How confident are you when it comes to contract negotiations? If the thought of it makes your head spin, this episode is for you! In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha discusses negotiating your salary as a physician in 2023 with guest Kyle Claussen. You’ll come away more confident with a few specific things to keep in mind or try in the future of your career. Kyle is the CEO of Resolve and has spent the last decade advocating for physicians in their employment contracts. Thousands of...

In this episode, our CoFounder Archana Shrestha shares with you the 4 habits that we learned in med school that sabotage weight loss efforts for so many women physicians. She also breaks down for you some mindset shifts that need to take place to achieve lasting weight loss and invites you to check out her FREE 3 Day Mini Course called “Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss that We Didn’t Learn in Medical School” to learn how you can achieve lasting weight loss in a way that actually works for your...

The medical industry is truly lagging in tapping into the power of life coaching compared to other industries. But what we know is that coaching works to move the needle on physician burnout and is one of the most effective proven interventions we have to help physicians achieve better wellness and overcome emotional exhaustion.  In this episode, our Cofounder and Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Archana Shrestha shares the data on what works and how you too can be a part of a program like the...

The title says it all! There are unique challenges sister docs face in marriage, whether your marriage consists of one or two people in medicine. In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Kate Mangona, both a physician and expert when it comes to marriages in medicine. Dr. Mangona shares the answers to several common questions sister docs ask when struggling to have the marriage they want and need. Dr. Kate Mangona is a board-certified pediatric radiologist, supportive physician’s...

Do you feel like you are constantly having to convince others that you are good doctor? Are you equating your salary or how many patients you see per hour to your worth as a doctor? Listen in to this episode with our Co-Founder, Dr. Archana Shrestha, as she looks at the misleading things we use to determine our worth, which influences the love and compassion we give (or don't give) ourselves. You are a good doctor and this episode will help you to see all the reasons why! As an emergency...

Today’s episode is all about women physicians in the U.S. Foreign Service and what a career taking care of diplomats looks like. CoFounder Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Ayan Ahmed Noor, currently working in Washington DC, and Dr. Dawn Osterholt, who joins in from The United Arab Emirates. These sister docs work as physicians for the U.S. Foreign Service and share their personal experiences of what it’s like to work for the Foreign Service and Department of State. Dr. Ayan H. Ahmed Noor...

We are back with another great episode about relationships! Relationships are hard enough as it is, so when you throw in kids and a spouse's busy schedule into the mix things may often seem impossible. In this week’s episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Samara Potter, a sister doc who has done the work to be able to give relationship advice! Tune in to hear Dr. Potter’s insights into changing your relationships, starting with yourself! Samara Potter is a pediatric oncologist and a...

Are you having a hard time feeling loved in your closest relationships? In this episode, we’re sharing a previously recorded talk by Dr. Steph Lee, an author featured in book 3 of The Chronicles of Women in White Coats. By sharing her own story, Dr. Lee explains the problems we often face in relationships and what steps we can take to finally receive love in the way we want. Dr. Steph Lee, MD, MPH is a pediatrician and preventive medicine specialist. She works for Penn State Health just...

What does it take to make it on the path less traveled? In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Sheri Dewan. Dr. Dewan is a mother, neurosurgeon and author. She reflects on the main messages from her book, “Cutting A Path,” which comes out later this year. Tune in to hear about this sister doc’s inspiring decision to pursue a career in a male-dominated field. Dr. Sheri Dewan is a full-time, board-certified neurosurgeon practicing in the metro Chicago area, affiliated with...

Do you already feel like you’re “failing” this year? As women doctors we all want to be successful. But the question is, what defines success? Is it a definition that has been handed to you by society or your parents or is it one you have defined for yourself? In this episode, Dr. Amber Robins shares with you how to come up with your own definition of success. Key Takeaways [01:18] How your idea of “success” has probably already changed over the years [05:37] What to do if you’re still...

Are you thinking of starting a business but are unsure of what the outcome might be? This episode will inspire you! Dr. Amber Robins interviews Dr. Ona Utama, a family doctor turned entrepreneur. Her eyewear line, Tribal ëyës, was an idea she launched in the middle of the pandemic and has since taken off. Tune in to hear more about her mindset while launching her business and the vision behind her brand. In addition to being the founder and creative director of Tribal ëyës, Dr. Ona Utama is...

What does it cost you to identify as a "busy doctor"? In this episode, Cofounder, Physician Life Coach and mom of two, Dr. Archana Shrestha shares with you a practical way to let go of feeling "busy" all the time and create more awareness and intention about how you spend your time while making sure you have plenty of time for your priorities. Key Takeaways [01:47] Why we like the word "busy" [05:00] Do you have more moments of down time than you think? [07:55] How to complete a time...

