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This episode is for every woman who has experienced a menstrual cycle! Tune in to this conversation for expert guidance and practical solutions to tackle heavy periods head-on with Dr. Wing. Dr. Edward Wing is the founder and principal physician at Lifetime Women’s Health and Wellness Centers in Suffolk, Virginia.  Dr. Wing provides general OB/GYN care and specializes in treating heavy menstrual b...

Have you tried everything, but you’re still depressed? Don't miss this episode if this is you or someone you know. I am excited to chat with Dr. Heeramun. Dr. Vineka Heeramun is a dual board-certified Psychiatrist and internist who practices as an inpatient and outpatient in Utah. She attended Medical school at Semmelweis University and completed a residency at SIU-Southern Illinois University...

How can your medical career prepare you to be an author? I'm excited to chat with Dr. Purpura about his journey. Joseph Purpura, MD, is an obstetrician-gynecologist, patient safety expert, and award-winning faculty member at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Purpura earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He is board-certified in Obstetrics and...

What if physicians had a digital identity wallet to store and share credentials? I'm excited to chat with Dr. Houston about this today and the future of healthcare. Dr. Leah Houston graduated from Albany Medical College for Medical School and chose to stay at Albany to complete her training in Emergency Medicine. She is the Founder of HPEC, an organization dedicated to empowering physicians th...

Have you ever wanted to get into research? I’m excited to talk with Dr. Onwuemene about why clinicians must be involved in research. Toyosi Onwuemene, M.D. M.S. is an Associate Professor of Medicine-Hematology at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Onwuemene obtained her MD from Duke University and a master’s in clinical investigation from Northwestern University. She completed her Internal Me...

I'm excited to talk with Dr. Colon-Gonzalez about this topic. Dr. María founded saludRevisited, an Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine practice in Texas. She is the author of Healing the Wounds of Medicine: Stories and Journaling for Physicians. After seeking healing for complex developmental trauma, she realized many issues in medical training and career foster an environment that can naturall...

Do you know anyone who has had difficulty having children? You might.  Data suggests that one out of five people experience fertility challenges. This is one reason I am so excited to chat with Dr. Famuyiwa. Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa is a double board-certified fertility specialist, the founder of Montgomery Fertility Center, and an Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at George...

How do you lead a life of authenticity centered around true values?  Dr. Pichardo-Johansson joins us to share how we can all live with purpose. Dr. Pichardo-Johansson is a retired Hematologist-Oncologist, a Life Coach, and Amazon Bestselling author. She obtained her Medical Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Dominican Republic. She completed an Internal Medicine residency at...

Have you thought of medicine as a ministry? Dr. Sandra E. Luyindula does, and she shares her approach to healing. I’m excited about this conversation. Dr. Luyindula earned her Bachelor’s in Biology Pre Med with minors in Chemistry and French from Xavier University of Louisiana. She then attended Ross University School of Medicine and completed her family residency at Greenville Health System, wher...

Have you ever met a digital nomad? If you haven’t, you’ll love this conversation with Dr. Goins. Dr. Kristine Goins is a board-certified integrative adult & pediatric psychiatrist, physician coach, and world traveler.   Prior to pursuing a lifestyle of freedom and adventure by becoming a digital nomad, Dr. Goins graduated from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and completed her adult...

Discover the surprising impact of night work on your health in this eye-opening episode with Dr. Chinyelu E. Oraedu, known as Dr. Yel'Ora. As a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Yel'Ora sheds light on night workers' potential health challenges. From her unique perspective as an Academic Hospitalist/Nocturnist at Stamford Hospital, Connect...

Are you a physician that wants to level up and wondering what to do next?   You're going to love this conversation with Dr. Vertrees. Amy Vertrees, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon, Army veteran, certified coach, author, and founder of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series.  She served 17 years in the Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel and deploying three times to Afghanistan...

