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 student, clinician, or leader, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reimagine equity in healthcare.

To learn more about Dr. Barrett’s work, please see the links below:

https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20220202/blog-one-small-grand-rounds-innovation-to-increase-equity

https://www.wimedicine.org/blog/a-more-inclusive-medical-school-graduation-ceremony

You can also reach out to Dr. Eileen Barrett via Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileen-barrett-md/

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

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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 resistance. From charting at midnight to fearing you're not “good enough,” this episode is a powerful reminder that advocating for yourself is not selfish—it’s a leadership skill.

To learn more about Dr. Karen Leitner and what she does, please see the links below: Instagram: @karenleitnermd

Program page: www.karenleitnermd.com/how-to-feel-better

You can also reach out to Dr. Karen Leitner via email: hello@karenleitnermd.com

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

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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 visit:

https://janisrdaly.com/bio/

Instagram: @janisrdaly_writer

Facebook: JanisRobinsonDaly - Author

Her two novels, The Unlocked Path and The Path Beneath Her Feet, are available on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. They can also be ordered through Barnes & Noble or your local bookstore or library. If you purchase directly from Mrs. Daly and mention the American Medical Women’s Association or our podcast, she will donate $5 per purchase to the American Women’s Hospital Unit. To buy directly, simply email her at janis@janisrdaly.com or reach out through her website.

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

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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. Tune in for a candid, compassionate, and deeply insightful conversation.

To learn more about Dr. Mai Pham and her work, please see the links below: www.ie-care.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-exceptional-care/

You can also reach out to Dr. Mai Pham via email: mai.pham@ie-care.org

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

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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 Search for Humanity in Medicine, a “thought-provoking exploration of healing and compassion in the face of adversity” (Jen Gunter, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Manifesto). You can find the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-Do-You-Feel/Jessi-Gold/9781982199777

To learn more about Dr. Gold, please see visit:

https://drjessigold.com/ Instagram: @drjessigold

X (formerly Twitter): @drjessigold

You can reach out to her via Instagram, she responds to her own DMs!

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

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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 Simpson and her work, you can visit her professional instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nexengnd?igsh=NTFqNnEzdWVnbDkw&utm_source=qr

You can also reach out to Dr. Katherine Simpson via email: kslsimpson08@gmail.com

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

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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 stereotypes on their heads. This is one you don’t want to miss.

To learn more about Dr. Jessica Lowe and what she is passionate about, please see the links below: Go Red for Women: https://newsroom.heart.org/local-news/bayhealth-neurologist-wins-2025-delaware-woman-of-impact-honor?preview=49bb&preview_mode=True

@Doctorbrainbarbie on Instagram and tiktok.

You can also reach out to Dr. Jessica Lowe via email: doctorbrainbarbie@gmail.com

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/

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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: https://thriveandfeel.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_feel/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretcwang/

You can also reach out to Margaret Wang via email: margaretcwang@thriveandfeel.com

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

If you are interested in joining the group, reach out to getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or being featured on an upcoming episode, reach out to our team at getf@amwa-doc.org

If you are interested in joining the incredible network of women in medicine - join AMWA today at https://www.amwa-doc.org/

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