In this episode, host Maddie speaks with Dr. Adrienne Towsen, an accomplished orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopaedics in Westchester, Pennsylvania, about her inspiring journey of balancing a rigorous medical career with motherhood—and still finding time to pursue her passion for ballroom dancing.

Dr. Towsen shares her unique path as the first female in her residency program, her inspiration to enter orthopedics, and how she launched The Working Mom, a supportive community for mothers in healthcare. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of balancing family life with a demanding career and discusses her recent love for ballroom dancing, which she discovered at age 46.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in finding balance, purpose, and joy amid a busy healthcare career.

Key Takeaways:

Episode Highlights:

00:45 Meet Dr. Towsen: A Trailblazing Orthopedic Surgeon
01:48 From Athlete to Surgeon: A Journey into Orthopedics
02:44 The Balancing Act: Residency, Motherhood, and Career
07:29 Triumphs and Challenges as a Female Surgeon
13:42 Launching The Working Mom: A Support Community for Healthcare Mothers
22:01 Navigating Family Differences
22:54 Career and Family: Strategies for Balance
23:40 Choosing the Right Team and Practice for Personal Success
24:44 A New Passion: Discovering Ballroom Dancing
25:57 Journey into Competitive Dancing
28:29 Ballroom Dancing During COVID
30:34 Travel Adventures and Family Time
33:09 Life Advice for My Younger Self
37:20 Embracing New Passions and Finding Joy
40:13 Final Thoughts and Resources

Keywords:

Balancing Orthopedic Career and Motherhood,
Healthcare Leadership for Working Mothers,
Finding Passion Beyond Medicine,
Orthopedic Surgeon Life Balance,
Dr. Adrienne Towsen Ballroom Dancing,
Supporting Working Moms in Healthcare,

Connect with Dr. Adrienne Towsen:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrienne-towsen-md-620aa732