Hear From Her: The Women in Healthcare Leadership Podcast Series

In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of maternal-fetal medicine, neurology, and obstetric care to address a frequently misunderstood condition: migraine during pregnancy. Dr. Michele Godorecci, Dr. Jolene Seibel-Seamon, and Dr. Deena Kuruvilla break down why a migraine is far more than "just a headache" it is a complex systemic disease that, when left unchecked, can escalate mater...

Dermatology isn't just about the products on your bathroom shelf. Join Dr. Hawa Dumbuya and Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos as they reveal how modern skincare sits at the intersection of cell biology, visual medicine, and inclusive clinical research.  This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited CME/CE/CPD activities.

Healthcare systems frequently treat women as a niche population, forcing them to navigate fragmented, episodic care models built on male physiology. What does it look like to genuinely operationalize a women-centric health system from the front lines? This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited CME/CE/CPD activities.

The U.S. preterm birth rate has seen double-digit growth over the last decade, reaching a staggering 10.4%. Join Zhenya Lindgardt, CEO of Sera Prognostics, and Dr. Mollie McDonnold as they discuss how breakthrough biomarkers and a "preventive bundle" are finally offering a way to move the needle in the right direction. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape...

Can a chance meeting in a hospital stairwell change the course of a career? Dr. Toyin Nwafor and Dr. Shirin Mazumder discuss how 20 years of mentorship and shared purpose in HIV medicine transformed their lives. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited CME/CE/CPD activities.

In this episode of Hear From Her , we dive into the essential role of mentorship in advancing women's careers within healthcare. From navigating "bulldog" leadership styles to overcoming imposter syndrome, our guests share personal stories of how intentional professional alliances helped them ascend to executive roles. We explore the difference between formal and informal networks, the necessity o...

What happens when you stop treating patients and start partnering with them? Dr. Doreen Addrizzo-Harris and Dr. Martina Flammer join us to discuss the "infectious" power of care networks, the bravery required to pivot in your career, and why optimism is a strategic tool for the modern medical leader. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accre...

Why is a "linear" career path becoming a thing of the past? Join Giulia Ghibellini and Professor Amanda Kirby as they share how personal challenges with neurodiversity transformed their professional missions. Discover why the most impactful leaders aren't the ones who avoided struggles, but the ones who harnessed them to build more inclusive industries. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD...

From the stages of Egypt to the global C-suite, Dr. Lobna Salem (CMO, Viatris) has always led with a "quiet courage". Join her and world-renowned pharmaceutical executive Dr. Amrit Ray as they discuss why the most effective leaders aren't just experts in their field—they are experts in humanity. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited...

This episode dives into the often-overlooked intersection of hepatology and women's health. Tatyana Kushner and Andrea Goldstein share their professional journeys, from the high-intensity liver transplant units of UCLA to pioneering women's liver health programs and their personal connections to the field. The conversation focuses on the complexities of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)...

Think sleep apnea is just for "middle-aged men who snore?" Think again. Dr. Kimberly Sterling and Dr. Audrey Wells join us to reveal why 90% of women are living with undiagnosed sleep apnea and how "invisible" symptoms like fatigue and anxiety are masking a life-threatening breathing disorder. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited C...

Join Lindsay Davies, CEO of QVance, and Angela Vollstedt, Global Director of R&D at Novartis, as they discuss why innovation in medicine requires the courage to embrace ambiguity. We explore how women are redefining leadership by moving beyond corporate "precision" to master the art of being an intrapreneur. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage f...

Leaders Dr Nieca Goldberg and Dr Maria Emanuel Ryan dismantle the traditional "silos" of healthcare to reveal how oral health directly impacts cardiovascular wellness. Drawing from their shared history as Barnard College alumni and their respective expertise in cardiology and periodontics, they discuss the systemic inflammation that links gum disease to heart health. The conversation dives into th...

Dr. Dara Kass shares the origin story of FemInEM, her organization born from a need for collective action to neutralize biases women face in medicine, such as advocating for maternity leave and salary transparency. She recounts her pivotal time in the US Department of Health and Human Services, which revealed the brokenness of the system beyond healthcare delivery itself. Today, Dr. Kass is tackli...

This episode explores the rapidly advancing field of neuromodulation, where targeted magnetic and electrical stimulation techniques are transforming the way we understand and treat brain disorders. Host Dr. Jovana Lubarda speaks with Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez and Dr. Colleen Hanlon about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and its expanding role as a non-invasive, circuit-based therapy reshaping p...

This inspiring episode focuses on women leading innovation in medicine, as Dr. Hilary Longhurst and Mrinal Shah, PhD break down the revolutionary intersection of patient advocacy, clinical courage, and gene-editing technology for rare diseases like Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). Dr. Longhurst shares the moment she felt her voice and vision were challenged as a woman and the critical lesson that her...

This episode features two nurse practitioners, Laura Demuth and Jackie Gianelli, who are not just managing careers but actively carving out new, non-traditional roles that place women's whole-person health at the center of care. Both leaders reflect on the systemic barriers that have slowed progress in women's health—from underfunded research in areas like menopause and endometriosis to flawed rei...

Why is menopause care still fragmented? Dr. Alyssa Dweck, Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, and Heather Maurer dig into the "menopause desert," the WHI legacy, workplace fixes, and how NPs and clinicians can personalize evidence-based care—without the stigma or misinformation. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited CME/CE/CPD activities.

This episode features a powerful discussion with Dr. Padma Mahant, Director of Medical Affairs, CND Life Sciences, and Dr. Indu Subramanian, a Neurologist with UCLA, who are leading the charge to correct the biases in Parkinson's disease care. They expose a critical gap where women's unique, non-motor symptoms are often overlooked, resulting in twice as many women waiting five or more years for a...

What are the leadership skills women need to succeed in medicine today? Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, founder and CEO of the Women in Medicine Summit, says there are many but emphasizes one in particular. And it's not what you think. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited CME/CE/CPD activities. https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/1002775?e...

Two leading voices in longevity medicine, Dr. Sandra Kaufmann and Dr. Charlene DeHaven, offer a science-backed, compassionate look at what it really means to age well. They share their personal journeys into medicine, the philosophies guiding their longevity practices, and how modern science is reshaping what's possible for aging and health. From practical lifestyle changes to high-tech biohacks,...

We are on the cusp of a major milestone in retinal degenerative diseases, moving beyond just slowing down vision loss to actually restoring sight. What once sounded like science fiction is now taking place in clinical trials. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited CME/CE/CPD activities. https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/1002678?ec...

In conversations around women's health it's often assumed that we're talking simply about reproductive care. But that narrow definition overlooks other diseases, chronic, complex conditions and life stages that uniquely, disproportionately, or differently affect women, such as cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, migraines, and certain autoimmune diseases. Two Medscape colle...

More than 19 million women of reproductive age in the U.S. are living in "contraceptive deserts."  Here's what two leaders in women's reproductive health are doing to change that. Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/1002539?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscpedu

How are 3 women leaders in hematology who are passionate about research and patient care facing the massive cuts to critical healthcare programs? Find out in the new episode of Women in Healthcare Leadership. This podcast is not available for CME/CE/CPD credits. Please visit the Medscape homepage for accredited CME/CE/CPD activities. https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/11002495?ecd=bdc_podcast_li...