Dr. Emily Bennett is a classmate and fellow naturopathic doctor. Emily focuses her practice on community medicine and advocacy. She has a special interest in addressing oppressive power structures we might encounter in our society, and in our clinics, both the conventional medical clinic, but also the ways we might inadvertently shame patients within the context of an alternative healthcare model.
We talk about Emily's work with empowering patients through body awareness, and having deeper conversations around conventional, potentially shame-inducing treatment goals, like weight loss or dietary changes.
We talk about how shame might be addressed head-on in a healthcare setting and how we can work towards dismantling oppressive power structures embracing a more inclusive and supportive healthcare model.
Health is subjective and, as naturopathic doctors who focus on individualized medicine, I believe that the work Emily is doing is important. How we approach the therapeutic encounter can have a major impact on our patients relationships to their bodies and their health experiences.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Find Emily at:
Website: http://emilybennettnd.ca/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shamelesslycoping
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilybennett/
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