Dr. Tamara Beckford Show

🎙️ Guest Spotlight:  Dr. Efstathia Andrikopoulou

Dr. Andrikopoulou is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington and the Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab at Harborview Medical Center. She completed her internal medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, cardiology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and advanced multimodality cardiovascular imaging training at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Andrikopoulou also holds an MBA from UAB.

She is an expert in Cardiovascular Imaging with a clinical niche in Cardio-Oncology. Dr. Andrikopoulou is a rising leader in the space of artificial intelligence. She is passionate about developing and implementing artificial intelligence ("collaborative intelligence") algorithms to optimize clinical workflows and ensure delivery of high-quality, equitable care to all patients and communities.

Her expertise has been recognized with several awards, including the 2016 Rising Stars in Healthcare in Alabama and the 2016 American Heart Association Women in Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence.

Andrikopoulou www.linkedin.com/in/effie-andrikopouloumd

IG: drandrikopoulou_md

🎙️ Guest Spotlight:  Maiysha Clairborne

Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an Integrative Physician, Thought Leader, Master Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Hypnosis. Founder of Mind Re-Mapping Co. she helps coaches and healthcare professionals create dramatic results in the lives of others by helping them move past their internal fears, limiting beliefs & undesired behaviors so they can achieve the results they desire and ones they couldn’t imagine.

Dr. Maiysha’s specialty is revealing the impact that our unconscious thoughts and beliefs have on the reality we create. She teaches her students that by mastering internal and external communication, we can empower ourselves, and assist others in getting in the driver’s seat of life. 

Dr. Clairborne holds a BA in Psychology from Emory University. She obtained her MD from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed a Family Medicine Residency at Florida Hospital.

She is a TEDX Speaker, the author of The Wellness Blueprint, and the host of The Black Mind Garden Podcast.

Connect with Dr. Clairborne

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🎙️ Guest Spotlight:  Dr. Eric Bricker

Dr. Bricker is an internal medicine physician and former Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Compass Professional Health Services. 

Compass is a Healthcare Navigation service that grew to 1.8M members across 2,000+ clients including T-Mobile, Southwest Airlines and Chili's/Maggiano's Restaurants. Compass was acquired by Alight Solutions in July 2018. Alight is a 10,000 person employee benefits and HR outsourcing company that separated from Aon in 2017.

Dr. Bricker then went on to found AHealthcareZ, which provides 400+ healthcare finance educational videos with 220K+ Views Per Month Across All Platforms.

Dr. Bricker is also the Medical Director for SimplePay Health, an alternative health plan for self-funded employers. Dr. Bricker attended the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins.

Contact Dr. Bricker

AHealthcareZ YouTube Channel

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Nasir

Dr. Sarah Nasir is a dual board-certified Family Medicine physician, subspecializing in Addiction Medicine. An alumna of UC Davis, she majored in Biological Systems Engineering and later pursued her passion for medicine at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr Nasir's dedication took her to UCSF Fresno for her Family Medicine internship, concluding her residency at the Arnot Ogden Family Medicine Residency Program in NY. 

💡Service to others:

Her commitment to underserved communities is notable. Having served in DC's community clinics and homeless shelters, predominantly within the marginalized African American community, she delved deep into addiction treatment while fulfilling the National Health Service Corps service requirements. This mission continued in Santa Barbara, CA, where she extended her primary care and addiction medicine expertise. 

🌐Entrepeneurship

Currently, as the medical director at a methadone clinic, Dr. Nasir specializes in treating patients with opioid addiction. She founded several holistic wellbeing-focused startups, including Tripti-v, Transcendant You, and the nonprofit Pacific Oasis Foundation. 

Connect with Dr. Nasir

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facebook.com/transcendantyou

IG: @transcendantyou

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Knight

Dr. Terralon Knight is a board-certified family physician, speaker, best-selling author, and career coach. She graduated from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Texas-Houston. She is also a busy mom of three. Discover actionable strategies, insights, and expert advice on confidently overcoming fear and navigating this career shift. 

Contact Dr. Knight

Instagram: @drterralon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drterralon

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Eva Selhub

Dr. Eva Selhub, a globally renowned resilience expert, physician, executive coach, and acclaimed author, wields transformative energy and intuitive guidance. With nearly two decades at Harvard Medical School and as a former Medical Director at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine, her unparalleled expertise in leadership and well-being redefines traditional approaches.

Empowering Executives

Dr. Eva empowers executives to embrace purpose-driven leadership by blending alternative healing methods, strategic thinking, and purposeful living. Her unique methodologies elevate professional performance and foster harmonious work cultures where conflict resolution becomes a strategic asset.

She merges scientific insight with spiritual wisdom through tailored consultations and coaching sessions, enriching leadership capabilities. Executives witness a holistic shift, harmonizing personal well-being, resilience, and strategic acumen. This comprehensive approach triggers profound organizational dynamics, fostering enduring success.

Author and Writing📚

An esteemed speaker and author of six books, including "Burnout for Dummies" and "Resilience for Dummies," Dr. Eva's insights have graced esteemed publications like The New York Times, earning her international recognition.

Join the conversation and discover a new paradigm for professional success and personal fulfillment.

Contact Dr. Eva

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloveresponse

Facebook Dr. Eva Selhub

Instagram @drevaselhub

Twitter @DrEvaSelhub

Youtube @evam.selhubmd9487

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Gail Gazelle

Dr. Gazelle is a former hospice physician, part-time Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor, Master Certified Coach for physicians, and mindfulness meditation teacher. Over the past decade, she has coached over 500 physicians and physician leaders.

She is the author of the 2023 Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout. 

Download your free chapter at gailgazelle.com/mindfulmd. 

She is also the author of the 2020 Everyday Resilience: A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life’s Challenges and the 2013 Harvard Health Guide Mindfulness Support for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. 

