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Dr. Tamara Beckford Show

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Join emergency medicine physician, Dr. Tamara Beckford as she interviews physicians about burnout and the amazing work they're doing inside and outside of clinical medicine.

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Dr. Ionescu: Exercise, Parenthood, & Overcoming Burnout

May 13, 2024 09:32 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

🎙️ 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 physical and mental health benefits with this and wants to help, inspire, and encourage others t...

Dr. Andrikopoulou: How AI can optimize treatment of cardiovascular disease

May 06, 2024 09:20 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

🎙️ 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 multimodality cardiovascular imaging training at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Andr...

Dr. Clairborne: the power of your unconscious beliefs in success and failure

April 29, 2024 08:30 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

🎙️ 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 can achieve the results they desire and ones they couldn’t imagine. Dr. Maiysha’s specialty is revea...

Dr. Bricker: Money in Healthcare (and why it matters)

April 22, 2024 08:58 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

🎙️ 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 2018. Alight is a 10,000 person employee benefits and HR outsourcing company that separated from Aon in 2...

Dr. Luces-Sampson: Self-care in the postpartum period

April 15, 2024 09:19 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

🎙️ 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. She completed her residency training at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and has lived and ...

Dr. Nasir: Thriving After PTSD, Anxiety, and Post-Partum Depression

April 08, 2024 10:03 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

🎙️ 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 her residency at the Arnot Ogden Family Medicine Residency Program in NY.  💡Service to others: He...

Dr. Knight: 3 Things to consider before transition from a clinical to nonclinical career.

April 01, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

🎙️ 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 overcoming fear and navigating this career shift.  Contact Dr. Knight Instagram: @drterralon ...

Dr. Selhub: Mastering Resilience, Easing Stress, and Nurturing Spirituality

March 25, 2024 09:40 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

🎙️ 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 traditional approaches. Empowering Executives Dr. Eva empowers executives to embrace purpose-driv...

Dr. Gazelle: 6 Mindfulness Tips to Restore Autonomy & Cure Burnout.

March 18, 2024 10:35 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

🎙️ 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 Burnout.  Download your free chapter at gailgazelle.com/mindfulmd.  She is also the author of th...

Dr. Thibela: Breaking Barriers as South Africa's Youngest Female Medical Doctor at 21

March 11, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

🎙️ 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 Recognition Dr. Thibela became a Golden Key International Society Member during her time at the uni...

Dr. Esparaz: lifestyle medicine, burnout & not being defined by a job

March 04, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

🎙️ 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 change occurred when her nanny intentionally harmed her child, revealing the need for a profound sh...

Dr. Willis: Solopreneurship, steps to leaving clinical medicine, and consulting for medical practice attorneys

February 26, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Jeff Willis Join us in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jeff Willis, an emergency medicine physician on a mission to revolutionize the role of physicians in medical malpractice litigation. 🌐 About Dr. Jeff Willis: Dr. Willis earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri and completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. With 20 years of clinical experience, he has worked in diverse medical settings, from high-acuity trauma cente...

Dr. Williams: Women Doctors, Online Dating, and Building App to Match Single Doctors.

February 19, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight:  Dr. Ifie Williams Dr. Williams is an adult psychiatrist in private practice with a passion for wellness and the founder of a new dating app, Miss Doctor that was created to help women doctors achieve their personal life goals. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (formerly Medical College of Virginia - MCV) and completed her Psychiatry residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC 💖 About the App: Miss Doctor Explore a uni...

Dr. Draelos: Balancing Medicine, AI, Science, and Entrepreneurship

February 12, 2024 11:25 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Draelos  Dr. Rachel Draelos is a physician-scientist. She was the first person to earn an MD and a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence methods development for medical applications. Dr. Draelos is passionate about leveraging trustworthy AI to benefit doctors and patients. Her AI and medicine blog, Glass Box Medicine, has over 500,000 viewers from 170 countries, and her academic publications have garnered over...

Dr. Senesie: how to prioritize well-being at work & beyond.

February 05, 2024 11:08 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Jattu Senesie Dr. Jattu Senesie, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, shares her journey from clinical practice to becoming a certified success coach and speaker on physician satisfaction. She completed residency and medical school at Emory University School of Medicine. 🌐 About Dr. Jattu Senesie: A native of the DC metropolitan area and a graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Dr. Senesie brings a unique perspective on finding balance and...

