Step into the world of health innovation, resilience, and equity with Dr. Devika Bhushan, MD, as she shares her expertise and experiences as a pediatrician and public health leader. As California's former Acting Surgeon General and Chief Health Officer, Dr. Bhushan has been at the forefront of driving policy and practice innovation, particularly through initiatives like ACEs Aware, focused on healing childhood trauma.   In this episode, Dr. Bhushan invites listeners on a journey to explore trauma-informed systems, stress and resilience, mental health, and gender and health equity. Drawing from her training at Harvard and Johns Hopkins, as well as her work featured in esteemed publications like JAMA and NPR, she engages in thought-provoking conversations with experts and changemakers in the field.   As a parent, immigrant, and first-generation Indian-American, Dr. Bhushan brings a unique perspective to the table, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and compassion in healthcare. Join her as she leads discussions that inspire hope, destigmatize mental illness, and promote evidence-based insights for holistic well-being. EmotionAL Support: https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com Dr Devin’s Bhushan: https://askdrdevikab.substack.com/p/deep-dive-overcoming-imposter-syndrome https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-08-26/california-surgeon-general-bipolar-disorder-mental-health https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/10/15/1124400056/bipolar-disorder-mental-health