Dr. Gazelle’s work has been featured in diverse venues such as the New England Journal of Medicine, CNN, Medical Economics, and Oprah Magazine. 

Contact Dr. Gazelle

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🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Thakgalo Thibela

At age 16, she  received a bursary from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and enrolled at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) to study medicine. At the age of 21, Dr. Thibela became the youngest female medical doctor in South Africa, earning her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from Wits University. 

🌍 International Recognition

Dr. Thibela became a Golden Key International Society Member during her time at the university. In January 2022, she was honored among 200 Young South Africans by Mail & Guardian, showcasing her impact and potential on a global stage.

🌐 Current Challenges

Despite her incredible achievements, Dr. Thibela currently faces the challenge of unemployment, a situation shared by over 800 doctors in South Africa. Her willingness to serve anywhere in the country and her openness to opportunities globally reflects her dedication to her calling. Driven by a desire to help people, the current inability to practice medicine has taken a toll on her well-being.

Connect with Dr. Thibela Linkedin: Dr Thibela

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🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Shanika Esparaz

Dr. Esparaz completed her undergraduate education at Northwestern University. She then attended Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship in ophthalmology at Boston University Medical Center.

💡 Turning Point:

Dr. Esparaz encountered a pivotal moment three years ago when experiencing burnout. The catalyst for change occurred when her nanny intentionally harmed her child, revealing the need for a profound shift in priorities. Faced with the question of purpose, she transformed her life, becoming board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine and earning her certification in health and wellness coaching.

🌟 Empowering Women in Healthcare:

Driven by a passion to help women in healthcare not just survive but thrive, Dr. Esparaz employs evidence-based lifestyle medicine approaches. Recently, Dr. Esparaz deliberately decided to step back from performing cataract surgery, a choice we'll discuss. We'll talk about how female doctors are still valuable even if they let go of their careers or choose to go part-time.

Connect with Dr. Esparaz

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🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Jeff Willis

Join us in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jeff Willis, an emergency medicine physician on a mission to revolutionize the role of physicians in medical malpractice litigation.

🌐 About Dr. Jeff Willis:

Dr. Willis earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri and completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. With 20 years of clinical experience, he has worked in diverse medical settings, from high-acuity trauma centers to rural critical access hospitals. Throughout his career, Dr. Willis served as a Medical Director for a 90,000 annual visit emergency department and founded a successful emergency department staffing company. His expertise extends to healthcare administration, holding an advanced degree in the field.

💼 On-Call MedLegal Consulting

Dr. Willis provides consulting services for medical malpractice attorneys, offering strategic collaboration, expert witness matching, and deposition preparation. He also helps defense attorneys with strategies to defend against cases that should have never been pursued.  He believes that more ethical, well-trained, and experienced physicians must become involved in the legal process. When physicians and attorneys work together, their patients and clients will ultimately get the best care.

Join us to talk about his transition from emergency medicine to nonclinical work. 

We’ll talk about how he's building a one-man business and all the medical and legal work that's available.

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Draelos 

Dr. Rachel Draelos is a physician-scientist. She was the first person to earn an MD and a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence methods development for medical applications.

Dr. Draelos is passionate about leveraging trustworthy AI to benefit doctors and patients. Her AI and medicine blog, Glass Box Medicine, has over 500,000 viewers from 170 countries, and her academic publications have garnered over 300 citations.

🌐 About her company

After graduating from the MD/PhD program, she decided to take an unconventional route, and instead of residency, became the Founder & CEO of Cydoc, a health tech startup.

Cydoc's mission is to create a modern, AI-native electronic medical record that automates administrative tasks and enables doctors to spend less time on the computer.

Cydoc's first product is a Smart Patient Intake Form that interviews patients using medical reasoning, then generates an HPI/subjective section, streamlining the visit and helping doctors spend less time writing notes. 

Dr. Draelos talks about charting a unique career path as a physician, computer scientist, and health tech entrepreneur, finding balance, and career changes as a form of self compassion.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Rachel Draelos:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-draelos-md-phd-2754434a/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.lea.ballantyne 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/racheldraelos?lang=en

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Jattu Senesie

Dr. Jattu Senesie, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, shares her journey from clinical practice to becoming a certified success coach and speaker on physician satisfaction. She completed residency and medical school at Emory University School of Medicine.

🌐 About Dr. Jattu Senesie:

A native of the DC metropolitan area and a graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Dr. Senesie brings a unique perspective on finding balance and well-being in the demanding field of medicine. 

Retiring from clinical practice at age 35, she now dedicates her efforts to empowering early-career physicians to prioritize their satisfaction and well-being. Her experience fuels her passion for guiding physicians and encouraging them to be intentional about shaping their lives.

Ready to dive into a conversation on physician satisfaction and well-being? Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Jattu Senesie.

Connect with Dr. Jattu

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🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Adame Dr. Noemi (pronounced No-Amy) Adame, also known as the Veggies Over Pills doctor, is a board-certified pediatric physician, writer, speaker, corporate wellness consultant, and holistic wellness expert with over 20 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Adame attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Utah.

She is the owner and CEO of Culver Pediatrics Center, which is rebranding to Culver Wellness Center, a transformational holistic wellness clinic for women.

Culver Pediatrics Center was voted one of the Best Physician Offices in Best of Marshall County 2023. In addition to her pediatrics residency, Dr. Adame has completed additional training on holistic wellness for adults through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Adame is also a Whole Foods Plant-Based cook and baker. She hosts “The Veggies Over Pills Radio Show with Dr. Adame” on local radio station Giant FM and is the author of the “Metamorphosis: Holistic Lifestyle Journal”.

