Episode 12

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22nd Feb 2025

Dr. Susan Landers - #12 - Feb 22, 2025

Balancing Medicine and Motherhood: Insights from Neonatologist Dr. Susan Landers

In this episode of The Neurostimulation Podcast, host Michael Passmore, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, welcomes Dr. Susan Landers, an experienced neonatologist and author. They discuss Dr. Landers' journey in neonatology, her personal experiences balancing a demanding medical career with motherhood, and her extensive work on physician burnout and stress management. Dr. Landers shares valuable insights on the emotional challenges faced by working mothers, the importance of self-care, and the evolving nature of parenting in today's culture. Tune in for an in-depth conversation about the intimate and intense world of neonatology and practical strategies for preventing burnout.

Dr. Landers' Substack Newsletter 'Moms Matter' https://substack.com/@momsmatter

Dr. Landers' book 'So Many Babies' https://susanlandersmd.com/book/


Dr. Landers' LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-landersmd/


00:00 Introduction to the Neurostimulation Podcast

01:30 Meet Dr. Susan Landers: Neonatology Expert

03:13 The Challenges and Rewards of Neonatology

09:25 Balancing Medicine and Motherhood

12:25 The Importance of Support Systems for Working Mothers

15:26 The Impact of Social Media on New Mothers

21:52 Dr. Landers' Journey: From Burnout to Advocacy

30:52 Embracing Imperfection in Parenting

32:06 The Importance of Self-Care for Working Mothers

34:09 Balancing Work and Family Life

38:46 Challenges of Modern Parenting

43:22 The Role of Grandparents and Cultural Wisdom

48:37 Future Projects and Reflections on Retirement

51:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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The Neurostimulation Podcast
Exploring the frontier of interventional mental health.
Welcome to The Neurostimulation Podcast — a deep dive into the expanding frontier of interventional mental health.

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Michael Passmore

Dr. Michael Passmore is a psychiatrist based in Vancouver, BC, with expertise in non-invasive neurostimulation therapies, geriatric mental health and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Having completed specialized training in multiple neurostimulation modalities, including electroconvulsive therapy at Duke University and transcranial magnetic stimulation at Harvard University, Dr. Passmore brings a robust clinical and academic background to his practice. Formerly the head of the neurostimulation program in the department of Psychiatry at Providence Health Care, Dr. Passmore now serves as a clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Psychiatry. At Sea to Sky NeuroClinic (seatoskyneuro.clinic), Dr. Passmore offers interventional mental health treatments tailored to clients across Canada.​