In this episode we catch up with Dr. Lauren Puretz from episode 33. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I would suggest listening to that episode first.

In this episode we talk about:

- How Lauren's practice has been doing since opening 8/2024. We last spoke when she was 2 months in and there have been some bumps in the road

- How her running career has been going. Also, a few bumps.

- Feeling a bit like she was in the hole and how she's been digging herself out

- and so much more!

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- Instagram @moms_of_medicine
- Momsofmedicine@gmail.com

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- Instagram @Lauren1642

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Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Janelle Nassim shares her journey as a dermatologist and a mother, detailing her experience with a life-altering heart attack caused by a coronary artery dissection (SCAD) shortly after the birth of her second child. She discusses the symptoms leading up to the event, her hospital experience, and the emotional and physical recovery process. Janelle reflects on the changes in her perspective towards life, motherhood, and work, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, vulnerability, and accepting help from others.


Time stamps

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:52 Life as a Dermatologist and Mother
09:53 The Day of the Heart Attack
19:58 The Experience in the Hospital
24:30 Processing Trauma and Growth
24:30 Navigating the Hospital Experience
25:57 The Journey of Recovery
29:25 Reconnecting with Family
31:25 Shifting Perspectives on Parenting
31:53 Physical Recovery and Exercise
35:38 Emotional Grief and Acceptance
44:03 Work-Life Balance Post-Diagnosis
47:02 Current State: A Year Later

Keywords

dermatology, heart attack, SCAD, recovery, motherhood, emotional health, trauma, resilience, work-life balance, personal growth

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summary

In this conversation, Dr. Tali Lando shares her journey as a pediatric ENT and a mother of three daughters. She discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding medical career with motherhood, the importance of support systems, and the evolution of parenting dynamics as children grow. Dr. Lando reflects on her experiences with burnout, the role of passion projects in rejuvenating her career, and the lessons learned from her journey through cancer treatment. She emphasizes the significance of honesty in parenting and the power of anecdotes in medicine, providing valuable insights for working parents in the medical field. In this conversation, Tali Lando shares her deeply personal journey through medical challenges, including her experience as a mother in the NICU and her battle with breast cancer. She discusses the emotional toll of these experiences, the impact on her family, and how writing became a therapeutic outlet. Tali also reflects on her return to work after treatment and the process of writing her upcoming book, 'Breathless,' which aims to provide insights from her medical career and personal experiences.

takeaways

• Dr. Tali Lando is a pediatric ENT with a busy practice.
• She had her first child during her chief year of residency.
• Balancing motherhood and a demanding career is challenging but rewarding.
• Support systems play a crucial role in managing work and family life.
• Quality time with children is more important than quantity.
• The dynamics of parenting evolve as children grow older.
• Burnout is a common issue among medical professionals.
• Passion projects can rejuvenate a career and provide fulfillment.
• Experiences during cancer treatment inspired her writing.
• Honesty with children about career sacrifices fosters understanding. Tali's experience in the NICU highlighted the emotional toll on parents.
• The transition from being a doctor to a patient is profound and challenging.
• Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Tali during her cancer journey.
• The importance of family support during health crises cannot be overstated.
• Tali's father's glioblastoma diagnosis added another layer of complexity to her journey.
• Navigating treatment options for cancer can be overwhelming and confusing.
• The impact of cancer on family dynamics is significant and often heartbreaking.
• Tali's writing process was influenced by her personal experiences and desire to help others.
• Returning to work after treatment requires careful consideration of one's health.
• The upcoming book 'Breathless' aims to share valuable insights from Tali's medical career.

keywords

pediatric ENT, work-life balance, motherhood, residency, surgical training, parenting, career fulfillment, burnout, passion projects, breast cancer, medical challenges, NICU experience, cancer diagnosis, family dynamics, writing, coping mechanism, health, career, book release, personal journey

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Connect with Moms of Medicine:
- Instagram @moms_of_medicine
- Momsofmedicine@gmail.com

Connect with Dr. Tali Lando:

- Instagram @drtalilando

- Preorder her upcoming book Breathless

- Drtalilando.com

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