Reconciling Medicine

In this Episode, The Doctors Paro speak a bit about communication, and how easy it for things to go awry.  Leaning largely on past mistakes, they share some common pitfalls in communication breakdowns and utilize examples from their own personal and professional lives.  

Episode Take-Aways:
- Being super defensive typically just comes across as offensive. 
- The people in your life are not mind readers (and neither are you.)
- Picking an appropriate time and place for tough conversations can be immensely helpful. 
- Try learning your parter's love languages.
- A few key communication tools can go a long way.

In this episode, The Doctors Paro both touch on topics specific to their area of expertise. Renee discusses murmurs and John talks about poisoning people's faces.... otherwise known as Botox. We both get a little nerdy and aim to cover the topics in an understandable and informative way. You have to decide who's presentation is more murdery.... if that statement baffles you - well you'll just have to listen to the episode to get in on the inside joke. Happy listening!

Episode Take-Aways:
- What is a murmur?
- What is Botox?
- How do you decide if the murmur is innocent or not?
- Who would benefit from Botox?
- What will a pediatric cardiologist do to evaluate a murmur?
- What are the downsides to Botox?

In this episode, The Doctors Paro solve the opioid crisis.  Ok fine, maybe the hosts just provide some background statistics, history, and discuss what kind of things are being done about it - but hey, it's a start!

Episode Take-Aways:
-The sheer numbers behind the opioid epidemic are staggering.
-History shows that many share in the blame.
-Systematic and individual changes are both greatly needed to combat the problem.
-The past few years give some reason for optimism. 

The Doctors Paro are BACK with the first episode of Season 2! We are kicking off the new season, new year and new decade with an episode about setting and achieving goals. 

Episode Take-Aways:
A good goal consists of a specific objective as well as specific action items.
Setting intentions may be more helpful than setting resolutions.
You can dream big and be realistic at the same time.
It's important to support the goals of others, especially your significant other.
The Paro Word of the Year.
The Paro 2020 goals.

The Doctors Paro discuss their new fitness endeavor... endurance races. They discuss their mindset and approach to training. Renee ran the 2019 Chicago Marathon and has somehow convinced the "I'll never run a marathon" John into throwing his name in the 2020 Chicago Marathon lottery. Spoiler alert - will they be Iron Men at 40? We'll see....

Episode Take-Aways:
Picking the right time is important.
Make the decision and shell out the cash. 
Train insane or remain the same.
The fitness is important, but not everything. 
Race day is a culmination of the work you put in.
Cross one finish line and set up another.

In this quick episode, The Doctors Paro recap the next phase of the Doctor Vegetable rollout.

In this episode the Doctors Paro discuss Doctor Vegetable, their nonprofit organization. Hear about how their personal health journey lead to a professional passion coupled with a simple, but powerful idea, that fueled the fire to build something new.

Episode Take-Aways:
Your life will shape your career, which then shapes your life, endlessly.
You shouldn't complain if you aren't contributing.
Small, simple ideas can be very powerful catalysts.
Good ideas can snowball quickly.
Defining your mission is a challenging but important exercise.
Gratefully accept the contributions of others, and then pay it forward.

If you want to learn more please visit www.doctorvegetable.org

In this episode (that gets a little emotional), the Doctors Paro discuss their journey to parenthood that include multiple pregnancy losses. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Awareness Loss Month, we share our story to normalize what so many others experience.

Episode Take-Aways:
Miscarriage is common, but still hurts.
This is our story.
The strong one needs support too.
There is a way to be there that helps.
Wounds heal but the scars stay.
Rainbows come and they are beautiful.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and recorded on Breast Cancer Reconstruction Awareness Day, The Doctors Paro provide a broad overview of breast cancer management and the reconstructive options available to patients.  

Episode Take-Aways:
Breast cancer totally sucks.
It’s super important to know your oncologic treatment options.  
It’s also super important to know your reconstructive options.
Every patient, and therefore every treatment approach, is different.
The field is constantly evolving (and improving.)
Breast reconstruction can be incredibly rewarding.

In this episode, The Doctors Paro discuss Couples Matching: describing the process, the approach they took, and some suggestions for those considering it.

Episode Take-Aways:
If you decide to couples match, you are essentially engaged.
Recognize your weaknesses, work to strengthen them.
You must discuss your priorities as a couple. 
If you love a place - tell them so.
It is possible to have fun during this process.
If life will be miserable, don’t rank it.