39 Best Women in Medicine Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

This podcast teaches women physicians, women in healthcare, and professional women strategies to take control of their time and set boundaries to create work life balance. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt teaches women how to own their calendars, say no to unpaid work, and create daily time for themselves to improve their wellbeing. more

Medicine is truly the most noble profession. It is an honor and a privilege to be responsible for the health and well being of our society. As physicians, we aim to relieve human suffering. Then why are so many of us unhappy, stressed, and even considering leaving medicine? Characteristics of self sacrifice and delayed gratification allowed women physicians to get through medical school and residency. Yet these very same traits can cause increasing distress and may no longer be serving us. This podcast encourages women physicians to reflect on the wise words of the Hippocratic Oath and consider what more they could be doing to maintain the utmost respect for their OWN human life and its quality. Women physicians are strong, intelligent, resilient, hard working, insightful, and live their lives in service of others. Through this podcast, Dr Sunny Smith reminds them that they must first care for themselves so that they may care for others. As a practicing physician and certified coach, she offers tools that can be used to help them take a closer look at their life right now, what they love and what they'd like to change. She helps physicians set goals and empowers them to take steps toward creating their best lives starting today. more

Are you ready to become the CEO of your career? Join Kemi Doll physician, surgeon, researcher, coach, and career strategist as she guides you on the journey to transform your academic life, so that you can channel your ideas, passions, and skills into a successful and nourishing career. In each episode, she'll be taking a deep dive into one CORE growth strategy so you can gain confidence and effectiveness in pursuing the dream career in academic medicine that you worked so hard to achieve. Tune in for an always authentic, sometimes a little raw, but unapologetically empowering word. Learn more at www.kemidoll.com. more

The Wealthy Mom MD Podcast is for high-achieving women who want to create wealth in all areas of their life. Join Master Certified Coach Bonnie Koo, MD, to gain the tools and confidence to create your wealthy life.Learn more at https://wealthymommd.com/Instagram: @wealthymommdFacebook: wealthymommd more

The Defiant Career is a podcast about career strategy for women in medicine, hosted by Dr. Qaali Hussein, a double board-certified trauma surgeon and mother of six. It teaches women physicians how to advance their careers and navigate hostile workplace cultures without burning out. For three years, I interviewed accomplished women on this show. Surgeons, founders, lawyers, executives. Different fields, different decades, different lives. Every one of them had been handed the same advice: work twice as hard, prove yourself, earn your seat, and figure out the rest of your life on the side. Every one of them paid the same price. Burnout. Exhaustion. Health and relationships. No guarantee the success was even waiting at the end. I know, because I am one of them. After 15 years of becoming a trauma surgeon, raising six children, and following every rule I was given, I nearly walked away from medicine in my first year as an attending. That is not bad luck. When the same advice produces the same outcome across every field and every decade, it is not a personal failing. It is a strategy problem. I call it the compliant strategy. It works exactly as designed. It just was not designed for you to win. This show is about the alternative. I call it the Defiant Career Strategy, and it is what I built out of necessity the year I almost quit. Every other week, I go deep on one decision the compliant strategy has been quietly making for you: when to speak up and how to survive it, what caregiving actually costs your career, how to advance inside a workplace culture that was never built for you, and why the burnout was never a discipline problem. This is for women in medicine who are done being told to persevere. Women of color who have watched their specific challenges go unaddressed even in the rooms built to address them. Physician mothers who were promised the career and the flexibility and only ever got the career. You cannot out-excel a system that was never built for you. Two places to start: Take the 2-minute Career Diagnostic to see what the compliant strategy is costing you: https://www.defianceacademy.com/defiance-career-diagnostic Join the Strategy Room inside Defiance Academy: https://www.defianceacademy.com/the-strategy-room New episodes every other week. Subscribe so you don't miss one. Formerly the Professional Muslim Women Podcast. Dr. Qaali Hussein is a double board-certified trauma surgeon, founder of Defiance Academy, and author of DEFIANCE: A Career Strategy for Women the Rules Weren't Written For. more

Stories from the women physicians who have paved the way and those who are in the thick of it now. Hosted by Dr. Alison Trainor more

There were many things we didn't learn in medical school and how to manage our mind was one of them. I share simple coaching tools that help you gain control and create the calm you crave. more

Dr. Grace Yum has quietly become one of the highest profile pediatric dentists in Chicago and beyond. She is in a small pool of less than 5% of all dentists who become certified in pediatrics. She also founded and built Yummy Dental and Orthodontics for Kids into a leader in its category. In this Podcast, Dr. Yum shares pearls of wisdom based on her experience that are designed to help moms be successful in their medical careers and in their lives more broadly. She interviews a rotating cast of experts who give invaluable advice from a variety of perspectives: fashion stylists, lawyers, CEOs, nutritionists, skincare experts, parenting experts and more. Along the way, Dr. Yum shares the secrets to her success in balancing motherhood and her growing business interests in dental, real estate and beyond. more

