Why Conventional Medicine Failed Women

Dr. Brendan McCarthy

In this powerful episode, Dr. McCarthy continues his “Make America Healthy Again” series — exploring how conventional medicine has failed women through dismissal, invalidation, and profit-driven care. He discusses why so many women are turning to online influencers and alternative medicine for answers, and how we can begin to reconcile modern medicine with true, compassionate healthcare.

👉 Topics covered:

The systemic dismissal of women’s symptoms

How short medical visits and profit models harm patients

The rise of “Make America Healthy Again” culture

The dangers of influencer-driven supplement marketing

Why reconciliation between women and medicine is essential

🎧 A thoughtful, research-backed conversation that challenges the system — and advocates for women’s health, time, and trust.

Citations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AygX2JSGLMyDrQt5WW6v3Xk4m1lhPblE/view

Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start.

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