During tough moments, sometimes the best thing you can do is hold space.
Dr. Charuta Furey has spent her entire career doing just that. As a trailblazing resident neurosurgeon at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, she leads patients and families through their darkest times with empathy and understanding.
Throughout this discussion, she shares how she follows her clinical intuition, which has helped her navigate the challenges of balancing a demanding career with motherhood.
In this episode, you'll discover the following:
Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:26: Introduction
1:28 - 9:08: Journey to Neurosurgery and Empathy
9:09 - 13:15: Navigating Tough Conversations
13:16 - 17:43: Navigating the Demands of Career and Motherhood
17:53 - 21:04: Pre-surgery Preparation
21:05 - 24:35: Handling Neurosurgery Challenges
25:40 - 34:49: Navigating Patient Care and Patient Empowerment
36:23 - 40:47: Support Systems
40:48 - 41:57: Describing Work to Children
42:08 - 43:59: Navigating Patient Recovery
44:41 - 43:24: Cultivating Gratitude and Self-Compassion
43:29 - 45:55: Conclusion
Connect with Dr Charuta Furey:
X: charutafurey
Learn more about the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute:
Visit website: https://www.barrowneuro.org/
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