234 The Step Past Asking for Help

Many high achievers know they need to ask for help. But what happens after you've started reaching out and still find yourself feeling disappointed? In this episode, Kemi reflects on a season that required her to ask for more support than ever before. She shares how those experiences challenged some of her assumptions about relationships, community, and what support actually looks like in practice. If you've ever wondered why asking for help can feel so vulnerable or why people's responses don't always match your expectations, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective that may change the way you approach support, both in your career and in your life. Check out Dr. Kemi's new column: NEJM Voices   Order Dr. Kemi’s Book: A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing   Join the waitlist for the January 2027 Get That Grant® cohort: www.kemidoll.com/gtgwaitlist.  If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. Text Dr. Kemi directly.