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In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Ruchi Garg, newly appointed Chief Medical Officer of Fairview Park Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare system. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Garg brings deep expertise in gynecologic oncology, women’s health, and digital health innovation.

Previously the Chair of Gynecologic Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (now part of City of Hope), Dr. Garg has cared for over 10,000 patients and performed more than 3,500 robotic surgeries. Board-certified in both Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, she is a passionate advocate for prevention, personalized care, and technology-driven health solutions.

We explore her journey through top institutions like Johns Hopkins, the University of Washington, and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. Dr. Garg also shares her insights on leadership in medicine, her work with health tech startups, and how she balances a high-impact career with motherhood and a love for travel and culture.

Whether you're in healthcare or just passionate about women’s health, this conversation will leave you inspired.

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In Part Two of our conversation with Debbie, we delve deeper into the emotional aftermath of involuntary childlessness and what it means to reclaim identity and purpose beyond motherhood. Debbie shares how her healing journey evolved over time—from silent grief and societal pressure to finding empowerment through community, advocacy, and storytelling.

We explore the nuanced realities of life after fertility loss: the quiet milestones, the unexpected triggers, and the process of redefining fulfillment in a world where parenthood is often seen as the default. Debbie also reflects on the ways pronatalist messaging continues to shape public discourse, healthcare practices, and even well-meaning relationships.

This episode offers a powerful continuation of Debbie’s story and a compassionate look at what it takes to live a full, visible life outside traditional narratives of womanhood. Whether you’re childless, childfree, or simply seeking to better understand this often-silenced experience, Debbie’s insight brings validation, solidarity, and hope.

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After coming to terms with the end of her journey to motherhood, Debbie has spent years processing the emotional impact of being labeled “childless” in a society that often idealizes parenthood. Her recent work focuses on sharing her personal experience and raising awareness about the prevalence and influence of pronatalism in modern culture.

Debbie was diagnosed with unexplained infertility following three years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive. Later, with a different partner, she endured the loss of four pregnancies due to early miscarriage, again without a clear medical explanation aside from age-related factors.

Her story highlights a broader societal gap in how we address and acknowledge the experiences of those without children. Debbie is committed to advocating for greater visibility and understanding, encouraging a cultural shift where women's lives and choices—regardless of motherhood—are respected without unsolicited advice or attempts to "fix" them.

Through her work, she aims to build community and connection among women navigating the grief, stigma, and isolation often associated with being childless or childfree.

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