Understanding the Complexities of Pain and Misdiagnosis with Dr. Erin Nance | Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics Podcast

Have you ever been told “it’s all in your head” when you knew something was truly wrong? In this eye-opening and empowering episode, Dian Griesel aka ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩ sits down with Erin Nance, MD, a respected orthopedic surgeon and outspoken advocate for patients — especially women — who have been overlooked, dismissed, or misdiagnosed by the medical system. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Nance unravels the systemic gaps in healthcare that can lead to delayed or incorrect diagnoses, and how to advocate for yourself when your symptoms are minimized. Dr. Nance discusses the challenges of diagnosing pain, the impact of misdiagnosis, and the importance of believing patients. She highlights the emotional stages that patients go through when dealing with misdiagnosis and the critical role of a supportive community. The conversation also explores the emerging role of AI in healthcare and Dr. Nance's new initiative, Feel Better, a social media platform designed to offer credible health information and community support. This episode offers a compassionate and insightful look into the interconnected world of physical and mental health. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow Dr. Nance for more valuable insights. https://www.feelbetr.health/

Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here: ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠

But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, consulting hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally.

This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York.⁠⁠

SHOW RUN: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:22 Understanding Pain: Is It Real or In Your Head?

01:24 Challenges in Diagnosing Pain

04:03 The Importance of Believing Patients

06:22 Misdiagnosis and the Power of a Diagnosis

09:15 Exploring Underlying Causes of Fibromyalgia

15:30 The Role of AI and Patient Advocacy in Healthcare

25:08 Challenges in the Healthcare System

27:20 Introducing 'Little Misdiagnosed'

27:25 The Viral TikTok Diagnosis

29:25 Stories from Residency

30:36 A Personal Tragedy

34:01 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Medical Practice

36:47 The Stages of Misdiagnosis

42:21 The Importance of Mental and Physical Health Integration

46:48 Building a Compassionate Community

48:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts