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MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 034: Sound Bites | Let's Talk Nutrition!In today's episode of MDFEME, we talk about all things nutrition. We also welcome a new doctor to the panel Dr. Kenyani Davis out of Buffalo New York & friend to the show, Clinical Aesthetician Isabel Castro!
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2023-03-3043 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 033: SoulBalm Sisters Black Owned beauty and wellness companyIn this episode, the doctors discuss the importance of self-care with Wahne Tubman of SoulBalm sisters.
SoulBalm Sisters is a Black-owned beauty and wellness brand with an emphasis on self-care amongst Black women. A company specializing in products and services to help you recharge your body, mind, and soul.
They leverage the power of African oils, butters, aromatic and therapeutic herbs, essential oils, vitamins, and other natural wholesome ingredients to craft products that deliver wellness, pleasure, rest, and relaxation.
Their products are handcrafted and made with clean, natural ingredients in our studio in Ne...
2023-02-2138 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 032: DON'T SELL MY SON A GUNDid you know that 90% of unintentional gun death victims were male.
Unintentional Gun Injury is the leading cause of death in children over the age of 1.
We need Gun control Now!
In this episode we talk about Gun control, Lethal means safety counseling, keeping our kids safe and educating our community on the correct way to store a gun in your home. We hope this conversation helps to reduce unintentional gun deaths and injuries, as we focus on increasing awareness of the dangers of owning a gun especially when one has not had t...
2022-10-2929 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 031: PARENTING, WHAT IS YOUR STYLE?This is a must listen for every parent.
hosted by Dr Kandice Waul Bennet Samuel (Family Medicine) with Dr. Lubna Chaudhry (Family Medicine) and our newest contributor to the MDFEME collective, Dr Safiyya Quintiliani who is an amazing Pulmonary Critical Care physician based in Palm Springs CA. These Doc Moms talk about their parenting choices and the influences and experiences that helped to shape their views.
#parenting #motherhood #momlife #kids #family #parenthood #baby #parentingtips #love #parents #children #mom #education #dadlife #momsofinstagram #fatherhood #mumlife #toddler #babygirl #babyboy #parentingislami #babies #newborn #babyboy #mpasi #tipsparenting #parentinglife #dad #familytime #tod...
2022-10-1327 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 030: I'M NOT YOUR SUPERWOMAN (PART TWO)In Part Two of I'm Not Your Superwoman we delve deeper with Candice Denise into creating Bad Ass Boundaries, Protecting Our Peace & Energy and understanding that your Yes is a Commodity. The Strong Black Woman idea does not just happen with societal expectations and within the workplace but also amongst friends and even family. We talk about healthy ways to stop doing the most. Asking friends if we have the capacity or bandwidth to listen prior to dumping! Understanding that some friendships are seasonal. Accepting that not all Relatives are Family! Recognizing that everyone has previous traumas but setting cle...
2022-08-2534 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 029: I'M NOT YOUR SUPERWOMAN (PART ONE)In this episode we explore the Superwoman Syndrome! Previous generations have perpetuated this narrative of the "strong black woman" in an effort to disprove stereotypes. However what started as a positive movement has now taught us unhealthy coping mechanisms like "pushing through." But what if pushing through is pushing us over the edge? What if there is Toxicity in “Black Girl Magic ?’” Yes, Doing the Most can be quite Dangerous. STRONG WOMEN ARE DYING FROM STRESS RELATED ILLNESSES! Our very special guest on this episode is Candice Denise, a Self Help Coach, Consultant & Creative Director. For high achieving female entrepreneurs, lea...
2022-08-2530 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 028: DUCT DILEMMAWHAT IS THE DILEMMA? BREASTFEEDING is not all roses!
So we decided to have a transparent and inclusive conversation with one of the foremost authorities on Lactation.
Dr Shakira Henderson is an elected member and neonatal expert who sits on the national board for the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses and has recently been elected as the 2022-2023 President.
She also serves as the Vice President, Research Officer for UNC Health, the Assistant Vice Chancellor Clinical Research for UNC Chapel Hill campus, and the Clinical Research Integration Officer for the UNC School o...
