In today's episode, I engage in a compelling conversation with two dear friends and accomplished professionals, Dr. Neha Pathak and Dr. Joyce Varughese, on navigating the pressures of college and societal expectations. They offer insightful advice for the next generation, urging a pursuit of passion over predefined paths. Join us as they candidly discuss the complexities of finding contentment amid the pursuit of success.

Bio

Dr. Joyce Varughese is a highly accomplished gynecologic oncology surgeon, specializing in pre-cancers and cancers of the female reproductive tract. Having graduated from Harvard College, Yale University, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, she is a clinical assistant professor at Rowan University and Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Dr. Varughese is recognized for her expertise in robotic surgery, complemented by her dedication to teaching and involvement in international medical initiatives. Currently serving as the Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Capital Health, she is also a devoted wife and mother who enjoys running, hiking, and family time.

Neha Pathak MD, FACP, DipABLM is board certified in both internal medicine and lifestyle medicine and
works as Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine and host of WebMD’s Health
Discovered podcast. She reports on topics related to lifestyle, climate change, and environmental
impacts on health for WebMD and Medscape, and is a regular contributor to Yale Climate Connections.
She is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine board of directors and Chair of the Global
Sustainability Committee. Dr. Pathak is also a lecturer at the Yale School of Public Health where she
facilitates coursework on climate change and health. She is a founding member of Georgia Clinicians for
Climate Action. She has been invited to join the National Academy of Medicine’s Communicating about
Climate Change and Health Project expert panel. Through all of her work, she hopes to educate
healthcare professionals and the public about the health impacts of climate change and environmental
pollution and the health benefits of climate action. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and children.

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