Kathleen: Challenge yourself.

In this episode, Kathleen (she/her) reflects on a career full of challenges she wasn't entirely sure she wanted, and somehow excelled at anyway. From becoming a nurse despite initially deciding she didn't want to be one, to earning dual master's degrees, moving across the country, leading healthcare teams, and completing a doctorate while raising a family, she has developed a remarkable habit of doing hard things.

We talk about patient care, public health, leadership, burnout, and the realities of working in healthcare. Along the way, Kathleen shares thoughtful insights about growth, resilience, and why you don't always need certainty before taking the next step.

Sometimes the path becomes clear because you were willing to try.