2022-07-2242 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 027: SELF-CARE IS HEALTH CARE PART TWOSelf-care is Healthcare is a 2 part series with Medical Esthetician Ms. Isabel Castro Villegas the founder and owner of Hatsutsilbeauty LLC located in Manhattan NY. In this episode, we discuss scalp health and how it affects hair growth, rice water ( why is it all the rage), the importance of sleep, the potential benefit of the short-term use of adaptogens, and meditation.
#hydration #rest #sleep #sunscreen #throwawayexpiredmakeup #sleeponsilk #adaptogens #nootropics #meditation #sleephygiene #selfcareishealthcare #loveyourself #selflove #procell #microneedling #esthetician #casmarafacial #beauty #skincare
#healthiswealth #womensupportingwomen #medicine #doctor #feminineenergy
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THIS PODCAST DOES NOT P...
2022-07-1638 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 026: SELF-CARE IS HEALTHCARE PART 1Self care is Healthcare is a 2 part series with Medical Esthetician Ms. Isabel Castro Villegas the founder and owner of Hatsutsilbeauty LLC located in Manhattan NY.
In this episode we discuss self-love and protecting your energy by making choices that help you say Yes to taking care of You! Your skin is a reflection of your Health and your Health is Your Wealth!
#hydration #rest #sleep #sunscreen #throwawayexpiredmakeup #sleeponsilkpillows #Blackgirlsunscreen
#selfcareishealthcare #loveyourself #selflove #facial #exfoliate #mask #esthetician #casmarafacial #beauty #skincare #healthiswealth #womensupportingwomen #medicine
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2022-07-0923 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 025: INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADSThere are many paths to purpose! This is an encouraging uplifting account from those who went through the trials and tests of #medicalschool as an International Medical Graduate.
Dr Kristen Scatliffe Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Dr Kandice Waul Bennett Family Medicine Urgent Care, and Dr. Emily Shay Infectious Disease Critical Care Medicine met 10 years ago and have been close ever since. #medicalschool #residency #fellowship #postgrad
We each had our own path to #medicine and fortunately the support of one another during the journey.
In this episode we share our journey, the paths we eac...
2022-07-0136 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 024: THE RAGE ABOUT REVERSING ROE V WADEWHO:
Dr Kandice Waul Bennett Family Medicine
Dr Kristen Scatliffe Pulmonary Critical Care
Moderated by Dr Emily Shay Infectious Disease and Critical Care
WHY: Cause Enough is Enough!
WHAT: We talk about the entire ripple effect of the reversal of Roe V Wade. Just check the hashtags.
#guncontrol #formulashortage #breastfeeding #maternityleave #mentalhealthawareness #civilrights #massshooting #seperationofchurchandstate #prolife #prochoice #patientautonomy #patientrights #youvotedbynotvoting #everyvotecounts #mask #makeitmakesense #makeitmakesense #womensrights #bipoc #underserved #underrepresented #scotus
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2022-06-2531 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 023: THE CROWN ACT; LOVE YOUR HAIR & PROTECT YOUR EDGESThe sound of the hot comb, the smell of relaxer, do these things trigger you? We all have a trauma linked to our hair journey. Countless hours and dollars we will never get back. Toiling over a journey clouded in respectability politics Have you ever changed your hair to get a job or for professional interviews? Do your co-workers compliment your hair when it is blown out or processed but confused when it is in it's natural state? Have they ever asked to touch your hair? If you said yes to any of these questions this episode is for...
2021-06-1441 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 022: CALL ME DOCTOREpisode 11: "CALL ME DOCTOR" features Dr Kristen Scatliffe, Dr Jana McKenzie and Dr. Kandice Waul Bennett discussing micro-agressions that black women commonly face. We break down the label: "Angry black woman" and the impact it has on our community. We discuss the importance of #mentorship #education #knowingthehistory and #knowledgeofself
Our special guest for this episode is Dr. Stephanie Desgrottes A general pediatrician based in Brooklyn, New York. After several years of practice as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center, she ventured back into private practice at Tribeca Pediatrics, where she has now been practi...