Dr. Adame: It Takes More Than Yoga: Why Physicians Must DOMINATE The Wellness Space

January 29, 2024 13:36 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Adame Dr. Noemi (pronounced No-Amy) Adame, also known as the Veggies Over Pills doctor, is a board-certified pediatric physician, writer, speaker, corporate wellness consultant, and holistic wellness expert with over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Adame attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Utah. She is the owner and CEO of Culver Pediatrics Center, which is ...

Dr. Moore: Money Mastery For Ambitious Women

January 22, 2024 08:43 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Johanna B. Moore Dr. Johanna B. Moore, a full-time dermatopathologist, is the founder of She is Money Success Strategy and Coaching. She also owns two wellness and education companies alongside her husband. A Harvard-trained, triple board-certified physician, life coach, business owner, and mom of twins, Dr. Moore brings a unique blend of expertise. 🌐 About Dr. Johanna B. Moore: Graduating from the Ohio State University for medical school, Dr. Moore further honed h...

Replay. The Crunchy Allergist: allergies, autoimmune diseases, inflammation & healing

January 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. Kara Wada, The Crunchy Allergist** Dive into the world of holistic health with Dr. Kara Wada, a board-certified adult and pediatric allergy, immunology & lifestyle medicine physician and the Crunchy Allergist podcast host. As a certified life coach and Sjogren's patient, Dr. Wada blends her naturally-minded and scientifically grounded approach to health and healing. 🌍 **About Dr. Kara Wada:** Dr. Wada earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois Colleg...

Replay. Dr. Oldson: True Weight Loss and Beyond Exercise Alone.

January 20, 2024 11:15 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Lisa Oldson Join us for a candid conversation with Dr. Lisa Oldson, MD, as we delve into the topic of weight loss and strategies to accelerate your journey. Dr. Oldson, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, has been a distinguished faculty member at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Feinberg School of Medicine since 1998. 🌐 About Dr. Lisa Oldson: After completing her medical education at Rush University, Dr. Oldson continued her journey as Chief Reside...

Replay. Dr. Borger: Radiant Living: Aesthetics, Skin, and Your Path to Your Best Self

January 19, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. Borger** Meet Dr. Borger, a devoted mom of three, a loving wife, and a board-certified physician with a thriving business empire. As the successful owner of The Aesthetic Doctor and Concierge Medical Arts, she pioneers Concierge Medical Aesthetics in Fayetteville, NC, offering personalized non-surgical medical aesthetics. 🏥 **Medical Practice:** - Founder: Concierge Medical Arts - Practice Focus: Full-spectrum non-surgical medical aesthetics - Location: Fayette...

Replay. Dr. O'Driscoll: Healing Souls and Supernatural Experiences

January 18, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll** During his 25 years as an academically oriented emergency physician, Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll experienced phenomena that science couldn’t explain, such as seeing souls leave their bodies at death and communicating with them. 🌐 **About Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll:** An international speaker and intuitive mentor, Dr. O’Driscoll, after stepping away from clinical medicine, connects souls to their highest self and their most authentic life path. His spiritual jour...

Replay: Dr. Gaskins-Tillett shares tips to live your best life

January 17, 2024 18:13 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett** Excited to chat with Dr. Gaskins-Tillett about ways to find purpose and make this your best year ever. 🌐 **About Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett:** Board-certified Ob/Gyn and founder of Level Up Lady Doc, Dr. Gaskins-Tillett empowers women physicians to rediscover bliss and reclaim control of their lives. As the host of Level Up Live, she showcases women physicians making phenomenal contributions inside and outside the exam room. 🎓 **Educat...

Replay: Dr. Polack's: Supporting your kids with healthy weight habits

January 16, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Noha Polack Dr. Polack is board-certified in pediatrics, and she is passionate about advocating for healthy living in pre-teens and teens and helping them love their bodies. and She often speaks to parents and professionals who encounter this age group to help them use the right language to communicate about health rather than weight. Dr. Polack has been practicing since 1996 and has spent most of her time at Progressive Pediatrics in Bayonne, New Jersey. 🚀Weight: ...

Dr. Ruffin: The magic of mentorship and why it matters.

January 15, 2024 07:49 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. April Renee Ruffin** Dr. April Renee Ruffin, a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, health coach, and dynamic entrepreneur, takes center stage in an inspiring conversation. We’ll discuss the importance of mentorship and how to be an effective mentor. 🌍 **About Dr. April Renee Ruffin:** A summa cum laude graduate from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor's in Biological Science and a minor in Africana Studies. This journey led her to earn her Do...

