Girl Doc Survival Guide

Transforming Physician Well-being: Mindfulness and Awareness with Dr. Jessie Mahoney In this episode, Dr. Jessie Mahoney, a pediatrician turned physician wellness expert, shares her extensive experience and practical wisdom on how doctors can move from merely surviving to thriving in their practice. Dr. Mahoney discusses common, yet often unrecognized, detrimental mindsets such as self-sacrifice,...

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health and Burnout with Dr. Anita Everett In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Anita Everett, a psychiatrist and mental health advocate. They discuss the importance of reducing stigma, improving mental health support systems for healthcare providers, and separating burnout from mental illness. Dr. Everett...

Pursuing Passion in Medicine: Dr. Neda Frayha's Journey from Academia to Audio Storytelling In this episode, Christine hosts Dr. Neda Frayha, who shares her journey from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and her work in academic medicine to a career in audio storytelling. With a deep passion for humanizing medicine through education and storytelling, Neda discusses her transformat...

Show notes Revitalizing Healthcare: Coping Strategies and Empathy with Dr. Andrea Austin In this episode, Dr. Andrea Austin , a distinguished emergency physician and author of the book ' Revitalized ,' joins to discuss the challenges and coping mechanisms in healthcare. Dr. Austin shares her unique journey through military and emergency medicine, her experiences with stress and burnout,...

Exploring Burnout Prevention with Diane Shannon In this episode, Christine interviews Diane Shannon, a former physician turned coach and writer, who shares her journey from experiencing severe burnout in clinical practice to her current role in addressing systemic healthcare issues. Diane highlights the importance of recognizing burnout, the interplay between individual and systemic factors, and t...

Authenticity in Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Markus Boos In this episode, Christine interviews Dr. Markus Boos, a pediatric dermatologist at Seattle Children's Hospital and Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Boos shares his personal journey of coming out at 37 and discusses the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional life. The...

The Human Side of Dermatopathology: A Conversation with Dr. Victor Prieto In this episode, Dr. Victor Prieto, a pathologist and dermatopathologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the fallibility of experts, the importance of addressing mistakes in medicine, and the crucial balance of experience and humility in clinical practice. He shares insights into improving patient care by learning fr...

Navigating Perfectionism and Burnout in High-Stress Professions with Dr. Chrissy Cammarata In this episode, Dr. Chrissy Cammarata, a licensed psychologist specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and related disorders, shares her insights on managing stress, finding balance, and overcoming perfectionism and burnout in high-stress fields like healthcare. Through evidence-based treatm...

Thriving in Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Oxentenko In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Amy Oxentenko, MD, a Professor of Medicine and gastroenterologist specializing in celiac disease and malabsorption. Dr. Oxentenko shares her journey from surviving to thriving in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of self-care, particularly adequate sleep and exercise. She highlights her...

Navigating Career and Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Artur Zembowicz In this episode, we welcome Dr. Artur Zembowicz, an accomplished dermatopathologist, medical director, and educator. Dr. Zembowicz shares his insights on emotional intelligence, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of making judgments in medical practice. He discusses his personal experiences in improving emotional i...

Breaking Free from Burnout: Insights with Dr. Tamara Beckford In this episode, we host Dr. Tamara Beckford, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, burnout coach, and CEO of UR Caring Docs. Dr. Beckford shares her journey into burnout prevention, highlighting strategies for managing emotional wellbeing, work-life harmony, and creating healthier environments for healthcare providers. She di...

In this episode, Dr. Danielle Ofri , a renowned physician and author with extensive experience at Bellevue Hospital and NYU, delves into the critical issue of medical mistakes discussed in her latest book, When We Do Harm . She provides insights into her journey of understanding the prevalence of medical errors, the emotional toll on healthcare providers, and the importance of balancing profession...

The Emotional Realities of Medicine: Conversation with Dr. Caroline Elton In this insightful episode, Dr. Caroline Elton, author of Also Human , explores the psychological and emotional challenges that doctors face due to high societal expectations and insufficient mental health support. The discussion addresses how these pressures contribute to burnout and the importance of recognizing and accept...

