The Pinnacle Prescription

By Learn At Pinnacle

Welcome to the Pinnacle Podcast where our goal is to empower women through education, community, and actionable strategies for both the practice and business of medicine. Listen to honest and transpar... more

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June 04, 2025Navigating Life as a Woman in Medicine with Farah Khan, MD
Dr. Farah Khan is an allergy immunologist and assistant professor of pediatrics. They discuss Farah's journey as a first-generation Pakistani Muslim American in medicine, her experiences in residency and fellowship, and the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career. Farah shares insights on the importance of mental health, support systems, and the evolving landscape of medical careers for women. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency and support among female physicians and the importance of finding one's own path in medicine.
Takeaways
Women in medicine face unique challenges—balancing career, family, and societal expectations requires constant negotiation.

There’s no perfect time to have a baby in medicine—planning around it is never seamless, but support systems can make all the difference.

Choosing a specialty and career path should reflect both personal passions and desired lifestyle, even if that means exploring non-clinical roles.

Mental health matters—therapy and open conversations are essential in navigating the emotional toll of medicine.

Empowerment comes through community—sharing stories and supporting one another helps women in medicine thrive.

Dr. Farah Kahn is an Allergist/Immunologist and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her allergy and immunology fellowship in 2020 and began her career with a brief period in private practice. She now works in academic medicine, where she is passionate about both patient care and medical education. Dr. Kahn is married and the proud mother of a 5-year-old son.

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May 30, 2025From ICU to Longevity: A Nurse's Transformation with Laura Gluck, MSN, FNP-C
Laura Gluck is a nurse practitioner who transitioned from critical care in the ICU to a focus on longevity and preventative medicine. Laura shares her journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding disease processes from both ends, the value of experience in patient care, and the significance of aligning personal values with professional roles to avoid burnout. The conversation also touches on navigating job opportunities and the unique challenges faced by women in healthcare. In this conversation, Laura Gluck shares her journey as a nurse practitioner in a concierge practice, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care and the integration of longevity medicine. She discusses the differences in practice settings, the significance of preventive care, and her approach to holistic health. Laura also reflects on the challenges women face in healthcare and encourages them to pursue their interests and listen to supportive voices.

Takeaways
Longevity and preventative care offer a powerful shift from traditional, reactive medicine.

Experience in critical care enhances preventive care. Understanding disease from its most advanced stages gives unique insight into how to stop it from developing in the first place.

Burnout is inevitable without alignment. Laura stresses that aligning personal values with professional roles is essential to avoid disillusionment in medicine.

Career opportunities in healthcare can be unconventional and hidden. Staying open-minded and asking questions can lead to roles that aren’t publicly advertised but are more fulfilling.

Women in healthcare face distinct challenges—but also have powerful voices.
Laura Gluck is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of nursing experience across critical care, perioperative recovery, and primary care. Currently practicing at Montecito Concierge Medicine, Laura blends advanced clinical skills with a deeply empathic, evidence-based approach to healing.
Before becoming an NP, Laura worked in high-acuity environments including the Surgical Trauma Burn ICU at the University of Virginia Health System and the Neurosurgery ICU at NewYork-Presbyterian. Throughout her career, she served as a charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical educator.
Grounded in a commitment to preventative care, Laura views health as a multidimensional journey. Her own experiences and intellectual curiosity shape her holistic lens, as well as international volunteer work, including a medical mission to India. Outside of work, Laura finds joy in gardening, cooking, and traveling with her husband, believing that a vibrant personal life is a vital part of sustained well-being.

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May 28, 2025Nursing, Burnout, and Building a Supportive Community with Danielle Maltby, RN BSN
Danielle shares her journey into nursing, her experiences in the NICU, the challenges of burnout in healthcare, and her transition to podcasting to empower women in medicine. The conversation highlights the importance of mental health in healthcare, the connections formed with patients and families, and the impact of social media in creating a supportive community for women in medicine. Danielle Maltby discusses the diverse career paths available within nursing, her transition into aesthetic medicine, and the importance of mentorship and collaboration in the medical field. She emphasizes the need for supportive training environments and the value of building relationships among healthcare professionals. Danielle also shares her insights on personal growth and the evolving dynamics between nurses and physicians, concluding with a powerful reminder that nothing is permanent and there is always room for growth.
Takeaways
Danielle was inspired to pursue nursing after witnessing the compassion of ICU nurses during her grandfather’s illness and eventually found her calling in the NICU.

