Our Voices, Our Future

Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, and Laura Uricoechea
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Our Future, Our Voices is the podcast where we amplify the changemakers shaping a more equitable future in medicine and beyond. Presented by the Gender Equity Task Force of the American Medical Women’s Association, this series challenges outdated norms, breaks down barriers, and sparks critical conversations on inclusion and justice. Hosted by Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Rhea Manohar, each episode features candid discussions with leaders, advocates, and trailblazers who are pushing the boundaries of equity. No more silence. No more waiting. It’s time to reclaim our future—one voice at a time. Subscribe now and be part of the movement!

  1. Doctor and Balance Champion

    2D AGO

    Doctor and Balance Champion

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Erin Hurley—a retired physician, Certified Productivity and Wellbeing Coach, and founder of Transformational Doc. Dr. Hurley shares her journey from clinical practice to coaching, opening up about the experiences that shaped her career, the realities of burnout, and her mission to help physicians reclaim balance, purpose, and joy in their lives. Her story sheds light on what it means to redefine success in medicine with humanity, intention, and self-compassion. During this episode we talk about the evolution of Dr. Hurley’s path from medicine to wellbeing advocacy, the impact of trauma on both patients and healthcare providers, and the often-unspoken complexities of navigating medicine while parenting. We explore the emotional and systemic drivers of burnout, the mindset shifts that promote resilience and healing, and the tools she offers to help clinicians cultivate sustainable careers. Dr. Hurley also shares powerful advice for current and future physicians seeking clarity, balance, and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives. To learn more about Dr. Erin Hurley and her work, you can connect with her across platforms dedicated to transformative physician leadership and well-being. Find her on LinkedIn at Erin Hurley, MD and explore her insights at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hurley-md-transformationaldoc/ Follow her on Instagram at @erinhurleymd: https://www.instagram.com/erinhurleymd/ Visit her website for resources, programs, and upcoming offerings: https://erinhurleymd.com You can also reach out to Dr. Hurley via email: erin@transformationaldoc.com You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    27 min
  2. Mother and System Fixer

    MAR 20

    Mother and System Fixer

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Stephanie Fornaro, founder of Hello Nanny!, to unpack the structural realities of motherhood that too often remain invisible, yet deeply shape mental health, careers, and family stability. During this episode, we talk about postpartum depression as a systemic outcome, not a personal shortcoming; the overlooked numbers behind caregiving, unpaid labor, and burnout; and how inadequate childcare reverberates far beyond individual households. Stephanie reframes care as economic and public health infrastructure, challenging long-standing narratives that position support as indulgence rather than necessity. We also discuss practical interventions, policy implications, and the mindset shifts needed to move caregiving equity from private struggle to collective responsibility. To learn more about Stephanie and Hello Nanny!, you can visit her website: www.hellonanny.com You can also reach out to Stephanie via email: stephanie@hellonanny.com You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    20 min
  3. Student Doctor and Roaring Advocate

    MAR 13

    Student Doctor and Roaring Advocate

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Rhea Manohar, a third-year medical student at St. George’s University and a passionate advocate for gender equity, reproductive health, and patient-centered care. With a Master of Public Health from George Washington University and extensive experience in research and advocacy, Rhea brings a unique perspective at the intersection of medicine and public health. During this episode, we talk about Rhea’s journey into medicine, how her foundation in public health has shaped her approach to medical education and patient care, and her work advancing reproductive health education and gender equity within the American Medical Women’s Association. We also discuss the challenges of balancing research, advocacy, and medical training, and Rhea shares powerful advice for students striving to find their voice and purpose in medicine. To learn more about Rhea and her work, you can visit her LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-manohar-mph-b336a6122 You can also reach out to Rhea via email: rhearmanohar@gmail.com You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    22 min
  4. Doctor and Attitude Architect

    MAR 6

    Doctor and Attitude Architect

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Jattu Senesie, an OB/GYN turned transformational success coach who’s redefining what it means to thrive in medicine. During this episode, we talk about the hidden toll of pathological altruism, why women physicians are uniquely targeted by burnout, and the boundary-setting strategies that help clinicians reclaim their time, energy, and autonomy. We dive into the guilt that often keeps women from prioritizing themselves, the cultural expectations that fuel overwork, and the mindset shifts needed to build a career, and a life, that actually feels sustainable. To learn more about Dr. Senesie and her work, you can visit her website: essenceofstrength.com You can also reach out to Dr. Senesie via email: jattu@essenceofstrength.com You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    31 min
  5. Student Doctor and Resiliency Champion

