Trimming the Fat
Indeed, 2020 was a time of reflection for us all. A reflection on society, on the state of the world’s affairs, on ourselves and our own lives. I don’t know about you, but I have been gobsmacked at the amount of “excess,” in general, with which we are surrounded. Let’s start with charting. As an […]
Happy Mardi Gras…But It Won’t Be the Same This Year
“If more people get COVID, will Mardi Gras be cancelled?????”, the exasperated tone evident in the punctuation chosen by a mother, asking how to answer that question for her children, as they prepare for the unknowns of the upcoming holiday season. As a moderator for a COVID-19 panel discussion recently, that question caught my attention, […]
The Three Key Steps in Taking Care of Your Heart During a Pandemic
Every February, we raise awareness for heart disease in celebration of American Heart Month. Although our attention this year is focused on COVID-19, we must not forget the effect that heart disease has on the lives of so many Americans. According to the CDC, a staggering 610,000 people die of heart disease every year. For […]
The Holiday Balancing Act As A Physician Mom
We have all been looking forward to some joy in the last few months. With the raging pandemic, contentious election, and recurring evidence of racism all over the news, we are ready for a bit of sparkle now. We hope the holiday season will be just what we need to close out this rough year […]
When do I talk to my kids about “the birds and the bees”?
Do you feel like you are putting this conversation off? Don’t know how to get started? Are you dreading it? Well, your kids are dreading it, too, depending on their ages. My patients often ask me about introducing this topic and how awkward they think it might be. I have good news for you. It […]
Spouse Dumping: Bad News for Good Relationships
We all do it. We have bad days. Terrible traffic. A horrendous workload. Difficult faculty. Insurance disasters. An argument with staff. A patient you just couldn’t save. As physicians, we often come home running empty on food, hydration, and patience, and full of frustrations, complaints, stress, anger, helplessness, and utter exhaustion. It’s the norm. And […]
Can you invest in real estate during a recession?
My Real Estate Investment Journey The end of 2019 felt like a time for great economic opportunity. I had gotten my real estate license and joined a brokerage all while practicing full time as an invasive cardiologist. My optimism was high for what the world of real estate investing held for me as other cardiologists […]
Is Egg Freezing for Me?
Which Comes First: Family or Career? What if I say you don’t have to choose? If you have a family and a career, you know there is no “first”. Both are important and both will race for attention, often with one winning out one minute, the next winning out the following minute. I’m a mom […]
What if Mommy is Not OK?
Let’s be honest – the pressures of being a wife and mom can sometimes be tough to handle. OK, maybe not sometimes – ALL the time! You’re responsible for so much. Cooking, cleaning, chauffeuring, managing schedules, taking care of your sick kids (and husband!). You make sure everyone has what they need every single day. […]
Bye Bye Mommy Guilt, Hello Self-Care
I took a ballet class this week! It may sound crazy to some people, and may not sound like a big deal to others, but I’ve been really excited about it! Since I was 5 years old, I’ve loved to dance. I was never a professional dancer, but I did ballet, jazz, and modern dance […]
