CardioSeeds
Hello listeners! I wanted to let you know that I’ll be taking a one-year sabbatical starting October 1, 2025, to focus on personal writing projects. During this time, there may be a pause in new episodes, but all existing episodes will remain available. I’m grateful for your support and can’t wait to return with new content in a year!
Dr. Chamoun
Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Health:
Dr. Svetlana Chamoun, MD, Ph.D., DipABLM, a visionary double-Board-Certified cardiologist and Lifestyle Medicine physician.
As Founder and President of CardioSeeds, she pioneers multistep lifestyle interventions, coaching, and education to combat burnout and reduce cardiovascular risk. Join the CardioSeeds podcast, where healthcare champions unite, as Dr. Chamoun fearlessly addresses the state of American healthcare, empowering listeners to embrace healthy choices for cardiometabolic prevention and treatment. Share your thoughts and inquiries with Dr. Chamoun at chamoun@cardioseeds.com. Explore more at https://cardioseeds.com.
Episodes
106 episodes
The Physiology of Empathy.
Empathy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a biological response. In this episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun dives into the science behind empathy: what happens in the brain and body when we truly connect with another person’s experience. Learn how emp...
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11:19
Physician Friendships – The Missing Pillar of Wellness
Despite long hours spent with colleagues, many physicians still feel deeply isolated. In this episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun explores the often-overlooked role of real friendship in physician wellness. Why do meaningful peer connections ma...
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9:39
Beyond Burnout – Understanding Moral Injury in Medicine
In this powerful episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun takes a deeper look at what’s really driving physician distress—going beyond burnout to uncover the concept of moral injury. It’s not just exhaustion or stress; it’s the heart...
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10:16
Permission to Pause – Redefining Rest for High-Achieving Physicians
In a culture that glorifies hustle, many physicians feel guilty for slowing down. In this episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun challenges that mindset by redefining what true rest means for high-achieving medical professionals. From micro-moment...
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9:53
The Invisible Curriculum – What Medical Training Doesn’t Teach About Self-Care
In this episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun explores the invisible curriculum of medical training—the unspoken lessons that shape how physicians view self-care, vulnerability, and emotional well-being. While medical school teaches us h...
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Caring for Aging Parents as a Woman Physician
The caregiving load doesn’t stop when your kids grow up. In this honest and compassionate episode, Dr. Chamoun speaks to women physicians juggling work, family, and the needs of aging parents. Backed by data from the AAMC and ...
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9:38
Starting a Family and Raising Children as a Woman Physician
Is there ever a “right time” to start a family in medicine? Dr. Chamoun explores the real pressures, tradeoffs, and triumphs of motherhood as a woman physician.Citing research from JAMA and Academic Medicine, and ...
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Financial Management for Women Physicians at Every Career Stage
In this empowering episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun walks women physicians through a roadmap to financial well-being at every stage of their careers — from residency to retirement. Learn how to navigate high debt, save during uncertain marke...
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8:39
Salary Negotiation Strategies for Women Physicians
Why do so many women physicians hesitate to negotiate? In this episode, Dr. Chamoun unpacks the pay gap in medicine and gives you a clear, confident strategy to advocate for yourself. Drawing on studies from Medscape, Health Affairs...
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Top Money Mistakes Young Physicians Make — and How to Avoid Them
Starting strong financially can change the course of your career and your life. In this episode, Dr. Chamoun highlights the most common financial traps young women physicians fall into — from lifestyle inflation to skipping salary negotia...
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6:05
Financial Management for Women Physicians at Every Career Stage
In this empowering episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun walks women physicians through a roadmap to financial well-being at every stage of their careers — from residency to retirement. Learn how to navigate high debt, save during uncertain marke...
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8:39
Unique Challenges and Solutions for Women in Medicine
In this candid and deeply empowering episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun explores the complex, often invisible landscape of being a woman in medicine. From persistent pay and leadership gaps to emotional labor, microaggressions, and caregiv...
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11:44
Revitalizing Healthcare: Promoting Health Equity and Enhancing Cardiovascular Outcomes by Combating Burnout
Burnout is not just a physician wellness issue—it’s a crisis with public health consequences. In this visionary episode, Dr. Chamoun explains how burnout disproportionately affects women in medicine and ripples outward, influencing patien...
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The Hidden Cardiovascular Toll of Fast-Paced Lives and High-Stress Careers
This episode uncovers the often-overlooked cardiovascular consequences of chronic stress, especially among women physicians. Dr. Svetlana Chamoun explores the physiological impact of emotional exhaustion, night shifts, and hig...
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8:36
Tackling Barriers to Optimal Health and Wellness Environments in Medicine
Why are so many women physicians burning out — and what can we do about it? In this powerful episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun explores the systemic, organizational, and personal barriers that prevent optimal wellness in medical environments....
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12:14
Motherhood and Medicine: Navigating Maternity Leave and Return to Practice
In this episode of CardioSeeds, we delve into the challenges of balancing motherhood and a medical career, focusing on the crucial phases of maternity leave and returning to practice. Many women physicians face inadequate ...
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8:49
Workplace Harassment: Addressing Gender-Based Harassment in Medicine
In this episode of CardioSeeds, we tackle the pressing issue of gender-based harassment in medicine, an ongoing challenge that affects many women physicians. From inappropriate comments to systemic discrimination, such exp...
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8:15
Pay Inequality: Addressing the Gender Pay Gap Among Women Physicians
In this episode of CardioSeeds, we confront the pervasive issue of pay inequality in medicine, focusing on the gender pay gap faced by women physicians. Despite strides toward equality, studies reveal that women in m...
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10:36
The Confidence Gap: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Woman Physician
In this empowering episode of CardioSeeds, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun delves into the confidence gap and imposter syndrome many women physicians experience. Drawing on research and personal insights, she uncovers the root causes...
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11:06
Gender Bias in Medicine: Navigating Implicit Bias as a Woman Physician
In this episode of CardioSeeds, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun addresses the pervasive issue of gender bias in medicine, exploring how it impacts women physicians both in patient interactions and workplace dynamics. Backed by ...
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9:58
My Predictions for Healthcare in 2025
The healthcare industry continues to evolve, driven by technological innovation, societal shifts, and regulatory challenges. Here’s what we might see in 2025 across key areas in healthcare, cardiology, malpractice lawsuits, medical dis...
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13:16
The Double Burden: Balancing Career and Family as a Woman Physician
In this episode of CardioSeeds, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun dives into one of the most pressing challenges for women in medicine—the double burden of managing a demanding medical career while shouldering the majority of caregiving and h...
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10:16
New Year’s Resolutions for Physicians: Making 2025 Your Healthiest, Happiest Year Yet
As we prepare to welcome 2025, this special episode of CardioSeeds dives into the transformative power of New Year’s resolutions tailored specifically for physicians. This episode explores practical, actionable strategies...
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12:19
Harnessing the Healing Power of Nature: Quick Ways to Reconnect with the Outdoors
What if I told you that nature could be one of the most powerful healers, even if you only spend a few minutes in it each day? And what if I told you that reconnecting with the outdoors could improve your mental and physical health in way...
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Beyond Meds: Natural Ways to Boost Mood and Energy Levels
When we think about boosting mood or increasing energy levels, many of us turn to medications or quick fixes like caffeine. But what if I told you that some of the most effective tools for enhancing your mood and energy are completely nat...
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