Navigating Life as a Woman in Medicine
PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro

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.

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Nursing, Burnout, and Building a Supportive Community
PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro

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.

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Your Career
PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro

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.

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The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare Advocacy
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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.

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Mentorship and Burnout: Navigating Early Career Lessons
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Mentorship and Burnout: Navigating Early Career Lessons

Dr. Nadia Mostovych shares her journey through early career decisions in medicine, focusing on mentorship, burnout, and the transition from residency to practice. She describes her unique path from rhythmic gymnastics to becoming a dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, discussing the challenges and insights gained along the way.

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Motherhood and Medicine: Advice for Balancing Your Two Full Time Jobs
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Motherhood and Medicine: Advice for Balancing Your Two Full Time Jobs

Dr. Kristin Cain, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, gets real about the challenges of balancing motherhood with a demanding medical career. She opens up about the struggle of managing “mom guilt,” the power of hiring competent help, and why women in academic medicine need to advocate for themselves.

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Nurse Abnormalities: Empowering Voices in Healthcare
PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro

Nurse Abnormalities: Empowering Voices in Healthcare

Danielle LeVeck, a dual board certified acute nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist, discusses the unique challenges faced by women in healthcare, particularly in nursing, including burnout, the impact of motherhood, and the dynamics within high-pressure medical environments.

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