Mothers In Medicine Podcast

Mothers In Medicine
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Welcome to the Mothers In Medicine Podcast. Here we have honest and open conversations with leaders in the medical field who are also mothers. Hear their real life stories and also gain from their practical tips and advice for managing the juggle.

  1. How can we set boundaries and manage expectations as mothers in medicine ? Dr Rachel Morris

    10/08/2023

    How can we set boundaries and manage expectations as mothers in medicine ? Dr Rachel Morris

    In this episode I speak to Dr Rachel Morris. Rachel is a former GP turned careers coach specialising in resilience .We discuss setting boundaries and managing expectations as mothers in medicine . Here is what we talk about:  We discuss what inspired her to become a coach Rachel’s journey towards self awareness and self discovery .  Why she started the ‘you are not a frog’ Podcast  Her experience of being a mother and doctor  We discuss how we can set boundaries, prioritise and managing expectations  Why we need to review our mindset and self talk The Importance of self care Tips and advice for managing the juggle  Support the show Hosted by Dr Sola Produced by Anna Riggs Please Follow and find us on Instagram @motherinmedicine

    24 min
  2. The Gender Pay Gap: Dame Professor Jane Dacre

    08/20/2023

    The Gender Pay Gap: Dame Professor Jane Dacre

    In this episode I speak to Dame Professor Jane Dacre . Dame Professor Jane Dacre  is  a Consultant Rheumatologist and former president of the Royal College of Physicians. She is also former director of UCL Medical school and the MRCP examination. Dame Dacre also led  the gender pay gap review  in medicine.  In this episode we discuss: - What is the gender pay gap - Why is it so high amongst doctors - What can we do to reduce the gender pay gap. - Dame Professor Jane Dacre describes her experience as a mother of 3 and doctor - why she was inspired to take up a role in medical leadership - Tips and advice for managing the juggle.  Support the show Hosted by Dr Sola Produced by Anna Riggs Please Follow and find us on Instagram @motherinmedicine

    27 min
  3. Breastfeeding at work: Dr Hollie Hearfield

    08/05/2023

    Breastfeeding at work: Dr Hollie Hearfield

    In this episode we speak to Dr Hollie Hearfield. Dr Hearfield is a Consultant in psychiatry and is one of the lead authors of recent published research  into the experiences of breastfeeding NHS workers. In this episode we discuss her personal experience as a breastfeeding mother and what inspired her to carry out this research . We will also discuss the findings of the research specific to doctors . We discuss some of the actions you might take to improve your experience if you choose to breastfeed or express milk at work . She also shares tips and advice for breastfeeding doctors and other tips and advice for managing the juggle . https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-open/article/breast-feeding-experiences-of-nhs-staff-returning-to-work-from-maternity-leave-a-national-study/3B54D90AFE2054D1B8B53745C22C039A Support the show Hosted by Dr Sola Produced by Anna Riggs Please Follow and find us on Instagram @motherinmedicine

    24 min
  4. Pregnancy & the Fertility Journey: Dr Tosin Ajayi- Sotubo

    07/16/2023

    Pregnancy & the Fertility Journey: Dr Tosin Ajayi- Sotubo

    In this episode of the Mothers  in Medicine Podcast I meet NHS and private GP Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo, founder of Mind Body Doctor and Resident Doctor on Channel 4’s Embarassing Bodies.  We discuss: Challenges Tosin overcame during her fertility journey  Tosin’s experience of pregnancy How pregnancy has changed her as a doctor  The inspiration  behind mindbodydoctor   How she got involved with Embarrassing bodies and her experience as a TV doctor Considerations as a self-employed doctor Tips and advice for managing the juggle Support the show Hosted by Dr Sola Produced by Anna Riggs Please Follow and find us on Instagram @motherinmedicine

    21 min
  5. Surgery, Twin Pregnancy & Shared Parental Leave: Miss Zoe Barber

    06/13/2023

    Surgery, Twin Pregnancy & Shared Parental Leave: Miss Zoe Barber

    In this episode I’m joined by Miss Zoe Barber, consultant  oncoplastic breast surgeon,  and mother of twins.  Miss Barber shares her experience of going through a twin pregnancy, and discusses the challenges and the benefits  of life as a mother and a surgeon.  She shares why she didn’t love maternity leave and we discuss the stigma around the expectation of mums to enjoy what for many can be a difficult and isolating experience.  We find out how pregnancy changed her as a surgeon, and she shares her experience of sharing parental leave with her surgeon husband.  We also hear why and how she challenged the DVLA national guidance for drivers after having an eclamptic seizure, and of course there are plenty of tips and lots of advice for managing the juggle. Support the show Hosted by Dr Sola Produced by Anna Riggs Please Follow and find us on Instagram @motherinmedicine