2021-05-1335 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 021: WE GONE LEARN TODAY: HEALTHY MENTORSHIP with Special Guest @TheLearningMomOur conversation with Camile Roney is what Healthy Mentorship sounds like!
As physicians mentorship is a part of our journey. Guiding future female physicians into healthy and successful careers where they feel fulfilled is a gift that keeps giving. The greatest lesson from mentorship is that learning doesn't happen in one direction! While it is our responsibility to provide support and guidance we should also leave room to learn from our mentees.
Our guest is a vibrant and inspiring woman who uses her social media platform to help so many others get through this thing calle...
2021-05-0331 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 020: Balancing Motherhood and MedicineDr Jana Mckenzie, Dr Kandice Waul Bennet discuss with Dr Kristen Scatliffe and Dr Akua Ampadu about the balance required to have a family and a career in medicine.
Some of the questions they address:
When is the right time to have a baby?
Are Residency programs supportive of expectant mothers?
How much time do you get off for postpartum?
Breastfeeding and Pumping is not sexual!
Mothers can be successful physicians and can pursue fellowships and research etc. Having a Family is not a distraction.
We should always check ourselves and make sure we are being support...
2021-04-1428 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 019: DEAR PATIENT...Dear Patient,
This episode was produced and directed for you! For each and every one of our patients. From those we see in the outpatient clinics to those we admit in the hospital and even those we tend to in urgent care. We wanted to take this opportunity to educate and enlighten our patients on some of the basics of healthcare.
Every physician has had the thoughts we verbalize in this episode.
From inhalers to antibiotics, from bed placement to billing each of us take time to share one or two pearls of wisdo...
2021-03-3130 min
The IMG Roadmap Podcast62. IMG Roadmap Series #55: Dr. Kristen Scatliffe and MD FEMEIn this episode, I am joined by a group of IMGs from the MD FEME podcast.
These established physicians share the innate challenges of being an IMG as well as personal challenges and how they overcome them.
You will learn valuable tips on how to overcome your struggles both in the classroom and in the field. You will hear the stories of women who have been right where you are as they offer you encouragement and advice for any season in your own journey as an IMG.
Here’s a few self-reminders every li...
2021-03-3036 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 018: THE POWER IN HER VOICEIn this episode, Mrs Wilma King Bennett tells her story. Her battle with cancer and the experiences she faced. She allows herself to be vulnerable and share intimate details so that the cycle can be broken. Black women are categorically ignored and we have too many stories of patient experiences where they felt ignored, not heard, or their pain was minimized, or they weren't involved in their plan of care. Implicit Bias and Structural Racism can affect the doctor-patient interaction in many ways. Advocating for the underrepresented and marginalized is impossible if we don't listen.
We decided to...
2021-03-2440 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 017: UNPACKING STRUCTURAL RACISMThis is for the culture! For the Allies who want to learn. For the physicians who want to be the change they want to see. For the patients who want to help. If we have learned anything from James Baldwin it should be that a thing can not be changed if it is not confronted.
Racism exists. Implicit Bias is real. Racism is Learned. Slavery was fundamental to the foundation of this American nation and the machinery of capitalism. The effects still ripple through out current society.
If we can agree on this then we ar...
2021-03-1852 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 016: APPROACHING GOALS OF CAREIn this episode we focus on one of the most difficult and sensitive topics in medicine, End of Life decisions and Goals of Care.
When asked what patient's wanted from physicians at this difficult juncture in their lives most answered: clarity, transparency or honesty.
Palliative Care focuses on helping individuals with serious diagnoses at any stage of illness with the total effort of an interdisciplinary care team coordinating their care from the time of diagnosis throughout treatment to directives and assigning a proxy.
Our guest on this episode helps give patient’s a voic...
2021-02-031h 18
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 015: 4 PAGE LETTER; What We wish we said during postgraduate trainingThroughout #medicalschool #residency and even #fellowship we admit when interacting with our past teaching attendings we were people pleasers. We did all that we could to get the glowing #LORs (letters of recommendations). We went above and beyond like most of us do. However, in hindsight (which is always 20/20) We now see that we learned behavior that would prove harmful to our careers.
