FemInEM

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FemInEM episodes

November 22, 2025 From Idea to Impact: The Evolution of FemInEM with Dr. Dara Kass
We cover FemInEM’s first iteration and why we relaunched with a renewed focus on equity and reproductive healthcare.
00:00 Introduction to FemInEM and Today’s Episode
02:58 The Origin Story of FemInEM
10:05 Reproductive Healthcare and Philanthropy
13:29 FemInEM’s Long-Term Plans
17:50 Conclusion
19 min
October 27, 2025 Advancing Contraception Access from the Emergency Room
Host Dr. Jailyn Avila joins Drs. Morgan Bowling and Sabena Vaswani for a conversation about their journeys in emergency medicine and reproductive healthcare. Together, they explore the vital role of the emergency department in delivering comprehensive reproductive care, including the development of protocols for contraceptive prescribing.
0:00 Introduction
4:56 Morgan’s Path to Reproductive Health
9:58 Sabena’s Journey to Reproductive Health
14:00 Cultural and Systemic Barriers to Providing Evidence-Based Reproductive Care
19:00 The Role of Education and Protocols
23:53 Building Interdisciplinary Partnerships
36:08 Advice for Starting Reproductive Health Initiatives
42:47 Closing Thoughts
44 min
September 23, 2025 Embracing Authenticity in Medicine and Advocacy – FemInEM Podcast Episode 4
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
46 min
August 18, 2025 Wellbeing and Workplace Strategies- FemInEM Podcast Episode 3
Dr. Jailyn Avila sits down with Drs. Andrea Austin and Jenny Castillo Cato to unpack burnout in emergency medicine—exploring the toll it takes, the inequities that intensify it, and the strategies that can help physicians protect their wellbeing and purpose.
47 min
July 30, 2025 On the Ground in Texas: Improving Care in Restrictive States
What does it look like to empower emergency providers in a state where care is under attack? Dr. Jailyn Avila interviews Drs. Lauren Fine and Priya Ghelani about their work in Texas—bringing reproductive health education to residencies and community hospitals—and how it’s changed both the system and themselves.
37 min
July 15, 2025 Why We’re Here – The Story Behind Second Shift Change
In this kickoff episode, Drs. Jailyn Avila, Rebecca Hellmann, and Dara Kass reintroduce FemInEM and unveil the mission behind their new podcast: tackling gender equity, reproductive healthcare, and workplace culture in emergency medicine. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming this season, how you can get involved, and why this relaunch matters now more than ever.
17 min
February 03, 2025 Mitigating Mifepristone Madness
Dr. Dara Kass and Dr. Sophia Spadafore discuss mifepristone prescribing in emergency departments in light of recent events. Important resources include: M&A Hotline, You Always Have Options, and the Walgreens mifepristone Resource Hub.
27 min
March 24, 2021 Your Voice & Your Value: Lessons for the Speaking Circuit
Dr. Diane Birnbaumer and Dr. Tracy Sanson are well known on the Emergency Medicine Speaker Circuit. In their FIX19 talk, they share the lessons they have learned as they have built this important part of their careers. Watch the video version of their talk here.
20 min
December 21, 2020 Taking a Cue from EQ
Joannie Yeh MD is a primary care pediatrician and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Yeh uses her personal experiences and growth to explore self awareness and emotional intelligence. Watch the video version of her talk here.
15 min
November 30, 2020 Advocacy in Emergency Medicine: Impacting Change in our Communities
In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Daphne Owen focuses on the impact we can have outside the walls of the ED, and implores us, as medical professionals, to use our power within our communities to be advocates for vulnerable populations and make positive change for our communities. Watch the video version of her talk here.
14 min