Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Ellie Kraft, MD, FACS | Oncoplastic Surgeon

Lifestyle Rx: Be Quiet!

Dr. Paige Moorhead shares her recent vacation experiences, correlating this to the impact of stress on women, and the importance of managing stress through lifestyle choices and healthy distractions. She emphasizes the power of quiet and the parasympathetic state in navigating stress and responsibility. Takeaways * Research insights: gender differences in stress * Understanding the impact of stress on women * The power of quiet and the parasympathetic state in stress management * Two types of quiet Chapters * 00:00 Vacation Adventures * 11:08 Gender Differences in Stress Response * 21:26 The Impact of Stress on Women * 32:32 Internalizing Stress and Healthy Distractions * 40:23 Embodying the Quiet State * 46:39 Navigating Stress and Responsibility * 56:35 The Privilege of Responsibility Research Links: 1. Stress by Gender - American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2012/gender-report.pdf [https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2012/gender-report.pdf] 2. Men and Women Experience Stress Differently - Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-self/202403/men-and-women-experience-stress-differently/amp [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-of-self/202403/men-and-women-experience-stress-differently/amp] 3. UF scientists find key differences in male, female responses to stress - University of Florida College of Pharmacy: https://ufhealth.org/news/2025/uf-scientists-find-key-differences-in-male-female-responses-to-stress [https://ufhealth.org/news/2025/uf-scientists-find-key-differences-in-male-female-responses-to-stress] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_female_surgeons?utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/the_female_surgeons?utm_source=qr] Interested in being a guest? thefemalesurgeons@gmail.com [thefemalesurgeons@gmail.com]

Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Ellie Kraft, MD, FACS | Oncoplastic Surgeon

Dr. Elizabeth (Ellie) Kraft, an ocoplastic surgeon, shares her journey into this unique surgical field that has revolutionized the treatment of breast cancer. After explaining the history of oncoplastic surgery, she discusses her experience becoming a surgeon as a female, the frequency of breast cancer diagnosis, and the importance of early detection. Additionally, Dr. Kraft emphasizes the significance of maintaining mental and physical health as a surgeon, highlighting the challenges and strategies for self-care in a demanding profession. The discussion then dives into patient perceptions and assumptions when females introduce themselves as their surgeon, followed by how Dr. Kraft plans to leave a footprint during her professional career. Takeaways * Oncoplastic surgery: A revolutionary approach to breast cancer surgery * The importance of mental and physical health for surgeons * Gender bias experience entering into a surgical field * Challenges faced by female surgeons Chapters * Oncoplastic Surgery Revolution * The Impact of Gender in Surgery * Breast Cancer Awareness, Statistics, & Screening * Maintaining Mental & Physical Health as a Surgeon * Bouncing Back from Complications * Experiences of Bias in Surgical Fields * Patient Perceptions * Future Aspirations and Impact * Reflection on Childhood Dreams Follow Dr. Ellie Kraft: * @drelliekraft * www.drelliekraft.com [http://www.drelliekraft.com] Connect with The Female Surgeons: * @the_female_surgeons Follow Dr. Paige Moorhead: * @dr_paige_dds

Lifestyle Rx: Fitness for the Female Surgeon with Jaime Filer | Fitness Coach

Surgery demands muscular endurance and skeletal mobility. Fitness is what builds the foundation for our body to meet these demands, and it provides longevity to a surgical career. Women, however, need to train with female-specific physiology in mind. This conversation with fitness coach, Jaime Filer, covers female fitness across different decades, emphasizing the importance of strength training and discussing a minimum weekly fitness schedule. It also delves into the comparison between macros and intuitive eating for female surgeons. The conversation dives into the importance of structure in creating freedom, the framework of building a plate and prioritizing & optimizing eating schedules for surgeons, key supplements for female surgeons, dispelling carb myths and structuring meals, fitness as a lifestyle and mindset, and the importance of getting started and taking action. Takeaways * Female fitness focuses alter across the decades * Importance of strength training * Minimum weekly fitness schedule structure creates freedom * Fitness is a lifestyle * Food choices and meal planning is where you truly make the difference in your health and fitness * How to work with your hormones Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Education * 08:49 Fitness in your 20s-50s * 14:53 Fitness in your 60s * 21:20 Minimum Weekly Fitness Schedule * 27:00 Macros vs. Intuitive Eating * 32:07 The Framework of Structure * 39:03 Key Supplements for Female Surgeons * 50:26 Fitness as a Lifestyle and Mindset Follow Jaime Filer on Instagram: @jaimefilerfitness Connect with The Female Surgeons and Dr. Paige Moorhead on Instagram: @the_female_surgeons @dr_paige_dds

Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Athena Goodarzi, DDS | Full Arch Dental Implant Surgeon

Dr. Athena discusses the challenges and rewards of full arch surgery, the importance of patient education, the impact of instant gratification in dentistry, and the role of self-care and partnership in sustaining a successful surgical career. Dr. Athena shares her personal journey, challenges, and insights as a female surgeon, emphasizing the significance of quality work, consistency, and humility in earning respect in the field. The conversation covers topics related to empowering female dentists, facing fears and building confidence, embracing fear as a positive force, elevating the standard of care, and balancing personal and professional life. Dr. Athena shares insights on recognition as a role model, overcoming gender barriers, the positive impact of fear, continuous learning and growth, and maintaining mental and physical balance in dentistry. Takeaways * Instant gratification is a significant aspect of full arch surgery, providing life-changing results for patients. * Quality work, consistency, and humility are key factors in earning respect and recognition in the surgical field. * Empowerment of female dentists * Acknowledging and embracing fear * Elevating the standard of care * Balancing personal and professional life Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Personal Branding * 10:19 The Pursuit of Full Arch Surgery * 16:06 Empathy and Leadership in Surgery * 21:41 Mental and Physical Self-Care for Surgeons * 28:49 The Role of Partnership in a Surgeon's Career * 36:07 Empowering Female Dentists * 46:10 Embracing Fear as a Positive Force * 52:13 Elevating the Standard of Care * 59:03 Balancing Personal and Professional Life Follow Dr. Athena's journey on Instagram: @dr.athena_dds Connect with The Female Surgeons and Dr. Paige Moorhead on Instagram: @the_female_surgeons @dr_paige_dds

Permission to Do Less with Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy

The conversation delves into the impact of self-imposed pressure and the importance of emotional intelligence in the context of personal and professional fulfillment. It explores the journey of high-achieving women in healthcare, the limitations of hard work and achievement, and the fear of slowing down. The discussion also addresses the impact of trauma, the relationship with emotions, and the importance of slowing down to create greater capacity and awareness. The conversation explores the challenge of slowing down and the pursuit of excellence, emphasizing the mental and physical impact of parasympathetic calm, the fear and discomfort associated with slowing down, and the importance of self-awareness and emotional release. It also highlights the realization that everything one has been working toward is already present and the impact of feeling good on one's capacity to do good and serve the world. Takeaways * Self-imposed pressure * Emotional impacts of the pursuit of excellence * Giving yourself permission to slow down takes emotional intelligence * Slowing down actually creates more mental space & clarity Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey * 05:46 The Limitations of Hard Work and Achievement * 10:58 The Identity of Excellence * 17:34 The Relationship with Emotions * 25:19 The Importance of Slowing Down * 30:26 The Awareness and Slowing Down * 36:23 The Challenge of Slowing Down * 44:23 The Navy SEAL Approach * 53:06 The Release of Emotions * 01:04:22 The Pursuit of Excellence * 01:10:25 The Challenge of Slowing Down * 01:16:35 The Impact of Feeling Good Connect with Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy: * https://thebizofhappiness.com/ [https://thebizofhappiness.com/] * @thebizofhappiness Connect with The Female Surgeons and Dr. Paige Moorhead on Instagram: * @the_female_surgeons * @dr_paige_dds