Show Notes: Recent Episodes

In the latest episode of our Mothers in Politics series, we’re talking with Dr. Akilah Weber, a physician, mom, and California state assemblymember. She shares how she pivoted from full-time clinical practice to running for office. How did her unique family story impact her career choices, and what perspective does she have for other parents or doctors considering politics? Listen now to hear her advice!
 

• Read more about Dr. Weber's remarkable story.
• Check out the other incredible Mothers in Politics we've interviewed!

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On this episode, we’re bringing you our very first holiday gift guide! Ready to make your loved ones’ day when they tear off that wrapping paper? Want to know what life-changing, creative, or just plain fun items these doctor-moms have loved getting or receiving? Keep listening and get your holiday shopping checked off your list - and bonus, every one of these gift ideas is something we have personally enjoyed ourselves!

KIDS

• Changeable picture frame 
• Personalized name stamp
• Bubble blower
• I See Me! Books

TEENS

• Bubble tea kit
• Instax phone photo printer
• Personalized travel jewelry box
• Personalized flag

ADULTS

• Audible subscription
• Robot vacuums
• Facial roller
• Loop earplugs
• Herb garden
• Self watering planters
• Travelon anti-theft bags
• Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
• Kindle
• Packing cubes for travel
• Push Pin Travel Map
• Goldbelly
• Kari Kari Garlic Chili Crisp
• GalPal Deodorant Remover Sponges
• Vintage Pearl personalized jewelry
• JD and Kate candles

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On this episode, we’re talking about personality tests. What exactly do they measure, how are they being used by individuals and in the workplace, and are they really backed up by science? We’ll dig into some of the most common tests, and you’ll find out our personality types! Plus, our latest hack will have you seeing green ... in more than one way! 

Try them out yourself! Here are links the 4 tests we featured on the show:

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
• DISC Assessment
• Big Five
• Enneagram

Check out these resources to help better understand the value (and limitations!) of personality tests.

• Lattice: Do Personality Tests Belong in the Workplace?
• Indeed: How To Pass a Personality Test
• Medical Xpress: Study suggests standard personality tests may not work well outside of WEIRD cultures

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In this two-parter, we're exploring lifestyle medicine. What exactly is this up-and-coming field? What are its 6 main pillars? And how can it change all of our lives for the better? We’re talking to an expert who shares all that and more.

Connect with our guest, Mahima Gulati, MD, MSc, ECNU, FACE, Dip ABLM, a physician who is triple board-certified in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine:

Instagram: @MahimaGulatiAnand 

LinkedIn: Mahima Gulati

Twitter/X: @MahimaGulatiMD 

Check out these resources that we mentioned on these episodes!

• Terrifying stats on the impact of sleep deprivation (spoiler alert: it's similar to driving while intoxicated!)
• JAMA article: Association Between Dietary Factors and Mortality From Heart Disease, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes in the United States
• American College of Lifestyle Medicine website
• American College of Lifestyle Medicine HEAL initiative
• Check out our Episode #15 (Sweet Dreams Are Made of Zzzzzs: Sleep and How to Get More of It) for more tips on how to get better sleep.

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We’re getting an inside look at that perennial Internet favorite, WebMD. What’s it like being a Chief Physician Editor? How is an article crafted, from the first idea to publication? What are the best ways to fight disinformation? And what does that have to do with planetary health? Our guest today, Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM is the Chief Physician Editor of Health and Lifestyle Medicine at WebMD and the host of WebMD’s Health Discovered podcast shares all that and more. Hear more from Dr. Pathak, and connect with her:

Instagram: @NehaPathakMD   

LinkedIn: Neha Pathak, MD  

Want to learn more?

• Listen to the WebMD Health Discovered podcast hosted by Dr. Pathak
• Check out our Episode #17 (It's Not Easy Being Green: Health and Environmental Justice) for more on how we can each do our part to address climate change

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On this episode, we’re talking about a biggie: bullying and cyberbullying. What do these look like in the 21st century? How does bullying really affect children? What can parents and other adults do about it? And what does bullying look like for adults? Check out this episode, and let's work through this tough topic together.  

Here are the articles and resources we mention in the episode. Happy reading!

• CDC: Fast Fact: Preventing Bullying
• Harvard Graduate School of Education: Bullying, Interrupted (Boston University study)
• StopBullying.gov: How adults can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy. 
• American Psychological Association: Articles, books, and other resources on bullying

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Welcome to season 5! Today we're taking you through one of the biggest game-changers around: artificial intelligence and health. What exactly is AI, how is it currently used in healthcare, what does the future hold, and what does all of this have to do with making sure everyone has a fair shot at health? Plus, our hack of the week is sure to make your life a little easier! 

Here are the articles and resources we mention in the episode. Happy reading!

• Pew Research Center: 60% of Americans Would Be Uncomfortable With Provider Relying on AI in Their Own Health Care
• Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health: Algorithmic Bias in Health Care Exacerbates Social Inequities — How to Prevent It
• New York Times: A Conversation with Bing's Chatbot Left Me Deeply Unsettled
• Futurism.com: Stanford Scientists Find That Yes, ChatGPT Is Getting Stupider

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On this episode, our season 4 finale, we’re talking about professional coaching and entrepreneurship. What do these entail? How is a coach different from a therapist or a mentor? And how can you figure out if coaching is just what you need? We spoke with an expert to answer these questions and more! Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo, MD, MPH is a serial entrepreneur, business development coach, funding strategist for women of color in healthcare, and pediatrician. 

