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On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
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Returnity is hosted by Letty Gordon-Furse, Founder and CEO of Springbackguide.com - the first digital coaching product designed specifically for women going back to work. Each week, Letty interviews amazing women from a variety of industries, sharing their journeys of how their professional lives and identities were all transformed - for the better - all by becoming a mum... Because the key to happiness at work for working mums isn’t just about the Maternity - it is also about the Returnity! Find her on instagram: @springbackguide.
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Returnity is hosted by Letty Gordon-Furse, Founder and CEO of Springbackguide.com - the first digital coaching product designed specifically for women going back to work. Each week, Letty interviews amazing women from a variety of industries, sharing their journeys of how their professional lives and identities were all transformed - for the better - all by becoming a mum... Because the key to happiness at work for working mums isn’t just about the Maternity - it is also about the Returnity! Find her on instagram: @springbackguide.
Gabriella (Gabby) Griffith is soon-to-be Mum of 2, freelance journalist, best-selling author and most famously: Co-Host of the brilliant podcast Big Fat Negative, created with Emma Haslett documenting the ups, downs and everything in between of trying to conceive. Themes discussed: infertility, social attitudes to fertility, community, birth, journalism, back to work, 'one and done', being in the public eye, social media Recorded in 2024…
In our ChangeMakers series, Spring Back Guide's CEO Letty Gordon-Furse interviews leaders of exceptional organisations - all doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and close the gender gap, for good. On this episode, Letty met with Gether's Co-Founder Claire Waring. A Mum herself, Claire and her Co-Founder Elly Bartens created Gether - an AI powered family assistant designed to lift mental load. This AI-powered web app handles your emails, messages, events and tasks - and we at Spring Back Guide have no doubt that this will be a game changer for parents everywhere. Themes discussed: cultural parenting differences, global parenting approaches, Scandinavian culture, work life balance, femtech. Recorded in 2023.…
Welcome to the third 'ChangeMakers' episode of Returnity, where I interview leaders in exceptional organisations, all doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and confident through innovation. Carifit's Head of Corporate Wellbeing, Zoe Johnston, takes us through a rough road to 2 babies: shaping her career from globetrotting with a corporate giant, all the way to ultimate flexibility with innovating startup. She shares how her experiences have shaped her vision for companies to support their women's returnities better than ever. Themes discussed: infertility, IVF, traumatic birth, miscarriage, prenatal anxiety, pandemic, flexibility. Recorded in 2023.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Jessica Lawes, Co-Founder of the Mum Club and Mum 4. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Jessica Lawes.
Jessica (Jess) Lawes is Co-Founder of growing phenomenon: The Mum Club. Jess is a Mum of 4 (!), and is married to England Rugby Star Courtney. She founded this incredible franchise model after frustration with the 'traditional' babygroups where she wanted a community of like-minded women to relax, be themselves, have fun and support one another. Themes discussed: entrepreneurship, young motherhood, twin births, 'solo' parenting, female friendships, community building Recorded 2022.…
Shakira Akabusi is a former Musical Theatre performer/Singer - who transformed her career after a significant setback to become an incredible pre- and post-natal trainer, Founder of Strong Like Mum method, and Mum herself of 4. This was one of my favourite episodes ever to record! Themes discussed: OCD, anxiety, birthing methods, therapy, entrepreneurship, doing what you love, getting through tough times, spirituality, feminism Recorded 2023.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Shakira Akabusi - a former Musical Theatre performer/Singer - who transformed her career after a significant setback to become an incredible pre- and post-natal trainer, Founder of Strong Like Mum method, and Mum herself of 4. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Shakira Akabusi.…
Welcome to the second 'ChangeMakers' episode of Returnity where I interview leaders in exceptional organisations - doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and confident through innovation. Careers After Babies Accreditation's Jessica Heagren talks all about how her organisation is on a mission to shake up how businesses shape their workplaces to provide family-friendly accreditation for forward-thinking workplaces. Having had a corporate world career, 4 kids and a few epiphanies after meeting SO many hugely qualified women who couldn't get back into an office... this is a woman on a mission. Themes discussed: identity, entrepreneurship, motherhood of 4, mental health, women in business Recorded in 2023…