Dr. Horne: Recovery from burnout, physician coaching and entrepreneurship

January 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sheneka Horne** Dr. Sheneka Horne, a first-generation Caribbean-American, physician coach, and global health pediatrician, joins us for an empowering conversation. As the creator of The Blk Doctor, she's dedicated to supporting early career Black doctors in finding fulfillment and sustainability in their practice. 🌍 **About Dr. Sheneka Horne:** Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Horne holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and an M.P.H from The George Washington Univers...

Dr. Karim: thriving through burnout, illness and tips you can use to live a purpose driven life in 2024

January 01, 2024 07:34 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Karim about how purpose-driven living can help you thrive through burnout and illness and live the life you want for 2024. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sanjana Karim Dr. Sanjana Karim is the founder and director of Peace Tree Mental Health in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her psychotherapy & psychiatry practice, she helps women facing cancer & difficult life transitions find hope, strength and clarity. Dr. Karim is dual board certified by the Ameri...

Dr. Gibbs: The Link Between, Stress, Burnout and Hormones.

December 25, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Are you feeling burned out and can't put your finger on it? It's not all in your mind.  Dr. Gibbs and I will discuss how elevated stress levels make a mess out of your hormones and contribute to symptoms of burnout. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Dana Gibbs Dr. Dana Gibbs is a speaker, educator, Hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. Dr. Gibbs attended medical school in San Antonio, Texas, and trained in Otolaryngology at the University of Kansas. She practiced otolaryngology in A...

Dr. Mukanga: A Deep Dive into Oral Health (and why it matters)

December 18, 2023 07:10 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Do you find yourself avoiding the dentist's chair? You're not alone! Dental phobia is real.  So, join me for a critical conversation with Dr. Mukanga about the importance of dentistry. 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Valerie Mukanga I'm thrilled to have a candid conversation with Dr. Mukanga, a distinguished dentist, about the importance of dentists in our lives. A proud graduate of Tulane University and the University of Tennessee Health and Science Center, Dr. Mukanga brings a wealth of exper...

Dr. Mattingly: From physician to farmer and growing from 0 to 20 offices.

December 11, 2023 18:33 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Embark on an inspiring episode as we sit down with Dr. Mattingly, a distinguished alumna of Meharry Medical College. She not only transitioned from being a full-time emergency medicine to building a thriving practice from 0 to 20 offices. She also talks about her journey into farming and earning passive income. 🌾 Episode Highlights: 🚀 The Evolution: Dr. Mattingly's incredible journey from the medical field to the thriving world of farming. 🏥 Medical Expertise: Insights into her backgro...

Dr. Bove: Mastering Perspective and Priorities for Optimal Well-Being

December 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Join us for a transformative discussion as Dr. Beckford sits down with the phenomenal Dr. Erica Bove for an episode we've aptly titled "Perspective and Priorities." **About the Episode:** Discover the power of "non-negotiables" in self-care as we delve into Dr. Bove's 4 Pillars: Good Sleep, Nutrition, Regular Exercise, and Spirituality/Relationships. **Meet Dr. Erica Bove:** Dr. Erica Bove is a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician and a certified...

Dr. Lwanga: Carve Out Time for Fitness Amidst the Holiday Hustle!

November 27, 2023 07:27 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Holidays are around the corner and we're serving up some golden advice on how to find time for fitness in your jam-packed schedule! 🕰️ Join Dr. Beckford and the incredible Dr. Lwanga in an interview packed with tips, tricks, and secrets on squeezing in exercise when life gets crazy! 🚀✨ Meet Dr. Anita👩🏿‍⚕️: Dr. Anita Lwanga is an Exercise Physiologist, General Internist, and Geriatrician at the Saskatchewan Health Region. She attended St.Matthews University School of Medicine, an Interna...

Dr. Busse: entrepreneurship & moving forward with grace from burnout and abuse.

November 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Busse join me this week. We’ll be talking about physician entrepreneurship, creating a practice that reflects your authenticity, and moving forward with grace from burnout and abuse. Dr. Brittany Busse is the co-founder, president, and Chief Medical Officer of ViTelHealth. She has over six years of experience in Executive Physician Leadership and developing processes and technology-specific for Telemedicine.  Dr. Busse graduated with her MD from the University of ...