A podcast for women physicians and beyond ready to lead with confidence, set boundaries without guilt, and build a personal brand or business beyond clinical practice. Hosted by Dr. Sharon McLaughlin, a former surgeon turned leadership coach for female physicians, each episode delivers real communication scripts, boundary-setting strategies, and business-building tools for doctors navigating burnout, career change, and entrepreneurship. Join thousands of female physician entrepreneurs learning to lead their teams, their families, and their careers on their own terms. more

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. more

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Power from identity, leading through story. BUNDLE OF HERS is a podcast dedicated to amplifying underspoken voices and stories in medicine. Our journey is a continuous exploration of discoveries, where identity growth, defining moments, and ongoing self-understanding take center focus. Medical residents and students Hạ Lê, Mariam Asadian, Lilly Kanishka, Laurel Hiatt, Alizah Folau, and Austen Ivey discuss how their different identities influence their experiences navigating the complexities of studying and practicing medicine. Through honest and thought-provoking conversations and personal narratives, BUNDLE OF HERS explores the diverse collection of voices and stories within the medical field. more

Are you a woman in medicine looking to rediscover joy and balance in your career and personal life? Welcome to 'Create Meaning in Medicine,' the podcast where women physicians come to rewrite the rules and reclaim their fulfillment.Hosted by Dr. Joanne Sotelo and Dr. Erin Hurley, this podcast offers a sanctuary for candid discussions on the tough topics no one else is talking about, such as burnout, mental health, and the intricate balance of relationships and professional obligations. Each episode brings insights from expert guests, offering you strategies to overcome the unique challenges faced by women in healthcare.Subscribe to our podcast to navigate the complexities of your career with greater clarity and intention. Join us and explore actionable steps to enhance your well-being and achieve a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle. Your path to creating meaning in medicine starts here! more

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Four Black Women Doctors hailing from all parts of the country have come together, not only as residency colleagues at one of the most rigorous medical training programs in the country, but as lifelong friends who want to share their journey with you. This podcast covers the whole gamut of health topics, all from the perspective of 4 successful black women practicing medicine in America. We will highlight a number of different topics, including sexual health, mental wellness and medical myths in the media to make sure that you stay healthy. Come listen to the OG MDs of Black Girl Magic! more

Advancing women to healthcare leadership and keeping them there. Women comprise 70% of the healthcare workforce. They hold just 20% of the C-suite. Each week, host Laurie McGraw bridges that gap through conversations with the women rewriting healthcare's leadership playbook. more

A podcast focusing on shifting the way we think and talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical field. The title, The DEI Shift, uses a common acronym DEI (standing for diversity, equity, and inclusion) as a play on the idea of a 'day shift', the time in the hospital when the daytime teams come in, bring fresh perspectives to the issues that arose overnight, and progress patient care forward. This podcast is aimed at: 1) bringing new perspectives and a more inclusive approach to the discussions of diversity issues in healthcare, 2) shifting us away from avoidance, fatigue, and negative connotations that have become attached to these topics, and 3) transitioning these discussions from mere classroom didactics into relevant, day-to-day, organic conversation and application. more

Join OBGYN resident physicians, Charlotte Thill (she/her) and Alesha Kotian (she/her), as they navigate what it means to be a woman in the medical field and in their own lives. Each episode focuses on topics in medical history, current events, various health professions, female healthcare pioneers, and more! By analyzing different areas of healthcare and history through a feminist lens, From Skirts To Scrubs hopes to create a space to explore what it means to be a woman in medicine while having some fun along the way! more

Where we talk about what it's actually like to be a woman in medicine. Hosted by a facial plastic surgeon who's not afraid to ask bold questions, this show dives into the messy, beautiful, complicated lives we all live: careers, kids, IVF, burnout, marriage, divorce, ambition, and all the expectations we're supposed to meet. Nothing is off-limits. These are the conversations we've all had behind closed doors - now we're having them out loud. Find more info about Fem, MD and other shows on the Hippocratic Collective at hippocratic-collective.com more

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa is proud to present Heroic Herstories: Women in Medicine with the Katies — a podcast and video series celebrating trailblazing women who have shaped the field of medicine.Through engaging, conversational interviews, hosts Katie and Katie highlight the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of women who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations. Each episode shares authentic stories of leadership, resilience, and innovation, offering listeners and viewers both inspiration and insight into the evolving landscape of medicine. more

