Women in Medicine & The Fertility Journey
In this candid conversation, Drs. Natalie Crawford and Anita Patel open up about navigating fertility as women in medicine—balancing IVF, loss, and leadership with honesty and heart. Their stories offer powerful insight into how we can build careers and families without staying silent or sacrificing ourselves along the way.
Becoming the On-Air Medical Expert
Brooke Rogers, CBS News reporter, shared how medical experts can become go-to media sources. She emphasized clarity, simplicity, and storytelling—urging professionals to speak at a fifth-grade level and offer concise, relatable points. Her advice: build relationships with reporters, pitch exclusive ideas, and make complex topics easy to understand.
From Surgeon to CEO: Dr. Taryn Rose’s Journey
Dr. Taryn Rose, orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer, shared her journey from Vietnamese refugee to founder of a $40M footwear brand. Inspired by a diabetic shoe project, she built Enrico Queenie with resilience, media savvy, and strong networks. Now working with DARPA and the AMA, she champions authenticity and embracing failure as part of growth.
Advocating for Inclusion
Dr. Anna Larson, family medicine physician, spoke about the personal and professional challenges of advocating for LGBTQ+ care. She highlighted the rise in transgender youth seeking support in Minnesota, the toll of restrictive laws, and the importance of authenticity, self-advocacy, and self-care in sustaining meaningful, rights-focused medical work.
Clinician Entrepreneurship and the Start Up Life: Private Practice & Product
Dr. Kristina Collins, dermatologist and entrepreneur, shared her path to launching Austin Skin and Foy by Dr. Collins. She spotlighted the challenges women face in business—like funding and pay gaps—and emphasized the role of grit, creativity, and shifting money mindsets in building successful, patient-centered brands.
Voices in Medicine: Sharing Knowledge and Amplifying Impact Through Community
Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician and lactation consultant, built a $1.8M online business by prioritizing connection over clicks. She shared key steps to creating meaningful content—rooted in expertise, trust, and community needs—and emphasized that real impact in online education comes from respect, safety, and genuine engagement.
Get Your Seat At The Table: Leadership Strategies & Beyond
Dr. Renee Rodriguez Paro, pediatric cardiologist and department chair, shared her approach to leadership—favoring courage over armor. She emphasized owning your story, having hard conversations, and leading with emotional regulation. Her message: confident, connected leaders grow by staying open, prepared, and willing to learn.
Making Medicine Work For You
Dr. Staci Tanouye, OB-GYN, opened up about overcoming burnout and redefining success. Drawing on the self-worth theory of motivation, she explored common achievement patterns and shared her own struggles with postpartum depression and a rare tumor. Her message: choose self-acceptance over overperformance, and prioritize your well-being.
The Art of Running a Thriving Medical Practice
Dr. Nicole Basa, a bariatric surgeon, shared her journey from launching a private practice in 2007 to growing a successful clinic in Austin. She spoke on work-life balance, choosing Texas post–tort reform, and eventually joining Austin Regional Clinic. Dr. Basa stressed the value of strong staff, service expansion, and adapting through challenges like COVID-19 to maintain a thriving practice.
Nurturing A Positive Practice Culture
Dr. Betsy Grunch, neurosurgeon and Ladyspinedoc, shared how valuing her team helped grow her practice. Inspired by her mother who is a quadriplegic, she emphasized hiring the right people, open communication, and small touches—like team events and matching scrubs—to build a supportive, connected culture.
How To Start A Concierge Practice
Lisa Wong, MD, an endocrinologist in Honolulu, transitioned from a traditional practice to a concierge model seven years ago. She detailed the challenges of her previous practice, including high patient volumes and administrative burdens.
Navigating Life as a Woman in Medicine
Dr. Farah Khan is an allergy immunologist and assistant professor of pediatrics. They discuss Farah's journey as a first-generation Pakistani Muslim American in medicine, her experiences in residency and fellowship, and the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career.
From ICU to Longevity: A Nurse's Transformation
Laura Gluck is a nurse practitioner who transitioned from critical care in the ICU to a focus on longevity and preventative medicine. Laura shares her journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding disease processes from both ends, the value of experience in patient care, and the significance of aligning personal values with professional roles to avoid burnout.
Nursing, Burnout, and Building a Supportive Community
Danielle Maltby, a registered nurse with 18 years of experience, including 12 years in the NICU. Danielle shares her journey into nursing, her experiences in the NICU, the challenges of burnout in healthcare, and her transition to podcasting to empower women in medicine.
Beyond the Clinic: Investing in Your Community
Dr. Jessica Gray, a family medicine physician, shares her journey into family medicine, the importance of women's health, and the challenges of misinformation in healthcare.
Living with MS: A Physician's Perspective
Dr. Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris, a double board-certified OBGYN and obesity medicine specialist, shares her inspiring journey through medical education, the challenges she faced, including the loss of her father and her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Your Career
Dr. Iman Boston discusses the challenges of navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome in the medical field. Dr. Boston shares her journey in academia, the importance of representation, and how mentorship has played a crucial role in her career.
The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare Advocacy
Allyn Rose, founder of The Previvor, shares her journey of undergoing a preventative double mastectomy and the creation of her nonprofit women's healthcare platform. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself in healthcare decisions and finding a care team that prioritizes the patient's goals and desires.
Food as Medicine: Integrating Nutrition into Healthcare
Dr. Melissa Mondala discusses the importance of food as medicine and the integration of lifestyle medicine in healthcare. She shares her journey of combining family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and integrative psychiatry and how they complement each other.
Menopause Matters: Top Tips For Being Prepared for Menopause
Dr. Deepthi Gandhi, a menopause specialist, shares her journey and the importance of menopause management. She emphasizes the need for education and empowerment for women going through menopause. Dr. Gandhi discusses the flawed Women's Health Initiative study and the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy.