What Women’s Sports Reveal About the Blind Spots in Women’s Health
- Georgie Kovacs
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
Episode Summary
Why do so many women feel dismissed in healthcare — even when they see good doctors? The problem isn’t always the people — it’s the cultural stories we’ve told about what “matters.”
Inspired by sports journalist Kate Fagan’s TED Radio Hour insight on women’s sports, Georgie draws a powerful parallel to women’s health: when we don’t tell clear stories or define the stakes, we leave research gaps, funding gaps, and entire conditions misunderstood.
In just 10 minutes, you’ll hear:
What Kate Fagan’s quote reveals about collective blind spots
How endometriosis, PMDD, and IUD pain show this in action
Why better stories are the first step to better funding, research, and care
How this idea applies far beyond women’s health, to any overlooked issue
Listen If You…
Have ever felt unseen in a doctor’s office
Work in healthcare, research, or policy and want better insights
Want to understand the link between storytelling and system change
Resources & Next Steps
Listen to the TED Radio Hour episode with Kate Fagan
Read the full companion article: What We Don’t See, We Don’t Solve
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