Scripts & Referrals

Scripts & Referrals

Kayla Thompson-Riviere

Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
74%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Tired of leaving doctor’s appointments with more questions than answers? This podcast exposes the broken cycle of modern medicine and gives you the strategies to finally take control of your health journey. 

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Recent Episodes

020: Why Starting Over With a New Doctor Can Make Things Worse

Jan 26, 2026 11m

Starting over with a new doctor feels logical.But if you’re undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, it can quietly make things worse.In this episode, we break down the hidden clinical costs nobody warns you…

019: Do Not Let Normal Labs Turn Into Medical Gaslighting

Jan 19, 2026 9m

“Your labs are normal” can be one of the most dangerous phrases in medicine. Normal numbers don’t equal answers, and they don’t explain why you’re still sick.• Why “normal” is a safety check, not an…

018: What to Say When Your Doctor Wants to Wait and See

Jan 12, 2026 8m

“Let’s wait and see” sounds reasonable, until you realize nothing was actually decided. If there’s no diagnosis, no defined plan, and no clear risk discussion, waiting isn’t care. It’s deferral.In…

017: Why You’re Still Sick After Seeing Multiple Doctors

Jan 05, 2026 12m

You’re not still sick because you missed something or failed to advocate. You’re still sick because the system was never built to solve medical mysteries.In this episode, we break down why effort…

016: 3 Reasons Your Treatment Isn't Working- And What to Do Next

Dec 29, 2025 19m

You’re doing everything right. The meds. The appointments. The lifestyle changes. So why aren’t you better?When treatment fails, staying passive is not neutral. It risks your body and your…

015: When Your Doctor Says “This Is Just Stress”

Dec 22, 2025 21m

You walk in knowing something is wrong. You walk out told, “It’s just stress.”This episode breaks down why that answer shuts care down and how to push past it.• Spot when anxiety is cause vs…

014: Feeling Overlooked? Confront Your Doctor with These Powerful Phrases!

Dec 08, 2025 15m

When your doctor says “Your labs are normal” but your body is screaming something is wrong, you need more than courage. You need language that keeps the conversation alive instead of shutting you…

013: Why “Stable” in Medicine Isn’t Always Good News

Nov 24, 2025 15m

Doctors say “your labs are stable” like it’s good news, but stable doesn’t mean safe. And it’s one of the quiet traps that keeps people stuck, dismissed, and slowly getting worse without realizing…

012: 5 Questions to Ask Before Any Medical Decision

Nov 10, 2025 22m

Ever felt like medical decisions happen to you instead of with you? This episode breaks down the 5 must-ask questions that shift you from powerless patient to active decision-maker, using a simple,…

Off Script Discussion on Second Opinions

Nov 08, 2025 9m

Second opinions aren’t betrayal. They’re protection. In this off-script strategy hour, we dig into how to find courage over compliance and what it really takes to protect your one body when doctors…

011: When Getting a Second Opinion Feels Like Betrayal

Nov 03, 2025 18m

Ever felt guilty for wanting a second opinion, like you’re betraying your doctor? You’re not. You’re protecting your one and only body. This episode breaks down how to do it right without shame or…

010: Make Your Story Become Exam-Room Evidence

Oct 27, 2025 15m

Most patients walk in with chaos. You need to walk in with clarity. This episode breaks down how to turn your medical story into exam-room evidence that actually gets you taken seriously.You’ll…

009: Fired for Doing the Right Thing

Oct 20, 2025 22m

A nurse refused an unsafe discharge and got fired. Here’s how a profit-first system puts patients at risk and how you protect yourself inside it.How profit pressures push unsafe discharges and rushed…

008: When the Prescription Becomes the Plan

Oct 13, 2025 21m

When the prescription becomes the plan — that’s when healing stops. This episode pulls back the curtain on the quiet epidemic of overmedication and how “doing something” can actually keep you…

007: What You Actually Get in a Medical Roadmap

Oct 06, 2025 27m

Note: The case shared in this video is a composite, based on real client experiences. Some details have been adjusted for privacy, others simplified for clarity, but the medical patterns and lessons…

006: Don't Let 'Normal' Gaslight You

Sep 29, 2025 13m

Normal test results don’t mean nothing is wrong. Too many patients get dismissed when their labs look “fine.” Here’s how to protect yourself from medical gaslighting.Why “normal” labs don’t equal a…

005: One Says You're Dying. Another Says You're Fine. Now What?

Sep 22, 2025 18m

When two doctors give you opposite answers, who do you trust? Here’s how to cut through the noise and make sense of conflicting medical opinions.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why conflicting…

004: The Breadcrumb Method

Sep 15, 2025 17m

Getting dismissed at appointments? Here's how to flip it. Use the Breadcrumb Method to guide your clinician toward the next right step without a fight.Lead your clinician without triggering…

003: How to Get Your Doctor to Listen to You

Sep 08, 2025 21m

Think your doctor will just “figure it out”? Think again. The way you tell your story can make or break your care.Why vague symptoms get you dismissedHow to prepare for a 15-minute appointmentPhrases…

002: The Antidote to the Medical Merry-Go-Round

Sep 08, 2025 20m

Feel like you’re trapped on the medical merry-go-round—seeing doctors, running tests, taking meds, but never getting real answers? This episode breaks down the five-part framework that helps patients…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Scripts & Referrals have?

Scripts & Referrals has published 22 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

Is Scripts & Referrals still active?

Scripts & Referrals is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 17m.

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