Those first few weeks with your new baby can be tiring but wonderful. So what happens when you have to go back to work? If you’re worried about pumping and providing for your baby while you’re gone, this episode is for you! Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Petra McEwan, experienced pediatrician and Lactation Consultant. Dr. McEwan shares tips and encouragement for those sister docs balancing working and pumping as a nursing mom.

Petra McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, is a practicing pediatrician and Lactation Consultant in South Florida, where she lives with her husband and five kids. She is also a Women in White Coats Fellow. On her website, https://www.wifeymommydoc.com, she helps working wives and moms balance their many roles. She can be followed on Instagram and Facebook @wifeymommydoc.

Key Takeaways

[04:48] Dr. McEwan’s tips for nursing moms preparing to return to work

[10:50] Her tips for pumping while at work

[16:14] Dr. McEwan’s encouragement for those worried about making it work

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Have you ever had a good idea for a business, but been too afraid to act on it? Yet deep down inside you know it’s something you are meant to pursue? This episode is for you! Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Dami Babaniji, an inspiring sister doc who started her own lipstick brand. Dr. Babaniji shares how she gained the confidence to pursue her idea, the inspiring message behind her brand, and so much more!

Dr. Dami Babaniji is the founder of VIP Lippy, a lipstick brand with a mission to help inspire women to change their world. Dr. Babaniji first worked as a nurse before going to medical school and becoming a board-certified internal medicine physician who also trains residents as an academic hospitalist. She is also an amazing member of Women in White Coats (you may remember her episode a year ago as a participant in the Physician Wellness and Empowerment Program!).

Key Takeaways

[04:05] VIP Lippy-what exactly does it stand for?

[09:34] Why lipstick is so important to Dr. Babaniji

[16:06] What VIP Lippy hopes to inspire in its users

[21:52] Dr. Babaniji’s encouragement for those who think they can’t run a business

Dr. Babaniji is offering a special discount just for our listeners! Use code WIWC20 at checkout for 20% off all orders! (Valid through Dec 14th, 2022) Shop now at www.viplippy.com

More than half of women physicians are feeling burnout right now and we want to help you discover what’s at the heart of it. Take our brand new quiz to help you discover the root cause of burnout for you and what to do about it! Take the quiz here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/quiz/

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Does the ideal work environment exist? In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Lara Hochman, who shares how she helps physicians find their ideal practice. Dr. Hochman discusses what it’s like working at a physician owned practice and what to look out for if you are considering making such a change!

Lara Hochman, MD is a Family Medicine physician, and advocate for fellow physicians’ wellbeing amidst rising burnout and dissatisfaction. Her own experiences led her to discover the ways physicians lost autonomy, and how to reclaim their focus on helping patients. She founded Happy Day Health, a boutique physician matchmaking agency to match doctors with well run, physician-owned private practices where they can avoid burnout and enjoy practicing medicine again.

Connect with Lara on LinkedIn: Lara Hochman, MD https://www.linkedin.com/in/larahochman/, on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCorwNuzOmzeH25dDy6i6N5w and on her website: www.happydayhealth.co

Key Takeaways

[04:23] The good and bad of working in a physician owned practice

[07:43] How women doctors especially benefit in physician owned practices

[13:26] What opportunities for growth look like

[19:34] Dr. Hochman's three tips for women doctors looking for change

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More than half of women physicians are feeling burnout right now and we want to help you discover what’s at the heart of it. Take our brand new quiz to help you discover the root cause of burnout for you and what to do about it! Take the quiz here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/quiz/

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“What are people going to think?” This is a question that comes to the front of our minds when making any big decision, especially when it comes to separation and divorce. In this episode, Dr. Archana interviews Dr. D., who shares that divorce does not have to be what we are conditioned to believe it is (all doom and gloom)! Tune in to hear her encouraging experience and message.

Dr. D. is a mom of two, a full time practicing child and adolescent psychiatrist, and practices telepsychiatry. She also works with psychiatry residents in a GME clinic where she helps teach and train the next wave of psychiatrists.

Key Takeaways

[03:46] Dr. D. debunks some common divorce myths

[08:33] Why timing shouldn’t influence the decision to separate

[18:45] Dr. D. shares her tips and what worked for her during the process

[22:55] Why doing the emotional “work” is pivotal

More than half of women physicians are feeling burnout right now and we want to help you discover what’s at the heart of it. Take our brand new quiz to help you discover the root cause of burnout for you and what to do about it! Take the quiz here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/quiz/

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If you are feeling alone, undervalued, or like you just don’t belong in medicine, then this episode is for you! In this special CoFounders’ Conversation, Drs. Amber Robins and Archana Shrestha discuss the current culture of medicine and what Women in White Coats is doing to support sister docs. If you believe every woman doctor deserves to feel valued and confident in her career, tune in!

Key Takeaways

[04:50] What is “Bro Culture” and how does it affect women doctors?