After years in critical care, she stepped away from bedside nursing due to burnout and mental health challenges.

She used her platform from reality TV to create a podcast centered on empowering women in medicine and discussing wellness and transitions.

She advocates for nurses in aesthetic medicine, emphasizing the need for proper training, mentorship, and collaborative care.

Danielle believes in the power of community and encourages women to embrace growth, build relationships, and support one another in medicine.

Danielle Maltby is a Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience, currently working as an injector at Fulcrum Aesthetics in Chicago. With a background in NICU nursing, she understands the toll burnout takes on mental health and stepped away from bedside care after nearly 12 years.
She went on to launch The WoMed, one of the first healthcare podcasts focused on empowering women in medicine. Danielle discovered her passion for aesthetics while living in Nashville, where she also appeared on The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, and in several country music videos.
Now, she takes a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to skincare and regenerative aesthetics, while continuing to advocate for mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community.

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May 23, 2025Beyond the Clinic: Investing in Your Community with Jessica Gray, MD
Dr. Jessica Gray, a family medicine physician, shares her journey into family medicine, the importance of women's health, and the challenges of misinformation in healthcare. They discuss the concept of 'predatory medicine' and the impact of social media on health decisions. Dr. Gray shares her passion for community service, detailing her involvement with various nonprofit organizations and the importance of giving back. The conversation also touches on how to integrate work, life, and volunteerism, emphasizing the need for alignment with personal values and mission.
Takeaways
Women's health education is crucial for addressing unique health issues.

Community service is a vital aspect of being a physician.

Engaging in nonprofit work can enhance a physician's practice.

Physicians can play a key role in community health initiatives.

Women in medicine should pursue opportunities that resonate with their mission.

Dr. Jessica Gray is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with a focus on women’s and adolescent health. She serves as the clinic medical director at UMC Southwest Family Medicine Clinic, supervising five advanced practice providers, and is the Team Physician for the Texas Tech University Women’s Basketball Team.
Dr. Gray holds multiple leadership roles, including on the boards of Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic and the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health, and is Mission Impact Chair for March of Dimes’ West Texas Market. She’s passionate about preventive care, health education, and empowering women in healthcare decisions.
As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, she mentors students and residents, contributes to research, and co-hosts The Med Edit Podcast, covering key issues in medicine and healthcare.
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May 21, 2025Living with MS: A Physician's Perspective with Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris, MD
Dr. Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris, a double board-certified OBGYN and obesity medicine specialist, shares her inspiring journey through medical education, the challenges she faced, including the loss of her father and her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. She discusses how these experiences shaped her career and her perspective as a physician, emphasizing the importance of understanding patient frustrations and the drive to make the most of her health while she can. In this conversation, Dr. Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris shares her journey of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) while pursuing her passion for medicine. She discusses the importance of maximizing life experiences despite health challenges, the transition from corporate medicine to private practice, and the fulfillment that comes from creating a supportive work environment. Dr. Chatterjee-Morris emphasizes the need for physicians to find their passion and the importance of patient-centered care in private practice.
Takeaways
Dr. Chatterjee Morris overcame major personal challenges, including her father’s illness and a delayed multiple sclerosis diagnosis, which shaped her path and perspective in medicine.

Her experience as a patient—initially dismissing her symptoms—has made her a more empathetic and proactive physician who prioritizes both treatment and lifestyle to manage her condition.

She refuses to let MS define her. She lives with urgency and gratitude, saying, “I want to do as much as I can while I can,” and aims to live without regret.

