My Story My Passion

Krithika shares her journey of migration, career transition, and personal growth as she navigates life in Australia. Her dedication to charity work, passion projects, and the pursuit of work-life balance reflect her resilience and commitment to making a positive impact. Takeaways Resilience in career transitions Balancing work and personal passions Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Women in Health Ne...

A big thank you to everyone who listened to , downloaded and followed the My Story My Passion show . Also a big thanks to all my guests who shared their personal stories of growth and passions outside of the world of medicine and health .  Last but not least , thank you WiHN.  Women in health network . To those of you who don’t know WiHN , here’s a little bit about us .  The Women in Health Networ...

Summary In this engaging conversation, Dr. Ritu Gupta shares her journey as a specialist dermatologist in Sydney, discussing her origins, family background, and the challenges she faced while balancing her medical career and motherhood. She reflects on her education, experiences in boarding school, and the importance of cultural heritage. Ritu also delves into her passion for opera singing and how...

Summary In this conversation, clinical psychologist Priya  shares her journey from South Africa to Australia, discussing her cultural identity, experiences growing up as an immigrant, and her path into psychology. She reflects on the challenges she faced in her career, the importance of collaboration in her practice, and her passion for reading and traveling. Priya also emphasizes the significance...

Keywords radiology, women in medicine, cultural identity, AI in healthcare, work-life balance, film production, dance, personal growth, mentorship, health and fitness Summary In this episode, Dr. Pradnya Dugal shares her inspiring journey as a radiologist, entrepreneur, and filmmaker. She discusses her cultural background, the challenges she faced growing up as a minority in Australia, and her exp...

Keywords Dr. Srishti Dutta, General Practice, Australia, GP Training, Cultural Assimilation, Podcasting, Health, Personal Growth, Education, Women in Medicine Summary In this conversation, Dr. Srishti Dutta shares her journey from India to Australia, discussing her motivations for moving, the challenges she faced in adapting to a new healthcare system, and her current roles in general practice and...

Keywords Dr. Shanti Raman, community pediatrics, cultural identity, gender bias, Australia, healthcare, dance, public health, migrant experience, child health Summary In this conversation, Dr. Shanti Raman shares her journey as a pediatrician and her experiences as a migrant in Australia. She discusses her early reluctance to move, her commitment to community health, and the challenges she faced a...

 Episode Summary: In this  episode of the Podcast, Dr Vanisri Anand sits down with the incredible Dr Talat Uppal—a trailblazing obstetrician and gynaecologist, educator, and social entrepreneur. From her multicultural upbringing across Pakistan, Nigeria, and Australia to her tireless advocacy for women's health, Dr Uppal shares her deeply personal and professional journey of building an impactful...

Keywords women's health, general practice, migration, empowerment, Melbourne, Mahila Women's Clinic, healthcare, integration, community support, collaboration Summary In this conversation, Dr. Vidya Prabhu shares her journey from India to Australia, her experiences as a general practitioner, and her passion for women's health. She discusses the challenges she faced while integrating into the Austr...

Keywords Dr. Sumana Gopinath, migrant doctor, neurology, genetics, volunteering, music, work-life balance, personal growth, women's health Summary In this episode, Dr. Vani Anand speaks with Dr. Sumana Gopinath, a consultant neurologist and active member of WIN, about her journey from India to Australia, her experiences as a migrant doctor, and her passion for neurology and genetics. They discuss...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Jacinta Vu shares her journey as an oral medicine specialist and the founder of Healing Smiles, a charity providing dental care to women survivors of domestic violence. She discusses her migration to Australia, the challenges she faced in adapting to a new culture, and the importance of listening in her practice. Jacinta also reflects on her experiences during the...

Keywords Dr. Sharmila Kumar, Women in Health, South Asian women, medical education, challenges, passion projects, menopause, empowerment, Pickleball, dance Summary In this episode of My Story, My Passion, Dr. Vani Anand speaks with Dr. Sharmila Kumar, a general practitioner and medical educator in Sydney. They discuss Sharmila's journey from Malaysia to Australia, her experiences as a South Asian...

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Keywords self-limiting beliefs, empowerment, women in health, mental health, family violence, motivation, health network, origin stories Summary The conversation explores the themes of overcoming self-limiting beliefs, the importance of empowering future generations in health, and concludes with reflections on the stories shared by the guests. Takeaways Self-limiting beliefs can hinder personal an...