She writes a regular column in the local paper, The Culver Citizen, titled "Get Healthy with Dr. Adame." She speaks on corporate wellness ecosystems and other topics related to the well-being of the American workforce.

Contact Dr. Adame

Insta/FB: @CulverPedsLinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiadamemd/

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Johanna B. Moore

Dr. Johanna B. Moore, a full-time dermatopathologist, is the founder of She is Money Success Strategy and Coaching. She also owns two wellness and education companies alongside her husband. A Harvard-trained, triple board-certified physician, life coach, business owner, and mom of twins, Dr. Moore brings a unique blend of expertise.

🌐 About Dr. Johanna B. Moore:

Graduating from the Ohio State University for medical school, Dr. Moore further honed her skills at the Harvard affiliate Massachusetts General Hospital and UC San Francisco for residency and fellowships. Certified with the Life Coach School and currently undergoing training with the Chopra Institute for Integrative Nutrition for her Yoga and meditation instructor certification.

💬 Dr. Johanna's Journey:

Join us as Dr. Johanna B. Moore shares her transformative journey, navigating the challenges of success and rediscovering the essence of a fulfilling life.

Connect with Dr. Johanna: www.instagram.com/sheismoney.llc

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. Kara Wada, The Crunchy Allergist**

Dive into the world of holistic health with Dr. Kara Wada, a board-certified adult and pediatric allergy, immunology & lifestyle medicine physician and the Crunchy Allergist podcast host. As a certified life coach and Sjogren's patient, Dr. Wada blends her naturally-minded and scientifically grounded approach to health and healing.

🌍 **About Dr. Kara Wada:**

Dr. Wada earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency, Allergy/Immunology, and Medical Education fellowships at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, actively breaking down barriers in our siloed medical system.

💡 **Unique Approach to Health:**

With a focus on the challenges of allergies and autoimmunity, Dr. Wada works tirelessly with her patients and coaching clients, aiming to bridge gaps in healthcare. As a Sjogren's patient, her personal experience adds a unique perspective to her naturally-minded strategies.

🌐 **Connect with Dr. Wada:**

Explore the Crunchy Allergist podcast and tap into Dr. Wada's expertise in lifestyle medicine. Follow her journey on social media:

- Podcast: Crunchy Allergist

- Instagram: @immuneconfident

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. Borger**

Meet Dr. Borger, a devoted mom of three, a loving wife, and a board-certified physician with a thriving business empire. As the successful owner of The Aesthetic Doctor and Concierge Medical Arts, she pioneers Concierge Medical Aesthetics in Fayetteville, NC, offering personalized non-surgical medical aesthetics.

🏥 **Medical Practice:**

- Founder: Concierge Medical Arts

- Practice Focus: Full-spectrum non-surgical medical aesthetics

- Location: Fayetteville, NC

- Philosophy: Centered on individual patient experience and goals

🚀 **The Aesthetic Doctor:**

- Platform: Encompasses the Podcast "The Aesthetic Doctor"

- Offers: Courses, Life, and Business Coaching

🎓 **Education & Professional Journey:**

- Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

- Emergency Medicine Residency: Michigan State University and Western Michigan University

- Fellowship Training: Duke University

- Duke University Roles: Attending Physician and Clinical Instructor (2 years)

- Current Roles: Faculty at Drexel University, Core Faculty Member for Emergency Medicine Residency at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

🌐 **Connect with Dr. Borger:**

- Instagram: @doctorborger

- Facebook: [The Aesthetic Doctor]

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll**

During his 25 years as an academically oriented emergency physician, Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll experienced phenomena that science couldn’t explain, such as seeing souls leave their bodies at death and communicating with them.

🌐 **About Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll:**

An international speaker and intuitive mentor, Dr. O’Driscoll, after stepping away from clinical medicine, connects souls to their highest self and their most authentic life path. His spiritual journey began in childhood after his brother's tragic farm accident, shaping his unique perspective on life and death.

📌 **Career Highlights:**

Practicing emergency medicine for twenty-five years in a level-one trauma center, Dr. O'Driscoll served as department chair for eight. Trained at the University of Utah School of Medicine, he is board-certified in internal medicine and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

📚 **Author and Speaker:**

Recently transitioning from clinical practice to consulting and writing, Dr. O'Driscoll has authored a novel, "Who Buried Achilles?", a series of children's books about Muck the Duck, and his award-winning memoir, "Not Yet," delving into his spiritual encounters in the emergency department.

🌐 **Connect with Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll:

- 🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett**

Excited to chat with Dr. Gaskins-Tillett about ways to find purpose and make this your best year ever.

🌐 **About Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett:**

Board-certified Ob/Gyn and founder of Level Up Lady Doc, Dr. Gaskins-Tillett empowers women physicians to rediscover bliss and reclaim control of their lives. As the host of Level Up Live, she showcases women physicians making phenomenal contributions inside and outside the exam room.

🎓 **Education and Career Journey:**

Georgetown University School of Medicine alumna, Dr. Gaskins-Tillett completed her Ob/Gyn residency at George Washington University. Transitioning from clinical medicine in 2019, she now serves as a medical director for a large insurance company, residing in Severn, MD, with her husband and 10-year-old daughter.

🌐 **Connect with Dr. Gaskins-Tillett:**

- 📘 Facebook: [Level Up Lady Doc](https://www.facebook.com/levelupladydoc)

- 📸 Instagram: [@levelupladydoc](https://www.instagram.com/levelupladydoc/)

- 🔗 LinkedIn: [Sherita Gaskins-Tillett, MD](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherita-gaskins-tillett-md/)

- 🎥 YouTube: [Levelupladydoc](https://www.youtube.com/c/Levelupladydoc)

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Noha Polack

Dr. Polack is board-certified in pediatrics, and she is passionate about advocating for healthy living in pre-teens and teens and helping them love their bodies. and She often speaks to parents and professionals who encounter this age group to help them use the right language to communicate about health rather than weight. Dr. Polack has been practicing since 1996 and has spent most of her time at Progressive Pediatrics in Bayonne, New Jersey.

