What if doctors led the next wave of healthcare innovation? 

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Manju Dawkins, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Thimble Health—the first comprehensive solution for alleviating needle pain and stress.

She’ll share why physicians should get involved in startups, how innovation can transform patient care, and why compassion is key to healthcare advancements.

Dr. Dawkins earned her B.A. from Columbia University and her M.D. from the University of Maryland.

She completed her dermatology residency and served as Chief Resident at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY.

As an Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, she was twice named Teacher of the Year. With experience in academic, private, hospital-based, and group practice settings in New York and Los Angeles, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.

Fun fact: She is 5'2" (on a good day). Dr. Dawkins played Division I basketball at Columbia University and served as team captain her senior year.

She is a founding and current member of the Columbia Women’s Basketball Advisory Board and a member of the Columbia Athletics Women’s Leadership Council.

Don’t miss this inspiring discussion on how physicians can drive meaningful change in healthcare!Website: thimblehealth.com

Instagram:@thimble.health

Manju's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/manju-dawkins-md-a0224359/

Thimble's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thimblehealth/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thimble.health

Join me for a conversation as we celebrate the most important love of all—self-love! 

I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Mena.Dr. Nina Joy Mena, known as Dr. NJoy, is an Atlanta-based community psychiatrist, author, and motivational speaker, committed to reducing mental health stigma in the Black community.

A wife and mother of three, she is double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with licenses in ten states.Dr. NJoy serves as Chief Medical Officer at CHRIS 180 and has held academic roles at Morehouse and Emory University School of Medicine.

As founder of NJoy LIFE LLC and host of the Journey to Joy Live podcast, she champions mental wellness, resilience, and joy.

Her journal, NJoyNAL: Nurturing Authentic Living, released in 2024, highlights holistic self-care and growth.

An avid runner, Dr. NJoy has completed 36 half marathons and 9 full marathons, using running as therapy. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she embodies leadership and service.

Connect with Dr. Mena:

Facebook: @NJoy LIFE

Instagram: @Dr.NJoy.Life

Youtube: @DrNJoyLifeMD

Tik Tok: @Dr.NJoy.Life

Are you curious about weight loss medicines?

Join this conversation with Dr. Sodhi.

Muscle matters—especially when using GLP medications! In this episode, I sit down withDr. Mona Sodhi, a double board-certified expert in internal and obesity medicine, to break down why body composition is crucial for long-term health.

With her background inculinary coaching from Harvard’s Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Sodhi shares her unique approach topreserving muscle, optimizing metabolic health, and making GLP medications work for you.Join us as we discuss thecommon pitfalls, practical strategies, and the real science behind muscle retention while on these medications.

If you're on a weight loss journey and want to protect your strength and vitality, this episode is for you!

Connect with Dr. Sodhi:

@drmonasodhi

https://www.monarchconciergewellness.com

In this episode, we will explore emotional intelligence, a growth mindset, deliberate practice, and metacognition, giving you the tools to improve communication, enhance decision-making, and foster resilience in medicine. 

Dr. Christine Ko is Professor of Dermatology and Pathology. She is board certified in dermatology with a specialty certificate in dermatopathology. Most of her time is spent in the Division of Dermatopathology, where she renders diagnoses for skin biopsies, sent in to Yale from Yale Dermatology Associates and other dermatology practices in Connecticut. Dr. Ko currently specializes in Transplant Dermatology, providing care for patients with organ transplants who are generally on immunosuppressive medications and are at higher risk for skin cancer. 

Dr. Ko received her AB at Princeton University and MD from New York University School of Medicine. She completed internship at UCLA, and her dermatology residency at University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on skin cancer, particularly squamous cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma, in collaboration with researchers in the Department of Genetics and the Division of Dermatologic Surgery. She’s been at Yale for almost 20 years and has written academic books, papers for journals, and a nonfiction book on doctor-patient connection. She wrote a picture book with her son!

LinkedIn @Christine J. Ko

Instagram @christinejeanko

Twitter @ChristineJKoMD or @ChristineJKo

Excited about this week’s guest, Dr. Lake. Dr. Dianah T. Lake, MD (Dr. Di) is an emergency medicine physician, best-selling author, dynamic speaker, fitness and weight loss coach, menopause wellness expert, autism parent advocate, and founder of Dr. Di Fitness.With her extensive clinical experience and expertise in fitness and weight management, Dr. Di champions a holistic approach to health, focusing on disease prevention, weight loss, menopause wellness, longevity, and overall well-being. A graduate of Rutgers-NJ Medical School, Dr. Di completed her Emergency Medicine residency at Jacobi and Montefiore Medical Centers in the Bronx, NY. She is a sought-after speaker, frequently addressing health and wellness topics at churches, conferences, summits, podcasts, magazines, and TV shows.

Join us for this week’s episode as we dive into the truth about menopause wellness and weight management—no fluff, just real talk about reclaiming your energy, confidence, and power during this transformative stage of life!

Contact Dr. Lake:

Consultation):https://DrDiFitLife.as.meDr. Di Fitness

Facebook link:https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Di-Fitness-102901168416517/Free fitness accountability group.

Professional Women Getting Fit:https://m.facebook.com/groups/143455166379490

Dr. Di’s Instagram Handle:https://instagram.com/drdifitlifeLinkedIn

LinkedIn

Profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdianahlake?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Are you navigating the challenges of academic medicine and wondering how to thrive in this demanding field?

Stacey Ishman, MD, MPH is an academic career coach, a real estate investor and the Founder of Medical Mentor Coaching. She became a Full Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati in 2016 and currently works at Dayton Children’s Hospital and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. She is Market Chief Medical Officer for Amerihealth Caritas Ohio and is past-President of the International Surgical Sleep Society.Dr. Ishman earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College, completed an Otolaryngology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology and underwent advanced sleep training at Johns Hopkins where she served as faculty from 2005-2013. She also obtained her MPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

She has authored more than 220 original research papers, 20 book chapters, and co-edited the book entitled Essential Sleep Medicine.Whether you're an early-career physician or looking to reach the next level, this live stream is packed with actionable advice to help you succeed in academic medicine.

Connect with Dr. Ishman

https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-mentor-coaching/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555088042239

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Glezer, a renowned expert in reproductive and integrative mental health, to the show.

Dr. Glezer began her training at Harvard and then transitioned to the University of California, San Francisco, where she has been a practicing physician, teacher, mentor, and is an associate professor. She is a board certified psychiatrist, a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a past President of the Northern California Psychiatric Society.

She established the annual Bay Area Maternal Mental Health Conference and the Women’s Wellness Psychiatry Podcast to inform women and their clinicians about mental health and emotional issues common in the reproductive years. Her teaching passion includes founding the online Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry.

She began her private practice in 2017 to help women throughout the Bay Area access reproductive mental health services and is really passionate about helping as many women as possible. It has grown to 11 clinicians, specializing in reproductive and integrative women's mental health across California.

Connect with Dr. Glezer

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Join us for a powerful discussion with Dr. Ben Reinking. Dr. Reinking is a pediatric cardiologist, medical educator, and physician coach.

He attended medical school at the University of Iowa, completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Arizona, and returned to Iowa for his fellowship.

After brief subspecialty training in fetal echo at Stanford, he joined the faculty at the University of Iowa.We’ll discuss how the mindset physicians develop during training sets us up for burnout and frustration.

In this episode, Dr. Reinking will explore how the "physician mindset" shaped during training often leads to imbalance and frustration in both work and life. He’ll provide actionable strategies to shift away from this mindset, reclaim your purpose, and restore balance in your career and personal life.

Connect with Dr. Ben

The holidays are here, and so are the endless treats, big family dinners, and tempting snacks! But what if you could enjoy the season without the guilt or starving yourself?

This session is for busy women who want to feel amazing in their bodies while still enjoying everything the holidays have to offer.

Grab your favorite warm drink and join us for an interactive chat that’ll leave you inspired and ready to take on the holidays with confidence!

Dr. Anita Lwanga is an Exercise Physiologist, General Internist, Geriatrician and assistant professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Lwanga’s mission is to provide compassionate and holistic care. She helps her patients optimize their diet, exercise, sleep, and medications so that they can stay healthy, active, and out of the hospital.Dr. Anita is a dedicated healthcare professional with a rich academic background. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from St. Matthew's University, building a strong foundation in medical practice and patient care.Dr. Anita also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Exercise and Health Physiology from the University of Calgary, where she developed expertise in understanding the human body and promoting physical wellness.

In addition, she completed a Bachelor of Health Studies with a focus on Indigenous Health, a unique program sponsored by the First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina, showcasing her commitment to addressing health disparities and fostering community wellness.

Facebook: Anita Lwanga MD

Youtube: @drlwanga

Join Dr. Tamara Beckford and the incredible Dr. Christopher Behringer for a transformative session on achieving fulfillment as a medical professional!

Medicine is an art, and as physicians, we have the creativity, intelligence, and drive to thrive not only in our profession but in ways that align with our deepest passions. Dr. Behringer will guide you on how to become an "Artist of Medicine," blending your professional expertise with personal fulfillment.

Dr. Christopher Behringer is an American Board Certified Family Medicine, OMT, and Lifestyle Medicine physician and keynote speaker currently based in South Central Kentucky. A graduate from the Lake Erie of College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his Family Medicine residency at the Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton North Carolina. Dr. Behringer has a focus on non-pharmacologic modalities towards health achievement and functional freedom.

He serves as a Course Director helping teach medical education and family medicine practices for LECOM, as well as serves as Chief Learning Officer for the medical education company ReelDx. He has presented for universities across the United States as well as spoken at national conferences.

Dr. Behringer was born and lived 19 years in Saudi Arabia and has a strong passion for helping the country he was raised in; helping to author articles for their Family Medicine Essentials Guide.