 with Marissa and Bridget (00:00:07)

3. Life Updates and Family Time (00:01:22)

4. Invisible Women: Gender Bias in Research (00:08:53)

5. Car Safety and Medical Research Gaps (00:17:30)

6. Male-Designed World's Daily Impact (00:23:10)

7. Gender Disparities Beyond Research (00:30:03)

8. How Motherhood Changes Perspective (00:34:00)

9. Final Thoughts and Wrap-up (00:38:52)