#11 - Dr. JoAnn Galakatos: Finding Harmony in a Dual Doctor Household

Dr. JoAnn Galakatos is an anesthesiologist with Mercy Hospital. An obviously brilliant individual, JoAnn started out as an engineer, before transitioning to medicine. She and her husband are both doctors and have 5 children. JoAnn's life has been a delicate balance of juggling her career and parenting duties, and she did a remarkable job prioritizing her family while sustaining her career value.

She talks to Cynthia about how she became a doctor and the struggles she and her husband faced as they were both doing their residency. She goes into detail about the early challenges she faced as a female doctor, especially when her children were young, and the nuances of managing a household where both parents are doctors. JoAnn offers great advice to anyone who wants to pursue to pursue their purpose without sacrificing their self-worth.