Our Voices, Our Future

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Janis Robinson Daly to discuss how her work shines a light on the stories of women in early 20th-century medicine. We explore her decision to focus on the lives of women at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania rather than her great-great grandfather’s role in its founding, how she developed her characters, and the extensive research...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Mai Pham—founder of the Institute for Exceptional Care and a national leader in healthcare transformation—to explore the intersections of gender equity, health policy, and care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). From her unexpected path into medicine to her powerful advocacy for inclusive reproductive h...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future , we’re joined by Dr. Jessi Gold to discuss burnout in medicine, the importance of recognizing its signs, and the need to care for ourselves as caregivers. From personal reflections to her insights as Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee System, Dr. Gold shares thoughtful perspectives on how we can move the needle in the conversation arou...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Dr. Katherine Simpson, a Jamaican-born, Cuban-trained general practitioner working in Grenada, shares her powerful insights on women’s health, community outreach, and the value of preventative medicine. From stories of unexpected diagnoses to the cultural barriers around health literacy in the Caribbean, Dr. Simpson highlights why educating and empowering...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Lowe—neurologist, epileptologist, and fierce advocate—for a powerful conversation on gender bias, representation, and reclaiming femininity in medicine. From her roots in The Bahamas to leading stroke codes in red scrubs, Dr. Lowe brings humor, insight, and a fearless voice to the mic. We talk about what it means to be underes...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Margaret C. Wang, LMFT, to explore the emotional weight carried by women-identifying and non-binary individuals in medicine. From cultural expectations and boundary-setting guilt to authentic self-care and systemic inequities, we unpack the layered experiences of those navigating high-pressure environments—and how healing can be a form of resis...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Amelia Ramzan, a family medicine physician whose career spans rural, urban, and virtual care. In this conversation, we explore the double standards women and gender-diverse physicians face when navigating assertiveness, likability, and leadership in medicine. From communication styles to institutional change, Dr. Ramzan shares insights and...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Cristina LePort—physician, author, and changemaker. From her early days in Italy to her decades-long career in cardiovascular medicine in the U.S., Dr. LePort brings a rich perspective on the intersections of healthcare, ethics, and storytelling. We explore her writing gripping medical thrillers like Dissection and Change of Heart, an...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Frances McGill RN MD, FACOG, a professor Emeritus and graduate from St. George University. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine in the Brigham -Waltham – Brockton Program in Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Residency in Obstetrics-Gynecology, at Women and Infants Hospital, Brown University. During this episode we have a compell...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Brianna Clark about breastfeeding medicine and lactation advocacy. To learn more about lactation advocacy please reference the following: Patel, V. J., Clark, B., Thachil, R., Rosen-Carole, C., Godcharles, C., Kumar, D., & Gebhard, R. (2024). The rights of physicians and future physicians who are lactating, breastfeeding, or chestfeed...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Rosy Thachil about women in medicine and leadership, with a particular focus on the leaky pipeline. To learn more about the leaky pipeline, and the articles and podcast episode referenced in the interview, please see the citations below: Jackson, M. A. (2023). The leaky pipeline in academia. Missouri Medicine, 120(3), 185–187. Patel, D.,...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Teresa Lazar about mentorship, what this means in medicine, and why it is so important. To learn more about mentorship and the articles referenced in the podcast, please see the citations below: Shen, M. R., Tzioumis, E., Andersen, E., Wouk, K., McCall, R., Li, W., ... & Malloy, E. (2022). Impact of mentoring on academic career succes...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Meghan and Laura talk with Dr. Joanna Georgakas about her experience starting the podcast and looking back at season one. Dr. Georgakas is a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellow at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. She is an active member of the GETF through AMWA and of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP). If you see her at a conference– don...

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future we are excited to introduce the new hosts: Meghan, Meenu, and Laura. Each of us brings a unique perspective and a shared passion for advancing gender equity in medicine. We are deeply honored to carry forward the conversations that Joanna so thoughtfully began in her episodes, which laid the foundation for this important work. During this episode, we talk...

In this introduction to the series learn more about the podcast and what is to come. If you are interested in learning more or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.com ( mailto:DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.com ) If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today https://www.amwa-doc.org/ ( https://www.youtube.c...

In this episode of Doctor and _____ we chat with Dr. Kristina McAteer - the series co-producer and podcaster herself. We will discuss how this series got started, her podcast money minutes, and general tips for those of you interested in getting your own podcast started. Be sure to check out Dr. McAteer's podcast Money Minutes for Doctors below! Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Kerry Wilkins - a Child Psychiatrist and Education Consultant. Dr. Wilkins talks about how she got involved with consulting and her work with schools and educational collaboratives. She also discusses the development of her initiative, Serenity Homeschooler, to support those homeschooling during the COVID-19 p...

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Stephanie Harselle, a Psychiatrist, Mental Health Speaker/Advocate , and Hollywood Movie Consultant. To get started with your own social outreach and consulting: https://www.helpareporter.com/about/ If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to...

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Teresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, a Pediatrician, Professor of clinical internal medicine and pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, an active member and past president of the American Medical Women’s Association, and a writer for the Adolescent Medicine Review Course. Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber is passionate a...

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Stephanie Wellington - a neonatal ICU doc, entrepreneur, and wellness coach. If you are interested in learning more about Nurturing MDs, you can find her website here: http://nurturingmds.com/ You can reach Dr. Wellington via email at stephanie@nurturingmds.com If you are interested in learning more about the...

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we continue our conversation with Dr. Laura Helfman, an Emergency Physician and Active member of the American Women’s Hospital Service and advocate for the Single Payer Medicare for All Movement. If you are interested in learning more about the American Women’s Hospital Service you can find their site at: https://www.amwa-doc....

In this episode of Doctor and _____: Multidimensional Women in Medicine we chat with Dr. Laura Helfman, an Emergency Physician and White River Raft Guide. Be sure to stay tuned for our next episode, where we continue our conversation with Dr. Helfman and discuss her role with the American Women’s Hospital Service and her Activism work for the Single Payer Medicare for All Movement. If you are inte...