During tough moments, sometimes the best thing you can do is hold space. Dr. Charuta Furey has spent her entire career doing just that. As a trailblazing resident neurosurgeon at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, she leads patients and families through their darkest times with empathy and understanding.  Throughout this discussion, she shares how she follows her clinical intuition, which has helped her navigate the challenges of balancing a demanding career with motherhood.   In this episode, you'll discover the following: Dr. Furey's personal story of what drew her to neurosurgery and how her mother's battle with brain cancer shaped her career.The significance of empathy in patient care and how Dr. Furey navigates tough conversations with patients and their families.Strategies for balancing a demanding career with family life, including Dr. Furey's tips on being present and mindful in both roles.Dr. Furey's advice for patients recovering from surgery, particularly the importance of pre-surgery preparation.How cultivating gratitude and self-compassion helps Dr Furey remain grounded.Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:26: Introduction 1:28 - 9:08:  Journey to Neurosurgery and Empathy 9:09 - 13:15: Navigating Tough Conversations 13:16 - 17:43: Navigating the Demands of Career and Motherhood   17:53 - 21:04: Pre-surgery Preparation 21:05 - 24:35: Handling Neurosurgery Challenges 25:40 - 34:49: Navigating Patient Care and Patient Empowerment 36:23 - 40:47: Support Systems 40:48 - 41:57: Describing Work to Children 42:08 - 43:59: Navigating Patient Recovery 44:41 - 43:24: Cultivating Gratitude and Self-Compassion 43:29 - 45:55: Conclusion  Connect with Dr Charuta Furey: X: charutafurey Learn more about the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute: Visit website: https://www.barrowneuro.org/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email [email protected]. Follow us! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workingmomhour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomhour/ TikTok: https:/www.tiktok.com/@workingmomhour Working Mom Hour Website: https://workingmomhour.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@workingmomhour