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Our Voices, Our Future

Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Kaavya Nair

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 Presented by the Gender Equity Task Force of the American Medical Women’s Association, this series challenges outdated norms, breaks down barriers, and sparks critical conversations on inclusion and justice.Hosted by Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Rhea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

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49:43

Doctor and Dreamer

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/08/22

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we discuss how creativity and self-expression can redefine what it means to be a professional in medicine. Dr. Jamee Goldstein, board-certified pediatrician and immediate past president of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, shares how her background in dance and the arts has shaped her clinical practice, leadership style, and advocacy work. Together, we explore themes of challenging gendered stereotypes in medicine, the importance of

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46:07

Doctor and Wellness Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/08/15

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, and the burnout epidemic among women in medicine. Dr. Shanika Esparaz—ophthalmologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and certified wellbeing coach—joins us to share her journey from clinical practice to founding Envision Your Wellness, where she helps women physicians reclaim balance and confidence using her “Four Corners of Health” framework.We explore the unique pressures women face in high-achieving medical

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30:48

Doctor and Hopeful Human

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/08/08

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Eileen Barrett, a nationally recognized leader in internal medicine and addiction care. From her roots in public health to her presidency of the American Medical Women’s Association, Dr. Barrett shares powerful insights on inclusion, institutional change, and the emotional resilience required for sustained advocacy. We discuss the importance of everyday actions, and what it truly means to create spaces of belonging. Whether you're a

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32:46

Doctor and Messy Human

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/08/01

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Karen Leitner—physician-turned-coach and founder of How to Feel Better for Women Physicians. We explore how the invisible curriculum of medicine teaches women to override their needs, avoid conflict, and internalize the impossible standards of a broken system. Karen shares how these same forces show up in gender pay inequity, burnout, and moral injury—and what it looks like to reclaim time, value, and self-compassion as a form of

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47:00

Author and Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/07/25

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Janis Robinson Daly to discuss how her work shines a light on the stories of women in early 20th-century medicine. We explore her decision to focus on the lives of women at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania rather than her great-great grandfather’s role in its founding, how she developed her characters, and the extensive research behind her historical fiction novels.To learn more about Janis Robinson Daily please

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21:18

Doctor and Changemaker

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/07/18

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Mai Pham—founder of the Institute for Exceptional Care and a national leader in healthcare transformation—to explore the intersections of gender equity, health policy, and care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). From her unexpected path into medicine to her powerful advocacy for inclusive reproductive health, Dr. Pham shares personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and a call to action for future leaders

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46:40

Doctor and Mental Health Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/07/11

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Dr. Jessi Gold to discuss burnout in medicine, the importance of recognizing its signs, and the need to care for ourselves as caregivers. From personal reflections to her insights as Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee System, Dr. Gold shares thoughtful perspectives on how we can move the needle in the conversation around burnout and mental health in medicine. Dr. Gold is also the author of How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s

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16:55

Doctor and Volunteer

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/07/04

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Dr. Katherine Simpson, a Jamaican-born, Cuban-trained general practitioner working in Grenada, shares her powerful insights on women’s health, community outreach, and the value of preventative medicine. From stories of unexpected diagnoses to the cultural barriers around health literacy in the Caribbean, Dr. Simpson highlights why educating and empowering women about their health is essential—no matter where you live. To learn more about Dr. Katherine

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29:38

Doctor and Voice

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/06/27

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Lowe—neurologist, epileptologist, and fierce advocate—for a powerful conversation on gender bias, representation, and reclaiming femininity in medicine. From her roots in The Bahamas to leading stroke codes in red scrubs, Dr. Lowe brings humor, insight, and a fearless voice to the mic.We talk about what it means to be underestimated, to be called “too much,” and how social media like her Dr. Brain Barbie platform is flipping

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19:01

Psychotherapist and Mirror

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/06/20

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Margaret C. Wang, LMFT, to explore the emotional weight carried by women-identifying and non-binary individuals in medicine. From cultural expectations and boundary-setting guilt to authentic self-care and systemic inequities, we unpack the layered experiences of those navigating high-pressure environments—and how healing can be a form of resistance.To learn more about Margaret Wang and her practice, please see the links below:

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12:59

Doctor and Mindset Mentor

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/06/13

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Amelia Ramzan, a family medicine physician whose career spans rural, urban, and virtual care. In this conversation, we explore the double standards women and gender-diverse physicians face when navigating assertiveness, likability, and leadership in medicine. From communication styles to institutional change, Dr. Ramzan shares insights and strategies for showing up authentically—without shrinking.You can also reach out to Dr. Amelia Ramzan

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29:11

Doctor and Literary Heart

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/06/06

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Cristina LePort—physician, author, and changemaker. From her early days in Italy to her decades-long career in cardiovascular medicine in the U.S., Dr. LePort brings a rich perspective on the intersections of healthcare, ethics, and storytelling. We explore her writing gripping medical thrillers like Dissection and Change of Heart, and how her real-world experiences shape the high-stakes drama on the page. To learn more about her

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38:50

Doctor, Educator, and Leader

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/05/30

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Frances McGill RN MD, FACOG, a professor Emeritus and graduate from St. George University. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine in the Brigham -Waltham – Brockton Program in Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Residency in Obstetrics-Gynecology, at Women and Infants Hospital, Brown University. During this episode we have a compelling discussion on implicit bias in medical education—she explores how unconscious preferences shape

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25:00

Doctor and Lactation Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/05/23

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Brianna Clark about breastfeeding medicine and lactation advocacy.To learn more about lactation advocacy please reference the following:Patel, V. J., Clark, B., Thachil, R., Rosen-Carole, C., Godcharles, C., Kumar, D., & Gebhard, R. (2024). The rights of physicians and future physicians who are lactating, breastfeeding, or chestfeeding: An American Medical Women’s Association Position article. Breastfeeding Medicine, 19(7), 568–572

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17:32

Doctor and Leader

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/05/16

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Rosy Thachil about women in medicine and leadership, with a particular focus on the leaky pipeline.To learn more about the leaky pipeline, and the articles and podcast episode referenced in the interview, please see the citations below:Jackson, M. A. (2023). The leaky pipeline in academia. Missouri Medicine, 120(3), 185–187.Patel, D., Patel, V. J., Clark, B., Thachil, R., Georgakas, J., Drobny, M. A. S., Marshall, A., Gebhard, R., &

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9:51

Doctor, Educator, and Mentor

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/05/09

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk with Dr. Teresa Lazar about mentorship, what this means in medicine, and why it is so important. To learn more about mentorship and the articles referenced in the podcast, please see the citations below:Shen, M. R., Tzioumis, E., Andersen, E., Wouk, K., McCall, R., Li, W., ... & Malloy, E. (2022). Impact of mentoring on academic career success for women in medicine: a systematic review. Academic Medicine, 97(3), 444-458.Purkey, Neha J. MD; Han,

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18:45

Doctor and Podcaster

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/05/02

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, Meghan and Laura talk with Dr. Joanna Georgakas about her experience starting the podcast and looking back at season one. Dr. Georgakas is a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellow at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. She is an active member of the GETF through AMWA and of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP). If you see her at a conference– don’t hesitate to say hello!You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has

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5:27

Student Doctor and Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/04/29

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future we are excited to introduce the new hosts: Meghan, Meenu, and Laura. Each of us brings a unique perspective and a shared passion for advancing gender equity in medicine. We are deeply honored to carry forward the conversations that Joanna so thoughtfully began in her episodes, which laid the foundation for this important work.During this episode, we talk about our vision for the future of Our Voices, Our Future. We reflect on the powerful groundwork Joanna

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1:46

Doctor And

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/04/02

In this introduction to the series learn more about the podcast and what is to come. If you are interested in learning more or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:DoctorAndPodcast@gmail.com) If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today https://www.amwa-doc.org/

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17:38

Doctor and Podcaster

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/04/02

In this episode of Doctor and _____ we chat with Dr. Kristina McAteer - the series co-producer and podcaster herself. We will discuss how this series got started, her podcast money minutes, and general tips for those of you interested in getting your own podcast started.Be sure to check out Dr. McAteer's podcast Money Minutes for Doctors below!Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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