About this episode

Dr. Liz Murray shares her experiences as both a doctor and a patient navigating the healthcare system, discussing the challenges faced by women, particularly those with ADHD, in being heard and validated.

What happens when you’re both a doctor… and the patient who isn’t being listened to? In this episode of ADHD Women’s Wellbeing , I’m joined by Dr Liz Murray , a doctor, activist, artist, and founder of Mortal + Strong . After 15 years navigating chronic illness, including lupus, endometriosis, and miscarriage, Liz shares what it’s like to experience the healthcare system from both sides. This conversation is about what often gets missed, female health symptoms that are normalised, the moments of dismissal that stay with you, and why for many neurodivergent women, why navigating healthcare can feel overwhelming, invalidating, and exhausting. In this episode, we explore: Liz's journey of living with lupus, endometriosis, and miscarriage Liz's experience of navigating the healthcare system as both doctor and patient The impact of normalising heavy and painful periods on delayed endometriosis and fibroids diagnoses The gaps in menstrual health education and what doctors aren’t taught to look for The reality of medical gatekeeping and the “micro-traumas” of feeling dismissed Why GPs are under pressure to know everything, and how that impacts patient care The challenge for women with…

People in this episode

Host: Kate Moryoussef

Guest: Dr Liz Murray

Topics covered

• medical gaslighting
• women's health
• ADHD
• chronic illness
• healthcare system
• self-advocacy
• menstrual health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mortal + Strong

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