Navigating Motherhood and Medicine with Dr. Sarah Menacho

March 3, 2025

Lorie Jones

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Navigating Motherhood and Medicine with Dr. Sarah Menacho

Lorie Jones | Fearless Females Lorie Jones | Fearless Females

Navigating Motherhood and Medicine with Dr. Sarah Menacho Navigating Motherhood and Medicine with Dr. Sarah Menacho

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Join Lorie Jones in this episode as she introduces Dr. Sarah Menacho, a trailblazing associate professor of neurosurgery who is redefining success in a rapidly evolving male-dominated field.

Discover how her spontaneous decision to explore neurosurgery led to an unyielding career passion—with early inspiration from her psychiatrist mother and a pivotal stint in the Peace Corps that solidified her interest—and the sacrifices and investments she has made along the way, including a recent MBA to better navigate the business side of medicine.

She candidly discusses the intricate balance of managing a demanding occupation alongside motherhood, emphasizing that success is possible on all fronts for professional women who are striving for excellence and personal fulfillment.

Tune in to be inspired by her message of resilience and fearless ambition!

Show Highlights:

Follow Dr. Sarah Menacho’s inspiring journey into medicine. [04:50]
Why women in all fields should earn MBAs. [08:28]
Is early rising the ultimate time management hack? [10:50]
Sail past projections and vague feedback as women in male-dominated fields. [12:59]
The power of female role models who haven’t sacrificed motherhood. [20:07]
Advice to overcome early-career doubts. [23:32]
Bust myths of being a mom vs. brain surgeon. [33:51]
How to navigate choosing a medical specialty. [36:08]

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