So to all of our past Attendings here are the things we wish we said...
#tokenism #donototouchmyhair # sexism #favoritism #powerdynamic #tonedeaf #privilege #youshouldseecolor #diversity #inclusion #safespace #ptsd #nepotism #medicalschool #residency #toxicculture #wecandobetter
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2020-12-0249 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP014: THE FIRST 100 DAYS; POLITICAL HEALING PART 2Our system of democratic self-government is failing us. Most #Americans no longer feel represented by their elected officials. Money overpowers citizen voices. Trust in Congress is at an all-time low. Americans appear to have voted in the 2020 presidential election at their highest rate in 120 years. More than 140 million voted in this presidential #election. So it is evident that THE FIRST 100 Days of the #BidenHarris administration will set the tone for their presidency.
This is a bipartisan discussion between physicians (Vishwala Kasbekar MD MPH, Kristen Scatliffe MD, Christopher Soussou MD, and Ikechukwu V. Mbonu, MD) who are not on...
2020-11-2555 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 013: FIRST 100 DAYS; POLITICAL HEALING PART 1Our system of democratic self-government is failing us. Most #Americans no longer feel represented by their elected officials. Money overpowers citizen voices. Trust in Congress is at an all-time low. Americans appear to have voted in the 2020 presidential election at their highest rate in 120 years. More than 140 million voted in this presidential #election. So it is evident that THE FIRST 100 Days of the #BidenHarris administration will set the tone for their presidency.
This is a bipartisan discussion between physicians (Vishwala Kasbekar MD MPH, Kristen Scatliffe MD, Christopher Soussou MD, and Ikechukwu V. Mbonu, MD) who are not onl...
2020-11-251h 04
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 012: SEX...DO YOU KNOW THE TEA?MDFEME kicks off Season 2 with some Sex Education.
We address consent, safe sex practices, squirting, and many other topics.
Dr Akua Ampadu, Dr Jana McKenzie and Dr Kimberly works join Dr Kristen Scatliffe for a phone call where they play a game of question and answer. The questions focus on some of the most commonly misunderstood things about sex. This is our effort to separate truths from myths .
THE CONTENT IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONS AGE 18 OR OLDER.
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2020-11-1829 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTMDFEME SEASON 2 TRAILERSEASON 2 IS HERE!
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This listening experience is tailored to both physicians and patients. We are a multicultural collective of women physicians who share experiences, educate patients, dispel myths, and address current issues.
This is not scripted or rehearsed. We are transparent, honest and vulnerable.
We Listen We Care. We are MDFEME
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2020-11-1700 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 011: VACCINES- Cold Hard FactsVaccines have become a heated topic. Our newest member Dr Kimberly Works a board certified pediatrician joins Dr Scatliffe, Dr Shay and Dr Chaudhry to discuss this engaging topic. We answer some of the most common questions about vaccines like: What is the point of vaccines? Isn't measles just a rash? Don't Vaccines contain harmful chemicals? Can't we spread out the administration schedule? Do vaccines cause Autism? These are just some of the questions we cover on this episode. We hope to reinforce the facts and debunk the myths with this episode.
This episode is...
2020-08-3145 minMDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 010: TOSSING TOXIC TIESHow do you identify a toxic connection? Whether it’s a relationship, a friendship or even a business partnership being able to identify a destructive connection is vital to you protecting your mental health. What do you do when you recognize you are in a toxic connection? Do you completely cut the person off or is it better to try to fix it? And is it healthy to stay connected for the sake of the other person? New episode drops on Friday 24th on all major platforms. Stay Locked! We Care We Listen!
#mentalhealth #toxicrelationships #toxic #relationship #tie...
2020-07-241h 04MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 009: THROW AWAY YOUR VISION BOARD!20/20VISION MAY MEAN THROWING AWAY YOUR VISION BOARD!