    FEB 27

    Student Doctor and Resiliency Champion

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, host Rhea Manohar sits down with Jacqueline “Jackie” Hidalgo, a third-year medical student at St. George’s University and member of the Gender Equity Task Force within the American Medical Women’s Association. Born and raised in Long Island, New York, and a graduate of New York University with a degree in Psychology, Jackie shares her deeply personal journey through medicine, one marked not by perfection, but by perseverance. During this episode we talk about what it feels like to be told to quit by a professor, the subtle and overt misogyny that can shape a student’s confidence, and how imposter syndrome can blur with internalized bias. Jackie opens up about academic setbacks, repeating a term, and the internal dialogue that followed, challenging medicine’s culture of perfection and redefining what resilience truly looks like. This conversation is an honest reflection on failure, identity, mentorship, and the strength it takes to stay when others expect you to leave. For anyone who has ever questioned whether they belong, this episode is your reminder: resilience is not weakness, it is power. You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    19 min
  6. Doctor and Voice Finder

    FEB 20

    Doctor and Voice Finder

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Joanna Georgakas—psychiatrist, geriatric psychiatry fellow, feminist scholar, and the founder of the original Doctor and ___: Multidimensional Women in Medicine podcast series. Dr. Georgakas shares her personal and professional journey, from her early interest in psychiatry to her leadership in gender equity work within medicine. During this episode, we talk about the realities of the “leaky pipeline” for women in medicine, how mentorship and advocacy shape career trajectories, and why gender inequities persist even within the most prestigious academic institutions. We also explore the role of organizations like AMWA in fostering community and change, and reflect on the lessons Dr. Georgakas would share with her past self, and with the next generation of physicians committed to equity. You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    23 min
  7. Student Doctor and Language Access Advocate

    FEB 13

    Student Doctor and Language Access Advocate

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Gabriela (Gaby) Berger, a first-generation third-year medical student at St. George’s University, whose journey as the daughter of Venezuelan immigrants has shaped her commitment to health equity and patient-centered care. During this episode, we talk about navigating healthcare across language barriers, how early lived experiences resurface during clinical training, gaps in medical education for patients with limited English proficiency, and the small but powerful ways trainees can advocate for language access—even within rigid systems and hierarchies. Gaby also shares how she envisions integrating language equity into her future career as a physician. You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    18 min
  8. Student Doctor and Voice Activator

    FEB 6

    Student Doctor and Voice Activator

    In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Meghan Etsey, fourth-year medical student at St. George’s University and the creator of this very podcast, as she steps into the guest seat. Meghan shares her journey into medicine, reflecting on the twists and turns that ultimately fueled her drive to become a physician and advocate for equity in healthcare. During this episode we talk about Meghan’s experiences using advocacy and storytelling as tools for change during medical training, the mentors and role models who shaped her path, and the challenges—and rewards—of speaking up as a trainee. She discusses how students can begin advocating for themselves and others without burnout, the importance of building mentorship networks, and the mindset needed to let your voice be heard, even when it feels small or uncomfortable. Throughout, Meghan emphasizes the lessons of leadership, resilience, and intentional impact that advocacy has taught her, offering inspiration for anyone looking to make a difference in medicine and beyond. You can also reach out to Meghan via email: meghanream08@gmail.com Instagram: edumeghcation Tik tok: ourvoicesourfuture You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/ You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/ If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/ Thank you for tuning in to Our Voices, Our Future, we will see you next time!

    29 min
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Our Future, Our Voices is the podcast where we amplify the changemakers shaping a more equitable future in medicine and beyond. Presented by the Gender Equity Task Force of the American Medical Women’s Association, this series challenges outdated norms, breaks down barriers, and sparks critical conversations on inclusion and justice. Hosted by Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Rhea Manohar, each episode features candid discussions with leaders, advocates, and trailblazers who are pushing the boundaries of equity. No more silence. No more waiting. It’s time to reclaim our future—one voice at a time. Subscribe now and be part of the movement!

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  • Creator
    Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, and Laura Uricoechea
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Our Voices, Our Future