She Can Fix It Podcast
A podcast that highlights and empowers the women of orthopaedic surgery.
S1 E45 · Sat, March 01, 2025
Ep. 45: Dr. Jaime Bellamy
Dr. Jaime Bellamy and I discuss her experience as a 15-year military veteran in the United States Army and her role as co-founder and current president of Pride Ortho
S1 E44 · Sun, April 14, 2024
Ep. 44: Dr. Christen Russo
Dr. Christen Russo and I discuss her tenure as president of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, her work with the Association of Women Surgeons’ Outreach Task Force, and her efforts serving on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for the Department of Orthopedics at Columbia University
S1 E43 · Thu, December 21, 2023
Ep. 43: Jillian Williams
Jillian Williams and I discuss her cancer story: from her diagnosis of Ewing’s Sarcoma in 2016, her chemotherapy experience, her decision to undergo a rotationplasy, and life after her treatments. We also discuss her current goals as an industry representative and her foundation Live n Leap
S1 E42 · Mon, September 18, 2023
Ep. 42: Dr. Lindley Wall
Dr. Lindley Wall and I discuss her journey to become an expert in Pediatric Upper Extremity surgery, her work with the Congenital Upper Limb Differences Registry, as well as her research on upper extremity motion analysis
S1 E41 · Fri, May 26, 2023
Ep. 41: Dr. Paula Beck
Dr. Paula Beck and I discuss her journey to become an orthopeadic trauma surgeon in Germany, imposter syndrome, and the positive role social media can play to connect surgeons across the globe
S1 E40 · Wed, April 26, 2023
Ep. 40: Dr. Claudette Lajam
Dr. Claudette Lajam and I discuss her career path to become a joint reconstruction surgeon as well as discuss two of her most recent articles published in the Journal of Arthroplasty
S1 E39 · Mon, March 06, 2023
Ep. 39: Dr. Rujuta Mehta
Dr. Rujuta Mehta and I discuss her path to become an orthopaedic surgeon in India, her passion for pediatric orthopaedic surgery, and the story of how she founded Women of Orthopaedics India Collective Empowerment
S1 E38 · Mon, November 21, 2022
Ep. 38: Andrea and Alana Munger
The two co-founders of the She Can Fix It Podcast – Andrea and Alana Munger – share the story of how the podcast was created as well as their thoughts on diversity and inclusion
S1 E37 · Thu, September 01, 2022
Ep. 37: Dr. Jennifer Green
Dr. Jennifer Green and I discuss the pathway to becoming an orthopaedic surgeon in Australia, the story of how she became a founding member of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, and how she has championed to increase diversity in orthopaedics
S1 E36 · Sun, August 14, 2022
Ep. 36: Dr. Rachel Frank
Dr. Rachel Frank and I discuss her textbook entitled “The Female Athlete,” recent research regarding Platelet Rich Plasma, and her experience with in-office needle arthroscopy
S1 E35 · Tue, July 26, 2022
Ep. 35: Dr. Claire Donnelley
Dr. Claire Donnelley and I discuss her extensive work on various global health initiatives, the high unmatch rate in the most recent residency application cycle, and the power of a cold email
S1 E34 · Tue, July 12, 2022
Ep. 34: Dr. Jennifer Moriatis Wolf
Dr. Jennifer Moriatis Wolf and I discuss her advice for applying to traveling fellowships and research grants as well as get a sneak peak of her plans as the next president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
S1 E33 · Tue, July 12, 2022
Ep. 33: Dr. Mari Thiart
Dr. Mari Thiart and I discuss her career practicing medicine in South Africa and her work to increase diversity in orthopaedic surgery with the South African Association for Female Orthopaedic Surgeons and the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance
S1 E34 · Mon, March 14, 2022
Ep. 34 - Dr. Jennifer Moriatis Wolf