🚀Weight:
Have you heard a fat joke? I am sure you have. Somebody probably laughed even though the child was ashamed. These jokes start early, and many people don’t have the tools to talk about weight in children. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Polack:

- 🎥 YouTube: [Progressive Pediatrics](https://www.youtube.com/c/ProgressivePediatrics)

- 📘 Facebook: [Healthy Kids Doc](https://www.facebook.com/healthykidsdoc)

- 📸 Instagram: [Progressive Pediatrics](https://www.instagram.com/progressive_pediatrics/)

- 🔗 LinkedIn: [Progressive Pediatrics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressive-pediatrics/)

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. April Renee Ruffin**

Dr. April Renee Ruffin, a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, health coach, and dynamic entrepreneur, takes center stage in an inspiring conversation. We’ll discuss the importance of mentorship and how to be an effective mentor.

🌍 **About Dr. April Renee Ruffin:**

A summa cum laude graduate from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor's in Biological Science and a minor in Africana Studies. This journey led her to earn her Doctorate of Medicine at Wright State University, complete a General Surgery intern year at Morehouse School of Medicine, and finish her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at The University of South Alabama. During her residency, her focus on health education, improving health literacy, and reducing health disparities deepened. 

🚀 **Entrepeneurship**

As the founder and CEO of Renee Health, she offers health coaching, health education, and captivating speaking services. Driven by the desire to empower individuals to take an active role in their health and wellness, she's committed to enhancing health literacy and guiding people to advocate for themselves.

💼 **Mentorship**

With 20 years of experience mentoring youth and undergraduate/professional level students, Dr. Ruffin co-founded Young Debs Inc., a non-profit mentoring program in Baltimore. She is passionate about guiding future physicians and healthcare professionals and helps individuals and organizations build and implement effective mentorship programs.

🌐 **Join the Conversation:**

Discover Dr. Ruffin's insights on the importance of mentorship and how to be an effective mentor, shaping the trajectory of individuals from grade school and beyond. 🌟💬🌐

Contact Dr. Ruffin

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aprilreneeMD

Facebook: April Renee

IG: mahoganycovergirlMD

🎙️ **Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sheneka Horne**

Dr. Sheneka Horne, a first-generation Caribbean-American, physician coach, and global health pediatrician, joins us for an empowering conversation. As the creator of The Blk Doctor, she's dedicated to supporting early career Black doctors in finding fulfillment and sustainability in their practice.

🌍 **About Dr. Sheneka Horne:**

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Horne holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and an M.P.H from The George Washington University. Her journey took her to St. George’s University, and she completed pediatric residency at St Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. A Global Health fellowship with the University of California, San Francisco/HEAL program enriched her experience in Navajo Nation and Liberia.

🚀 **Her Story:**

After encountering moral injury early in her career, Dr. Horne took a break post-fellowship to reassess her path and work on creating sustainability in her profession. This journey led to the inception of The Blk Doctor—a coaching program tailored for early career Black doctors, helping them navigate challenges and articulate their needs for a thriving and fulfilling career.

💼 **The Blk Doctor Approach:**

Dr. Horne's coaching program specifically addresses the unique pressures faced by Black doctors in their early career, especially within the first 5 years. The Blk Doctor empowers them to ask for better working conditions and provides the tools to make any career path sustainable.

🌐 **Join the Conversation:**

Discover Dr. Horne's insights on overcoming burnout and stress, practicing self-care, and living in your purpose. 💼 🌐🗣️

Contact Dr. Horne

Instagram @theblkdoctor

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheneka-horne

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheneka.horne

Youtube: @theblkdoctor

Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Karim about how purpose-driven living can help you thrive through burnout and illness and live the life you want for 2024.

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Sanjana Karim

Dr. Sanjana Karim is the founder and director of Peace Tree Mental Health in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her psychotherapy & psychiatry practice, she helps women facing cancer & difficult life transitions find hope, strength and clarity. Dr. Karim is dual board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Preventive Medicine and has over 15 years of experience in her field. She is also a writer and public speaker on integrative psychological wellness and an expert in psycho-oncology.

🎓 Dr. Karim’s Training:

Dr. Karim received her undergraduate degree in liberal arts at Davidson College, studying biology and Africana Studies. She earned her medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed a residency in Psychiatry and a resident fellowship in public policy at George Washington University. She has received specialty training in psychodynamic therapy, CBT, EMDR, trauma, and addiction-informed therapy, alongside traditionally Islamically integrated psychotherapy.

📍 Contact Dr. Karim:

https://www.facebook.com/drsanjanakarim/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjana-karim-md-2a7635183

https://www.instagram.com/drsanjanakarim/

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Are you feeling burned out and can't put your finger on it?

It's not all in your mind. 

Dr. Gibbs and I will discuss how elevated stress levels make a mess out of your hormones and contribute to symptoms of burnout.

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Dana Gibbs

Dr. Dana Gibbs is a speaker, educator, Hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. Dr. Gibbs attended medical school in San Antonio, Texas, and trained in Otolaryngology at the University of Kansas. She practiced otolaryngology in Arlington TX for 23 years.

Dr.Gibbs speaks online, presenting workshops introducing physicians and patients to integrative Hormone practice.

She recently retired from her ENT practice and opened Consultants in Metabolism, a direct care practice for thyroid, metabolic, and hormone management for Women and Men. The practice is located in North Texas and offers live and virtual visits.

Please tune in to this fantastic episode as we decode the profound connection between burnout and hormones. 

