Medicine Motherhood Missions

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You are not just one thing. Neither am I. I'm Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH: hospital medicine, three kinds of work, one very full life. I've worked hospital medicine and post-acute care. I've sat with a family on their worst day and clocked out to be a mother twenty minutes later. I've been the only woman in the room, and the one who stayed too long in a place that made me smaller. For years I treated that as a scheduling problem; three callings to be balanced, traded off, and apologized for. It isn't. Medicine, motherhood, and missions aren't three things competing for one life. They're three things making one, and each of them taught me something the others couldn't. Not balance. Integration. So: three callings. One life. Here's what that looks like for the guests and me on this podcast. You’ll hear real conversations on burnout, resilience, faith, and finding your voice, because you are not just one thing.

  1. Sep 29

    Heal the Healers: Faith, Burnout, and the Physician's Soul with Dr. Inga Hofmann

    Three Callings, One Life: Faith, Medicine, and Healing for Physicians: Johanna Moses speaks with Dr. Inga Hofmann, a pediatric hematologist oncologist, academic physician success coach, and founder of Heal the Healers, about the hidden cost of medical calling and the importance of caring for the spirit alongside the body and mind. The conversation follows Inga’s path into pediatrics and academic medicine, and how prayer began to reshape her understanding of healing, intercession, and God’s presence in clinical work. They discuss integrating faith into medical practice, why “work-life balance” may be the wrong framework, and how identity in Christ can challenge performance-driven burnout. Inga also shares the vision behind the Heal the Healers conference and the role of prayer, discernment, and spiritual restoration in healthcare. Timestamps 00:00 — The physician who is running on empty02:24 — How a pediatric oncology rotation changed her path05:01 — Motherhood, overwhelm, and the start of coaching09:08 — Why work-life balance may be the wrong goal10:37 — Bedtime, dinner, and practical boundaries14:03 — Faith that was real but not yet integrated16:50 — A transplant case that changed how she prayed20:12 — Making room for God and learning to listen23:06 — Hearing the Holy Spirit in small, subtle nudges24:14 — The tissue box story and trusting prompts28:32 — Prayer, consent, and inviting Jesus into the clinic30:47 — “Jesus and I” in difficult consults and ICU care33:17 — Hard outcomes, grief, and learning not to be the messiah35:37 — Burnout, healing, and what her body was carrying39:31 — When self-sacrifice becomes a false calling40:54 — Identity in Christ versus performance identity47:45 — How Heal the Healers began48:45 — What the conference is designed to do53:06 — Why miracles and science do not have to compete55:32 — Faith and science as a unified witness58:06 — Closing encouragementConnect with Dr. Inga Hofmann: https://healthehealersconference.com/boston2026 https://www.facebook.com/groups/612707987672374 (physician FB Group) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingahofmannmd @ingahofmannmd Connect with Johanna: @medicine_motherhood_missions www.johannamoses.com If this episode encouraged you, follow the show, leave a review, and send it to a clinician who's pouring out and not being filled. Empower. Encourage. Educate. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: YPIYCJN4K9V7NFQG & Johanna Moses Music