[14:53] The main goal at Women in White Coats

[17:40] Drs. Amber and Archana share their answer to “Bro Culture”

[21:14] Why YOU are needed in this movement

Join the Women in White Coats Membership as a founding member! Check out the details and join here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/membership/

More than half of women physicians are feeling burnout right now and we want to help you discover what’s at the heart of it. Take our brand new quiz to help you discover the root cause of burnout for you and what to do about it! Take the quiz here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/quiz/

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In this episode, Women in White Coats author Dr. Andrea Austin interviews Dr. JoAn Monaco about her background and career. Dr. Monaco is the 2022 Hero recipient for Outstanding Achievement in Leadership and Service. 

Dr. JoAn Monaco is a native New Yorker trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery with advanced fellowship training in aesthetic surgery. Her practice focuses on facial, breast and body rejuvenation. She also served as the Program Director of the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship for seven years, training up and coming plastic surgeons in facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelift surgery and all breast and body contouring surgery.

Key Takeaways

[01:10] Dr. Monaco shares how she got into her specialty

[04:15] How she supports patients and their expectations

[07:38] Dr. Monaco’s top skincare tip

More than half of women physicians are feeling burnout right now and we want to help you discover what’s at the heart of it. Take our brand new quiz to help you discover the root cause of burnout for you and what to do about it! Take the quiz here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/quiz/

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What individuals experience in the medical field is often quite different than what individuals in most other career fields go through. Doctors’ careers take interesting turns and it can be especially challenging when it comes to finding work-life balance! In this episode, Women in White Coats author Dr. Kim Nichols interviews 2022 Hero nominee Dr. Aarti Singla. Dr. Singla shares highlights of her career journey and what she thinks about juggling career and personal life.

Dr. Aarti Singla is triple Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Independent Medical Examinations and is an integral member of the Beacon Spine care team. Dr. Singla embraces a comprehensive approach to patient care, customizing each treatment plan to her patients’ specific needs. At her disposal is a wide variety of options, including interventional pain procedures, regenerative treatments, medications, therapy, bracing, and patient education.

Key Takeaways

[02:07] Dr. Singla’s background and experiences in orthopedics

[04:55] How she got on the path to be a medical examiner

[10:16] Dr. Singla’s take on balancing a career and home life

More than half of women physicians are feeling burnout right now and we want to help you discover what’s at the heart of it. Take our brand new quiz to help you discover the root cause of burnout for you and what to do about it! Take the quiz here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/quiz

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Are there specific moments in your life and career that have taught you to have gratitude? In this episode, Women in White Coats author Dr. Christine Vo interviews Hero nominee Dr. L’Issa L. Gates. Dr. Gates shares what she’s learned about gratitude during her time in pediatrics as well as a cancer survivor. Tune in to hear this inspiring sister doc share her story!

Dr. L’Issa L. Gates is one of the preeminent physicians in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area. She is a native New Orleanian who practices pediatrics and preventive medicine and is the first African American Partner at Westside Clinics, AMC now Ochsner Westside where she delivers outstanding healing services with a caring, nurturing approach.

Key Takeaways

[03:23] The funnest part about Pediatrics

[11:25] Dr. Gates shares her diagnosis journey with breast cancer

[16:40] What she is currently working on and some final thoughts

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Physician suicide is no easy topic, but that doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t talk about it. Dr. Pamela Wible has examined over 2,000 physician suicide cases and collected data that is more than just statistics. In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Wible about her observations over the years and what each of us can do to break the stigma associated with suicide and mental health issues.

Dr. Pamela Wible was a Women in White Coats 2022 Hero of the Year nominee. In between treating her own patients and helping doctors launch community clinics, Dr. Wible devotes herself to medical student and physician suicide prevention. Her extensive database and suicide registry reveals highest- risk specialties—and solutions. Dr. Wible runs a free doctor suicide hotline and has helped countless medical students and physicians heal from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts so they can enjoy practicing medicine again.

Key Takeaways

[02:30] How Dr. Wible got into the subject of physician suicide

[06:50] The type of data she has collected over the years

[13:50] Why physicians don’t ask for help

[24:32] Dr Wible’s advice for those feeling unsupported in their environment

[29:48] How doctors can create more ideal practice settings

[40:22] Dr. Wible’s simple suggestion for a daily mental health check-in.

More than half of women physicians are feeling burnout right now and we want to help you discover what’s at the heart of it. Take our brand new quiz to help you discover the root cause of burnout for you and what to do about it! Take the quiz here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/quiz/

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Have you tried everything to get out of burnout? Though you may be exhausted, it’s not a problem that a good night’s sleep will solve. In this special episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha shares mistakes sister docs make trying to get out of burnout and what REALLY works. If you want to burn bright again but are unsure how to get there, this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways

[02:08] Common mistakes sister docs make while fighting burnout

[10:08] The specific mistake that makes sister docs feel stuck

[16:44] Why changing circumstances doesn’t always help

[20:48] Common concerns and questions about PWEP

If you could cure burnout forever and create a life you love waking up to in just 12 weeks, would you finally put yourself first and invest in a joyful life? Enroll now for our next WIWC Physician Wellness and Empowerment Program! Check out the details here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/empowerment/

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