Connect with Dr. Gibbs

www.danagibbsmd.com

https://linktr.ee/danagibbsmd

Do you find yourself avoiding the dentist's chair?

You're not alone! Dental phobia is real. 

So, join me for a critical conversation with Dr. Mukanga about the importance of dentistry.

🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Dr. Valerie Mukanga

I'm thrilled to have a candid conversation with Dr. Mukanga, a distinguished dentist, about the importance of dentists in our lives. A proud graduate of Tulane University and the University of Tennessee Health and Science Center, Dr. Mukanga brings a wealth of expertise.

Following graduation, she completed a General Practice Residency program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital before moving to Texas, where she has been practicing dentistry.

🏆 About Dr. Mukanga:

Founder and CEO of Healing Wings Dental in Arlington, Texas, Dr. Mukanga is on a mission to help patients achieve and maintain optimal dental health and radiant smiles. Her dedication to rebuilding confidence through dentistry sets her apart as a true advocate for oral well-being.

🌐 Accolades and Recognitions:

Recognized as one of the TOP Doctors by Marquis Who’s Who and a Top General Dentist by Find a Top Doc. She has also been named a Top Professional by Continental Who’s Who. Further, she is a member of the Nationwide Registries Woman of Distinction Honors Edition.

Contact Dr. Mukanga

https://www.facebook.com/healingwingsdental/

https://instagram.com/healingwingsdental

https://www.youtube.com/@healingwingsdental/featured

https://www.linkedin.com/company/healing-wings-dental/

Embark on an inspiring episode as we sit down with Dr. Mattingly, a distinguished alumna of Meharry Medical College.

She not only transitioned from being a full-time emergency medicine to building a thriving practice from 0 to 20 offices.

She also talks about her journey into farming and earning passive income.

🌾 Episode Highlights:

🚀 The Evolution: Dr. Mattingly's incredible journey from the medical field to the thriving world of farming.

🏥 Medical Expertise: Insights into her background as a seasoned Emergency Medicine physician trained at the prestigious University of Chicago Medical Center.

🌟 Certified Trailblazer: Discover how Dr. Mattingly earned certifications from the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

🌿 Farming Ventures: Uncover the challenges and triumphs as she ventured into agriculture.

💼 Chief Medical Officer: Learn about her bold leap to become the Chief Medical Officer at Options Medical Weight Loss.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Mattingly:

🔗 LinkedIn: Options Medical Weight Loss

🔗 Facebook: @optionsmedicalweightloss

🔗 Instagram: @optionsweightloss

🔗 Twitter: @Options4weight

🔗 TikTok: @optionsmedicalweightlossOptions

🔗 Youtube: @optionsweightloss

🎧 Tune In and Subscribe:

Don't miss this captivating episode that explores the intersection of medicine, agriculture, and leadership.

Subscribe now for inspiration and invaluable insights from Dr. Mattingly's extraordinary journey!

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Join us for a transformative discussion as Dr. Beckford sits down with the phenomenal Dr. Erica Bove for an episode we've aptly titled "Perspective and Priorities."

**About the Episode:**

Discover the power of "non-negotiables" in self-care as we delve into Dr. Bove's 4 Pillars: Good Sleep, Nutrition, Regular Exercise, and Spirituality/Relationships.

**Meet Dr. Erica Bove:**

Dr. Erica Bove is a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician and a certified life coach. Dr. Bove graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an undergraduate degree in the Program of Liberal Studies (Great Books).

She received her medical degree from the University of Vermont, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Dr. Bove subsequently completed training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia in New York City. She then completed her subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Michigan.

She currently serves as clinical faculty at the University of Vermont, as the head coach at Heal Your Relationships, and she is recently the CEO of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility.

**What to Expect:**

Gain insights into holistic well-being.

Explore the power of "non-negotiables" with Dr. Erica Bove's 4 Pillars.

Learn practical strategies for balancing professional and personal life.

Contact Dr. Erica

Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183IG:

https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Holidays are around the corner and we're serving up some golden advice on how to find time for fitness in your jam-packed schedule! 🕰️

Join Dr. Beckford and the incredible Dr. Lwanga in an interview packed with tips, tricks, and secrets on squeezing in exercise when life gets crazy! 🚀✨

Meet Dr. Anita👩🏿‍⚕️:

Dr. Anita Lwanga is an Exercise Physiologist, General Internist, and Geriatrician at the Saskatchewan Health Region.

She attended St.Matthews University School of Medicine, an Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Sinai in Chicago, and a Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Dr. Lwanga’s mission is to provide compassionate and holistic care. She helps her patients optimize their diet, exercise, sleep, and medications to stay healthy, active, and out of the hospital.

🎁 What to Expect:

Maintaining balance without sacrificing holiday fun.

Sneaky time management hacks for your busiest days.

Get ready to conquer those fitness goals and savor Thanksgiving guilt-free! 🎉

Tap into the conversation, drop your burning questions, and make this holiday season your healthiest! 🔥

Connect with Dr. Anita

LinkedIn - Anita Lwanga, Instagram - @lwangamd, Twitter - @LwangaMD, TikTok - @drlwanga, and YouTube - Dr. LwangaYouTube as Dr. Lwanga.

I am thrilled to have the amazing Dr. Stecher to talk about wellness, weight, and advocacy.

Dr. Kellie Stecher is an accomplished OB/GYN; she is also a published writer, public speaker, and the co-founder of Patient Care Heroes. She fiercely advocates for reproductive rights, healthcare access, mental healthcare access, and gender and racial equity.

Dr. Kellie fights tirelessly for what’s right and for people who don’t have a voice. She’s made her OBGYN practice a supportive and non-judgmental environment. 

She completed her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Grand Rapids Medical Education and Partners in Grand Rapids, MI, and earned her Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI.

