I've talked a fair amount about infertility on this site. But how does it dovetail with designing your ideal work life balance? Physicians (and other professionals, for that matter) are conditioned to put our heads down and keep working. To not appear weak. To not ever get sick. But the reality …
Infertility
Are you struggling to grow your family, while at the same time trying to grow your medical career and treat your own patients? Have you been diagnosed with infertility and face becoming a patient yourself? Are you looking for ways to support a friend, colleague, or loved one who's navigating …
Navigating Infertility as a Busy Professional
"It’s been a huge stressor but I have been able to have shifts covered. Of course, I’ve had to tell colleagues more of my personal life than I’d wish." Many women physicians with infertility don't want to discuss their diagnosis. Many infertile couples in general keep their struggles …
Beating Infertility
As I have discussed many times on this blog, infertility can be a stressful and difficult thing to endure. Infertility is shrouded in shame, and yet it is quite common in our society. As women choose to have children later in life, egg quality diminishes and leads to lower pregnancy rates. In …
Lean Out Podcast: Priorities with Chrissy Guidry
“I started looking around and seeing things that I was missing.” “I can still be a surgeon and not work as much. I can still be a surgeon and get the respect, get the support around me, but actually build a life outside of work as well.” “Doors are opening and doors are closing for all the …
Lean Out Podcast: Challenge with Melissa Vela-Williamson
“A lot of us have these little crucible moments... These hinge points where things need to change. And if we're smart about it, we move with that change instead of just ignoring it.” Melissa Vela-Williamson You've done hard things in your life, and you've gone through watershed moments. But do …
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