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Dr. Janelle Nassim on life after her spontaneous coronary artery dissection and how it affects her views on motherhood and her career
SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Janelle Nassim shares her journey as a dermatologist and a mother, detailing her experience with a life-altering heart attack caused by a coronary artery dissection (SCAD) shortly after the birth of her second child. She discusses the symptoms leading up to the event, her hospital experience, and the emotional and physical recovery process. Janelle reflects on the changes in her perspective towards life, motherhood, and work, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, vulnerability, and accepting help from others.Time stamps00:00 Introduction and Background04:52 Life as a Dermatologist and Mother09:53 The Day of the Heart Attack19:58 The Experience in the Hospital24:30 Processing Trauma and Growth24:30 Navigating the Hospital Experience25:57 The Journey of Recovery29:25 Reconnecting with Family31:25 Shifting Perspectives on Parenting31:53 Physical Recovery and Exercise35:38 Emotional Grief and Acceptance44:03 Work-Life Balance Post-Diagnosis47:02 Current State: A Year LaterKeywordsdermatology, heart attack, SCAD, recovery, motherhood, emotional health, trauma, resilience, work-life balance, personal growthSupport the show
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50. Dr. Tali Lando - pediatric ENT surgeon, mom of 3 and author of 2 books
summaryIn this conversation, Dr. Tali Lando shares her journey as a pediatric ENT and a mother of three daughters. She discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding medical career with motherhood, the importance of support systems, and the evolution of parenting dynamics as children grow. Dr. Lando reflects on her experiences with burnout, the role of passion projects in rejuvenating her career, and the lessons learned from her journey through cancer treatment. She emphasizes the significance of honesty in parenting and the power of anecdotes in medicine, providing valuable insights for working parents in the medical field. In this conversation, Tali Lando shares her deeply personal journey through medical challenges, including her experience as a mother in the NICU and her battle with breast cancer. She discusses the emotional toll of these experiences, the impact on her family, and how writing became a therapeutic outlet. Tali also reflects on her return to work after treatment and the process of writing her upcoming book, 'Breathless,' which aims to provide insights from her medical career and personal experiences.takeawaysDr. Tali Lando is a pediatric ENT with a busy practice.She had her first child during her chief year of residency.Balancing motherhood and a demanding career is challenging but rewarding.Support systems play a crucial role in managing work and family life.Quality time with children is more important than quantity.The dynamics of parenting evolve as children grow older.Burnout is a common issue among medical professionals.Passion projects can rejuvenate a career and provide fulfillment.Experiences during cancer treatment inspired her writing.Honesty with children about career sacrifices fosters understanding. Tali's experience in the NICU highlighted the emotional toll on parents.The transition from being a doctor to a patient is profound and challenging.Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Tali during her cancer journey.The importance of family support during health crises cannot be overstated.Tali's father's glioblastoma diagnosis added another layer of complexity to her journey.Navigating treatment options for cancer can be overwhelming and confusing.The impact of cancer on family dynamics is significant and often heartbreaking.Tali's writing process was influenced by her personal experiences and desire to help others.Returning to work after treatment requires careful consideration of one's health.The upcoming book 'Breathless' aims to share valuable insights from Tali's medical career.keywordspediatric ENT, work-life balance, motherhood, residency, surgical training, parenting, career fulfillment, burnout, passion projects, breast cancer, medical challenges, NICU experience, cancer diagnosis, family dynamics, writing, coping mechanism, health, career, book release, personal journeyENT Connect with Moms of Medicine:- Instagram @moms_of_medicine- [email protected] with Dr. Tali Lando:- Instagram @drtalilando- Preorder her upcoming book Breathless- Drtalilando.comSupport the show
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49. Solo episode - everything leading up to starting cancer treatment
Picking up where we left off from the last solo episode. This one goes into everything from initial diagnosis leading up to starting treatment.Thanks for listeningSupport the show
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48. Catching up with Dr. Kashi Goyal from episode 9
keywordscareer transitions, parenting, work-life balance, family dynamics, health journey, personal experiences, professional choices, future planning, medical education, lung transplantationsummaryIn this conversation, Ali and Kashi reconnect after two years to discuss Kashi's recent transition to faculty in lung transplantation, her family's dynamics, and the impact of Anika's health journey on their lives. They explore themes of work-life balance, career aspirations, and the emotional complexities of parenting, especially in light of past challenges. Kashi shares her insights on navigating uncertainty and the joy of expanding their family, while reflecting on the lessons learned from their experiences.takeawaysKashi has transitioned to faculty in lung transplantation after completing her fellowship.She emphasizes the importance of taking things year by year in her career and personal life.Kashi's husband has taken on a new role with a more stable schedule to support the family.Anika's health journey has profoundly impacted their family dynamics and future planning.Kashi is exploring her interests in medical education and research.She acknowledges the challenges of balancing clinical work with family time.Kashi reflects on the emotional weight of her past experiences and how they shape her present.The couple is excited about expanding their family and preparing for a new baby.Kashi shares the importance of setting anchors in her job search based on core values.They discuss the complexities of parenting and the joy of watching Anika thrive.Chapters00:00Reconnecting After Two Years02:54Navigating Career Transitions05:57Family Dynamics and Parenting08:56Reflections on Work-Life Balance11:53Career Goals and Aspirations14:45Impact of Personal Experiences on Professional Choices17:40Anika's Health Journey and Family Planning20:48Embracing Uncertainty and Future Possibilities23:44Preparing for a New Addition to the FamilySupport the show
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47. Dr. Joyce Park (aka TeaWithMD) on her career in dermatology with a social media platform, brand partnerships, and telehealth private practice all while being a mom to 2 little kids
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Joyce Park shares her journey as a board-certified dermatologist and social media influencer, discussing her unique path into teledermatology and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her career. She reflects on the evolution of her practice, the importance of social media in driving patient engagement, and the realities of outsourcing childcare. Dr. Park emphasizes the need for women to redefine success and not be afraid to take non-traditional paths in their careers.TakeawaysDr. Joyce Park is a board-certified dermatologist with a teledermatology practice.She began her journey in social media in 2011, initially as a blog.Her telehealth practice allows her to balance work and motherhood effectively.Social media drives all her patients, eliminating the need for traditional advertising.Dr. Park emphasizes the importance of flexibility in her career to spend time with her children.She discusses the challenges of maternity leave in the medical field.Outsourcing childcare is essential for working mothers to maintain balance.Dr. Park is launching a new haircare line, focusing on specific conditions.She believes in the importance of training the next generation of men to share household responsibilities.Success in medicine should not be defined by traditional metrics but by personal fulfillment. Connect with Moms of Medicine:- Instagram @moms_of_medicine- [email protected] with Dr. Joyce Park:- Instagram @teawithmd- teawithmd.comkeywordsdermatology, telehealth, motherhood, social media, skincare, haircare, women in medicine, work-life balance, parenting, entrepreneurshipSupport the show
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