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

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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Shifting Your Path: Leaving the Employed Model
PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro PODCAST Kayla Cavagnaro

Shifting Your Path: Leaving the Employed Model

Dr. Lilly Khavari, a board-certified foot and ankle specialist, shares her journey into podiatry and her passion for pediatric and minimally invasive surgery. She breaks down the rigorous path to becoming a podiatrist and offers expert insights on common foot health issues like sprained ankles, plantar fasciitis, and pedicure hygiene.

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 Finding Balance and Strength in Nursing: A Personal Journey
BOOKS AND BLOGS Kayla Cavagnaro BOOKS AND BLOGS Kayla Cavagnaro

Finding Balance and Strength in Nursing: A Personal Journey

Danielle LeVeck, a nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist, shares her firsthand experiences navigating burnout, balancing motherhood with a demanding career, and fostering collaboration in healthcare. She sheds light on the crisis of nurse burnout, the challenges working mothers face in medicine, and the high-stakes culture of the ICU. With a call for systemic change, she advocates for better nurse retention programs, increased flexibility for healthcare professionals, and stronger collaboration between nurses, NPs, and physicians.

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Your First Name Isn’t Doctor: Reclaiming Your Identity Beyond the White Coat
BOOKS AND BLOGS Kayla Cavagnaro BOOKS AND BLOGS Kayla Cavagnaro

Your First Name Isn’t Doctor: Reclaiming Your Identity Beyond the White Coat

Dr. Jae Grymes explores the struggle of maintaining identity beyond a medical career, particularly as a female anesthesia resident facing biases and imposter syndrome. She discusses the emotional toll of healthcare, the dangers of tying self-worth solely to professional achievements, and offers practical strategies for setting boundaries, rediscovering personal passions, and cultivating relationships outside of work. Through reflection and mindfulness, she encourages healthcare professionals to embrace their multifaceted identities and redefine success on their own terms.

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How Women in Medicine Can Take Control of Their Health in Midlife
BOOKS AND BLOGS Kayla Cavagnaro BOOKS AND BLOGS Kayla Cavagnaro

How Women in Medicine Can Take Control of Their Health in Midlife

Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, shares essential strategies for women's health in midlife and beyond, emphasizing strength training, an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, hormone therapy education, and smarter cardio. She highlights the importance of building muscle for longevity, reducing inflammation through nutrition, understanding the benefits of hormone therapy, and optimizing metabolic health. Her message is clear: women—especially those in medicine—must prioritize their well-being, invest in their health, and take proactive steps to ensure strength, independence, and vitality for the future.

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