Are our healthcare heroes silently burning out while we rely on them to save lives? This conversation is for you if you know someone or work in healthcare. LouAnne Giangreco, M.D. is a consultant and executive coach through her company, June Rose Consulting. Dr. Giangreco has practiced emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, and occupational medicine throughout Upstate New York. In addition, she...

How do you become more resilient in the face of uncertainty and sickness?  If you’ve ever had that question, tune in to this conversation with Dr. Singla. Dr. Saimun Singla is a triple board-certified physician specializing in pediatric rheumatology and integrative medicine. Her story is unique because she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis AFTER becoming an attending rheumatologist, causing...

Are you doing work that isn’t aligned with your values? If so, this episode is for you.  I am thrilled to chat with Dr. Turgeon about how inauthenticity can lead to burnout and strategies to align your career with your values so you can reclaim your energy. Dr. Chelsea Turgeon graduated from the University of Alabama Medical School and dropped out of her OBGYN residency to follow her intuition.  S...

What’s the role of the medicine business, and how does one become a leader in healthcare? Join me for an exciting conversation with Dr. Adam Brown, who will share his leadership journey and talk about the role of business medicine. Dr. Adam's career started as an emergency physician, advancing to various clinical and administrative roles in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest, eventually becoming the...

Have you been through grief and struggled to find meaning? If you have, then this episode is for you. I am excited to chat with Dr. Kimberly J. Matthews. Dr. Matthews is a highly accomplished first-generation Caribbean woman. She embarked on a transformative journey to Rhode Island, where she enrolled in Brown University's prestigious 8-year medical continuum program. This comprehensive progra...

Pain can impact your mental health. Did you know art might be able to help? I am excited to talk with Dr. Mitchell.  Dr. Mitchell is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with expertise in interventional spine and pain management. She also completed a rigorous fellowship in Alabama Ortho Sports and Spine. She completed her residency at the University of Alabama at Birm...

Dr. Wansom will be joining us from Thailand! She talked about alternative paths to medicine and share her best tips for beating fear. Dr. Tanyaporn (Tanya) Wansom is an infectious diseases physician/researcher who works as an independent global health consultant in Bangkok, Thailand. She received her MD from the University of Michigan, completed her internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bay...

Heard of ChatGPT? Have you wondered how it’s impacting healthcare? If so, you’re in for a treat because Dr. Harvey Castro will discuss artificial intelligence. Dr. Castro is a serial entrepreneur who attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in  Galveston, Texas. He did a Family Medicine transition year at Baylor and completed an  Emergency Medicine residency at St Luke&#39...

Dr. Elizabeth Hughes is a dermatologist, inventor, writer, and coach with an outside-the-box approach to medicine and being a physician. After graduating from medical school at the University of Virginia, she completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania and a dermatology residency at Stanford, where she was also a chief resident. As impressive as all these sounds, for most of her life...

Join Dr. Rubin to discuss the essential role of Breastfeeding Medicine. Learn what sets it apart from other lactation support and why it matters. Dr. Rubin is a pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist practicing in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. She did her undergrad at Stanford University, medical school at Georgetown, and pediatrics residency at the University of Chicago. She worked...

I’m excited to chat with Dr. Arnold about pediatric readiness, kids' health education, and health disparities in children. Dr. Alana J Arnold is a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine doctor, medical director, founder, and CEO of Premier Pediatric Solutions. Her work focuses on improving children's health in our community ERs and urgent cares and giving families tools to gain healt...

Are new moms being left to navigate postpartum life alone? Join Dr. Chouksey and I as we explore the importance of mental and physical support for new moms and how we can all empower these incredible women. Dr. Sonam Chouksey is an Internal Medicine physician and Medical Director at CVS Health. She completed her medical education in India, followed by an Internal Medicine residency and Chief Medic...

Have you ever wondered about the best ways to lose weight? And not sure if you have the right tools? If so, you will be excited about this conversation with Dr. Francavilla! Carolynn Francavilla, MD, is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.  She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care in Denver, Colorado....