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Our Voices, Our Future

Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, and Laura Uricoechea

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 Presented by the Gender Equity Task Force of the American Medical Women’s Association, this series challenges outdated norms, breaks down barriers, and sparks critical conversations on inclusion and justice.Hosted by Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Rhea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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37:30

Doctor and Birth Outcomes Advocate

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2026/10/09

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, host Rhea Manohar sits down with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, a board-certified OB/GYN and OB Hospitalist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Lincoln is an author, media contributor, past President of the Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists, and a leading voice in women’s health education and advocacy on social media. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington College, her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Oregon

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54:47

Doctor and Trauma-Informed Care Educator

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2026/10/02

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, host Rhea Manohar sits down with Dr. Kelly Parker, DO, FACOG, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and the Director of Labor and Delivery and Section Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. A committed advocate for reproductive justice and health equity, she is dedicated to ensuring every patient receives safe, dignified, evidence-based care.Her commitment to equity took root early. In the early 2000s,

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23:55

Doctor and Political Candidate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/09/25

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Laura Andreson, a practicing OB/GYN with 24 years of clinical experience and a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives.During this episode we talk about Dr. Andreson's journey from delivering babies to running for public office, what it was like becoming a plaintiff in Phillips v. Tennessee challenging the state's trigger abortion ban, and why she believes physicians have a unique and necessary voice in shaping health

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58:40

Doctor and Relentless Change Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/09/18

Title: Student Doctor and Relentless Change AdvocateIn this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Katrina Green, an emergency physician and powerhouse advocate based in Nashville, TN, whose work spans gun violence prevention, reproductive rights, and grassroots political organizing.During this episode we talk about what drew Dr. Green into advocacy, how her identity as an ER physician shapes her priorities, the impact of the 2023 Covenant School shooting on Nashville's medical and

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21:46

Student Doctor and Sleep Professional

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2026/09/11

Title: Student Doctor and Sleep Professional In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Inja, a dual-trained adult and pediatric sleep medicine physician, to explore why sleep is one of the most undervalued pillars of health and what we can do about it.During this episode we talk about what drew Dr. Inja to sleep medicine, the gaps in medical education around sleep, the most common sleep challenges facing modern families, how to tell normal developmental sleep patterns from

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30:27

Doctor and Empowering Entrepreneur

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/09/04

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future,We sit down with Dr. Tammie Chang, a board-certified pediatric oncologist and pediatric nocturnist, award-winning author, TEDx speaker, leadership coach, and national advocate for gender equity and cultural change in healthcare. Dr. Chang is the Co-Founder of Pink Coat, MD and Co-Founder of AMWA's ELEVATE Leadership Development Program, and served as the first Medical Director of Physician/APP Wellness for her health system from 2021–2026.During this

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24:04

Doctor and Voice of Sociohistorical Justice in Medicine

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2026/08/28

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we are joined by Dr. Carmen Black, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut and Vice Chair of Education for the Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital. Dr. Black shares her journey as a clinician and scholar whose work centers on Sociohistorical Justice, a framework that examines how historical lived experiences and generational context shape health, identity, and clinical care within Black American communities.During this

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20:52

Student Doctor and Digital Advocate

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2026/08/21

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Madison Centofanti, a third-year osteopathic medical student at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, advocate for women in medicine, former Division I athlete, and aspiring Family and Sports Medicine physician. Madison shares her journey from student-athlete to medical student, her passion for rural healthcare and mentorship, and how she uses social media to make medicine more accessible and relatable for future

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33:37

Physician Assistant and Career Reinvention Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/08/14

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Chelsea Heffner, a board-certified Physician Assistant with over a decade of clinical experience who has navigated the challenges of working in a male-dominated surgical specialty and successfully transitioned into building an autonomy-driven career in medical aesthetics.During this episode we talk about her journey through orthopedics, the pressures of authority perception and productivity expectations, and how burnout and motherhood reshaped