  2. Sep 15

    Beyond Motherhood: Identity, Calling & Purpose with Sohani Faria Ep 75

    Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be happy… so why do I feel like something is missing?” In this episode of Medicine Motherhood Missions, Johanna sits down with writer and storyteller Sohani Faria for an honest conversation about purpose, identity, motherhood, faith, rejection, and learning to trust God’s timing. Sohani shares how she spent much of her life as a stay-at-home mom while caring for a daughter who faced health challenges. From the outside, her life looked like the dream many women are told they should want. But internally, she felt unsettled. She was active in church. She volunteered. She served in ministry. She stayed busy. Yet eventually she realized that being busy—even doing good things for God—wasn't the same as living from a place of purpose. That realization led her to ask a life-changing question: “Lord, what is the purpose of my life? What do You want me to do?” That question became the beginning of a new chapter. Sohani is a writer whose work has been featured in Guideposts and Our Daily Bread, but her journey to writing wasn't necessarily a straight line. Her story includes rejection, waiting, motherhood, caring for children through illness, miraculous recoveries, ministry, and learning to recognize God's work even when circumstances don't make sense. Together, Johanna and Sohani explore what it means to pursue the dreams God has placed in our hearts without waiting for the “perfect” season. Sohani immigrated to Canada alone, at the age of 25, from the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. It was a pivotal step for Sohani as she learned to lean on Jesus as He gently pried away her hands from everyone and everything familiar to her. After many years of switching careers between computer programming, health care and clerical work, she found her passion in writing to encourage others to pursue Christ. She feels drawn to study and write about mind renewal. Sohani has been published in The Upper Room, Guideposts, and Our Daily Bread. She believes that being in the presence of truth alone will not change someone. To experience freedom and live a victorious life, believers must actively guard their minds and be a doer of the Word. She hopes to reach an audience this year through an email list, with content on mind renewal according to God’s Word. She is a firm believer that everyone has been given a divine vision and no matter the regrets, mistakes and lost time, it is never too late to answer the call to obey the leading of the Holy Spirit. Today, Sohani balances life as a wife, mom, part time rental custodian and writer. She lives with her husband and 2 daughters in British Columbia, Canada. In her spare time, she loves to go for short walks around the neighborhood, stay connected with friends, and look up recipes on Pinterest. Connect with Sohani: https://soundofthelordmission.com/ Connect with Johanna: 🌐 www.johannamoses.com🌐 www. Ephraimfoundation.org📲 Instagram: @medicine_motherhood_missions Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH, is a physician assistant, author, and podcast host passionate about helping others live with purpose and courage.  Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 5Q2EPRWDFSOVEEK5 And Johanna Moses Music

  3. Sep 8

    Same White Coat, Three Different Problems: Imposter Syndrome, Identity & Belonging EP 74

    Three words I've been circling for months: imposter syndrome, identity, and belonging. You're not an imposter. You're early, you're unfamiliar, or you're in the wrong room. Every one of those has a fix — and none of them require you to be smaller. Three callings. One life. 01:34 — Why a solo episode, and the three words04:24 — Three problems in the same white coat05:10 — Housekeeping: no names, no takedown06:08 — Where “imposter syndrome” actually came from08:33 — Over-preparing, over-proving, and never landing10:30 — “I’m just a PA”13:32 — Colorism, comparison, and the pressure to be all of it15:40 — Identity as a multi-hyphenated tax17:58 — Grounding identity outside the title18:17 — What are your motives?25:18 — What you fall back on when the job is gone31:06 — Belonging: the store aisle, and the group I’d left33:13 — “Mama, is that why they’re asking where I’m from?”37:06 — Belonging is not a credential39:01 — Fruitful in the land of affliction41:05 — Esther: what hiding costs you42:55 — Ruth: identity without a title47:29 — Stop auditioning; you need one or two people48:58 — One yes, one handshake, one ripple49:35 — Build your own rooms50:11 — The questions to sit with, and this week’s assignment52:04 — It was never a confidence problem. It was a location problem This week's assignment Introduce yourself once without the softener. No qualifier, no apology, no explaining your résumé sideways. Just a sentence. Then notice what happens in your body. And ask yourself: Where are you still adding just to your own introduction?Which of your callings is starving right now — and did you choose that, or drift into it?Are there spaces I can build to invite others in?Who are your one or two people? If you can't name them, that's the assignment. Calls to action Share it. Send me your story. Leave a rating. Links Instagram: @medicine_motherhood_missionsWebsite: johannamoses.comThe Ephraim Foundation International: ephraimfoundation.orgEmail: medicinemotherhoodmissions@gmail.com Hashtags #MedicineMotherhoodMissions #SparkHope #ImposterSyndrome #WomenInMedicine #PhysicianAssistant #PAC #WomenOfColorInMedicine #Belonging #ThreeCallingsOneLife #ClinicianMom #BrownGirlsInMedicine #FaithAndWork Empower. Encourage. Educate. Spark Hope. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 7E4Z7KMTQFV99OL8

