Mindful Healing
Hello! I’m Dr Jennifer Hopkins, integrative medicine specialist, with a passion for biohacking the human body, diligent researcher, health advocate, and wellness enthusiast.
This raw and real podcast explores holistic wellness and self-empowerment from a unique perspective! Join us as we navigate the world of holistic healing. Together, let's embark on this transformative adventure!
We’re grateful you’re here, Welcome to Mindful Healing.
Dr Jennifer Hopkins Email: Mindfulmedicine4@gmail.com Cell: 607-727-6079
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Mindful Healing
Transforming Care: Ending Shaming and Blaming in the Exam Room
Transforming Medical Care: Addressing Patient Shame and Advocating Holistic Health
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hopkins, an integrative medicine specialist, shares her concerns about patients feeling judged, shamed, or dismissed by healthcare providers. Emphasizing the importance of compassionate and respectful care, she recounts personal experiences and patient stories to highlight systemic issues. Dr. Hopkins advocates for a holistic approach to wellness that includes listening to patients, addressing both physical and emotional health, and avoiding victimhood. She calls for a shift in healthcare culture to focus on genuine patient empowerment and engagement. The episode concludes with grounding exercises and affirmations to foster a sense of self-worth and healing.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:30 The Problem with Patient Shaming
02:21 Personal Anecdotes and Experiences
05:41 The Impact of Stress and Miscommunication
11:24 Holistic Approach to Patient Care
22:49 Empowerment and Advocacy in Healthcare
29:43 Grounding and Affirmations
32:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
AFFIRMATIONS
“I am worthy of compassionate, respectful care."
"My body is intelligent and always communicating."
"My symptoms are messages, not failures."
"I deserve to be heard, believed, and supported."
"I release shame—it was never mine to carry."
"I choose healthcare rooted in safety, partnership, and dignity."
"Healing begins where judgment ends—and I honor myself by choosing care that feels aligned, kind, and whole.”