Dr. Jennifer Moriatis Wolf and I discuss her advice for applying to traveling fellowships and research grants as well as get a sneak peak of her plans as the next president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
S1 E33 · Tue, February 22, 2022
Ep. 33 - Dr. Mari Thiart
Dr. Mari Thiart and I discuss her career practicing medicine in South Africa and her work to increase diversity in orthopaedic surgery with the South African Association for Female Orthopaedic Surgeons and the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance
S1 E32 · Fri, January 14, 2022
Ep. 32: Dr. Arianna Gianakos
Dr. Arianna Gianakos and I discuss her passion for lower extremity surgery as well as the origin and next steps for the SpeakUp Ortho Movement
S1 E31 · Tue, December 14, 2021
Ep. 31: Dr. Mary Mulcahey
Dr. Mary Mulcahey and I discuss her role as Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Program at Tulane as well as ways in which the residency application process can be improved
S1 E30 · Sun, November 14, 2021
Ep. 30: Dr. Maritza Diane Essis and Dr. Stephanie Kaszuba
Dr. Maritza Diane Essis, Dr. Stephanie Kaszuba and I discuss how intern year has been going and their viewpoint on the virtual interviewing process
S1 E29 · Fri, October 15, 2021
Ep. 29: Dr. Camila De Mattos
Dr. Camila De Mattos and I discuss her career practicing medicine in Brazil, the United States, and Sweden and her journey to become one of the founding members of Women in Orthopaedics Worldwide
S1 E28 · Tue, September 14, 2021
Ep. 28: Dr. Claire Shannon
Dr. Claire Shannon and I discuss pediatric orthopaedics and the field of limb lengthening and deformity correction
S1 E27 · Sun, August 15, 2021
Ep. 27: Dr. Valerae Lewis
Dr. Valerae Lewis and I discuss her journey to become the first woman to be the Chair of an orthopaedic department at a freestanding cancer center as well as the first African American female Chair of an orthopaedic surgery department.
S1 E26 · Wed, July 14, 2021
Ep. 26: Dr. Michelle Caird
Dr. Michelle Caird and I discuss her recent appointment as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan as well as how she has advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout her career
S1 E25 · Tue, June 15, 2021
Ep. 25: Dr. Kristy Weber
Dr. Kristy Weber and I discuss her aspirations and achievements during her tenure as the first female president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
S1 E24 · Fri, May 14, 2021
Ep. 24: Dr. Heather Vallier
Dr. Heather Vallier and I discuss life as an orthopaedic traumatologist and her accomplishment of being the first female president of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association
S1 E23 · Wed, April 14, 2021
Ep. 23: Speakup Ortho with Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley and Dr. Jennifer Weiss
Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, Dr. Jennifer Weiss and I discuss the Speakup Ortho movement, our own experiences with workplace discrimination and harassment, and our hopes for what this movement will do for women in orthopaedics
S1 E22 · Sun, March 14, 2021
Ep. 22: Dr. Cordelia Carter
Dr. Cordelia Carter and I discuss life as a team physician and her research to improve the musculoskeletal health of female athletes
S1 E21 · Sun, February 14, 2021
Ep. 21: Dr. Jennifer Weiss
Dr. Jennifer Weiss and I discuss navigating social media as an orthopaedic surgeon as well as physician burnout/moral injury
S1 E20 · Thu, January 14, 2021
Ep. 20: Dr. Andrea Halim
Dr. Andrea Halim and I discuss tips for searching for a job after fellowship and how she has managed being a pregnant surgeon with an adorable young child at home
S1 E19 · Mon, December 14, 2020
Ep. 19: Dr. Carrie Kollias
Dr. Carrie Kollias and I discuss the diversity of Orthopaedic Surgery in Canada and Australia as well as advocacy in medicine
