In past generations women were largely shut out of professional life. Then we were told that we could have it all–a full, vibrant career and a super full family life, all at the same time. Too often, this has led women physicians to feel overwhelmed and to blame themselves. What’s the alternative? Listen in to my conversation with Dr. Laura Zimmerman to find out! Laura Zimmerman, MD, MS is a primary care internist, board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, and division chief of General Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Contact Dr. Zimmerman via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/laura-zimmermann-md-ms-facp-8a367394.

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Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC is an internal medicine physician, award-winning writer, and certified coach. She understands the stresses inherent in the practice of medicine and the additional challenges that women face in the profession. Her passion is helping women in medicine create lives where they can thrive.

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