The Mothers of Gynecology: Michelle Browder’s Mission to Reclaim History & Revolutionize Medicine

In this unforgettable episode, Dr. Kelly O.M.D. sits down with artist and activist Michelle Browder, the visionary behind the Mothers of Gynecology Monument and upcoming Clinical Museum. Michelle shares her incredible journey—from discovering a disturbing medical painting at 19 to leading a national movement to honor Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey, enslaved girls exploited in early gynecological experiments.

This conversation reveals the untold history of gynecology, the pain behind modern medical tools, and how art, history, and medicine can merge to create justice and healing. If you care about women’s health, Black history, or medical ethics, this is essential viewing.

➡️ Stay tuned for Michelle’s groundbreaking plans to launch a 2026 conference, redesign medical instruments, and open a clinic that centers dignity, consent, and healing.

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📌 Key Takeaways
Untold Medical History: Michelle exposes the painful origins of gynecology rooted in non-consensual experiments on enslaved Black girls—Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey.

Art as Activism: From a controversial 19th-century painting to the Mothers of Gynecology Monument and Museum, Michelle uses art to reclaim narratives and educate the public.

Reimagining Healthcare Tools: Many gynecological instruments were invented without empathy; Michelle calls for patient-centered redesigns in collaboration with artists.

Consent & Dignity in Practice: The medical field is shifting toward greater transparency and respect, especially in procedures performed under anesthesia.

The Power of Lived Experience: Michelle’s journey—rooted in personal pain, resilience, and family legacy—demonstrates that formal degrees aren't the only path to making history.

2026 Conference Preview: A transformational gathering in Birmingham and Montgomery to unite midwives, OBs, doulas, students, historians, and public figures like Angela Davis.

🕰️ Timestamps
00:13–01:17 — Dr. Kelly introduces holistic health mission and Michelle Browder

01:18–04:25 — Michelle’s discovery of the painting that changed her life

04:26–06:57 — J. Marion Sims, the exploited girls, and the tools of modern gynecology

06:58–09:03 — Building the monument and reclaiming historical space

09:04–11:08 — Restoring the suppressed artwork and planning a healing clinic

11:09–14:06 — Flipping the narrative through new art and redefining DEI as EDR

14:07–17:53 — Creating more humane gynecological tools and fostering empathy in design

17:54–21:48 — Funding the movement and uniting professionals at national conferences

21:49–26:03 — Healing through history, preparing for the 2026 conference

26:04–29:59 — Dignity in the OR, CME integration, and closing words of hope and gratitude
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