275. The Power of an Introduction: Women in Medicine Can Change Lives and Culture Through Connection

What if one introduction could change the entire trajectory of your career or someone else's? This week's episode is an invitation to reflect on the ripple effect of referrals, recommendations, and authentic support, especially among women in medicine.

As women in medicine, we haven't always supported one another well. In honor of Women in Medicine Month, this episode is an encouragement to change that.

I share how one beautiful moment of being recommended felt - a sense of deep gratitude, renewed purpose, and the powerful realization that women have the capacity to lift one another in ways that shift not just careers, but culture.

Building circles of support can bring joy, meaning, and positive change into our personal and professional lives.

Whether you're a natural connector or a quiet introvert, listen for practical ways to build deeper relationships, give generously, and receive with grace.

Pearls of Wisdom:

• Referrals and recommendations aren’t promotion, they’re acts of trust, generosity, and cultural change.

• Supporting another woman in medicine creates ripple effects far beyond what you may see or know.

• Authentic connections are more impactful than loud visibility. One meaningful recommendation is powerful.

• Don’t need to amplify everything. Simply share what you genuinely love and believe in.

• Deep, one-on-one conversations are as powerful and more meaningful than large-scale networking.
  
  

Reflection Questions:

• Who is one woman in medicine you could lift up this week through a referral, recommendation, or kind word?

• How would it feel to give that kind of support freely, with love?

• What ripple effect might you create by sharing authentically the work of someone you admire?
  
  

We close this episode with an invitation to become a connector.

Even if you're an introvert, even if you're just starting out, one referral, one introduction, or one moment of amplifying someone else's light can change everything for that person - and for you!

If this conversation inspires you, consider sharing it with a woman in medicine you admire.

If you’re ready to create deeper, more aligned connections in your own life and career, I’d love to support you with mindful coaching www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching.

To retreat with me and step into more aligned leadership and connection, explore upcoming retreats at www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. 2025 retreats are all sold out but I would love to meet you in 2026.

To bring conversations like this to your team or institution, connect with Dr. Jessie Mahoney at www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking or connect with Dr. Liang at www.awakenbreath.org.

Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.