Her foundation was laid at St. Mary's University in Winona, MN, where she completed her undergraduate studies.

Recent years have seen Dr. Stecher's impact on healthcare recognized and celebrated. In 2022, she was named one of Medika Life's Top 50 most influential voices in healthcare and received the Silver Medal for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Product Leader of the Year at the 2022 Anthem Awards.

Her dedication was further acknowledged at the 2021 Ending Physician Burnout Global Summit, where she was honored as a Top Speaker, and in 2021, she was a runner-up for Physician Leader of the Year at the Sharp Awards, The Sharp Index.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine recognized her as a Top Doctors Rising Star in both 2019 and 2020, and 2020, she was celebrated as a Women in Medicine Top Obstetrician-Gynecologist.

🎙️Join me for a fantastic conversation with Dr. Acharya as she shares her incredible story of struggle to triumph. We'll talk about the exact strategies she used to thrive.

Dr. Malathi Acharya is a trailblazing integrative medicine expert and founder of Ayur Integrative Medicine!  Dr. Malathi was born in Chennai, India, and graduated from Madras Medical College.

She completed her residency in internal medicine at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, California. She then completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. 

Learn how self-care and purposeful living can transform your well-being.

Dr. Malathi, a certified clinical hypnosis, and HeartMath biofeedback practitioner, believes in empowering individuals to take control of their health through small, positive choices every day. 

Tune in for a fantastic discussion.

Website: www.ayur.today

https://www.facebook.com/malathi.acharya.7

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-malathi/

https://www.instagram.com/dr.malathi2023/

Discover the secrets to thriving as a faculty physician with Dr. Caylor!

If you work in academia, you don't want to miss this episode. 

Tonya L Caylor, MD, FAAFP is a family physician and an academic physician coach in Anchorage, Alaska with 23 years of clinical and academic practice. She is a certified coach who has earned her ICF ACC credential with additional training in Trauma Mitigation Coaching.

She owns and runs Joy in Family Medicine Coaching Services, ® which partners with family medicine residency programs to help residents and faculty to enjoy all of life and thrive in their chosen careers.

Connect with Dr. Caylor.

www.joyinfamilymedicine.com

www.joyinfamilymedicine.com/blog

https://www.facebook.com/joyfmcoaching/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-caylor-md-faafp-b74a04158/

Ever wanted to create your dream life but not sure how?

Join me for this fantastic conversation with Dr. Gray as she shares how she has created her dream life while practicing medicine.

Meet Dr. Weili Gray, a dreamer and physician who experienced burnout and now happily practices sleep medicine in Vermont's beautiful countryside. Dr. Weili Gray attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by an Anesthesiology Residency and Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the University of Vermont Medical Center. With her husband and three kids, she crafts a dream life brimming with family adventures and extraordinary experiences.

Beyond practicing medicine at a rural critical access hospital, Dr. Gray founded Dare to Dream Physician, a community to empower fellow doctors to dream big and embrace life through travel. She's all about boosting physician wellness and speaks on multiple platforms, including her inspirational weekly podcast, "Dare to Dream Physician Travel."

Join Dr. Gray's mission to reclaim life for physicians, urging them to dream boldly, explore the world, and live life to the fullest. Hop aboard on this adventure of imagination and exploration!

Connect with Dr. Gray

DreamPhysician on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/

Weili Gray MD on: LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/

This episode is for every woman who has experienced a menstrual cycle!

Tune in to this conversation for expert guidance and practical solutions to tackle heavy periods head-on with Dr. Wing.

Dr. Edward Wing is the founder and principal physician at Lifetime Women’s Health and Wellness Centers in Suffolk, Virginia. 

Dr. Wing provides general OB/GYN care and specializes in treating heavy menstrual bleeding.  Dr. Wing is from New York City. He went to school at SUNY Brooklyn. He completed his residency at Columbia University/Harlem Hospital Center.

Contact Dr. Wing

FB: @EdwardWing

IG@LWHHeavyBleedingClinic

Have you tried everything, but you’re still depressed? Don't miss this episode if this is you or someone you know.

I am excited to chat with Dr.Heeramun.

Dr. Vineka Heeramun is a dual board-certified Psychiatrist and internist who practices as an inpatient and outpatient in Utah.

She attended Medical school at Semmelweis University and completed a residency at SIU-Southern Illinois University.

She is also the founder and CEO of Joyful Horizon Psychiatry, where she specializes in cutting-edge treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression, OCD, and anxiety and spravato (intranasal ketamine) for refractory depression and acute suicidality.

Her goal is to help patients feel joy and regain their lives by mastering their mental health.

IG/TikTok:joyfulhorizonjoyfulhorizon

How can your medical career prepare you to be an author?

I'm excited to chat with Dr. Purpura about his journey.

Joseph Purpura, MD, is an obstetrician-gynecologist, patient safety expert, and award-winning faculty member at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Purpura earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

He received a master’s in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality from Northwestern University’s Institute for Healthcare Studies.

He lives in Santa Barbara, CA.

Contact Dr. Purpura

https://twitter.com/Joseph_Purpura

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-purpura-md-ms-92755914/

https://codecrisisbook.com/

What if physicians had a digital identity wallet to store and share credentials? I'm excited to chat with Dr. Houston about this today and the future of healthcare.

Dr. Leah Houston graduated from Albany Medical College for Medical School and chose to stay at Albany to complete her training in Emergency Medicine.

She is the Founder of HPEC, an organization dedicated to empowering physicians through decentralized identity. Her primary focus is automating credentialing, enabling physicians to work and move freely.

In a rapidly growing healthcare sector with over 20 million employees in the US, Dr. Houston recognizes the increasing turnover faced by healthcare systems due to dissatisfaction.

