Surviving versus thriving with Neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch Ep. 121

enNovember 22, 2022

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About this Episode

Neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch and host Stephanie dive into an authentic conversation about thriving in your life and career. Take a listen to find out how Betsy rocks life in a male dominated field as a woman in medicine and a mom. Hint, it isn't easy, and there is a lot of surviving taking place. So if you think you don’t have much in common with a neurosurgeon, you would be wrong. Listen to get inspired and feel seen in this candid conversation with our first medical doctor!

We discuss:

What does a neurosurgeon do?
What tragic life event motivated Dr. Betsy Grunch to become a neurosurgeon?
How does Betsy manage her work life balance?
What obstacles did Betsy have to overcome to get the jos of her dream?
How does she handle social media criticism?
How to work out roles with your partner?
How did taking care of herself and her health changed her life?
What's it really like to be a woman in medicine?

About Dr. Betsy Grunch:

Dr. Betsy Grunch is a Neurosurgeon. She is also a wife, mom, and hilariously funny. A social media favorite to many, including myself, and I can’t wait for you to hear Betsy’s story and advice so let’s dig in!

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