Medical Mistrust, Mom Life & the ER: Real Talk with Dr. Shazma Mithani

Episode Overview:

In this powerful and timely episode of Busy Mom Talk, Kianna sits down with Dr. Shazma Mithani—an emergency room physician, Alberta-based mom, and passionate advocate for evidence-based medicine in the digital age. With a growing presence on social media, Dr. Mithani uses her platform to break down misinformation and build trust between the public and the healthcare system.

Together, we dive into the everyday challenges Dr. Mithani faces in the ER, from witnessing the impacts of delayed care due to medical mistrust, to the rise in misinformation online that leaves so many parents feeling confused and scared. As a mom herself, she understands the emotional weight of trying to make the best decisions for your child, especially in a world where credible, clear, and compassionate information is hard to find.

We talk about how and where parents can access reliable, evidence-based medical resources, and why so much research still excludes key groups—especially pregnant women and children. Dr. Mithani also opens up about the personal toll of being an ER doctor, working in one of the highest-burnout medical specialties, and how healthcare providers are deeply human too.

This conversation is raw, real, and incredibly important for moms who:

• Struggle to know what medical information they can trust.
• Feel overwhelmed or anxious about making health decisions.
• Want to understand how to advocate for themselves and their families in a complex system.
• Crave honest dialogue about motherhood, burnout, and being seen beyond a diagnosis.

Dr. Mithani’s dual perspective—as a frontline physician and a mom—brings a rare honesty and empathy that every listener will appreciate.

🎧 Don’t miss this essential episode. It might just shift how you approach your next medical decision.

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