    34 min
  6. How can we master the return? Dr Helen Fidler

    06/05/2023

    How can we master the return? Dr Helen Fidler

    In this episode I speak to Dr Helen Fidler, Consultant gastroenterologist, Deputy Chair of the BMA UK Consultants Committee and mother of 5 . This episode I ask the question : How can we master the return as mothers in medicine?  Here is what we discuss : Dr Fidler shares her experience of returning to work after maternity leave on 5 occasions  The challenge of working as a busy gastroenterology trainee and as a mother of young children  Dr Fidler’s inspiration behind growing her family despite the challenges of juggling life as a mother and doctor  Dr Fidler shares her biggest challenge as a mother in medicine returning to work How and why she decided to go part time after becoming a mother We discuss imposter syndrome  The challenge of leaving work on time Tips and advice for successfully returning to work  Support the show Hosted by Dr Sola Produced by Anna Riggs Please Follow and find us on Instagram @motherinmedicine

    22 min
  7. How can we think outside the box as Mothers in Medicine? Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones

    06/04/2023

    How can we think outside the box as Mothers in Medicine? Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones

    In this episode I speak to Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones Consultant Occupational Health Physician  and founder of Medic Footprints, a company on a mission to connect 1 million doctors with the best in diverse and alternative careers. This week I ask the question : How can we think outside the box as Mothers in Medicine ?  Here is what we talk about  >Dr Bubbers-Jones shares her career journey  >She shares how she has been inspired to not only diversify her own  career but also help millions of other doctors do the same  >Dr Bubbers-Jones shares how she managed to juggle life as a mother, doctor and business owner.  >She also shares her experience of burnout and what she learnt from that experience . > Dr Bubber-Jones discusses how she manages her own expectations of herself and her ambitions. > How diversifying her career has enabled her to be more flexible in her approach to mothering  > We also discuss what support is available for mothers who want to diversify their career and be more flexible.  Learning Points: How to diversify your career  How to recognise burnout  Support the show Hosted by Dr Sola Produced by Anna Riggs Please Follow and find us on Instagram @motherinmedicine

    29 min
  8. Burnout, Building your Village and the Fourth Trimester : Dr Kiran Rahim

    05/19/2023

    Burnout, Building your Village and the Fourth Trimester : Dr Kiran Rahim

    In this episode we speak to Dr Kiran Rahim, Paediatric Registrar and mother of 3. In this episode we ask how can we deal with burnout?  Here is what we discuss: >Dr Rahim shares how she got involved with the ITV drama Maternal. >Dr Rahim shares her experience of burnout.  >She shares why she thinks as doctors we need to change the way we think. >She describes how she dealt with and recovered from burnout > Dr Rahim shares her experience of receiving therapy as a doctor. > We discuss why we need to ask for help >Dr Rahim discusses why she chose to go to therapy with her husband > Dr Rahim shares how she finds time for her relationship in the midst of the busyness.  > She shares her different experiences of maternity leave and how she has built her village  What you will learn- Tips and advice for managing the juggle including: 1. How to recognise and deal with burnout  2. Time management skills 3.   How to find quality time for relationships  in the midst of busyness 4.   Advice for how to share the mental load 5. How to build a village Social Media  Instagram: motherinmedicicine Twitter: @mim_podcast1 Patreon: If you would like to support the podcast please consider becoming a patreon- patreon.com/user?u=80427764   Support the show Hosted by Dr Sola Produced by Anna Riggs Please Follow and find us on Instagram @motherinmedicine

    43 min
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Welcome to the Mothers In Medicine Podcast. Here we have honest and open conversations with leaders in the medical field who are also mothers. Hear their real life stories and also gain from their practical tips and advice for managing the juggle.

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  • Creator
    Mothers In Medicine
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 Mothers In Medicine Podcast
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