  4. Sep 1

    Stop Disqualifying Yourself Before You Start with Ashlyn Smith, PA-C

    In this episode, Johanna Moses and Ashlyn Smith explore how fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt can hold talented women back from pursuing their passions and creating impactful careers. They share personal stories, practical advice, and encouragement to help listeners step into their purpose with confidence. Ashlyn Smith is a board-certified Physician Associate, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, and Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of PAs with 15 years of clinical expertise in whole-person endocrine care and over a decade of commitment to medical education. Ashlyn is the founder of ELM Endocrinology & Lifestyle Medicine, PLLC. She co-launched the Independent PA Collective, supporting PAs in starting and scaling innovative, independent healthcare and other PA-led ventures. She is Past President of the American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants and adjunct faculty at Midwestern University PA program and University of North Texas Lifestyle Health program. In addition to clinical care, Ashlyn is an author and frequent speaker at state and national conferences. 0:00 — Introduction to overcoming self-doubt in healthcare4:07 — Career journey and the first yes6:04 — Building a practice that fits your life11:45 — The power of community and mentorship14:11 — Working through imposter syndrome and fear24:10 — Why capable women hold back40:42 — Motherhood, adoption, and a changed perspective44:07 — Grief, faith, and life beyond the plan51:32 — Redefining success around family and purpose54:39 — Closing encouragement: take the next step Takeaways You don't have to be completely ready to start; taking the first step is often the hardest but most rewarding.Surrounding yourself with supportive community can accelerate your growth and confidence.Recognize the skills you already have and how they translate into entrepreneurship.Fear and self-doubt are normal; they don't define your ability to succeed.Your identity is not in your titles or achievements but in who you are and whose you are.Failure is part of the journey; it is a stepping stone, not a stopping point. Connect with Ashlyn: www.elm-health.com Instagram: @elm.pac TikTok: @elm.pac linkedin.com/in/ashlynsmithpac Connect with Johanna: 🌐 www.johannamoses.com🌐 www. Ephraimfoundation.org📲 Instagram: @medicine_motherhood_missions Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH, is a physician assistant, author and founder of The Ephraim Foundation International, a nonprofit empowering rural communities in Sri Lanka through education and microenterprise. Drawing on her clinical background and nonprofit leadership, she hosts the Medicine Motherhood Missions podcast, helping healthcare professionals find meaningful ways to extend their impact beyond the exam room and women find their place in their own stories. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: R1SRFZNBEAD87ZCM

  5. Aug 25

    Faith & Purpose, Success & Homemaking, Gina Romero's take on Modern Womanhood | 72

    Is faith important to succeed, or is it about succeeding in our faith that allows us to really thrive? Johanna Moses talks with Gina Romero, an award-winning author, speaker, podcaster, homemaking expert, and ministry leader, about what it means to live with purpose in both work and home life. The conversation explores identity in Christ, hospitality, the mental load on women, and how Gina's personal story shaped her calling.  Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing Gina Romero and the heart behind the conversation 02:33 - How Johanna and Gina connected through a writing conference 04:49 - From corporate leadership to entrepreneurship and ministry 08:48 - Why corporate America felt like survival, not calling 10:41 - Watching layoffs reshape Gina's view of work and loyalty 12:30 - People, process, and performance in organizational development 14:36 - Why women often have to weigh money against quality of life 17:04 - The trad wife question and seeking God's calling first 18:18 - Building Welcome Home as a steward, not an owner 19:59 - Generational shifts in motherhood, work, and career timelines 20:29 - Learning homemaking while already managing a full life 22:03 - Why the task is not the point, and identity is 23:06 - Blooming where you're planted with simple, meaningful rhythms 25:31 - Hospitality as a biblical practice, not a style contest 26:31 - Doing it as unto the Lord instead of for people 27:46 - The mental load and why it lands heavily on women 30:11 - Parenting, instinct, and the realities of carrying everything 31:34 - Teaching daughters to discover God's plan for their lives 33:43 - Leaving toxic work environments and choosing growth 36:25 - Why Gina sees her work as God's business 37:30 - The book, the podcast, and doors that opened quickly 39:24 - Gina's NICU story and God's faithfulness through hardship 40:52 - Why self-reliance is not the answer to exhaustion 42:01 - Productivity as an idol and identity in Christ 44:11 - How God brought Gina back through a health crisis 46:03 - "I'm the point" and the turning point in Gina's testimony 48:49 - Final encouragement: you matter, you are enough, take it one day at a time Connect with Gina: Web: www.welcomehomebygina.com The Collective: www.thewelcomehomecollective.net IG / Facebook / TikTok: @welcomehomebygina YouTube: welcomehomebyginaromero Connect with Johanna: 🌐 www.johannamoses.com🌐 www. Ephraimfoundation.org📲 Instagram: @medicine_motherhood_missions Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: BZ4J4AJP9ICLCWT9

