the pain gap podcast
Anushay Hossain brings together physicians, researchers, policymakers,
journalists, founders, and advocates to unpack why women’s pain, especially the pain of women of color, continues to be dismissed, delayed, or ignored. Through in-depth interviews and real-world examples, the podcast explores how bias shows up in exam rooms, hospitals, medical research, and public policy, and what it will take to dismantle it.
As the podcast has grown, so has its impact. The Pain Gap now serves not
just as an educational resource, but as a catalyst for advocacy, empowering listeners to ask better questions, demand better care, and push for systemic change. Anushay’s goal is for every listener to walk away better informed, more confident, and more equipped to advocate
for themselves or someone they love.
The podcast also intentionally invites men into the conversation, challenging them to understand #ThePainGap and become allies in closing it. By amplifying lived experiences alongside evidence-based insights, The Pain Gap Podcast continues to expand the conversation around women’s health, bridging knowledge gaps, rebuilding trust, and driving momentum toward a more equitable healthcare system.
Anushay Hossain brings together physicians, researchers, policymakers,
journalists, founders, and advocates to unpack why women’s pain, especially the pain of women of color, continues to be dismissed, delayed, or ignored. Through in-depth interviews and real-world examples, the podcast explores how bias shows up in exam rooms, hospitals, medical research, and public policy, and what it will take to dismantle it.
As the podcast has grown, so has its impact. The Pain Gap now serves not just as an educational resource, but as a catalyst for advocacy, empowering listeners to ask better questions, demand better care, and push for systemic change. Anushay’s goal is for every listener to walk away better informed, more confident, and more equipped to advocate for themselves or someone they love.
The podcast also intentionally invites men into the conversation, challenging them to understand #ThePainGap and become allies in closing it. By amplifying lived experiences alongside evidence-based insights, The Pain Gap Podcast continues to expand the conversation around women’s health, bridging knowledge gaps, rebuilding trust, and driving momentum toward a more equitable healthcare system.
The Pain Gap has welcomed trailblazers including Christy Turlington-Burns, Freida Pinto, Shannon Watts, Renee Bracey Sherman, Dr. Sheryl A. Ross, Dr. Alopi Patel, and Dr. Meera Kirpekar. Together, these voices represent a growing movement demanding accountability, equity, and better care for women everywhere.
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Anushay’s groundbreaking 2021 book, “The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women,” ignited her passion for advocating women’s health. With the 2024 U.S. Election approaching, this season of The Pain Gap Podcast is dedicated to featuring experts, thought leaders, and trailblazers addressing the women’s health crisis in America.
The Pain Gap Podcast invites diverse guests to explore the revelations of Anushay’s book. By featuring people’s stories and expert insights, Anushay aims to educate and promote equality. She aspires for listeners to feel empowered advocating for themselves in healthcare settings.
Anushay encourages male listeners to understand and address #ThePainGap, becoming allies in women’s healthcare. Through these discussions, she aims to propel more conversations on uncovering the challenges women, especially women of color, face in the American healthcare system, bridging the healthcare gap and driving positive change.
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