She urges others to find what fills their cup—what makes their “engine roar”—and to pursue it wholeheartedly, even when the journey, like running a private practice, is hard.

Recognizing the pendulum swing of healthcare, she emphasizes building a practice where staff feel appreciated, seen, and supported—because culture and care start at the top.
Dr. Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris is a board-certified OB-GYN expanding into aesthetic and obesity medicine. After losing her father in college and facing academic challenges, she pursued medical school in Poland, graduating in the top 5 of her class and matching into a surgical specialty. Early in her career, she was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and told she'd never deliver a baby again. But with a second opinion and proper treatment, she’s defied expectations—opening her own private practice in 2021, launching a med spa, mentoring students, and continuing to deliver babies across multiple hospitals. She’s also navigating infertility while supporting patients through their own. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, DIY projects, and serving her community as Rotary Club President. Through her journey, she hopes to inspire others to believe they can overcome anything.

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32min
May 15, 2025Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Your Career with Iman Boston, MD
Dr. Iman Boston discusses the challenges of navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome in the medical field. Dr. Boston shares her journey in academia, the importance of representation, and how mentorship has played a crucial role in her career. They explore the differences between academic and private practice, the nuances of reimbursement, and the significance of advocating for diversity in medicine. This conversation emphasizes the need for women to be vocal about their worth and to support one another in their professional journeys.
Takeaways
Imposter syndrome affects many, regardless of gender.
Representation in medicine is crucial for mentorship.
Academic medicine allows for more time-consuming procedures.
Reimbursement models differ significantly between private and academic practices.
Having a strong support network can combat self-doubt.

Dr. Iman Boston is a distinguished advanced endoscopist and leads the Third Space and Advanced Resection Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She also serves as the Associate Program Director for the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship, where she’s actively involved in training the next generation of specialists. In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Boston holds an MBA and is deeply interested in healthcare operations, particularly reducing waste in the healthcare system.
As a double minority in medicine, she is a passionate advocate for increasing the representation of women and Black and Brown physicians in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy. Her commitment to equity, combined with her leadership and clinical excellence, make her a rising leader in the field.

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30min
May 09, 2025The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare Advocacy with Allyn Rose
Allyn Rose, founder of The Previvor, shares her journey of undergoing a preventative double mastectomy and the creation of her nonprofit women's healthcare platform. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself in healthcare decisions and finding a care team that prioritizes the patient's goals and desires. Allyn also discusses her experience as the first woman with a mastectomy to model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and the impact of social media on healthcare advocacy. The Previvor serves as a comprehensive resource for women navigating preventive healthcare, particularly in the breast cancer space.
Takeaways
Advocating for oneself in healthcare decisions is crucial for patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Finding a care team that prioritizes the patient's goals and desires is essential, especially in preventive healthcare.
Social media can be a powerful tool for healthcare advocacy, providing a platform for sharing personal experiences and connecting with others.
The Previvor is a comprehensive resource for women navigating preventive healthcare, particularly in the breast cancer space.

At 24, Miss America contestant Allyn made global headlines when she chose a preventative double mastectomy after losing her mother, grandmother, and great aunt to breast cancer. Her bold decision inspired women—including Angelina Jolie—to take charge of their health. Allyn became the first woman with a mastectomy to model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, proudly showing that scars are beautiful. She founded The Previvor, a nonprofit supporting women at high risk for breast cancer, and created the #SelfExamGram, a social media movement teaching proper breast self-exams. A mom of two via IVF with genetic testing, Allyn continues to champion “power in prevention” through media and advocacy.
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30min
May 07, 2025Food as Medicine: Integrating Nutrition into Healthcare with Melissa Mondala, MD
Dr. Melissa Mondala discusses the importance of food as medicine and the integration of lifestyle medicine in healthcare. She shares her journey of combining family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and integrative psychiatry and how they complement each other. Dr. Mondala emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to patient care and addresses the gaps in addressing anxiety and depression. She also highlights the importance of nutrition and the challenges faced in medical education. Dr. Mondala provides practical tips for incorporating nutrition and lifestyle changes into daily habits.