  6. Aug 18

    Amanda Russell on Motherhood, Identity, and Thriving in the Chaotic Middle | 71

    Key topics She opens up about experiencing postpartum depression with two of her childrenHow motherhood reshaped her sense of purposeMental load women carry, especially when they are the default caretaker, planner, and emotional anchor in the home.Delegation in business, stronger boundaries, and accepting support have helped her protect her time and energy.Redefining success, letting go of guilt, and accepting that pivoting is part of growth rather than a sign of failure.Amanda emphasizes that resilience often looks like redirection, especially when feedback, disappointment, or burnout force a new perspective.Timestamps 00:00 - Why this episode is for women in the messy middle 02:07 - Who Amanda Russell is beyond her roles and titles 02:45 - From corporate paralegal to copywriter and business owner 04:15 - Why storytelling became the heart of her work 06:49 - Postpartum depression and the role podcasts played in survival 07:43 - How motherhood shaped her identity and values 10:51 - The season that pushed her to start her own business 12:21 - Her kids seeing her build something meaningful 13:38 - Why one woman's admission can become another woman's permission 15:46 - Reconnecting with identity beyond productivity and caretaking 18:05 - Losing yourself in motherhood and the need to feel seen 20:57 - Releasing perfectionism and the Pinterest board pressure 22:41 - Why worrying about being a good mom is usually a sign you are one 24:50 - Delegation, boundaries, and making space for what matters 29:16 - Redefining success beyond the old career ladder 31:05 - Guilt about serving outside the home and in the community 32:30 - Purpose before opinions and letting guilt lose its power 34:18 - Why pivoting is normal and not a failure 38:13 - Practicing confidence instead of waiting to feel ready 42:41 - Rebuilding after disappointment, burnout, and negative feedback 46:11 - Teaching kids to receive feedback without letting it define them 47:44 - What entrepreneurship has taught her about resilience 49:41 - The invisible mental load and the chaos of school schedules 51:20 - Rest, dropping balls, and giving yourself permission to pause 53:17 - Managing overwhelm and adjusting rhythms by season 56:14 - Encouragement for women who feel unseen Notable quotes "One woman's admission is another's permission.""I had a purpose before anyone had an opinion.""If you're worrying about being a good mom, then you should know you already are one." Connect with Amanda:  www.chaoscoordinationllc.com. https://www.threads.com/chaoscoordinationllc https://www.instagram.com/chaoscoordinationllc https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-courtney-russell/ Connect with Johanna: 🌐 www.johannamoses.com🌐 www. Ephraimfoundation.org📲 Instagram: @medicine_motherhood_missions Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: DDPRY1OPWI3NRMTF

  7. Aug 11

    From Medicine to Mission: Helping Neurodiverse Children Thrive with Christine Davis, PA-C