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23:06

Doctor and Doctor and Translator of Sleep Science

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2026/08/07

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we are joined by Dr. Saema Tahir, a quadruple board-certified physician in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine based in Manhattan, New York. Dr. Tahir shares her journey through rigorous medical training and how she came to specialize in sleep and critical care, with a particular focus on the often-overlooked health needs of high-functioning women.During this episode we talk about the intersection of sleep health

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18:42

Founder and Environmental Health Innovator

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/07/24

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Alexandra Destler, Founder and CEO of MySafetyNEST, an evidence-based platform dedicated to advancing environmental health literacy, prevention, and health equity by helping individuals and clinicians reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in the home. Her work focuses on translating complex environmental health science into accessible, actionable tools that can be integrated into clinical care and used by families to improve long-term health

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23:02

Student Doctor and Kriti

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2026/07/10

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Kriti Saxena, a second-year medical student in the United States with a background in Neuroscience from New York University, who also shares her journey into medicine through social media by offering honest, relatable insights into medical school, lifestyle, and the pre-med experience.During this episode we talk about her path into medicine and the experiences that first inspired her to pursue this field, as well as the role resilience has

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26:46

Doctor and Self Preservation Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/07/03

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Laura Vater, a medical oncologist, writer, assistant professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and Director of Compassionate Medical Education at the Hippocratic Collective, to explore how writing can serve as both reflection and advocacy within medicine.During this episode we talk about how storytelling can be used as a powerful tool to address mental health stigma in the medical field, the process of finding one’s voice

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41:06

Doctor and Language Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/06/26

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Rodrigues Armijo, a Latina physician-scientist and educator dedicated to advancing health equity through culturally responsive care, expanded language access, and healthcare workforce development.During this episode, we discuss the importance of language access in healthcare and its impact on quality and safety of care. We explore the current state of language access in the U.S., the gaps that remain, and what high-quality interpretation

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25:48

Doctor and Leadership Renewer

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/06/19

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Denee Choice, a physician executive and leadership strategist who empowers women to step into leadership with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. Through her work integrating neuroscience, leadership identity, and executive presence, she helps women make aligned decisions and lead with intention.During this episode, we talk about the internal identity shifts required for women to rise in leadership, the deeper realities behind imposter

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29:55

Student Doctor and First Generation Trailblazer

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/06/12

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Vanessa Ibimina Batubo, a medical student at St. George’s University and founder of FirstGenMedJourney, as she shares her journey as a first-generation student and her passion for advancing health equity for women across diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.During this episode, we talk about her path into medicine, the challenges and opportunities of being a first-generation medical student, her research and advocacy in women’s health

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18:51

Doctor and Compensation Reformer

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/06/05

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Amy Gottlieb, an academic general internist, executive leader, and nationally recognized expert on advancing fair pay and professional opportunity in medicine. As the author of Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine: A Roadmap for Healthcare Organizations and the Women Physicians Who Work for Them and Founder of Grays West Advisors, Dr. Gottlieb has helped shape national strategies to close compensation gaps and build equitable advancement

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29:16

Doctor and More

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2026/05/29

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Claire Oduwo, a psychiatrist and content creator, who reminds us of the importance of maintaining a sense of identity outside of medicine during training and into practice.During this episode, we talk about the importance, both personally and professionally, of maintaining a sense of identity outside of medicine. We discuss the pressures that trainees and practicing physicians face, which can keep many of us from discovering who we are

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41:11

Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Self-Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/05/22

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Briana Calcagno-Davi, a pediatric neuropsychologist based in New York, who reminds us of the importance of self-advocacy and building a professional identity among colleagues.During this episode, we discuss Dr. Bri’s transition from training into clinical practice, the challenges she has faced as a woman in the clinical setting, and the non-clinical skills that have helped her navigate her career in clinical psychology.To learn more about Dr

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31:09

Physician Assistant and Competitive Dancer

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2026/05/15

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Becca Gerrits, a PA-C in inpatient gastroenterology, to explore her journey from a small town in Wisconsin to practicing at a major hospital.During this episode we talk about how her background in competitive dance shaped her work ethic, the pressure to fit traditional expectations in medicine, and the importance of embracing authenticity and individuality in healthcare.You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has

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