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Dr. Tatyana Reznik, MD, FACP, MSCP, DipABLM, DABOM, is the CEO and founder of AmazVita MD. She is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, plus Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She specializes in helping women navigate menopause/perimenopause and achieve sustainable weight loss through comprehensive, evidence-based care. Dr. Reznik is a practicing physician, bestselling author, and a Certified Life Coach. She interviews many talented women physicians, diving into their journeys to success inside and outside of medicine. Her guests share practical tips from their areas of expertise you can easily apply to your life. Additionally, her solo episodes focus on many effective coaching tools to add more joy to your life. She is here to inspire you, to elevate your voice, and to help you build your happiness toolkit for the journey to Joyful Success! Check out her website at joyfulsuccessliving.com. DISCLAIMER: The Voices of Women Physicians® podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide any medical, financial, tax, legal or psychological services or advice. You are responsible for your own wellbeing, decisions and results. Dr. Reznik is a practicing physician but Voices of Women Physicians® podcast is not reflective of the opinion of her employer or her guests' employers. You should always contact a professional if you have any specific questions about your unique situation.

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October 6, 202618 min

Ep 212: Is Doing More Actually Helping You Advance Into Leadership? with Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant Part 1

What if taking on more responsibilities isn't actually moving you closer to the leadership role you want? For women physicians, excellent work can open the door to leadership—but advancing into higher-level decision-making roles requires a more strategic approach. In this episode, Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant shares practical advice for women physicians who want to expand their influence, make their leadership contributions visible, and intentionally build toward the roles where they can have a greater impact. Shannon Udovic-Constant, MD , is a pediatrician, physician leader, and served as the 5th woman president of the largest State Medical Association in its 160+ year history. A UCSF-trained pediatrician with The Permanente Medical Group in San Francisco, she has chaired board committees on governance and physician wellness, led statewide child health legislation, and represented medicine nationally during critical federal policy debates. She is the founder of Physician Women Rising, through which she coaches women physicians to rise into advanced leadership, expand their influence, and shape the future of healthcare. In this episode, we discuss: Why isn't excellent clinical work alone enough to advance into higher-level leadership roles? How can women physicians make their leadership contributions and accomplishments more visible without feeling like they're bragging? How can you determine where you actually want to go in your leadership career—and make sure your current responsibilities are helping you get there? Why is it important to tell people what you want when you're seeking a leadership role? How can women physicians avoid taking on more and more responsibilities that don't actually move them toward their leadership goals? What does it mean to build sponsorship rather than relying solely on mentorship? How can physicians use their time more strategically and know when it's time to let go of a role? How can letting go of perfectionism make delegation and teamwork more effective? Why is it important to stop waiting until you feel completely ready to take on a bigger leadership role? How can women physicians reframe the discomfort of stepping into a new role as an opportunity to learn and grow? Advancing into leadership isn't simply about doing more or proving that you can handle more. It's about being intentional about where you're going, making your contributions visible, building the right relationships, and being willing to step into opportunities before you feel completely ready. Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant shares how women physicians can approach leadership advancement strategically—and ultimately position themselves to have a greater influence on their patients, organizations, and the future of medicine. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Udovic-Constant: Website: https://drshannonudovicconstant.com Substack: https://physicianwomenrising.substack.com/

September 29, 202627 min

Ep 211: The Surprising Skills Improv Can Teach You About Life and Medicine with Dr. Wendy Schofer