What lifts the weight of burnout so sister docs can feel in control again? In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha discusses the power of life coaching for women physicians with Dr. Brittany Love. Dr. Love is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics and also does academic medicine. She recently participated in the 12 week life coaching program, the Physician Wellness and Empowerment Program (PWEP). Tune in to hear an inspiring before and after story made possible by coaching! Key...

Have you been told the answer to burnout is more or better self-care? Many sister docs think if they worked out more, got more sleep, drank more water, meditated and did some yoga then they wouldn’t feel burnt out. Sister doc this is a myth! In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha debunks the great self-care myth and shares what REALLY needs to be addressed in order to beat burnout. Key Takeaways [02:10] Why more self-care is not the solution to burnout [05:45] The issue that really needs to...

Sister doc, there is nothing worse than knowing you have more untapped potential in you that you just haven’t been able to bring out. But how do you make the transition from good to great? In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha shares how the power of coaching puts individuals back in control of their lives. If you want to become the best version of yourself, this episode is for you! Key Takeaways [03:30] Why you shouldn’t try to figure everything out on your own [08:12] How women...

Do you make up the 56% of women doctors who feel burnt out? This episode is for you! In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Priya Wagle, one of the certified physician life coaches in the PWEP program. The Physician Wellness and Empowerment Program (PWEP) is a 12 week coaching program that takes women physicians from a place of burning out to burning bright without having to go part time or quit medicine altogether. Tune in to learn how coaching works and what kind of...

Training to become a doctor greatly increases our knowledge and skills. Unfortunately, that same training can negatively impact our personal thought patterns. In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha shares the four common thought patterns she has observed while coaching women physicians (including herself!) Tune in to see if your thought patterns are in need of refreshing! Key Takeaways [01:55] How training as a physician can change your thinking [10:15] Why wanting to fix everything isn’t a...

Women in White Coats recently created a Burnout Diagnostic Quiz for women doctors so they could better understand what is at the root of their burnout. In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha discusses the data collected from over 200 sister docs who have taken this quiz. Whether you’ve taken the quiz or not, this episode will help you better understand how burnout affects you personally and our sister doc community as a whole. Key Takeaways [02:50] Burnout trends in the Women in White Coats...

When should I have “the talk” with my kids? What if I don’t know what to say? If I accidentally say something “wrong”, will I set them up for failure? These are all valid questions we may ask when trying to educate our children about sex. Even as physicians, it can be an uncomfortable topic to approach. In today’s episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Shannon Widlansky about how to create open communication with our children about important topics like sex. Dr. Shannon Widlansky is a...

Those first few weeks with your new baby can be tiring but wonderful. So what happens when you have to go back to work? If you’re worried about pumping and providing for your baby while you’re gone, this episode is for you! Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Petra McEwan, experienced pediatrician and Lactation Consultant. Dr. McEwan shares tips and encouragement for those sister docs balancing working and pumping as a nursing mom. Petra McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, is a practicing pediatrician...

Have you ever had a good idea for a business, but been too afraid to act on it? Yet deep down inside you know it’s something you are meant to pursue? This episode is for you! Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Dami Babaniji, an inspiring sister doc who started her own lipstick brand. Dr. Babaniji shares how she gained the confidence to pursue her idea, the inspiring message behind her brand, and so much more! Dr. Dami Babaniji is the founder of VIP Lippy, a lipstick brand with a mission to...

Does the ideal work environment exist? In this episode, Dr. Archana Shrestha interviews Dr. Lara Hochman, who shares how she helps physicians find their ideal practice. Dr. Hochman discusses what it’s like working at a physician owned practice and what to look out for if you are considering making such a change! Lara Hochman, MD is a Family Medicine physician, and advocate for fellow physicians’ wellbeing amidst rising burnout and dissatisfaction. Her own experiences led her to discover the...

“What are people going to think?” This is a question that comes to the front of our minds when making any big decision, especially when it comes to separation and divorce. In this episode, Dr. Archana interviews Dr. D., who shares that divorce does not have to be what we are conditioned to believe it is (all doom and gloom)! Tune in to hear her encouraging experience and message. Dr. D. is a mom of two, a full time practicing child and adolescent psychiatrist, and practices telepsychiatry....

If you are feeling alone, undervalued, or like you just don’t belong in medicine, then this episode is for you! In this special CoFounders’ Conversation, Drs. Amber Robins and Archana Shrestha discuss the current culture of medicine and what Women in White Coats is doing to support sister docs. If you believe every woman doctor deserves to feel valued and confident in her career, tune in! Key Takeaways [04:50] What is “Bro Culture” and how does it affect women doctors? [14:53] The main...