Surgeon Mommy: From Operating Room to Playroom

Surgeon Mommy #3: The Pre-Op Parent: Managing Messy Morning Routines

Do early OR days seem like the days when getting out of the house is the most challenging?  Are those the mornings when your toddler has a meltdown, your kid doesn’t want to get dressed, or you skip breakfast because you’re running late? Those mornings you arrive to work stressed out, and feel like you’ve run the emotional gamut even before you even step foot into the OR.  This is no way to start your day.  Surgery is stressful enough as it is, you don’t need to add morning baggage to it.  In this episode, I’ll share tips and tricks for managing messy morning routines before those early days.

Surgeon Mommy #2: What Your First Year Out is Really Like

Dreaming of graduating from residency and leaving sleepless nights on call behind? I was too! As an attending, this seemed within reach. But good senior residents know that the first year out brings its own challenges - a different learning curve awaits. In this episode, I'll share tips for navigating your first year successfully.

Surgeon Mommy #1: You Are Different than Everyone Else: The First-Generation Mantra

Were you told that you were different, ever since you were a kid?  Did your parents tell you that you had to work twice as hard to succeed in life, because your family came from another country?  Well, join the club of first generation professional mamas.  In this first episode, I share how my childhood as a Taiwanese American kid in a Midwestern town shaped my values today. I'd love to hear about your childhood stories and how they influence your choices today.