Jenny Plant is a Singer, Musician, Composer and Mum of 1. She join me on today's brand new episode of Returnity, almost a year to the day that she finished Chemotherapy for an aggressive form of breast cancer. In most back to work journeys, we deal with the huge identity shift that happens in our professional and personal lives that happens when becoming 'mum' - but she and I explored Jenny's reality: which was that she was told 3 weeks before she gave birth that she had a rare, aggressive breast cancer. Themes discussed: cancer diagnosis, treatment, loss, the power of music, equal parenting, mental health, life and how to live it Recorded 2023. To donate:- Breast Cancer Now: https://breastcancernow.org Mummys Star: https://www.mummysstar.org The Royal Marsden Charity: https://www.royalmarsden.org…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Jenny Plant, composer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, mum of 1 and cancer survivor. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Jenny Plant. Breast Cancer now: https://breastcancernow.org Mummys Star: https://www.mummysstar.org The Royal Marsden Charity: https://www.royalmarsden.org…
Welcome to the latest episode of Returnity. Lou Teasdale @louteasdale, Mum of 1, Hairstylist to One Direction, Olly Murs and SO many more joins me this week in a throwback episode. Because how do you parent your 4-month old on a tourbus? Themes discussed: co-parenting, work + identity, how (and when) to let your kids grow up, 'celebrity', entrepreneurship and completing the game First Published in 2021.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Lou Teasdale - Mum of 1, Hairstylist to the stars, Instagram sensation, entrepreneur and interior design extraordinaire. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Lou Teasdale.
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Christine Armstrong - journalist, published author of The Mother of All Jobs, workplace influencer and mum of 3. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Christine Armstrong.
Welcome to the latest episode of Returnity. Christine Armstrong, author of the best-selling book (MUST READ) "The Mother of All Jobs: how to have children and a career and stay sane(ish)" joins me this week in a throwback episode - recorded half way through my second pregnancy. Themes discussed: professional identity, keeping up with the Joneses, equality in marriage, societal expectations on women - and so much more. First Published in 2021.…
Welcome to the latest episode of Returnity. @MamaStillGotit_ , aka Louise Boyce, instagram sensation, model for over 20 years, brand ambassador, activist, blogger and quite honestly COMEDIAN joins me this week in a throwback episode - recorded just before I had my second baby! Themes discussed: female identity, hypnobirthing, birth injuries, relationships, eating disorders, body image, mental health First Published in 2022.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with MamaStillGotIt_ Louise Boyce, mum of 3, activist, blogger, comedian on Instagram, and model for over 20 years. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... MamaStillGotIt.
Welcome to the newest episode of Returnity. Bubble Childcare's Sarah Hesz is kicking off the Changemakers series, where I interview leaders in exceptional organisations doing brilliant things to help women go back to work happy and confident by innovating in the Returnity space. Themes discussed: professional identity, returnity as a concept, innovation, female retention, postnatal mental health, entrepreneurship Recorded in 2023…
This week's Inspiring Back to Work Story features Mum of 2 Linnea Dunne. Linnea is a writer, journalist, podcaster and activist, whom I met while recording for her own podcast about women's health: Bits of Me. This is one of my most treasured episodes to date, and I'm so grateful to Linnea for sharing her story with me. Themes discussed: termination for medical reasons, baby loss, traumatic birth, postnatal care, activism, human rights, Ireland, Sweden and feminism. You can find her website and writing here: https://www.linneadunne.com Recorded in 2022.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Linnea Dunne - Swedish native/Irish dwelling, journalist, published author, activist and mum of 2. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Linnea Dunne. You can find out more about Linnea here: https://www.linneadunne.com…
This week's Inspiring Back to Work Story is a throwback featuring the instagram sensation @busytoddler Mum of 3, Susie Allison. Susie used to be an Elementary School Teacher, before extortionate childcare costs took her to being a stay at home mum. After starting to film and publish how she was making it through the day with 3 very young children, one nap at a time, her social media ROCKETED... and she's never looked back. Themes discussed: Infertility, IVF, equal parenting, USA vs UK Healthcare, the cost of birth, c-sections, enjoying parenting! Recorded in 2021.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Busy Toddler instagram sensation Susie Allison. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Busy Toddler.
