Dr. Jailyn Avila sits down with Dr. Jess Adkins to discuss her journey through emergency medicine and health policy. They explore how personal loss shaped her advocacy, the impact of care restrictions after Roe, and why persistence and authenticity matter in the fight for reproductive healthcare.

00:00 Introduction: Embracing Good Trouble

00:30 Welcome to the FemInEM Podcast

01:17 Meet Dr. Jess Adkins

02:19 Early Career and Ultrasound Adventures

05:09 Career Journey 

15:28 Navigating Reproductive Health Challenges

20:25 Advocacy and Personal Experience

31:05 Authenticity in Medicine

41:16 Empowering Future Advocates

45:01 Conclusion: Fueling Change in Healthcare