What can improv teach us about being better physicians, navigating relationships, and handling the unexpected? In this episode, Dr. Wendy Schofer shares how stepping onto an improv stage changed the way she sees herself, her work, and the challenges of everyday life. We talk about what she discovered through improv—and how those lessons have influenced the way she approaches medicine, parenting, coaching, and her own perfectionism. Dr. Wendy Schofer, MD is a dual-board certified pediatrician and lifestyle physician, and trauma-informed parenting coach specializing in eating disorder prevention for family members of all ages and sizes. As Founder of Family in Focus®, she's on a mission to help 1 million families build the social-emotional skills that strengthen relationships with food, body, and *especially* each other. In this episode, we discuss: How did improv help Dr. Schofer reconnect with play and find relief from the stress and burnout she was experiencing? What can stepping outside our professional and personal roles teach us about who we are beyond what we do? How can improv help physicians let go of the pressure to always be serious, responsible, and “perfect”? What does the improv principle of “make your partner look good” mean, and how can physicians use it with patients and families? How can the “yes, and” approach help us reduce conflict and build stronger relationships? Why is accepting what someone else brings to a conversation different from simply agreeing with them? How can the improv exercise “new choice” help us develop cognitive flexibility and consider possibilities beyond our first reaction? How can improv principles be applied to coaching, parenting, patient care, and everyday relationships? Why is being willing to fail an important part of trying something new and creating something that works? How can letting go of perfectionism give us more freedom to experiment, take risks, and create the life we actually want? Dr. Schofer shows us that improv is about much more than comedy. By learning to accept what is, build on what others bring to the table, consider new possibilities, and even risk failure, we can become more flexible, connected, and willing to step outside our comfort zones. These are skills we can take far beyond the stage and into our practices, relationships, and everyday lives. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Schofer: Website : www.wendyschofermd.com No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed program: How to stop your child's sneaking and create healthy relationships www.wendyschofermd.com /no-more-candy-wrappers Family in Focus Podcast: https://podcast.wendyschofermd.com/ Ep 209: Preventing Eating Disorders Without Turning Food Into a Power Struggle with Dr. Wendy Schofer Part 1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000789747993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52QFsoWphyIRDKk4VrsceD?si=0e816d60c34f4f33 Ep 210: Preventing Eating Disorders Without Turning Food Into a Power Struggle with Dr. Wendy Schofer Part 2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000791077073 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e5trIzKGe4ziHu7AocP8x?si=35c1d0eb23a848a9

September 22, 202618 min

Ep 210: Preventing Eating Disorders Without Turning Food Into a Power Struggle with Dr. Wendy Schofer Part 2

How can parents help their children develop healthier eating habits without creating more pressure, control, or conflict around food? In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Wendy Schofer, we explore the reasons children and adults eat beyond physical hunger and how parents can respond with curiosity rather than judgment. We also discuss how to support growing independence in preteens and teenagers while still providing the consistency and structure children need. Dr. Wendy Schofer, MD, FAAP, DipABLM, PCC, NBC-HWC, TIPC, is a dual-board certified pediatrician and lifestyle physician, and trauma-informed parenting coach specializing in eating disorder prevention for family members of all ages and sizes. As Founder of Family in Focus®, she's on a mission to help 1 million families build the social-emotional skills that strengthen relationships with food, body, and especially each other. In this episode, we discuss: Why do children—and adults—eat for reasons beyond physical hunger? How can parents recognize when boredom, sadness, frustration, or other emotions may be influencing a child’s eating patterns? Why is it important to get curious about eating patterns before trying to change them? How can parents respond to emotional eating without immediately labeling it as “bad” or trying to stop it? Why can reducing pressure around food help lower concerns about disordered eating? How can parents build a healthier relationship with food without making portions, calories, or numbers the primary focus? How can parents become an ally to their child rather than turning food into a battle for control? How should parents approach increasing independence around food as children enter the preteen and teenage years? How can parents provide structure and consistency without becoming controlling? What can parents do when their child wants to make food choices they don't agree with? Why is it okay for children to be disappointed when parents set limits around food? How can parents focus on what will support their child in the long run rather than simply keeping them happy in the moment? Dr. Schofer reminds us that preventing disordered eating isn't about finding one perfect approach or controlling every choice a child makes. It's about slowing down, getting curious about patterns, reducing pressure around food, and creating the consistency and connection children need as they grow. By staying on the same team with our children—even when they push back—we can support healthier relationships with food, body, and each other. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Schofer: Website : www.wendyschofermd.com No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed program: How to stop your child's sneaking and create healthy relationships www.wendyschofermd.com /no-more-candy-wrappers Family in Focus Podcast: https://podcast.wendyschofermd.com/ Ep 209: Preventing Eating Disorders Without Turning Food Into a Power Struggle with Dr. Wendy Schofer Part 1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000789747993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52QFsoWphyIRDKk4VrsceD?si=0e816d60c34f4f33

September 15, 202616 min

Ep 209: Preventing Eating Disorders Without Turning Food Into a Power Struggle with Dr. Wendy Schofer Part 1