    More Than Milestones: Helping Every Child Thrive | Featuring Christina Davis, PA-CEvery child develops at their own pace—but knowing when to seek support can make a lifelong difference. In this episode of Medicine, Motherhood, Missions, Johanna Moses welcomes Christina Davis, PA-C, a Physician Associate specializing in developmental and behavioral pediatrics and the founder of All Hands In Supporting Neurodiverse Development. Together, they explore how families, healthcare providers, educators, and technology can work together to support children in reaching their fullest potential. Christina shares her journey into developmental and behavioral pediatrics, what inspired her to launch her own practice, and why she is passionate about helping families navigate developmental concerns with compassion, education, and whole-child care. Johanna and Christina also discuss the evolving role of technology in healthcare, including consulting with the Neo Sophia Early Screener App and how digital tools can improve access to early developmental screening while strengthening—not replacing—the provider-patient relationship. In This Episode, We Discuss:What developmental and behavioral pediatrics really isCommon developmental concerns parents should never ignoreUnderstanding and embracing neurodiversitySupporting families with compassion, confidence, and hopeBuilding collaborative care between parents, schools, therapists, and medical providersEntrepreneurship and launching a purpose-driven healthcare practiceExpanding career opportunities for Physician Associates beyond traditional clinical rolesWhy every child deserves to be seen for their strengths—not just their challengesKey TakeawaysEvery child develops differently, and milestones are meant to guide—not define—a child's potential.Early evaluation provides clarity and opens doors to support.Neurodiversity reminds us to celebrate unique strengths while meeting individual needs.Technology can improve access to care while preserving meaningful patient relationships.Healthcare is strongest when families, providers, educators, and communities work together.Purpose-driven leadership can extend far beyond the exam room.Connect with Johanna MosesIf this conversation encouraged you, please subscribe to Medicine, Motherhood, Missions, leave a review, and share this episode with a parent, healthcare provider, educator, or friend who could benefit from these insights. Together, we can build healthier families, stronger communities, and brighter futures—one child at a time. Connect with Christina DavisLearn more about Christina's work through All Hands In Supporting Neurodiverse Development and follow her for educational resources that empower families and support neurodiverse children. cdavis@allhandsinneurodev.com @all.hands.in_neurodev (Tik Tok and Instagram) https://allhandsinneurodev.com/ Connect with Johanna: www.johannamoses.com @medicine_motherhood_missions Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: AKS3MJTUWQDZ095X

  8. Aug 4

    The Athena Complex: Power, Pain, and Who Gets Protected with Kayla Branstetter

    What happens when systems protect power more than people? In this second half of Johanna's conversation with Kayla Branstetter — author of the upcoming book Don't Be an Athena — the two go beyond mean-girl mythology to ask harder questions about who gets believed, who gets blamed, and who gets left to suffer in silence. Drawing on the ancient story of Medusa — a mortal woman punished for a god's violence against her — Kayla and Johanna trace a direct line from Greek mythology to modern healthcare: the dismissal of women's pain, the politicization of medical research, the erosion of trust between patients and providers, and the internalized shame so many women carry into motherhood, reproduction, and their own bodies. This episode covers a wide range of ground: sexual assault and consent education, the history of medical racism (from Tuskegee to Henrietta Lacks), the impact of colonization on women's rights, vaccine hesitancy and public health communication, and the quiet, generational pressure to endure rather than to heal. It's not a conversation about rejecting strength — it's a conversation about whether real strength makes room for truth, compassion, and care. Key Topics & Approximate Timestamps What the Athena myth represents: power, complicity, and dualityThe story behind Don't Be an Athena — Medusa, Poseidon, and the origin of the "monster"How shame replaces supportParallels to colonization and cultural erasureKayla's own story: infertility, miscarriageHealthcare as a human rightInternalized misogyny across culturesThe mental load, "quiet endurance," and the myth of the strong-but-weak woman About the Guest Kayla Branstetter is an English instructor, writer, TEDx speaker, and researcher. Connect with Kayla: 📖 Book: https://a.co/d/0cF3EXml🌐 Website: www.kaylabranstetter.com📲 Instagram: @kaylabranstetterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-branstetter/kaylabranstetterauthor@gmail.com  Connect with Johanna: 🌐 www.johannamoses.com📲 @medicine_motherhood_missions📧 johanna.n.moses@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXH7WkmRtzX-gt_sDcKzwFA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35VYJvIJuLWUgjTZIoGWGR?si=54b5368973c14837 Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medicine-motherhood-missions/id1759759710 #MedicineMotherhoodMissions #SparkHope Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: AIU4RUANLPZZLHZE

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You are not just one thing. Neither am I. I'm Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH: hospital medicine, three kinds of work, one very full life. I've worked hospital medicine and post-acute care. I've sat with a family on their worst day and clocked out to be a mother twenty minutes later. I've been the only woman in the room, and the one who stayed too long in a place that made me smaller. For years I treated that as a scheduling problem; three callings to be balanced, traded off, and apologized for. It isn't. Medicine, motherhood, and missions aren't three things competing for one life. They're three things making one, and each of them taught me something the others couldn't. Not balance. Integration. So: three callings. One life. Here's what that looks like for the guests and me on this podcast. You’ll hear real conversations on burnout, resilience, faith, and finding your voice, because you are not just one thing.

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