Takeaways
Food can be used as medicine to prevent and treat chronic diseases.
Lifestyle medicine complements traditional medicine and addresses the root causes of diseases.
There is a need for a holistic approach to patient care, considering physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Medical education should include comprehensive training in nutrition and lifestyle management.
Small steps and personalized plans can help patients make sustainable changes in their lifestyle and diet.

Dr. Melissa Mondala is a double board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with additional specialization in Integrative Psychiatry. She is the President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—the first Lifestyle & Integrative Direct Primary Care and Rheumatology clinic recognized as a Public Health Site of Excellence by UC Irvine—and also serves as Lifestyle Medicine Director at Rheumission. A fellowship candidate in Integrative Medicine, she holds dual master’s degrees and completed training at Loma Linda University, where she’s now core faculty. A national speaker and award-winning physician, Dr. Mondala is passionate about empowering others through evidence-based lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition, and holistic care for chronic, mental health, and autoimmune conditions.

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28min
April 30, 2025Menopause Matters: Top Tips For Being Prepared for Menopause with Deepti Gandhi, MD
Dr. Deepti Gandhi, a menopause specialist, shares her journey and the importance of menopause management. She emphasizes the need for education and empowerment for women going through menopause. Dr. Gandhi discusses the flawed Women's Health Initiative study and the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy. She provides tips for women to navigate menopause, including educating themselves and adopting a positive mindset. Dr. Gandhi also highlights the need for more focus on women's health in medical education and the future of menopause management.

Takeaways
Educate yourself about menopause to empower yourself and make informed decisions.
Be cautious about the information you consume and seek science-based resources.
Shift your mindset and view menopause as an opportunity for personal growth and reprioritization.
Keep track of your symptoms and seek help from a menopause specialist if needed.
Advocate for more education and focus on women's health in medical training.

Dr. Gandhi earned her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine in Chicago and completed her Family Medicine residency at UCLA-affiliated Northridge Family Medicine Residency Program. With two decades of practice, she has seen firsthand the impact of perimenopause and menopause, leading her to pursue additional training and become a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP).
Passionate about empowering women with education and personalized care, Dr. Gandhi provides holistic, evidence-based treatment plans to help them navigate midlife health confidently. Beyond patient care, she coaches fellow physicians in aligning with their purpose and shares her expertise as a podcast guest and speaker on health and well-being.
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26min
April 23, 2025Thinking Outside The Box: Direct Care Practice with Richa Mittal, MD
Dr. Richa Mittal shares how she built a direct primary care practice centered on obesity and lifestyle medicine—with prevention, deep patient relationships, and holistic care at its core. Tired of rushed visits and surface-level fixes, she embraced the direct care model for more time, access, and autonomy. Now, she tackles root causes, weaves in emotional and social wellness, and guides patients through sustainable change—no perfection required. Dr. Mittal also helps other doctors launch their own direct care practices, reminding them: don’t go it alone, and trust the process.

Takeaways:
Direct primary care allows for more time and access with patients to address the root causes of their health struggles.

A holistic approach to patient care integrates social, emotional, and lifestyle aspects.

Setting realistic goals and focusing on progress over perfection is key to sustainable lifestyle changes.

Practice consulting and support from others in the field can help physicians navigate the challenges of starting a direct care practice.

The direct care model is evolving and becoming more popular as physicians seek autonomy and flexibility in their practice.
Dr. Richa Mittal is the Founder and Medical Director of Radiant Health Weight Loss and Wellness in Frisco, Texas. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, she offers a holistic, integrative approach to medical weight management, metabolic health, and diabetes care. Her practice combines personalized medical care with nutritional counseling, culinary coaching, and health coaching.
A frequent speaker and writer, Dr. Mittal shares insights on preventive health, nutrition, and healthy recipes through her blog and social media. She also mentors physicians on starting direct care practices. Dr. Mittal lives in the Dallas suburbs with her husband and two children and enjoys Pilates, cooking, reading, and traveling.

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