Menopause Stories with Dr Tamara Beckford

Are you thinking about entrepreneurship but scared?  Join us for a conversation with Dr. Belizaire as she shares her journey of choosing entrepreneurship and autonomy over a guaranteed salary as a single mother.  Discover the fears, the path, the reality, the highs, and the lows of this bold decision.  We’ll also talk about overcoming imposter syndrome. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Belizaire Dr. Ritha...

Ladies! If you are like me, you're drowning in decision fatigue and endless to-do lists. You make decisions all day at work, then you get home and have to make more. What is for dinner today? (Does this sound familiar)You were so happy for the summer break until you realized all the summer camps were full, and you had to figure out what the kids would do during the day. You got that done, and...

Dr. Kathie Rosentreter Wuellner, MD, FAAP, has been a pediatrician in the Alton area since 1982. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, IL. She finds great satisfaction in providing care to her evolving and melding patient p...

How does faith show up in your life and work? I’m excited to talk with Dr. Carla Davis about how her faith drives her work and her commitment to holistic care. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Carla M. Davis Dr. Carla Davis is a dedicated pediatrician and allergist-immunologist who founded the Family Faith Health Clinic to provide holistic healthcare coupled with spiritual care to uninsured communities in...

In this insightful episode from the archives, we sit down with Dr. Grayer, an anesthesiologist and critical care doctor, to discuss returning to medicine after a hiatus. Dr. Grayer's extensive medical background includes a Critical Care Fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital and an Anesthesiology Residency at the same prestigious institution in Miami, Florida. She earned a Doctor of Medicine...

Join us for a compelling conversation on the importance of well-being for early career physicians.  In this conversation, Dr. Amna Shabbir will share her expertise on navigating the challenges faced by new physicians and offer practical advice to help them excel both professionally and personally. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Amna Shabbir   Dr. Amna Shabbir is the Founder and CEO of the Early Career Ph...

Join us for a conversation about matrescence and the incredible process of becoming a mother. In this episode, we’ll delve deep with Dr. Haggerty into the emotional, psychological, and social changes that accompany this unique and often under-discussed transition.  🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Haggerty Dr. Michelle Haggerty is an innovator, adventurer and advocate. She is a mom to 3 young boys and two...

Are you living a life that reflects your core values and desired feelings?  Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Wittry, where we delve into the powerful practice of identifying these essential elements to craft a life that aligns with them. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Wittry Dr. Sarah Wittry completed her medical education at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksbu...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Tranquada Dr. Kim Tranquada completed medical school at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn and her emergency medicine residency at SUNY Downstate King’s County Hospital. As a board-certified emergency medicine physician of 27 years, Dr. Tranquada has navigated the complexities of diverse clinical settings across the United States, with a focus on innovation and equitable care. Dr....

Do you know how hormones impact your weight? Dr. Caissa Troutman will explore hormones' critical role in weight gain, especially during menopause. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Troutman Dr. Caissa Troutman is a triple board-certified MD specializing in obesity medicine and culinary medicine. She has overcome obesity personally, transitioning from a medical director position to establish a direct-car...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Obiarinze Dr. Ruth Obiarinze is a native of Washington, D.C, and a proud second-generation Nigerian American. Dr. Obiarinze obtained her degree in Biochemistry from Texas Woman's University. She then matriculated into medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Obiarinze performed a stint of clinical training in general surgery at Dartmout...

Know anyone who struggles with good sleep? If so, don’t miss the conversation. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Bhopal Nishi Bhopal, MD, is board-certified in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Integrative Holistic Medicine. She graduated from the University College Cork School of Medicine, completed her Psychiatric residency at Henry Ford Health System, and completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Harvard...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr.  Unachukwu I’m excited to interview my coach, friend, and mentor, Dr. Una! Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms.  She does this through the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Mitchell. Dr. Tomi Mitchell is a parent, friend, daughter, entrepreneur, physician, and Mental Health & Wellness Coach. She has been practicing Family Medicine since 2011, with experience in both hospital and clinic settings. Dr. Mitchell uses the four principles of family medicine to guide her holistic wellness practice, focusing on client-centered “whole person” care....

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sara Ionescu Dr. Sara Ionescu is a board-certified family medicine physician, wife, mom of 4, and exercise enthusiast. She graduated from Drexel College of Medicine and completed her residency in York, PA. She is passionate about wellness, preventative care, and exercise and loves to inspire others to move. She strives to stay physically active daily as she sees massive phy...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight:  Dr. Efstathia Andrikopoulou Dr. Andrikopoulou is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington and the Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab at Harborview Medical Center. She completed her internal medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, cardiology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and advanced mu...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight:  Maiysha Clairborne Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an Integrative Physician, Thought Leader, Master Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Hypnosis. Founder of Mind Re-Mapping Co. she helps coaches and healthcare professionals create dramatic results in the lives of others by helping them move past their internal fears, limiting beliefs & undesired behaviors so they ca...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight:  Dr. Eric Bricker Dr. Bricker is an internal medicine physician and former Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Compass Professional Health Services.  Compass is a Healthcare Navigation service that grew to 1.8M members across 2,000+ clients including T-Mobile, Southwest Airlines and Chili's/Maggiano's Restaurants. Compass was acquired by Alight Solutions in July 201...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight:  Dr. Luces-Sampson Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, affectionately known as Dr. Toya on social media, is a wife, mother, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and Physician Coach. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, she traveled to the United States, where she earned her Bachelor's and Medical Degrees from Howard University in an accelerated six-year BS/MD program. S...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Nasir Dr. Sarah Nasir is a dual board-certified Family Medicine physician, subspecializing in Addiction Medicine. An alumna of UC Davis, she majored in Biological Systems Engineering and later pursued her passion for medicine at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr Nasir's dedication took her to UCSF Fresno for her Family Medicine internship, concluding...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Knight Dr. Terralon Knight is a board-certified family physician, speaker, best-selling author, and career coach. She graduated from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Texas-Houston. She is also a busy mom of three. Discover actionable strategies, insights, and expert advice on confidently o...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Eva Selhub Dr. Eva Selhub, a globally renowned resilience expert, physician, executive coach, and acclaimed author, wields transformative energy and intuitive guidance. With nearly two decades at Harvard Medical School and as a former Medical Director at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine, her unparalleled expertise in leadership and well-being redefines trad...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Gail Gazelle Dr. Gazelle is a former hospice physician, part-time Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor, Master Certified Coach for physicians, and mindfulness meditation teacher. Over the past decade, she has coached over 500 physicians and physician leaders. She is the author of the 2023 Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burno...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Thakgalo Thibela At age 16, she  received a bursary from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and enrolled at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) to study medicine. At the age of 21, Dr. Thibela became the youngest female medical doctor in South Africa, earning her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from Wits University.  🌍 International Recogn...

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Shanika Esparaz Dr. Esparaz completed her undergraduate education at Northwestern University. She then attended Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship in ophthalmology at Boston University Medical Center. 💡 Turning Point: Dr. Esparaz encountered a pivotal moment three years ago when experiencing burnout. The catalyst for chang...