Dr: Stecher: Wellness, Weight Loss, and Patient Care Heroes

November 12, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 58 MB

I am thrilled to have the amazing Dr. Stecher to talk about wellness, weight, and advocacy. Dr. Kellie Stecher is an accomplished OB/GYN; she is also a published writer, public speaker, and the co-founder of Patient Care Heroes. She fiercely advocates for reproductive rights, healthcare access, mental healthcare access, and gender and racial equity. Dr. Kellie fights tirelessly for what’s right and for people who don’t have a voice. She’s made her OBGYN practice a supportive and non-judgme...

Dr. Acharya: From Pandemic Struggles to Thriving Entrepreneur

November 06, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

🎙️Join me for a fantastic conversation with Dr. Acharya as she shares her incredible story of struggle to triumph. We'll talk about the exact strategies she used to thrive. Dr. Malathi Acharya is a trailblazing integrative medicine expert and founder of Ayur Integrative Medicine!  Dr. Malathi was born in Chennai, India, and graduated from Madras Medical College. She completed her residency in internal medicine at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, California. She then completed a f...

Dr. Caylor: Professional Fulfillment for Faculty Physicians

October 30, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Discover the secrets to thriving as a faculty physician with Dr. Caylor! If you work in academia, you don't want to miss this episode.  Tonya L Caylor, MD, FAAFP is a family physician and an academic physician coach in Anchorage, Alaska with 23 years of clinical and academic practice. She is a certified coach who has earned her ICF ACC credential with additional training in Trauma Mitigation Coaching. She owns and runs Joy in Family Medicine Coaching Services, ® which partners with fami...

Dr. Gray: A year of extraordinary travel & working as a physician

October 24, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Ever wanted to create your dream life but not sure how? Join me for this fantastic conversation with Dr. Gray as she shares how she has created her dream life while practicing medicine. Meet Dr. Weili Gray, a dreamer and physician who experienced burnout and now happily practices sleep medicine in Vermont's beautiful countryside. Dr. Weili Gray attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by an Anesthesiology Residency and Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the University...

Dr. Wing: 5 tips to treat heavy menstrual cycles.

October 16, 2023 05:38 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

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 bleeding.  Dr. Wing is from New York City. He went to school at SUNY Brooklyn. He completed h...

Dr. Heeramun: options to treat depression when nothing is working.

October 09, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

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. She is also the founder and CEO of Joyful Horizon Psychiatry, where she specializes in cutting-...

Dr. Purpura: Journey from OB-GYN to Medical Thriller Author

October 02, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

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 Gynecology. He received a master’s in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality from Northwestern Univ...

Dr. Houston: Physician Empowerment Through Decentralized Identity

September 25, 2023 05:13 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

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 through decentralized identity. Her primary focus is automating credentialing, enabling physicians ...

Dr. Onwuemene: Empowering Clinicians and Leading Research for Global Impact

September 18, 2023 05:39 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

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 Medicine residency at Duke University Medical Center and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship trainin...

How can physicians regain their passion for patient care and heal from trauma?

September 11, 2023 05:12 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

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 naturally lead physicians to live in sympathetic response. She wrote this book with the hopes of helping...

Dr. Famuyiwa: embryo donations in minority populations and fertility preservation

September 04, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

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 Washington University School of Medicine. She loves the basic science behind (egg formation)...

Dr. Pichardo-Johansson: surviving cancer twice and finding purpose.

August 28, 2023 05:58 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

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 Wayne State University in Detroit and a Hematology-Oncology fellowship and master's in clini...

Dr. Luyindula: medicine as ministry, healing your body and spirit.

August 21, 2023 19:54 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

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, where she received the Greenville Health System Gold Award. Dr. Luyindula is double board-certifie...

Dr. Goins: how to becoming financially independent while travelling the world.

August 14, 2023 05:21 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

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 psychiatry residency at Emory University and her child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Yale...

Dr. Oraedu: night work health impact and tips to lead a healthy lifestyle.

August 07, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

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, Connecticut, and an Adjunct Professor at Quinnipiac University, Dr. Yel'Ora shares invaluable insights on how ni...

Dr. Vertrees: success beyond residency, becoming a boss & serving in the army.

July 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

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 and Iraq as a general surgeon.  After leaving the military, she was an employed surgeon and creat...

Dr. Giangreco: Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Through Leadership & Support

July 24, 2023 05:09 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

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 served in leadership roles within a number of settings in the provider, payer, and start-up sp...

Dr. Singla: tips on taking risks, building resilience while fighting a chronic illness

July 17, 2023 05:15 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

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 a few career pivots. Dr. Singla attended medical school at the University of North Texas in F...

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