Heated: Brittney Griner, Medical Gaslighting, Hot Girl Sh*t

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🗓️ 4 August 2022

⏱️ 32 minutes

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First: We’ve got the context on the biggest headlines of the week: Brittney Griner’s guilty verdict, monkeypox updates + how to stay safe, the unexpected Kansas abortion vote outcome, and the killing of Al Qaeda’s leader. PS: check out the CDC’s FAQ on the monkeypox vaccine. Next: House speaker Nancy Pelosi went on a tour of Asia this week. And her summer travel itinerary got international communities buzzing. We’ll give you the DL on why her trip to Taiwan was so controversial and what went down…in 60 seconds. Also: Has a doctor ever downplayed your symptoms? If so, you’re not alone. There’s even a name for it: medical gaslighting. And it disproportionately affects women, people of color, geriatric patients and LGBTQ+ people. We talk to two experts who break down what medical gaslighting is, what the signs of it are, and how to advocate for your health at the doctor’s office. Finally: ICYMI, everything is "hot" now. Inspired by pop-culture icons like Paris Hilton and Megan Thee Stallion, people are now calling everything in their lives "hot" – even when it doesn't conform to the word's conventional definition. We speak to a reporter about how the three letter word has recently taken on a new meaning. Plus, a TikTok creator guides us on a "hot girl walk". So lace up those shoes. PS: Calling all Skimm This listeners. Have questions about the news, work, or life? Call and leave us a voicemail at (929) 266-4381. We can’t wait to hear from you. On this episode, you’ll hear from: Allison, Sidney, and Pam, Skimm HQrs Dr. Jennifer Mieres, professor of cardiology and chief DEI officer, Northwell Health Dr. Karen Spencer, professor of health and behavioral sciences, University of Denver-Colorado Danya Issawi, writer, The Cut Mia Lind, TikTok creator Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Email us your questions about what’s going on in the news right now Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Alex Carr, Will Livingston, and Blake Lew-Merwin. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s head of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.8	This week we got a major update in the case of WNBA star Brittany Griner, who's been
0:10.0	found guilty by a Russian court.
0:12.4	We'll bring you the latest on her situation, and whether the White House can do anything
0:17.4	to speed up her return home.
0:20.4	Also on the show, if you've been seeing TikToks that are getting you a little freaked out
0:24.7	about the monkeypox outbreak, we are here to set the record straight about what's actually
0:29.6	going on and how you can keep yourself safe.
0:33.6	And later, if you've ever felt ignored at the doctor's office, you're not alone.
0:39.3	You will hear stories of women going to the emergency room or going to their doctor with
0:45.2	symptoms that were not believed in having had a strong sick effects.
0:50.5	We are talking to experts about medical gaslighting and how you can be your own advocate in the
0:55.7	exam room.
0:57.4	And finally, we all know it's hot girl summer.
1:00.9	So we're taking a deep dive on how women everywhere are changing the way we think about what's
1:05.8	hot.
1:06.8	It seems like the word has been reclaimed by people who feel hot.
1:13.0	It just matters how you feel.
1:15.4	We are here to make you smarter, and the news less overwhelming.
1:19.4	I'm Alex Carr.
1:21.0	Let's skim this.
1:30.0	Let's start with some headlines from the week's news and give you some context on why they
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