With HPEC, physicians have control over their digitized and automatically verified credentials, allowing them to onboard, open, and build their private practices without the friction of currently available legacy-driven credentialing systems.

As a product founder, she is a nationally requested speaker and author on self-sovereign identity in healthcare. She also recently completed training in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare through MIT, concluding in July 2023.

Connect with Dr. Houston

Website: https://www.hpec.io/

Website: https://www.evercred.com/

Linkedin

Personal https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahhoustonmd/

Radu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radu-popovici-2ab47615/

Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-back-74566518/

HPEC https://www.linkedin.com/company/hpecid/

Evercred: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myevercred

Twitter

Personal https://twitter.com/LeahHoustonMD

HPEC https://twitter.com/HPECid

evercred https://twitter.com/evercred

Facebook

Personal https://www.facebook.com/LeahHoustonMD/

HPEC https://www.facebook.com/HPECid/

HPEC Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059985940890704/

Evercred: https://www.facebook.com/myevercred

Instagram

Personal https://www.instagram.com/leahhoustonmd/

HPEC https://www.instagram.com/hpecid/

Evecred: https://www.instagram.com/myevercred/

TikTok

Leah Houston, MD → https://www.tiktok.com/@leahhoustonmd

Angel List

HPEC: https://angel.co/company/hpec

Evercred: https://angel.co/company/evercred-1

Crunchbase

HPEC: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/hpec-a109

Evercred: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/evercred

Techmap

Personal: : https://www.thetechmap.com/Profile/82909

GitHub

Personal: https://github.com/DrHouston

Company: https://github.com/HPECid

YouTube Chanel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYPzarR2xdCsE4ncqybvcA

Have you ever wanted to get into research? I’m excited to talk with Dr. Onwuemene about why clinicians must be involved in research.

Toyosi Onwuemene, M.D. M.S. is an Associate Professor of Medicine-Hematology at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Onwuemene obtained her MD from Duke University and a master’s in clinical investigation from Northwestern University.

She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Duke University Medical Center and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship training at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Onwuemene is a hematologist and clinician researcher who helps academic clinicians build research programs whether or not they have a research mentor.

Connect with Dr. Toyosi

Linked in - Toyosi Onwuemene

Facebook - Toyosi Onwuemene

Instagram- @ CoagCoach

YouTube - @ CoagCoach

I'm excited to talk with Dr. Colon-Gonzalez about this topic.

Dr. María founded saludRevisited, an Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine practice in Texas. She is the author of Healing the Wounds of Medicine: Stories and Journaling for Physicians.

After seeking healing for complex developmental trauma, she realized many issues in medical training and career foster an environment that can naturally lead physicians to live in sympathetic response. She wrote this book with the hopes of helping physicians heal and discover tools to regain their passion for patient care. In her healing adventure, she has chosen to practice more holistically.

She is a certified yoga instructor focused on trauma, resiliency, somatic, and embodiment and a HeartMath provider. She believes every physician deserves to discover their journey in medicine and live free and healed.

Connect with Dr. Maria

FB & IG: @saludrevisited

YouTube: @saludrevisited

www.saludRevisited.com

Do you know anyone who has had difficulty having children? You might. 

Data suggests that one out of five people experience fertility challenges.

This is one reason I am so excited to chat with Dr. Famuyiwa.

Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa is a double board-certified fertility specialist, the founder of Montgomery Fertility Center, and an Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine.

She loves the basic science behind (egg formation) oogenesis. She loves to share that knowledge in easy-to-understand terms, believing that empowering women helps them make the right choices for themselves.

Dr. Famuyiwa launched the most diverse Egg Bank in the Northeast, helping patients from all backgrounds complete their families and putting donor safety first. 

It is well known that individuals wishing to find donated embryos from minority backgrounds had to wait up to 3 years.

She understands the dire need for embryo donations from diverse backgrounds. 

Contact Dr. Famuyiwa

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemi-famuyiwa/

https://youtube.com/@montgomeryfertilitycenter8207TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@mfcenterhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/montgomery-fertility-center/mycompany/?viewAsMember=truehttps://www.facebook.com/MontgomeryFertilityCenter/https://www.facebook.com/montgomery.fertility/https://twitter.com/MontgomeryF_Chttps://www.instagram.com/montgomeryfertility/

How do you lead a life of authenticity centered around true values? 

Dr. Pichardo-Johansson joins us to share how we can all live with purpose.

Dr. Pichardo-Johansson is a retired Hematologist-Oncologist, a Life Coach, and Amazon Bestselling author. She obtained her Medical Degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Dominican Republic.

She completed an Internal Medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit and a Hematology-Oncology fellowship and master's in clinical investigation at Northwestern University/Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

After fifteen years of practicing oncology and becoming a cancer survivor, she decided she no longer wanted to make a living fighting death but celebrating life. Now a full-time life coach for three years, she specializes in helping high-achieving professional women, especially physicians, reinvent their careers and love lives.

Dr. Pichardo-Johansson received her Life Coach Certification from the Robbins-Madanes/Strategic Intervention Center and has completed additional training by Positive Intelligence and countless courses on personal development and business/entrepreneurship.

Connect with Dr. Pichardo-Johansson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diely.pichardoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.diely.lifecoach/Linked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diely-pichardo-johansson-238950215/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1i5wUorgTrvRV8OwLbjZEA

Have you thought of medicine as a ministry? Dr. Sandra E. Luyindula does, and she shares her approach to healing. I’m excited about this conversation.

Dr. Luyindula earned her Bachelor’s in Biology Pre Med with minors in Chemistry and French from Xavier University of Louisiana. She then attended Ross University School of Medicine and completed her family residency at Greenville Health System, where she received the Greenville Health System Gold Award.