• Learn more about Dr. Uwemedimo, Melanin & Medicine, and her work in coaching and social entrepreneurship. 
• What are the benefits of coaching? Check out these quick facts and figures on the impact of coaching in the workplace and this research on how coaching improves physician well-being.
• Trying to decide if you need a coach and where to find one? Check out these coaching resources from Forbes and Life Coach Spotter.

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This week, we’re talking travel. After years of pandemic lockdowns and border closures, the world’s appetite for travel is bigger than ever. Are you itching to fit more travel into your life? Wondering how to make traveling with kids easier? And determined to see the world around you while also protecting our planet? Listen to this episode for tips on all that and more! 

• Travel is good for you, from your heart health to mental health! This short but impactful article and this research study describe how.
• One of the best ways both of us have made travel easier is by registering for Global Entry, which (bonus!) includes TSA Pre-check. For our American listeners, the TSA website has details on these and other programs to help you cut through those long airport lines.
• Learn about how carbon offsets can make travel more sustainable for the environment through Ask MIT Climate, and find a list of carbon offset programs here.
• Need ideas for fun games for road trips? We've got you covered!
• Keep your trip organized with awesome apps like TripIt and Citymapper. Hit us up on social media to share your favorites!

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On this episode, we’re talking to physiatrist expert Dr. Alba Azola about long COVID (postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, or PASC). How common is it, what are the symptoms, and how can we treat it? Dr. Azola tells us all this and more to help you protect yourself and your loved ones.

• Dr. Alba Azola, MD is one of a small group of physicians in the U.S. who are at the forefront of post-COVID research and treatment. Read more about Dr. Azola and her work.
• Learn more about PASC, including how it affects children.
• The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) PASC Dashboard tracks the numbers of people diagnosed with PASC in the U.S. 
• Resources in the medical literature:
  • Consensus guidance statements on the assessment and treatment of cognitive symptoms, fatigue, and respiratory sequelae in PASC
  • Consensus guidance statement on PASC in children and adolescents
  • Symptoms and risk factors for long COVID in non-hospitalized adults

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On this episode, we're here to take some of the stress out of parenting infants and toddlers. Whether it's how much time you spend with your baby, or the speed of your child's development, or the dreaded potty training, we're sharing what we worried about so that you don't have to. Here are some of the resources we talked about to help with raising our little ones! 

• Check out the Babycenter.com survey on what parents often worry about and what you can do about it.   
• Sudden infant death is an understandable worry, but as we say: Knowledge is power, and action can reduce anxiety. Here is expert advice on how to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sudden infant death.
• Parental anxiety can feel debilitating, but it doesn't have to! Learn how to recognize the symptoms, and get help with the mental health resources we shared in episodes 36 on staying mentally healthy and 51 on burnout.

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This week, we’re talking about burnout. Has the pandemic left you feeling like your work or life responsibilities are harder to manage than ever? Wondering what burnout really means? And need to know if you have it and where to turn for help? Keep listening so you can take better care of a very important person: You. 

• Burnout is largely caused by the systems around us. Here are some tips on how to start the search for a new system (i.e., job) even if you're deep in the throes of burnout.
• Though burnout may be caused by the systems around us, don't hesitate to get personal help as well, including mental health support. Talkspace.com and Betterhelp.com are just two of the resources we shared in this episode.
• Sometimes leaving that job is just not an option. Here are a few ways to make life more manageable even if quitting is not on the table.
• Any thoughts of hurting yourself or others is an emergency. Call 911 or call 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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On this episode, viruses are the reason for the season. Why is RSV making headlines? What should parents do if their kids are sick with a respiratory virus? And how can we protect our little ones from RSV, flu, and COVID this winter? Listen for all that and more -- and share this episode with other parents who are struggling!

Please remember, always take medication only according to instructions from your doctor or the medication label.

• How is RSV different from a regular cold? Learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children website.
• Read the letter where pediatric health organizations call for a national response to addressing the current healthcare system crisis.
• Check out this article and this one dispelling the myth of "immunity debt."
• Do you love snot (or at least sucking it out) as much as we do? We love the Nose Frida. There are other similar brands out there too! 

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In this episode, we’re talking about groceries and inflation. Are skyrocketing food prices giving you chest pain? Are you having trouble affording a healthy diet when your dollar buys so much less? Are you looking for ways to cut down your grocery bill so you can still bring home a vegetable or two? Listen for tips to keep more green in your wallet AND on your plate! 

• Want to try the money-saving apps we mentioned? (We may earn a small commission from these referral codes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!)
  • Flashfood referral code: LISA3ZCFD ($8 off if first purchase is over $10)
  • Ibotta referral code: pdpxquw
  • Rakuten referral code: https://www.rakuten.com/r/ELIZAB8156?eeid=44749 (earn $40 back if you spend $40)
• Misfits Market sells high-quality "funny-looking food" that would otherwise get thrown out, and does so at a steep discount. Win-win for you and the planet!
• Couponing websites (we don’t endorse any one in particular, but they can all give you a basic introduction to the strategies involved):
  • Thrifty Nomads
  • Krazy Coupon Lady
  • The Frugal Farm Girl
• Are you struggling to afford food for your family or know someone who is? There is help! WIC (for pregnant and postpartum women and for children under 5) and SNAP (for individuals and families) are programs that provide assistance with getting healthy food. Also check out FindHelp.org to find food pantries and other organizations near you that can help save money and keep your plate healthy.

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