The Female Surgeons

Surgery demands muscular endurance and skeletal mobility. Fitness is what builds the foundation for our body to meet these demands, and it provides longevity to a surgical career.Women, however, need to train with female-specific physiology in mind.This conversation with fitness coach, Jaime Filer, covers female fitness across different decades, emphasizing the importance of strength training and discussing a minimum weekly fitness schedule. It also delves into the comparison between macros and intuitive eating for female surgeons. The conversation dives into the importance of structure in creating freedom, the framework of building a plate and prioritizing & optimizing eating schedules for surgeons, key supplements for female surgeons, dispelling carb myths and structuring meals, fitness as a lifestyle and mindset, and the importance of getting started and taking action.TakeawaysFemale fitness focuses alter across the decadesImportance of strength trainingMinimum weekly fitness schedule structure creates freedomFitness is a lifestyleFood choices and meal planning is where you truly make the difference in your health and fitnessHow to work with your hormonesChapters00:00 Introduction and Education08:49 Fitness in your 20s-50s14:53 Fitness in your 60s21:20 Minimum Weekly Fitness Schedule27:00 Macros vs. Intuitive Eating32:07 The Framework of Structure39:03 Key Supplements for Female Surgeons50:26 Fitness as a Lifestyle and MindsetFollow Jaime Filer on Instagram:@jaimefilerfitnessConnect with The Female Surgeons and Dr. Paige Moorhead on Instagram:@the_female_surgeons@dr_paige_dds

Dr. Athena discusses the challenges and rewards of full arch surgery, the importance of patient education, the impact of instant gratification in dentistry, and the role of self-care and partnership in sustaining a successful surgical career. Dr. Athena shares her personal journey, challenges, and insights as a female surgeon, emphasizing the significance of quality work, consistency, and humility in earning respect in the field. The conversation covers topics related to empowering female dentists, facing fears and building confidence, embracing fear as a positive force, elevating the standard of care, and balancing personal and professional life. Dr. Athena shares insights on recognition as a role model, overcoming gender barriers, the positive impact of fear, continuous learning and growth, and maintaining mental and physical balance in dentistry.TakeawaysInstant gratification is a significant aspect of full arch surgery, providing life-changing results for patients.Quality work, consistency, and humility are key factors in earning respect and recognition in the surgical field. Empowerment of female dentistsAcknowledging and embracing fearElevating the standard of careBalancing personal and professional lifeChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Branding10:19 The Pursuit of Full Arch Surgery16:06 Empathy and Leadership in Surgery21:41 Mental and Physical Self-Care for Surgeons28:49 The Role of Partnership in a Surgeon's Career36:07 Empowering Female Dentists46:10 Embracing Fear as a Positive Force52:13 Elevating the Standard of Care59:03 Balancing Personal and Professional LifeFollow Dr. Athena's journey on Instagram: @dr.athena_dds Connect with The Female Surgeons and Dr. Paige Moorhead on Instagram: @the_female_surgeons@dr_paige_dds

The conversation delves into the impact of self-imposed pressure and the importance of emotional intelligence in the context of personal and professional fulfillment. It explores the journey of high-achieving women in healthcare, the limitations of hard work and achievement, and the fear of slowing down. The discussion also addresses the impact of trauma, the relationship with emotions, and the importance of slowing down to create greater capacity and awareness. The conversation explores the challenge of slowing down and the pursuit of excellence, emphasizing the mental and physical impact of parasympathetic calm, the fear and discomfort associated with slowing down, and the importance of self-awareness and emotional release. It also highlights the realization that everything one has been working toward is already present and the impact of feeling good on one's capacity to do good and serve the world.TakeawaysSelf-imposed pressure Emotional impacts of the pursuit of excellence Giving yourself permission to slow down takes emotional intelligence Slowing down actually creates more mental space & clarity Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey05:46 The Limitations of Hard Work and Achievement10:58 The Identity of Excellence17:34 The Relationship with Emotions25:19 The Importance of Slowing Down30:26 The Awareness and Slowing Down36:23 The Challenge of Slowing Down44:23 The Navy SEAL Approach53:06 The Release of Emotions01:04:22 The Pursuit of Excellence01:10:25 The Challenge of Slowing Down01:16:35 The Impact of Feeling GoodConnect with Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy: https://thebizofhappiness.com/@thebizofhappiness Connect with The Female Surgeons and Dr. Paige Moorhead on Instagram: @the_female_surgeons @dr_paige_dds

Dr. Paige Moorhead, a female surgeon, shares her journey and the motivation behind creating 'The Female Surgeons' podcast. She discusses the challenges faced by female surgeons and the need for a supportive community. The conversation highlights the unique experiences of female surgeons and the empowerment they bring to the field.TakeawaysFemale surgeons face unique challengesThe need for a community of female surgeonsChapters00:00 The Birth of The Female Surgeons05:37 Competing with Boys12:01 Lack of Female Mentorship17:31 Unique Caliber of Female Surgeons23:18 Empowerment and Leadership