What if some of the ways parents try to improve their children’s eating habits could actually create more conflict around food? In this episode, Dr. Wendy Schofer shares why eating disorder prevention starts with the family—and why parents’ own relationships with food and body play such an important role. We discuss how to create a healthier environment around food without relying on restriction, pressure, or control. Dr. Wendy Schofer, MD, FAAP, DipABLM, PCC, NBC-HWC, TIPC, is a dual-board certified pediatrician and lifestyle physician, and trauma-informed parenting coach specializing in eating disorder prevention for family members of all ages and sizes. As Founder of Family in Focus®, she's on a mission to help 1 million families build the social-emotional skills that strengthen relationships with food, body, and especially each other. In this episode, we discuss: When should eating disorder prevention begin? Why does Dr. Schofer focus on parents and the family environment rather than simply trying to change a child’s behavior? How can parents’ own experiences with dieting, restriction, shame, and body image shape their children’s relationship with food? Why can telling children what to eat, how much to eat, or how much to exercise lead to resistance and conflict? How can attempts to control children’s eating contribute to secrecy, food struggles, and shame? What does it actually mean to help children develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies? Why is focusing on what is already working in a family more productive than constantly looking for what needs to be fixed? How can parents model the relationship with food and body they want their children to develop? Why are strong family relationships and connection so important to eating disorder prevention? Dr. Schofer’s approach to eating disorder prevention starts with a simple but powerful shift: instead of focusing solely on changing what children eat, we can look at the relationships, beliefs, and environment surrounding food. By working on ourselves and modeling healthier relationships with food and body, parents can help create an environment where children can thrive—without turning food into a power struggle. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Schofer: Website: www.wendyschofermd.com No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed program: How to stop your child's sneaking and create healthy relationships www.wendyschofermd.com /no-more-candy-wrappers Family in Focus Podcast: https://podcast.wendyschofermd.com/

September 8, 202632 min

Ep 208: How to Build and Lead a High-Performing Medical Practice with Dr. Soheila Rostami

Building a successful medical practice takes far more than being a great physician. Dr. Soheila Rostami shares the lessons she learned building two practices from the ground up—including how to identify your ideal patient population, hire and retain high-performing staff, create a strong practice culture, and use market research and technology to stay competitive. Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACS, is a double board-certified surgeon, renowned for her expertise in oculoplastic and facial aesthetic surgery. As the founder and medical director of Sanctuary Cosmetic Center and Rostami Oculo Facial Plastic Consultants, Dr. Rostami has dedicated her career to enhancing both the function and beauty of the face through advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques. With over two and a half decades of experience, Dr. Rostami is a sought-after expert in facelift and eyelid surgery, facial rejuvenation, and aesthetic injectables. Dr. Rostami have performed thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries over the last 25 years and have created a unique- state of the art AAAHC accredited Surgical Center in her McLean, Virginia Location- serving the state of Virginia, Maryland, the District of Colombia in addition to patients who fly in to see her from all over the world. Dr. Rostami is also a Fellowship Director for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, where she hosts a Fellow for 1 year at a time to help the cosmetic surgeons of the future become experienced and board eligible. In this episode, we discuss: What does it really take to build a successful medical practice from the ground up? How can physicians develop a unique value proposition instead of simply copying what competitors are doing? What role does marketing research play in understanding what your patients actually want and need? How do you find the right people for the right roles—and recognize when a highly skilled employee may still be a poor fit for your practice? What can physicians do to build, motivate, and retain a high-performing team? How can bonuses, recognition, and other incentives be used to reward exceptional performance? What systems help keep a growing practice organized and running smoothly? What does an effective hiring process look like, and what kinds of interviews are best before making an offer? How can physicians prevent burnout and chaos by creating a culture of accountability and organization? How is Dr. Rostami using AI to improve patient education, scheduling, and surgical center operations? From hiring the right people to knowing when to let the wrong ones go, Dr. Rostami offers a candid look at the people, systems, and business decisions behind a thriving medical practice. Her biggest lesson? Building a successful practice is a continuous process of learning, adapting, and surrounding yourself with the right team. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Rostami: Instagram (Dr. Rostami): @beautybyDrRostami Instagram (Sanctuary Cosmetic Center): @sanctuarycosmeticcenter Website: https://www.sanctuarycosmeticcenter.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SanctuaryCosmeticCenter/

September 1, 202629 min

Ep 207: Why Doesn't Having More Money Make You Feel More Secure? with Dr. Billina Shaw Part 2

What happens when years of medical training teach you to undervalue your own time—and how can that affect the way you earn, spend, and build wealth? In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Billina Shaw explores the financial boundaries, money scripts, and deeply ingrained beliefs that can shape women physicians’ financial decisions. She discusses why it can be so difficult to charge what your work is worth, how medical training can contribute to financial devaluation and lifestyle creep, and how to move beyond guilt and shame toward more intentional financial choices. Dr. Shaw also shares practical ways to recognize inherited money patterns, build financial resilience, and separate your net worth from your self-worth. Dr. Billina Shaw is a Yale-educated triple board-certified psychiatrist (child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry; addiction medicine) with an MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has served as a Senior Medical Advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), bringing federal-level expertise in behavioral health policy and implementation. Dr. Shaw now works with high-achievers, leaders, and organizations to move from anxious and disconnected to purposeful, peaceful, and prosperous. Through her speaker platform and financial wellness coaching practice, she bridges clinical psychiatry, behavioral health strategy, and the psychological roots of financial decision-making and well-being. In this episode, we discuss: Why do women physicians often feel uncomfortable charging for their time, expertise, and services? How can setting financial boundaries protect your time, energy, peace, and long-term financial goals? How does medical training contribute to the devaluation of physicians’ time and expertise—and how can that affect financial decisions later? Why can physicians experience a pendulum swing from extreme financial deprivation to overspending after residency? How can physicians enjoy their money without falling into mindless spending or all-or-nothing financial rules? How do guilt, shame, and financial trauma influence the way we earn, spend, save, and invest? How can you recognize and reshape inherited money scripts that may have been passed down through generations? What can we learn from major financial disruptions or losses that were outside our control? How can viewing your knowledge, skills, relationships, and abilities as assets help you feel more financially resilient? How long does it typically take to make meaningful changes in deeply rooted financial beliefs and behaviors? What is the difference between your net worth and your self-worth—and why does that distinction matter for financial wellness? Ultimately, Dr. Shaw reminds us that financial wellness is about more than numbers. It begins with understanding the beliefs and experiences that shape our relationship with money—and recognizing that our net worth does not determine our worth. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Shaw: Website: www.drbillina.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-billina Instagram: @drbillina Text GROW to 55444 to join Dr. Shaw’s email list.

August 25, 202620 min

Ep 206: Why Doesn't Having More Money Make You Feel More Secure? with Dr. Billina Shaw Part 1

Money decisions aren't always just about numbers, budgets, or financial knowledge. In Part 1 of our conversation, Dr. Billina Shaw explores the often-overlooked psychological side of money—examining how childhood experiences, professional training, past financial struggles, and deeply held beliefs can shape the way women physicians earn, spend, save, and think about wealth. Dr. Billina Shaw is a Yale-educated triple board-certified psychiatrist (child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry; addiction medicine) with an MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has served as a Senior Medical Advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), bringing federal-level expertise in behavioral health policy and implementation. Dr. Shaw now works with high-achievers, leaders, and organizations to move from anxious and disconnected to purposeful, peaceful, and prosperous. Through her speaker platform and financial wellness coaching practice, she bridges clinical psychiatry, behavioral health strategy, and the psychological roots of financial decision-making and well-being. In this episode, we discuss: How do childhood experiences and past financial struggles shape the way we think about and manage money? Why can financial advice focused on what we “should have” done earlier create guilt and shame rather than lasting change? How can medical training and a career centered on serving others affect physicians’ sense of worth and relationship with money? Why might women feel over-responsible for financial problems that aren't entirely theirs to solve? How can a past financial struggle continue to shape your identity even after your circumstances have changed? Why do some people continue to feel financially insecure even when they are objectively doing well? How can a scarcity mindset lead to overspending, hoarding, avoidance, or anxiety around money? What does your spending behavior reveal about the deeper needs or emotions you may be trying to meet? How can connecting your financial goals to your values and vision for your life make them more meaningful? Where do your core beliefs about money come from, and how can you begin to change beliefs that no longer serve you? Why can feeling worthy of wealth—and allowing yourself to want more—be an important part of changing your relationship with money? Drawing on her background as a psychiatrist and financial wellness coach, Dr. Shaw shares why feelings of scarcity, guilt, shame, and unworthiness can persist even when someone's financial circumstances have changed. She also discusses how understanding your relationship with money, shifting your identity, and connecting your financial decisions to your deeper values can help you move toward greater peace, freedom, and abundance. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Shaw: Website: www.drbillina.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-billina Instagram: @drbillina Text GROW to 55444 to join Dr. Shaw’s email list.