Your Vision Board is Blocking your Breakthrough! 2020 threw some punches and it’s not over yet you need to adapt, adjust, revamp that Vision! Your Goals are still within reach! Your Board should be as dynamic as your destiny! Amazing podcast with Dr Emily Shay, Ms Lethisha Andrews and Dr Kristen Scatliffe
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2020-07-1859 minMDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 008: BLACK LIVES MATTERMDFEME says ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We are outraged by the recent displays of systematic racism in America. Our docs are tired, hurt, angry and frustrated with the recent police killings of George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade. In this episode we discuss how systematic and institutional racism effects healthcare. We talk about the importance of unity and economics. We discuss the pertinence of influential people using their platforms to address this topic. We dissect the need for consistency within the movement in order to bring about change. We also delve into how traditional medicine holds inherent racial bias...
2020-06-051h 07MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 007: THE DISPARITY DILEMMADr Kristen Scatliffe, Dr Akua Ampadu, Dr Lubna Chaudhry, and Dr Kandice Waul Bennett of #MDFEME talk about health care disparities and how #COVID19 is making these issues more apparent. We discuss what we have been seeing as #frontline #healthcareworkers We also delve into preexisitng conditions and focus on how you can manage your mental health during this time especially during May #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthmatters This episode is filled with great plugs to different resources to make this time more manageable. #disparity #healthcare #minorities #mayismentalhealthmonth
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2020-05-0945 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 006: REDEFINING ROLES: GENDER IN MEDICINEDR JANA MCKENZIE THOMAS, DR KANDICE WAUL BENNET, DR AKUA AMPADU, DR EMILY SHAY AND DR KRISTEN SCATLIFFE HAVE A TRANSPARENT ICE BREAKER ABOUT GENDER IN MEDICINE. ITS A CONVERSATION THAT DISCUSSES EVOLVING ROLES, BEING THE "BREAD WINNER" AND WHAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED AS FEMALE PHYSICIANS OF COLOR. IS THE PLAYING FIELD THE SAME FOR ALL WOMEN? YOU'LL HAVE TO LISTEN TO SEE WHAT WE SAY
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2020-04-1733 min
MDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 005: THE MATCH 2020Dr Lubna Chaudhry, Dr Emily Shay and Dr Kristen Scatliffe have a fun filled conversation about the National Residency Match Program and Match Day 2020. They offer congratulations to those successful in the match and focus on helping those that did not. You need a plan and we at MDFEME INC. want to help you formulate a strategy for conquering a challenging situation. .Don't be discouraged every path is different, and your path is just beginning.
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2020-03-1932 minMDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 004: COVID-19 DON'T PANIC, PLAN.Dr Kristen Scatliffe (Pulmonary Critical Care), Dr Akua Ampadu (Internal Medicine), and Dr Emily Shay(Infectious Disease and Critical Care) discuss the COVID 19 Pandemic. We go over the recommendations by the CDC, discuss the science behind why we are telling you to do these things and try to provide reassurance during a stressful time. We at MDFEME INC. want to remind you DON'T PANIC, PLAN. Information is power.
Visit www.cdc.gov for the number one source of information regarding COVID-19
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2020-03-1548 minMDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 003: DOC MOMs Lubna's LetterWe talk with Dr Lubna Chaudhry a Family Medicine physician from the greater Chicago area about the challenges and obstacles she faced in balancing planning a family and practicing medicine. Her testimonial is one that any working mother or mom-to-be should listen to.
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2020-02-2731 minMDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 002: IT'S OK TO NOT BE OKIn this episode the MDFEME squad has a candid conversation about mental health. Dr Kristen Waul Bennett, Dr Emily Shay, Dr Akua Ampadu and Dr Kristen Scatliffe discuss how they manage stress, anxiety and life work balance. These issues and strategies are not only useful for female physicians but every person from all walks of life. Mental Health Matters!
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2020-02-2337 minMDFEME: THE PODCASTEP 001: THE CODE SWITCHDr Akua Ampadu and Dr Kristen Scatliffe discuss their experiences of "CODE SWITCHING" and how they have learned to maneuver in medicine and life as successful women with diverse sociocultural backgrounds. This conversation about Cultural Diversity and Competency is a must hear!
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2020-02-2128 min