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Girl Doc Survival Guide

Christine J Ko, MD
Burnout
Mental Health
Work-Life Balance
Dermatopathology
Emotional Intelligence
Patient Care
Healthcare
Dermatology
Pathology
Melanoma
Women In Medicine
Pediatric Surgery
Medical Training
Overdiagnosis
Medicine
Orthopedics
Oncology
Mental Health In Medicine
Parenting
Mindfulness

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.

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Da Eun Yoon
Multilingual actor and voice artist with cross-cultural storytelling expertise
Freelance/Voice acting and narration
Episode: EP224: Cross-Cultural Storytelling with Da Eun Yoon
Maria Stella Bonn
Associate Professor of Information Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Episode: EP223: Navigating Normalcy: Insights with Dr. Maria Stella Bonn
Jason L. Hornick
Director of Anatomic Pathology and Immunohistochemistry; Chief of Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital; Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School
Brigham and Women's Hospital; Harvard Medical School
Episode: EP222: A Doctor's Rhythm: Dr. Hornick's Pathway to Fulfilled Living
Anna Stagner
Associate professor and ophthalmic pathologist
Harvard University
Episode: EP221: Finding Your Path: A Conversation with Dr. Anna Stagner
Paul Han
Senior scientist in the Behavioral Research Program at NIH; expert in risk communication, medical decision-making, and uncertainty management
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Episode: EP220: Navigating Uncertainty: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Han
Sook-Bin Woo
Oral and maxillofacial pathologist
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: EP219: From Mount Kinabalu to Pathology: Dr. Woo's Story of Curiosity and Kindness
John J. Choi
Financial Advisor at New York Life Wealth Management
New York Life Wealth Management
Episode: EP218: Investing in Life's Uncertainties: Insights with Financial Advisor John Choi
Tom Helm
Physician referenced as from Episode 205
Episode: EP217: Motherhood and Medicine: A Tribute
Ilona Friedan
Physician sharing personal experiences as a mother
Episode: EP217: Motherhood and Medicine: A Tribute

Host

Christine Ko
Host with a medical and dermatology background, frequently engaging with physicians and mental health experts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Has Medicine lost its mind?

    I really enjoyed working with Christine today. She has some great insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Has Medicine lost its mind?
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful

    I recently tuned into the latest episode about whole brain thinking, and I was profoundly enlightened. The explanation of left-right brain dynamics was crystal clear, and what stood out were the pragmatic, user-friendly techniques to heighten our self-awareness and cultivate a holistic brain approach. Kudos to Dr. Christine and Laurie Zorn!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    purecimple
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great tone and teaching

    A great show for learning about the emotions that surround what we do (and feel) every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EvanStein
    United States3 years ago
  • Tom Helm

    Very informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Helm
    United States3 years ago

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EP224: Cross-Cultural Storytelling with Da Eun Yoon
Q: Do you think you'll continue living in Korea or explore other places?
She expresses a desire to explore different countries for fresh starts and experiences, acknowledging the freedom and opportunities that come with being a foreigner in a new place, while appreciating the comfort and beauty of Korea.
EP224: Cross-Cultural Storytelling with Da Eun Yoon
Q: Is there one activity you like more than others, or how do you balance multiple interests?
She explains that all her work—acting, audiobook narration, translation—serves the common thread of storytelling and bridge-building between cultures, with balance coming from switching between projects to avoid burnout.
EP224: Cross-Cultural Storytelling with Da Eun Yoon
Q: Can you first share a personal anecdote?
Da Eun shares how her name became a lifelong exploration of identity, the switch between Korean and English names, and how she learned to navigate pronunciation and cultural expectations while pursuing opportunities in the United States.
EP222: A Doctor's Rhythm: Dr. Hornick's Pathway to Fulfilled Living
Q: Can you first share a personal anecdote?
The guest shares his love of cats from childhood and how family life and career intersect, including how his wife's career and their parenting experiences shaped their approach to balancing work and home.
EP220: Navigating Uncertainty: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Han
Q: Do you have insights into that, how we tolerate uncertainty better?
He argues that uncertainty tolerance should be viewed as adaptive, context-specific, and about how we respond as individuals and clinicians, emphasizing virtues like humility, flexibility, and courage rather than simply enduring uncertainty.

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2. Maria Stella Bonn
3. Jason L. Hornick
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5. Paul Han
6. Sook-Bin Woo
7. John J. Choi
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