Dr. Luyindula is double board-certified, in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She enjoys providing primary care for patients of all ages and making house calls for her patients. She has a special interest in women’s health and lifestyle medicine. 

Dr. Luyindula speaks 4 different languages fluently (English, French, Lingala, and Tetela). She also has been exposed to and can communicate in Spanish, Creole, and Swahili. She has ventured into Luba, Kongo, Twi, Igbo, and Yoruba.

Website: Thewell-md.com

FB: sandra El and The Well-MD

IG: @thewell.md

LinkedIn: Sandra E. Luyindula, MD DipABLM

Have you ever met a digital nomad? If you haven’t, you’ll love this conversation with Dr. Goins.

Dr. Kristine Goins is a board-certified integrative adult & pediatric psychiatrist, physician coach, and world traveler.  

Prior to pursuing a lifestyle of freedom and adventure by becoming a digital nomad, Dr. Goins graduated from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and completed her adult psychiatry residency at Emory University and her child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Yale Child Study Center. 

Passionate about approaches to healing outside of conventional practice, she also completed an integrative medicine fellowship at The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. 

Having served in several healthcare settings and various leadership positions within academic centers, Dr. Goins has witnessed firsthand the impact that burnout, stress, and work-life imbalance can have on physicians’ lives. 

Motivated by a desire to make a difference, Dr. Goins founded Nomad MD, where she empowers doctors to break the chains of traditional medicine to achieve location freedom & create their ideal nomadic lifestyle.

Contact Dr. Goins FB @thenomadmd

IG:@thenomadmds

Website: thenomadmd.com

Discover the surprising impact of night work on your health in this eye-opening episode with Dr. Chinyelu E. Oraedu, known as Dr. Yel'Ora.

As a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Yel'Ora sheds light on night workers' potential health challenges.

From her unique perspective as an Academic Hospitalist/Nocturnist at Stamford Hospital, Connecticut, and an Adjunct Professor at Quinnipiac University, Dr. Yel'Ora shares invaluable insights on how night shift work can affect employees.

She recently embarked on a total lifestyle makeover and now leads the Dr. Yel'Ora, Lifestyle & Obesity Coaching Program for Night Workers.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the health and wellness challenges associated with night shift work and how you or someone you know can thrive in this demanding lifestyle.

Tune in now for practical tips and expert guidance from Dr. Yel'Ora herself, the best-selling co-author of "The Warrior Women Project" and "Thriving After Burnout."

Website: www.dryelora.comIG: dusktodawnmdFB: Dr. Yel'Ora

Are you a physician that wants to level up and wondering what to do next?   You're going to love this conversation with Dr. Vertrees.

Amy Vertrees, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon, Army veteran, certified coach, author, and founder of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series. 

She served 17 years in the Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel and deploying three times to Afghanistan and Iraq as a general surgeon. 

After leaving the military, she was an employed surgeon and created Columbia Surgical Partners, a private practice general surgery group. 

She discovered there were lessons she was never taught in residency necessary for a successful surgical career. 

She created the BOSS Business of Surgery Series to fill that gap and has used everything she learned to become a successful private practice general surgeon. 

The BOSS series includes a highly-rated podcast, group coaching, 1:1 coaching, and the book “Become the BOSS MD: Success Beyond Residency.”

Contact Dr. Amy

BOSSsurgery.com

https://www.instagram.com/become_the_bossmd/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/249619353796932

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-vertrees-md-20192a8b/

Are our healthcare heroes silently burning out while we rely on them to save lives? This conversation is for you if you know someone or work in healthcare.

LouAnne Giangreco, M.D. is a consultant and executive coach through her company, June Rose Consulting. Dr. Giangreco has practiced emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, and occupational medicine throughout Upstate New York. In addition, she served in leadership roles within a number of settings in the provider, payer, and start-up spaces. 

She served as Chief Medical Officer for Five Star Urgent Care, VP and Chief Medical Officer of Health Care Improvement for Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield, and System Chief Medical Officer of Cayuga Health System in Upstate New York. Most recently, she served as a Senior Medical Director of Medical Affairs at BlueCross BlueShield of Rhode Island.

She is board certified in Emergency Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Giangreco completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine at Upstate Medical University. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College.

Contact Dr. LouAnne

www.linkedin.com/in/louanne-giangreco-md-facep

Instagram-@louannemd

How do you become more resilient in the face of uncertainty and sickness? 

If you’ve ever had that question, tune in to this conversation with Dr. Singla.

Dr. Saimun Singla is a triple board-certified physician specializing in pediatric rheumatology and integrative medicine. Her story is unique because she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis AFTER becoming an attending rheumatologist, causing a few career pivots.

Dr. Singla attended medical school at the University of North Texas in Ft. Worth, TX. She completed her general pediatrics residency at the University of Chicago, and pediatric rheumatology fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. She’s also board certified in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.

Her pain points as both a patient and doctor led her to found Rheum to Grow, a private medical practice where she helps children and adolescents with autoimmune conditions achieve faster disease control, less disease flares, less reliance on pharmaceuticals, and realistic coping strategies to build resilience in the face of life-long illnesses.

Connect with Dr. Singla IG: @rheum.to.grow.tx

FB: Rheum to Grow TX

Are you doing work that isn’t aligned with your values? If so, this episode is for you. 

I am thrilled to chat with Dr. Turgeon about how inauthenticity can lead to burnout and strategies to align your career with your values so you can reclaim your energy.

Dr. Chelsea Turgeon graduated from the University of Alabama Medical School and dropped out of her OBGYN residency to follow her intuition. 

She now travels the world as a digital nomad while running her six-figure coaching business, helping burnt-out healthcare professionals create a career and lives they enjoy

Connect with Dr. Turgeon

@coachchelsmd

https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachchelsmd/