E.L.I.N.A

A moment at the playground unexpectedly revealed the complexity of motherhood. A pattern that keeps showing up in the exam room reveals something else: how much of what we juggle in life can quietly affect our health. This episode is for the working mom or parent, or for anyone juggling multiple demanding roles, who is tired and is now questioning their health.

Five published papers. A year and a half of basic science research, learning everything from scratch. A paycheck, status, and career momentum given up, on top of being an attending, a mother, and a wife: all for a shot at a second residency in dermatology. This episode is for anyone who's ever bet everything on a single outcome, and what happened next.

Arriving in the U.S. at thirteen with no roadmap, building a medical career from the ground up, and choosing how to practice medicine and live a life of fulfillment. This episode is for anyone who had to build something without a blueprint.

Welcome to the E.L.I.N.A podcast! I'm Dr. Elina — physician, immigrant, mother, and someone who's learned that the most challenging parts of our career and our life are usually the ones that lead to the most growth and reinvention. In this show, we get honest about health, our journeys, and everything in between. No polish, just the conversation you've been waiting for.

🌻 Own Your Health. Own Your Journey.