August 18, 202611 min

Ep 205: How to Create More Time and Money with an AI Team with Dr. Ladan Davallow Part 2

What does it really mean to have an AI assistant working alongside you? In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Ladan Davallow takes a closer look at the safety considerations involved in using AI, from protecting personal and patient information to setting appropriate guardrails for AI agents. She also shares more of the ways she uses AI to automate tasks, conduct research, create presentations and content, and support both her clinical practice and everyday life. Dr. Ladan Davallow is a practicing pediatric endocrinologist and founder of Aimforth, where she teaches physicians how to use AI practically and responsibly to save time, reduce administrative burden, and make medicine work better—without compromising patient privacy, clinical judgment, or the human side of care. Since 2023, she’s invested thousands of hours and five figures testing AI across clinical medicine, academia, private practice, and business. In this episode, she cuts through the hype to share what physicians actually need to know: which AI tools are worth their time and which aren’t, how to think about HIPAA compliance and patient privacy, what you should—and shouldn’t—put into AI, how to navigate hallucinations and unreliable outputs, and whether AI is really coming for physicians’ jobs. Most importantly, she shares what she wishes she’d known when she started, so physicians can use AI more confidently without spending years figuring it out themselves. In this episode, we discuss: What privacy and security considerations should physicians keep in mind when using AI? How can physicians protect personal and patient information when using AI tools and agents? What guardrails should be put in place when giving AI access to other applications and information? What kinds of tasks can physicians automate with AI? How can AI assist with presentations, scheduling, patient care, research, and content creation? How can physicians use AI for academic medicine and research? How can AI be used as a personalized tutor, coach, or educational resource? How can physicians decide which tasks to delegate to AI and which are better handled by a person? What possibilities emerge when physicians can build AI agents without extensive technical or coding skills? Dr. Davallow also shares some of the unexpected ways she has incorporated AI into her life, including creating a presentation on short notice, developing personalized systems for managing her household, and using AI to support her children's education. Whether you're already using AI regularly or are just beginning to explore what it can do, this episode offers a look at the increasingly broad range of ways physicians can use AI to simplify their work and create more time for the things that matter most. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Ladan Davallow: Save Your Seat for the FREE Live Masterclass: Build Your First 3 AI Employees Live https://www.aimforthstudio.com/masterclass Learn more about Aimforth - Practical AI for Physicians: https://www.aimforthstudio.com Ep 204: How to Create More Time and Money with an AI Team with Dr. Ladan Davallow Part 1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-204-how-to-create-more-time-and-money-with-an-ai/id1630624425?i=1000782661448 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64e35tqwcI1BcZjsWhLWbL?si=Oqp1MgkCQ5OQZzcDJe5PHA

August 11, 202621 min

Ep 204: How to Create More Time and Money with an AI Team with Dr. Ladan Davallow Part 1

