Dr. Maureen Michele brings such a valuable perspective to the podcast with her experience being a pediatrician and mother to a medically complex child. Maureen shares with us how to become an advocate and what inspired her to write a book called, ‘Reclaiming your Life.’ Her book is meant to guide parents who have a child with a medical diagnosis. Maureen shares a snapshot of her book through a thoughtful conversation with Katie.

[4:00] Introductions

[6;00] Motherhood and Medical School

[7:02] Learning her daughter had neuroblastoma as an infant

[8:00] Her daughter shared concerns about frequent urination

[8:42] Learning she had type 1 Diabetes

[10:00] How it changed her as a physician

[12:21] Realizing what was unhealthy

[14:50] Losing herself in the process and worry

[16:00] Doctors are human too

[17:30] Trust but verify

[18:16] Collaboration between parents and doctors

[19:30] Approaching the situation with a spirit of collaboration

[24:16] Reflecting on her daughter’s care

[25:30] Wanting to be a mom, not a doctor

[28:52] ‘”Reclaiming Life” book

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