Welcome to the Mothers In Medicine Podcast. Here we have honest and open conversations with leaders in the medical field who are also mothers. Hear their real life stories and also gain from their practical tips and advice for managing the juggle. more

Faces of Medicine is an inspiring podcast series that illuminates the remarkable journeys of Black female physicians in America. Hosted by Dr. Khama Ennis, each episode features candid, in-depth conversations with doctors from the acclaimed documentary film, plus additional physicians whose stories deserve to be heard.With Black women representing only 2.8% of all US doctors, these voices have been historically underrepresented. Through intimate interviews, listeners gain unprecedented access to the challenges, victories, and humanity behind the white coat. From the allies who championed them to the barriers they overcame.Whether you're a future physician seeking inspiration, a healthcare professional committed to equity, or simply someone who wants to better understand the doctors caring for our communities, Faces of Medicine offers a transformative window into stories that will reshape how you see medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

 The Women MD Leaders Podcast, hosted by Dr. Stephanie Yamout, MD, MBA, CPCC, ACC — pediatric hospitalist and internationally certified coach for women physician leaders — offers practical tips to help women physicians thrive in demanding clinical and leadership roles. Each episode shares strategies to create more time, overcome perfectionism, manage doubt, set boundaries without guilt, and lead with confidence. Dr. Yamout delivers tools, frameworks, and real-world insights for women physician leaders at every stage. With 15+ years as a practicing pediatric hospitalist and physician leader, Dr. Yamout brings dual fluency to every conversation: the clinical realities of medicine and the strategic demands of leadership. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through the Co-Active Training Institute and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation. If you are a woman physician leader navigating burnout, blurred boundaries, or imposter doubt, this podcast is for you. You'll learn how to:    • Reclaim your time and protect your energy    • Set boundaries with clarity, not guilt    • Lead teams and meetings with confidence    • Quiet the inner critic and own your value    • Build a sustainable leadership practice Dr. Stephanie Yamout helps women physician leaders get their time back, own their value, and command the room as they were born to do. New episodes weekly. Learn more and book a discovery call at womenmdleaders.com.  more

Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power.Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what's next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.I'm Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I've been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn't a personal failure—it's a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.In each episode, you'll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:• Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what's possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your visionThis is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.You are not alone. There's a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - https://www.christinaadamsmd.com• Explore coaching support on the website - https://www.christinaadamsmd.com• Follow along with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for grounded community and real talkIt's time to redefine what's possible—for you, and for the future of women in medicine. more

The Women In Radiology Education, or WIRED, podcast was created with our group's mission in mind: empowering, supporting, and inspiring women. We intend to interview women in all stages of the path to a career in radiology—young ladies interested in STEM, medical students, residents, academic attendings, and community practitioners—and share their insight and wisdom with our listeners in hopes of ultimately reducing the overall disparity regarding women in radiology. more

Young doctors are increasingly in 'survival' mode.  Far from flourishing, the relentless pressure of working in medicine means that 'balance' is harder than ever to achieve. On the Girl Doc Survival Guide, Yale professor and dermatologist Dr Christine J Ko sits down with doctors, psychologists and mental health experts to dig into the real challenges and rewards of life in medicine.  From dealing with daily stressors and burnout to designing a career that doesn't sacrifice your personal life, this podcast is all about giving you the tools to not just survive...  But to be present in the journey. more

Coaching Healthcare Leaders is the podcast for physicians and healthcare executives who are navigating the complex intersection of clinical excellence and organizational leadership.Hosted by Dr. Lisa, a family physician, seasoned healthcare leader, and executive coach, this podcast creates a much-needed space for healthcare leaders to be heard, supported, and empowered. After years inside the healthcare system, Dr. Lisa understands the pressure, responsibility, and isolation that often come with leading in today's demanding healthcare environment.Each episode dives into the real challenges medical leaders face—burnout, communication breakdowns, imposter syndrome, team conflict, system constraints, and the struggle to lead with influence while protecting well-being. You'll gain practical, actionable strategies you can apply immediately, along with live coaching conversations that offer rare insight into how healthcare leaders think, decide, and grow in real time.This podcast is about more than leadership skills—it's about giving healthcare leaders a voice and helping build sustainable health systems where people feel valued, healthcare professionals want to stay and grow, and patient outcomes truly improve.If you're a physician leader, medical director, executive, or aspiring healthcare leader looking to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose—this podcast is for you.🎧 New episodes are released regularly.🎯 Listen in and lead differently.🎙️ Coaching Healthcare Leaders more

