In one of our most intense and eye-opening episodes yet, we sit down with Brianna, whose journey through the medical system took years of misdiagnoses, dismissal, and frustration before she finally got the answers she needed. What started as a mysterious sleep disorder—marked by violent night terrors, hallucinations, and sleepwalking—was repeatedly brushed off as anxiety and depression. But after years of dealing with her symptoms she was finally given a shocking diagnosis.

Join us as we dive into her harrowing yet inspiring story, exposing the dangerous gap between psychiatric and medical diagnoses—especially for women. With humor, resilience, and raw honesty, Brianna takes us through the medical gaslighting, the fight for a real diagnosis, and the relief of finally being heard.

In this gripping episode of The Medical Detectives, we sit down with Simone, whose harrowing medical journey took her from being an active, adventurous athlete to navigating years of misdiagnoses, medical gaslighting, and life-altering surgeries. What started as severe menstrual pain turned into a baffling cascade of symptoms—black tar-like bleeding, debilitating cyst ruptures, and chronic pelvic pain—that left her searching for answers in a system that dismissed her concerns for years.

Simone recounts how her symptoms escalated while living out of her van, forcing her to become her own advocate as she bounced between gynecologists, emergency surgeries, and specialists. After undergoing multiple procedures, including a hysterectomy and the removal of her left ovary, the real cause of her suffering was finally uncovered: Nutcracker Syndrome, a rare and underdiagnosed vascular compression disorder.

Have a medical mystery or story of your own? Send it to stories@themedicaldetectivespodcast.com.

***The information provided on the medical detectives is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. While we may feature licensed medical professionals, including doctors, we are not your personal doctors and no doctor patient relationship is established by listening to this podcast or interacting with our content.

All discussions are general in nature and may not apply to your specific health situation. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any action based on the content of this podcast. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you have heard on this show

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact emergency services immediately or consult a qualified healthcare pro***

In this special international episode, we sit down with Kim from Brisbane, Australia, to uncover a medical mystery that will leave you stunned—especially if you're a mom. Kim’s story is one of resilience, misdiagnosis, and the shocking truth about a rare postpartum condition that nearly left her unable to care for her newborn. After being dismissed by multiple doctors, Kim had to fight to get the right diagnosis for her excruciating back pain—pain that turned out to be far more serious than anyone expected.

If you've ever felt unheard in the medical system, this episode is for you. Join us as we unravel Kim's journey and shed light on a condition that doctors too often overlook. This is one you don’t want to miss!

Have a medical mystery or story of your own? Send it to stories@themedicaldetectivespodcast.com.

***The information provided on the medical detectives is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. While we may feature licensed medical professionals, including doctors, we are not your personal doctors and no doctor patient relationship is established by listening to this podcast or interacting with our content.

All discussions are general in nature and may not apply to your specific health situation. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any action based on the content of this podcast. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you have heard on this show

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact emergency services immediately or consult a qualified healthcare pro***