6. The Power of Asking

Stethoscopes and Strollers

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Welcome back to *Stethoscopes and Strollers*. Today, we're exploring a crucial skill: asking for help. Many women in medicine find this daunting, but it's essential for thriving in both personal and professional realms.

Episode Highlights:

- Why Ask?: Discover why learning to ask is a transformative skill for women physicians, crucial for managing both home and career effectively.

- Key Insights from 'Unbound': Discussing Kasia Urbaniak's book, *Unbound*, we delve into how asking for help is fundamental to meaningful achievements in medicine and motherhood.

- Collaboration Over Competition: This episode challenges the notion of solitary struggle in medicine and motherhood, promoting a culture of collaboration and community.

- Changing the Asking Narrative: We tackle common fears around asking, such as appearing needy or incompetent, and how to shift these perceptions to empower ourselves and others.

Discussion Points:

- A New Perspective on Help: Learn from a story about a client reluctant to ask her mother-in-law for help with childcare. We discuss how reimagining this request can strengthen relationships and enhance personal well-being.

- The Natural Desire to Help: Recognizing that people inherently want to help can reduce the discomfort associated with asking, encouraging more open requests for support.

You're not meant to handle everything alone. Embrace your community, and don't be afraid to lean on them. Sharing this journey makes it more manageable and fulfilling.

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