In this episode, the multifaceted emotional challenges faced by physicians and medical trainees are explored through the expert insights of Dr. Tamara Greenberg, a clinical psychologist specializing in adult mental health. Dr. Greenberg delves into the impact of early trauma, stress management, and the culture of emotional suppression in the medical field. Discussions encompass vicarious trauma, c...

Navigating Gender Equity, Mental Health, and Personal Resilience in Medicine with Dr. Dara Kass In this comprehensive episode, we join Dr. Dara Kass—strategic consultant, healthcare communicator, and emergency medicine physician—as she delves into her advocacy for gender equity and mental health within the medical field. Dr. Kass sheds light on her efforts to support women in medicine through init...

Understanding Sleep with Dr. Christine Won: Importance, Disorders, and Practical Tips In this episode, Christine welcomes Dr. Christine Won, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale University and a leading expert in sleep medicine. Dr. Won shares insights on how sleep disorders uniquely affect women, the importance of sleep, common misconceptions about sleep deprivation, and practical strategie...

In this episode of the Girl Doc Survival Guide podcast, Dr. Jessi Gold, a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee, discusses the critical issue of mental health among healthcare professionals. Dr. Gold delves into the stigmas that prevent doctors from seeking help for burnout, depression, and anxiety. She shares her personal journey with mental health...

Introducing the Girl Doc Survival Guide: A Rebranding Journey and Embracing Transformative Experiences in Healthcare and Life In this episode of the newly rebranded podcast, Girl Doc Survival Guide, host Christine and producer Jamie Slevin introduce the rebranding from SEE HEAR FEEL. The conversation delves into the reasons behind the change and discusses the challenges and transformative experien...

In this inaugural rebranding episode, Christine announces changing SEE HEAR FEEL to the Girl Doc Survival Guide podcast. The focus will be on navigating the high-stress, high-stakes world of healthcare, aiming not just to survive but to flourish. Featuring discussions with doctors, psychologists, and mental health experts, the podcast will explore the challenges and rewards of a medical career, of...

In this episode of SEE HEAR FEEL, host Christine speaks with Dr. Yemi Sokumbi, a dermatologist and dermatopathologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, who is also the head of medical business development. They discuss key takeaways for innovation in healthcare, including the importance of embracing failure, solving familiar problems, and cross-pollination across medical disciplines. Dr. So...

This episode of SEE HEAR FEEL is an edited version of an episode from the podcast, The Pursuit of Health with Dr. Eric Fethke. Dr. Fethke and I talk about my journey in healthcare, professionally and personally. The discussion emphasizes the importance of improving doctor-patient connections through empathy and psychological understanding. Key topics include the impact of emotional perceptions in...

In this episode of SEE HEAR FEEL, Dr. Dennis Proffitt, Commonwealth Professor of Psychology, Emeritus at University of Virginia, shares insights from his expansive research on perception and interoception. Dr. Proffitt discusses how social, emotional, and physical factors influence how people perceive space, including practical examples from his research on the steepness of hills and the impact of...

In this episode of SEE HEAR FEEL, Christine J. Ko welcomes Dr. Gregory A. Hosler, president of the Dermatopathology Division of Sonic Healthcare USA. The conversation delves into his recent study on diagnostic discordance in dermatopathology, exploring its implications for patient management and highlighting the importance of ancillary testing and second opinions. Dr. Hosler also shares insights o...

In this episode of SEE HEAR FEEL, host Christine welcomes Dr. Benno Torgler, a Professor of Economics at Queensland University of Technology. They discuss Dr. Torgler's fascinating journey from mechanical engineering to economics and his significant research on heart rate variability (HRV). The conversation delves deep into the integration of physiological measurements with psychological and...

In this episode of SEE HEAR FEEL, Dr. Rosalie Elenitsas from the University of Pennsylvania shares her extensive experience in dermatopathology. She discusses her career journey, the importance of daily consensus conferences, learning from junior colleagues, and managing work-life balance. Dr. Elenitsas also offers valuable advice on building a support system, continuous learning, dealing with err...