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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 Presented by the Gender Equity Task Force of the American Medical Women’s Association, this series challenges outdated norms, breaks down barriers, and sparks critical conversations on inclusion and justice.Hosted by Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Rhea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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25:51

Mentor and First-Generation Physician

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/10/31

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we speak with Dr. Omnia Haboura, who shares a little bit about her journey to becoming the first physician in her family. Together, we discuss the challenges faced by first-generation medical students and the vital role mentorship plays in helping them navigate their path in medicine.You can also reach out to Dr. Haboura via email at: You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here:

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23:53

Doctor and Maternal Advocate

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/10/24

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we speak with Dr. Janelle Alvarez de Jesús, a dedicated OBGYN, women’s health advocate, and powerful voice for equity in maternal care. From her clinical work in Puerto Rico to her dynamic presence online, Dr. de Jesús is reshaping the way we talk about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. She shares her journey through medicine, the realities of maternal health in the U.S., and the urgent need to center patient autonomy and systemic reform.During

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32:50

Doctor and Nurse

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/10/17

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we welcome Dr. Grace Gilbert, a PGY-3 Orthopaedic Surgery resident in the Philadelphia area. Dr. Gilbert began her career as an operating room nurse before earning her MD from St. George’s University in 2022. She is passionate about orthopaedic education, health policy, and advocacy, and shares her work widely through her growing social media presence (@gilbert.md.rn), where she blends medicine, storytelling, and accessible public health education.During

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30:37

Doctor, Advocate, and Innovator

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/10/10

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Pringl Miller, a surgeon, palliative care physician, medical ethicist, and the founder of Physician Just Equity (PJE). Dr. Miller shares her journey through medicine, the injustices she’s witnessed and experienced, and how her organization is reshaping the way physicians receive support in the face of workplace inequity. We explore the critical issue of forced and involuntary attrition among women in medicine, the personal and

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19:17

Doctor, Scientist, and Advisor

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/10/03

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Weisholtz, a physician-scientist with an MD-PhD from Harvard Medical School and a deep passion for mentoring future doctors and researchers.During this episode we talk about the importance of mentorship in medicine, the shortage of female mentors in academia, the challenges faced by underrepresented students, and how platforms like MD-PhD Advising are helping close mentorship gaps.To learn more about Dr. Weisholtz’s advising, visit

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41:03

Doctor and Menopause Educator

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/09/26

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Nazzaro, a Board-Certified OB/GYN and Certified Menopause Practitioner, to explore the often-overlooked world of midlife women’s health.During this episode we talk about the gaps in medical education and research around menopause, hormone replacement therapy, cardiovascular risk, and hysterectomy. Dr. Nazzaro shares how she helps patients make confident, informed decisions amidst conflicting health advice—and what needs to

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28:49

Doctor, Organizer, and Catalyst

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/09/19

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Beene and Dr. Valerie Fouts-Fowler, two pediatricians whose commitment to patient care, advocacy, and equity in medicine has sparked both recognition and controversy.During this episode we talk about their journeys into pediatrics, their advocacy in reproductive rights and healthcare, their experiences with union organizing at University Hospitals, and the challenges and opportunities that come with standing up for equity in

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29:39

Public Health Advocate and Digital Storyteller

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/09/12

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Beatrice Hyppolite., a public health professional and digital storyteller committed to making healthcare information more accessible, relatable, and empowering—especially for young professionals navigating life after graduation.During this episode, we talk about how public health shows up in unexpected places—from housing and period poverty to pop culture and misinformation. Beatrice shares how she bridges strategy with storytelling, the

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38:44

Doctor and Adventurer

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/09/05

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we are joined by Dr. Laura Helfman—an emergency medicine physician, wilderness medicine instructor, and whitewater rafting guide—to explore how she has built a career defined by balance, passion, and service. Dr. Helfman shares how her love for the outdoors shaped her journey into wilderness medicine, and a desire to service led her to decades of involvement with the American Medical Women’s Association and the American Women’s Hospitals Service. She

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35:57

Financial Advisor and Educator

Our Voices, Our Future ·

2025/08/29

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we’re joined by Caroline Tanis—financial advisor, strategist, and best-selling author—to talk about the gender pay gap and the lesser-known gender wealth gap. Drawing from her expertise, Caroline highlights the key contributors to pay disparities and addresses common misconceptions surrounding both gaps. We also explore the steps we can take to move the needle toward closing the gender pay gap and the gender wealth gap, and building a more equitable

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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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