This week's Inspiring Back to Work Story is a throwback featuring the origin story of the brilliant Illy Morrison - aka, @mixing.up.motherhood. Illy is a Midwife, Mum of 2, Birth Trauma and Debrief specialist AND published author (as well as being a huuuuge thought leader on Birth Trauma on instagram). Themes discussed: Birth trauma, home birth, c-section, self-advocacy, confidence, racism, medical intervention, hypnobirthing, midwifery and birth debriefing. Recorded in 2021.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Illy Morrison (aka @mixing.up.motherhood) and her strength and confidence to do things HER way, and her incredible desire to support all other women to do the same. I reflect in particular on the rules and norms in society, and therefore birth, and how Illy really made me think about our need to challenge these. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Mixing Up Motherhood.…
This week's episode is Elliott Rae, Dad of 1 and one of the UK’s most prominent speakers on fatherhood, masculinity and men’s mental health. He is also the founder of the parenting platform Music Football Fatherhood - or MFF Online. He founded the platform after being diagnosed with PTSD as a new dad after the traumatic birth of his daughter. Themes discussed: Birth trauma, PTSD, Group B Strep, Masculinity, NICU, Male mental health, new fatherhood and Equal Parental Leave rights. Recorded in 2022.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on the role of Dads in the fight for equality, and in the whole Birthing Process, after my insanely thought provoking chat with the very insightful, thoughtful and inspiring Elliott Rae. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Elliott Rae.
This week's episode is Helen Rankin, Founder & CEO of the sustainable/reusable wipes, nappies + period products... Cheeky Wipes. Helen was born in 1970s conservative Northern Ireland - where pee, poo and s*x were definitely unwelcome discussion. So, I was fascinated to hear how on earth she got from A to Pee (sorry) to create such an incredible brand, with 4 kids under her belt. Themes discussed: S*x, P*rn, periods! Raising children, abstinence culture, conservatism, divorce, entrepreneurialism, sustainability, environment, breastfeeding (For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects... Cheeky Wipes) Recorded in 2021.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my eye-opening conversation with Founder and CEO of Cheeky Wipes (and Mum of 4), Helen Rankin. Note: not for little ears as I discuss in detail my own s*x ed class!! Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Cheeky Wipes.
This week's episode is with Claire Gleave, Founder and CEO of Natal Active and Mum of 3 boys. Natal Active is a pre- and post-natal fitness brand of activewear - borne out of Claire's frustration with the lack of options for very active pregnant and postnatal women. With little knowledge of fashion/textile design and whilst raising 3 kids, she went for it ... and the rest is history (still being made!) with an absolutely epic brand. Her journey to get there is absolutely fascinating. Themes discussed: Prolapse, birth injury, sexism in health care, maternity discrimination, entrepreneurship, birthing methods, (For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects... Claire Gleave) Recorded in 2021.…
On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my brilliant conversation with Founder and CEO of Natal Active (and Mum of 3), Claire Gleave. Want to hear the whole interview? Search for Letty Meets... Natal Active.
This week's episode is with Anna Kent: Midwife, Mum of 1, and author of outstanding book Frontline Midwife. Anna delivered babies by head torch, in tropical storms, and throughout desperate refugee crises in the third world. Her own journey of recovery from some of these harrowing experiences, towards healing, motherhood and solo parenting, is extraordinary. Themes discussed: War, International Aid, PTSD, sexual violence, divorce, solo parenting and the universal need for dignity in the birthing process. (For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects... Anna Kent) Recorded in 2022.…
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