How Modern Medicine Failed Women — And How to Fix It

Are women being failed by modern medicine? Today’s guest, Dr. Melissa Miskell, has spent 25 years as a board-certified OB-GYN—and she says YES. In this powerful conversation, we break down the misconceptions, outdated beliefs, and systemic blind spots in women’s healthcare… and how Dr. Miskell is working to fix them.

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Why modern medicine still ignores women’s symptoms
✔️ The dangerous misconceptions that hurt women’s long-term health
✔️ How Dr. Miskell became a doctor AFTER being told she’d never make it
✔️ What women need to know about their hormones, fertility, and treatment options
✔️ Why patient-led, proactive healthcare is the future

Dr. Miskell’s story is one of persistence, grit, and overcoming outdated gatekeepers—while building a career serving women who need real answers, not dismissals.

CHAPTERS
00:12 – Welcome to the Command Your Brand Show
00:30 – Introducing Dr. Melissa Miskell
00:37 – How Modern Medicine Has Failed Women
01:04 – Dr. Miskell’s Background & Experience
01:56 – The Mentor Who Said She’d Never Make Medical School
02:48 – Proving the Doubters Wrong
03:59 – Turning Discouragement into Motivation
04:19 – The Truth About Aging & Women’s Health
04:47 – Hormones Get a New Look: FDA Removes Warning
05:34 – Why Women Were Told to “Just Deal With It”
06:03 – The Real Impact of Hormonal Decline
06:34 – Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone Explained
07:07 – How Hormones Affect Heart, Bone & Brain Health
07:35 – Osteoporosis & Hormones
08:08 – Why Heart Disease Is the #1 Killer of Women
08:48 – How Hormonal Shifts Affect the Heart
09:23 – What Taking Control of Your Hormones Looks Like
09:39 – Finding a Doctor Who Actually Listens
10:02 – What Hormone Level Testing Really Reveals
10:29 – Options for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
11:09 – Why Injectable Hormones Work Best
11:49 – Blood Tests & Tailored Treatment
12:00 – The Problem With Oral & Topical Hormones
12:30 – Patches & Pellets: Pros and Cons
13:52 – Symptoms Women Don’t Realize Are Hormonal
14:57 – How Treatment Is Customized for Each Woman
15:17 – Balancing Hormones Through Real-Life Symptoms
17:02 – Environmental Estrogens: Hidden Dangers
18:02 – Lifestyle & Environmental Changes That Help
19:00 – Diet Changes That Support Hormone Balance
20:02 – The Soy Problem for Women & Men
20:28 – What Women Experience After Correct Treatment
21:28 – How Hormones Improve Life Quickly
21:44 – How to Connect With Dr. Miskell
22:09 – Closing Thoughts & Subscribe Reminder

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