Caretaking and Bias

Gloria reflects on her childhood experiences of caretaking her mother, highlighting the premature responsibilities she faced and the emotional tension that arose from this dynamic. She shares her realization of the gender bias in medicine, particularly how women's mental health issues were often dismissed or treated with tranquilizers instead of understanding the underlying problems. This conversation sheds light on the ongoing challenges women face in the healthcare system and the societal norms that contribute to these disparities.