What if AI could do more than write an email or summarize a document? In Part 1 of our conversation, Dr. Ladan Davallow shares how she went from experimenting with AI to building AI assistants that help her manage both her personal life and clinical practice. Drawing on her experience as a pediatric endocrinologist, practice owner, and physician who has spent thousands of hours exploring AI, she explains how physicians can begin using these tools in practical ways to reclaim their time and reduce administrative burden. Dr. Ladan Davallow is a practicing pediatric endocrinologist and founder of Aimforth, where she teaches physicians how to use AI practically and responsibly to save time, reduce administrative burden, and make medicine work better—without compromising patient privacy, clinical judgment, or the human side of care. Since 2023, she’s invested thousands of hours and five figures testing AI across clinical medicine, academia, private practice, and business. In this episode, she cuts through the hype to share what physicians actually need to know: which AI tools are worth their time and which aren’t, how to think about HIPAA compliance and patient privacy, what you should—and shouldn’t—put into AI, how to navigate hallucinations and unreliable outputs, and whether AI is really coming for physicians’ jobs. Most importantly, she shares what she wishes she’d known when she started, so physicians can use AI more confidently without spending years figuring it out themselves. In this episode, we discuss: How did Dr. Davallow’s frustration with inefficiencies in medicine lead her to explore AI? How can physicians use AI to organize their lives, prioritize tasks, and manage their schedules? What can AI assistants and agents actually do for physicians beyond answering questions or generating text? How can AI help physicians work with lengthy medical records and other clinical information? How can physicians use AI scribes more effectively and reduce the amount of editing required? What should physicians know about HIPAA compliance and protecting patient information when using AI? How can physicians reduce the risk of hallucinations and inaccurate information in AI-generated outputs? How can physicians learn to use AI effectively without having a technical background? How might the rapidly evolving capabilities of AI change the way physicians work? Dr. Davallow also shares how she taught herself to use AI, why she began investing significant time and money into learning the latest tools, and how those skills have allowed her to automate tasks and explore new possibilities beyond traditional clinical work. Whether you're already experimenting with AI or aren't sure where to begin, this episode offers a practical introduction to how physicians can start thinking about AI as an assistant rather than simply another tool to learn. Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Ladan Davallow: Save Your Seat for the FREE Live Masterclass: Build Your First 3 AI Employees Live https://www.aimforthstudio.com/masterclass Learn more about Aimforth - Practical AI for Physicians: https://www.aimforthstudio.com

August 5, 202629 min

Ep 203: From Refugee to Physician and Author with Dr. Maryam Sabetian

Dr. Maryam Sabetian was born in Tehran, Iran, into an interfaith family. Her father is a Baha’i, and her mother is Muslim. Like many Baha’i families in Iran, they faced significant religious persecution and discrimination. From the age of seven, Dr. Sabetian knew she wanted to become a physician. She was fascinated by science and dreamed of becoming a source of healing and comfort for people during their most vulnerable moments. Religious persecution, limited opportunities, and financial hardship ultimately forced her family to flee Iran. At the age of ten, they crossed the border into Pakistan with the help of a smuggler in search of safety and a better future. They settled in Islamabad, where they became part of a community of refugees awaiting resettlement. After being recognized as refugees by the United Nations, they applied for refugee visas through the U.S. Embassy. Their visas were approved on September 10, 2001, but were revoked the following day after the September 11 terrorist attacks. They waited another year and a half before their visas were finally reinstated. Dr. Sabetian, her parents, and her younger brother, arrived in the United States at the end of 2002. She was thirteen years old and spoke very little English. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new country and language, Dr. Sabetian remained committed to her dream of becoming a physician. She attended Boise State University, where she majored in Molecular Biology, and later met her husband. Dr. Sabetian recently published her memoir, Flowers of Kindergarten , which chronicles her childhood in Iran, their escape to Pakistan, and the journey to the United States through the eyes of a young girl. Her hope in writing this memoir is to humanize the refugee experience, increase understanding of Iran and Persian culture, and preserve the memories of her childhood friend, Maryam, whose friendship profoundly shaped her life. In Part 1 of this two-part interview, Dr. Maryam Sabetian shares her remarkable journey from childhood in Iran to building a new life in the United States. She reflects on growing up in an interfaith family, fleeing religious persecution, living as a refugee in Pakistan, and the experiences that ultimately led her to a career in medicine. Topics discussed include: Growing up in Iran and dreaming of becoming a physician Religious persecution and the decision to leave Iran Escaping to Pakistan and navigating life as a refugee The impact of September 11 on her family's immigration journey Building a new life after arriving in the United States The role of friendship, family, and community throughout her journey And more! This episode is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. In Part 2, Dr. Sabetian discusses adapting to life in the United States, her path to becoming a family physician, and the inspiration behind writing her memoir, Flowers of Kindergarten . Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now. Website: amazvitamd.com Email: hello@amazvitamd.com Learn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call: https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/ Connect with Dr. Sabetian: Flowers of Kindergarten: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3WXQ127