EP149: Boundaries and Balance: Dr. Neda Frayha's Journey from Academic Medicine to Audio Storytelling

Pursuing Passion in Medicine: Dr. Neda Frayha"s Journey from Academia to Audio Storytelling In this episode, Christine hosts Dr. Neda Frayha, who shares her journey from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and her work in academic medicine to a career in audio storytelling. With a deep passion for humanizing medicine through education and storytelling, Neda discusses her transformative experience at an audio storytelling workshop and her fulfilling role as a Senior Medical Editor at HIPPO Education and host of the Primary Care Reviews and Perspectives Podcast. The conversation delves into the importance of following personal passion, the significance of caring and listening in medicine, and how setting healthy boundaries (also check out Only Human - the Boundaries episode! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Hippo Education) and prioritizing self-awareness can significantly impact one"s professional and personal life. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:04 Dr. Neda Frayha"s Background and Achievements 01:50 Journey into Audio Journalism 03:50 Transition to Freelance Reporting and Career Change 04:40 Lessons Learned from Career Shift 06:19 Challenges and Reflections in Medicine 10:43 Importance of Caring in Medicine 15:48 Balancing Personal and Professional Life 24:02 Final Thoughts and Conclusion