24: Physician Moms

Parents At Work

Being a mom in the medical field comes with its own unique rewards, but also its own challenges. Today, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Medical Director, Dr. Nawl Johansen, shares her experience of being a working parent in the clinical field. She describes many of the challenges mothers face in finding time to have children in the midst of a challenging career and how to navigate time windows as efficiently as possible.

This episode is full of tangible advice on how to practice compassion towards yourself and others that parents in any work field can benefit from. Join Lori Mihalich-Levin in this episode for authentic insights on being a physician mom.

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Nawal’s working parent story
• What it’s like to be a mom in medicine
• Knowledge gained from parenthood that is applicable to medicine
• Helpful programs and systems for transitioning into parenthood
• Establishing your value in the workplace to allow flexibility in your schedule
• Navigating time to pump during windows between work
• Finding the courage to ask for help and get a parent support group
• Struggles of having children during residency
• How the health care system is evolving to keep physicians fulfilled and avoid burnout
• Allowing yourself grace and space for gratitude
• Resources to survive life as a working parent
• Ways to practice self-compassion and mindfulness
• Advice to avoid unnecessary technology use
• Ways to carve a career path that support the life you want

Links:

Contact Lori:

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

[e-mail]

Resources:

https://self-compassion.org

https://www.agreatergoodfoundation.org

http://ccare.stanford.edu/