Ep. 9: Growing Strong with Adolescent Medicine Specialist Dr. Alene Toulany

Dr. Alene Toulany, an adolescent medicine specialist, shares her personal journey and experiences in prioritizing her health and fitness as a busy physician. She discusses her parents' immigration story and their impact on her desire to pursue higher education. Dr. Touleny also talks about her upbringing around food and the challenges of managing nutrition as a teenager. She highlights the importance of finding balance and not comparing oneself to others in the fitness journey. Additionally, she shares her research work in adolescent medicine and the importance of involving youth in research design and decision-making.KEY TAKEAWAYSPrioritizing personal health and fitness as a busy physician is essential.Finding balance and not comparing oneself to others is key in the fitness journey.Involving youth in research design and decision-making is important for shaping the future of adolescent medicine.Modeling a healthy relationship with food and exercise is crucial for physician moms in raising health-conscious children.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00-Introduction and Background15:39-Finding Balance and Avoiding Comparison28:40-Modeling a Healthy Relationship with Food and ExerciseCONNECT WITH US:💪 Join the FREE Fit Physician Kickstart Community📲 Follow Us On Instagram❤️ Learn More About The Fit Physician Program