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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 career, and the lessons learned from her journey through cancer treatment. She emphasizes the significance of honesty in parenting and the power of anecdotes in medicine, providing valuable insights for working parents in the medical field. In this conversation, Tali Lando shares her deeply personal journey through medical challenges, including her experience as a mother in the NICU and her battle with breast cancer. She discusses the emotional toll of these experiences, the impact on her family, and how writing became a therapeutic outlet. Tali also reflects on her return to work after treatment and the process of writing her upcoming book, 'Breathless,' which aims to provide insights from her medical career and personal experiences.

takeaways

• Dr. Tali Lando is a pediatric ENT with a busy practice.
• She had her first child during her chief year of residency.
• Balancing motherhood and a demanding career is challenging but rewarding.
• Support systems play a crucial role in managing work and family life.
• Quality time with children is more important than quantity.
• The dynamics of parenting evolve as children grow older.
• Burnout is a common issue among medical professionals.
• Passion projects can rejuvenate a career and provide fulfillment.
• Experiences during cancer treatment inspired her writing.
• Honesty with children about career sacrifices fosters understanding. Tali's experience in the NICU highlighted the emotional toll on parents.
• The transition from being a doctor to a patient is profound and challenging.
• Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Tali during her cancer journey.
• The importance of family support during health crises cannot be overstated.
• Tali's father's glioblastoma diagnosis added another layer of complexity to her journey.
• Navigating treatment options for cancer can be overwhelming and confusing.
• The impact of cancer on family dynamics is significant and often heartbreaking.
• Tali's writing process was influenced by her personal experiences and desire to help others.
• Returning to work after treatment requires careful consideration of one's health.
• The upcoming book 'Breathless' aims to share valuable insights from Tali's medical career.

keywords

pediatric ENT, work-life balance, motherhood, residency, surgical training, parenting, career fulfillment, burnout, passion projects, breast cancer, medical challenges, NICU experience, cancer diagnosis, family dynamics, writing, coping mechanism, health, career, book release, personal journey

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