Welcome to The Catalyst Way—the podcast for women clinicians who want to get organized, reignite creativity, and flourish in medicine. Hosted by Dr. Lara Salyer, DO, IFMCP, a physician, author, mentor, and Flow Research Collective-trained coach, this show is your weekly dose of practical strategies to help you flourish inside and outside the exam room. Whether you're drowning in admin work, feeling creatively stifled, or building a Functional Medicine practice from scratch, you'll find real, actionable solutions in every episode. ✨ What You'll Learn: ️✔️ How to beat burnout and reclaim time & energy with better organization, essential tools, and flow science ️✔️ Why creativity is a clinical intervention (and how to harness it!) ️✔️ Mindset shifts, intuition, and self-expression for a sustainable career Expect short solo episodes packed with high-impact tips, plus occasional guest experts sharing their wisdom. Each episode ends with a 'Catalyst Question' to spark reflection and action. 🚀 Take the first step! Discover your burnout risk & creative strengths with the Catalyst Archetype Quiz → https://3nb09zv7070.typeform.com/archetype more

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Our Future, Our Voices is the podcast where we amplify the changemakers shaping a more equitable future in medicine and beyond. Presented by the Gender Equity Task Force of the American Medical Women's Association , this series challenges outdated norms, breaks down barriers, and sparks critical conversations on inclusion and justice. Hosted by Meghan Etsey, Meenu Immaneni, Laura Uricoechea and Rhea Manohar , each episode features candid discussions with leaders, advocates, and trailblazers who are pushing the boundaries of equity. No more silence. No more waiting. It's time to reclaim our future —one voice at a time. Subscribe now and be part of the movement! more

You are not just one thing. Neither am I. I'm Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH: hospital medicine, three kinds of work, one very full life. I've worked hospital medicine and post-acute care. I've sat with a family on their worst day and clocked out to be a mother twenty minutes later. I've been the only woman in the room, and the one who stayed too long in a place that made me smaller. For years I treated that as a scheduling problem; three callings to be balanced, traded off, and apologized for. It isn't. Medicine, motherhood, and missions aren't three things competing for one life. They're three things making one, and each of them taught me something the others couldn't. Not balance. Integration. So: three callings. One life. Here's what that looks like for the guests and me on this podcast. You'll hear real conversations on burnout, resilience, faith, and finding your voice, because you are not just one thing. more

In healthcare, burnout rates are higher in women. In fact, forty percent of women physicians have cut back or left medicine within 6 years of completing training. Why? Is it added responsibilities at home? Gender bias at work? Invisible work at work? Mom guilt? Too much self-sacrifice and inability to say no? Poor boundaries, lack of time management skills, lack of self-care? In this podcast, we'll explore the reasons why women in medicine are struggling—and more importantly, what to do about it. We can banish burnout and thrive as women in medicine. more

Welcome to the Women in Healthcare Leadership Series. Every week, we're amplifying and elevating the experiences, perspectives, and insights of women leaders to advance women's health and gender equality. more

She Leads Science is a podcast where women share their journeys in medicine, public health, and scientific discovery. From the lab bench to the park bench, from classrooms to policy rooms, we will explore how women are shaping the future of health. With each episode, we will bring you real stories, practical wisdom, and fresh perspectives from women at every stage of their careers.  more

On this podcast, we will share stories from physicians in various medical specialties and those in roles that support the advancement of medicine to understand the skills necessary to be an effective leader. We'll celebrate their success and hear about strategies to overcome hurdles. We will also highlight some of the unique challenges faced by women in medicine who are interested in pursuing leadership positions and the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship in achieving and being successful in those roles. more

Medicine, Motherhood, and Magic is the podcast where real women in medicine finally get to exhale. Hosted by Dr. Lauren Trimeloni, MD, each episode explores the honest intersections of career, motherhood, burnout, identity, and healing. If you're a doctor mom craving better work life balance, emotional clarity, and practical tools to feel like yourself again, this show gives you grounded guidance with a little bit of magic. Tune in for conversations that help you redefine success on your terms. more

Welcome to Healing With Her, the podcast where women in medicine share bold, honest and healing conversations from the front lines of healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or someone passionate about wellness, you'll find stories here that resonate, educate and inspire. more

A space for the unique journey of female surgeons to be featured.The intention is to generate understanding of our perspective and experiences, thereby serving as a source of empowerment and validation for current female surgeons, as well as inspiration for young girls aspiring to become one. more

The AWS podcast is produced by the AWS Communications Committee. These episodes include interviews with women surgeons recorded in the hospital, during national meetings, and from our AWS annual conference. We feature women who are leaders in healthcare, research, teaching, and growing opportunities for more women to succeed in surgery. Through giving a platform to inspiring women's voices, we seek to engage, empower, and excel. more