Moms of Medicine

 Connect with Moms of Medicine: - Instagram @moms_of_medicine - Momsofmedicine@gmail.com Connect with Dr. Nykia Burke-Bray: - Instagram @abrayinthelife Summary Ali talks with Dr. Nykia Burke-Bray, a metro Atlanta OB-GYN, about her path into medicine. She shares her PCOS diagnosis as a teen and her infertility and miscarriage during residency. She then describes a surprise triplet pregnancy, the NI...

 Connect with Moms of Medicine: - Instagram @moms_of_medicine - Momsofmedicine@gmail.com Connect with Dr. Suzanne Koven: - Substack on writing - Instagram - Website Ali reconnects with Dr. Suzanne Koven to talk about the writing life, why clinicians feel compelled to tell stories, and how to start when the blank page feels intimidating. They also discuss the tension between medicine, humanity, and...

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In this conversation, Ali and Shani revisit the realities of burnout, perfectionism, and rebuilding a career in medicine in a way that actually fits your life. Shani shares how closing her practice, going part time, and coaching women in medicine all connect to one idea: you do not have to wait for some future milestone to feel joy. We discuss practical mindset tools for handling difficult moments...

Key topics In this episode, Susan explains that getting pregnant with Nicholas took about a year, similar to her experience conceiving Maddie, but for different reasons. She shares that after Maddie’s birth she had prolonged bleeding, which led to a DNC after a retained piece of placenta was found. Susan describes how that earlier procedure likely contributed to Asherman syndrome, with significant...

Finally sharing about the day Colin was born! Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Colin’s birth story and the weekend that led up to it  01:00 - Why the induction was scheduled around 37 weeks  02:00 - A calm morning with Connor before heading to daycare  03:00 - Boston rush hour versus the chaos of natural labor  04:00 - Checking in at the hospital and the first emotional moment with the OB team  05:0...

  Summary In this episode, I talk about grieving my dad's death while preparing for the birth of my son and navigating cancer treatment.  Key topics Coping with grief after losing a parent Balancing emotional pain with joyful moments Preparing for childbirth amidst health challenges The significance of meaningful keepsakes and rituals The coexistence of sadness and happiness in life   Keyword...

In this episode, I talk about my experience with my father’s death, navigating difficult conversations, and how my medical background both challenged and supported me during this time. Main Topics Covered:   The reasons behind my hiatus The significance of storytelling for connection, reflection, and emotional resilience Walking through the emotional and logistical experience of my father’s death...

Keywords cancer treatment, chemotherapy, motherhood, emotional support, personal journey, health challenges, parenting, medical experiences, resilience, community support Summary In this solo episode, Dr. Alison Trainor shares her personal journey through cancer treatment while balancing motherhood. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges of chemotherapy, the impact of hair loss, and t...

Summary In this conversation, Ali and Polly reflect on the past year since their last chat, discussing personal growth, work-life balance, and the challenges of parenting. Polly shares her experiences with returning to work, navigating childcare, and the impact of illness on their family. They delve into the pressures of the medical profession, the importance of mental health support, and the bene...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Jenn Gates-Nassar shares her journey as a pediatric resident, balancing the demands of her medical training with motherhood. She discusses her motivations for pursuing medicine, the challenges of being a resident with young children, and the emotional toll of caring for sick kids. Dr. Gates-Nassar also highlights the importance of advocacy in public health, the im...

In this episode we catch up with Dr. Lauren Puretz from episode 33. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I would suggest listening to that episode first. In this episode we talk about: - How Lauren's practice has been doing since opening 8/2024. We last spoke when she was 2 months in and there have been some bumps in the road - How her running career has been going. Also, a few b...

Summary In 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...

summary In 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 care...

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 listening Support the show

keywords career transitions, parenting, work-life balance, family dynamics, health journey, personal experiences, professional choices, future planning, medical education, lung transplantation summary In 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...

Summary In 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 emphasi...

"Because then I had to go back to residency, and I could have quit but I didn't want to. I was feeling better, but going back as a brand new first time mom - breastfeeding, not sleeping, all the things - was so much easier than going through residency with depression." This episode is with Dr. Padget Skogman who is a board certified pediatrician. In this episode we talk about: - Dea...

Solo episode today sharing a big secret I've been keeping (I promise this isn't click bait) and everything leading up to my cancer diagnosis. Thank you for listening xoxo Support the show

"It’s really just an extension of the general ethos in medicine which has existed for a very long time – generations, centuries - which says that in order to make other people well we have to make ourselves sick. That is only recently being questioned. " This episode is with Dr. Suzanne Koven who was a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital for over 30 years, has had a...

"I think we're so geared on the next step - what do I have to do next, I need to complete this before I get to the next step, then this will make me happy. I think we're constantly doing that to ourselves and we don't even know what happy means or what we wanted. My husband and I sat down, we were at Red Robins getting french firies and burgers, and we looked at each other and...

"That was the moment where I almost quit. That was my pivotal moment. We saw so many people die as a level 1 trauma center so there was so much emotional baggage that we carry as doctors through that, but I never faltered. It was always 'this is what I want to do, this is what I was born to do,' and that moment when I was verbally attacked at this grand rounds, that questioned every...

"I got in a lot of trouble and so I will never forget my attending said you will never keep the lights on if you practice like that." This episode is with Dr. Lauren Hughes who is a primary care pediatrician in Kansas City. In this episode we talk about: - Having kids in residency and how this might have been the worst time to have kids but there's also no good time - Having a baby...

" I remember I was working a morning shift and it was 7 or 730 and I remember exactly where I am because I have a spatial memory and I was in between these two rooms. One had a STEMI and I was trying to get him to the cath lab, the other had a stroke I was trying to administer tpa and I get a phone call and the nanny is calling out." This episode is with Dr. Camie Sorenson who is an Emer...

I answer some listener questions in this episode including: - My journey through med school, residenc, fellowship into being an attending - The specifics of my current job - What it's like training and raising a family in Boston - If I ever feel guilty about choosing medicine as a mom - Expectations vs reality - what I hold onto and what I let go - Best time to have a baby - Using a financial...