S1 E18 · Sat, November 14, 2020
Ep. 18: Dr. Selina Poon
Dr. Selina Poon and I discuss her most recent publications investigating the cost of maternity leave and whether a career in orthopaedic surgery affects a female surgeon’s fertility
S1 E17 · Wed, October 14, 2020
Ep. 17: Dr. MK Erdman and Dr. Meg Whitmarsh-Brown
Dr. MK Erdman, Dr. Meg Whitmarsh-Brown, and I (a.k.a. The Squad) discuss the idea of women supporting women and provide the resident perspective on the lack of gender diversity in orthopaedics
S1 E16 · Mon, September 14, 2020
Ep. 16: Dr. Melissa Erickson
Dr. Melissa Erickson and I discuss earning a MBA and residency interviews during the time of the Coronavirus pandemic
S1 E15 · Fri, August 14, 2020
Ep. 15: Dr. Lisa Taitsman
Dr. Lisa Taitsman and I discuss residency education and her recent honor of being named Director-Elect of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
S1 E14 · Tue, July 14, 2020
Ep. 14: Dr. Jothi Murali-Larson
Dr. Jothi Murali-Larson and I discuss life as a surgeon in private practice, contract negotiations, and her leadership within the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
S1 E13 · Sun, June 14, 2020
Ep. 13: Dr. Jill Flanagan
Dr. Jill Flanagan and I discuss pediatric orthopaedics, treating patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, and her expertise in limb lengthening and reconstruction
S1 E12 · Thu, May 14, 2020
Ep. 12: Dr. Serena Hu
Dr. Serena Hu and I discuss spine surgery as well as what it takes to become a prolific researcher
S1 E11 · Tue, April 14, 2020
Ep. 11: Dr. Casey Humbyrd
Dr. Casey Humbyrd and I discuss foot and ankle surgery as well as medical ethics in the setting of the Coronavirus pandemic
S1 E10 · Sat, March 14, 2020
Ep. 10: Dr. Mary O'Connor
Dr. Mary O’Connor and I discuss health disparities and her work with the Movement is Life Caucus, why diversity in orthopaedics matters, and the steps we can take now to become the future leaders of orthopaedic surgery
S1 E9 · Fri, February 14, 2020
Ep. 9: Dr. Rachel Goldstein
Dr. Rachel Goldstein and I discuss pediatric orthopaedics, hip preservation, and the value of mentorship in becoming the future leaders of orthopaedics
S1 E8 · Tue, January 14, 2020
Ep. 8: Dr. Erin Cravez
Dr. Erin Cravez and I discuss work-related risks to the pregnant and breast feeding surgeon as well as the balance of being a mother and a full-time surgeon
S1 E7 · Sat, December 14, 2019
Ep. 7: Dr. Liz Gardner
Dr. Liz Gardner and I talk about imposter syndrome, being former student-athletes, sports medicine surgery, and how we've dealt with often being the only woman in the room
S1 E6 · Thu, November 14, 2019
Ep. 6: Dr. Claudia Thomas
Dr. Claudia Thomas and I discuss her path to become the first African American female orthopaedic surgeon in the United States
S1 E5 · Mon, October 14, 2019
Ep. 5: Dr. Anna Miller
Dr. Anna Miller and I discuss the current state of the residency application process, traveling fellowships, and her path to become and orthopaedic trauma surgeon
S1 E4 · Sat, September 14, 2019
Ep. 4: Dr. Antonia Chen
Dr. Antonia Chen and I discuss global medical missions, balancing clinical and research duties, and why Dr. Chen enjoys hip and knee replacement surgery
S1 E3 · Sat, September 14, 2019
Ep. 3: Dr. Cynthia Emory
Dr. Cynthia Emory and I discuss her road to become a prolific research and why she became an orthopaedic oncologist
S1 E2 · Tue, August 13, 2019
Ep. 2: Dr. Ann Van Heest
Dr. Ann Van Heest and I discuss the lack of gender diversity in orthopaedic surgery, how she tried to increased diversity at her institution, and why Dr. Van Heest specialized in pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery
S1 E1 · Tue, August 06, 2019
Ep. 1: Teaser
An introduction to the She Can Fix It Podcast
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