In this episode of Promising Young Surgeon, Dr. Frances Mei Hardin reflects on her transformative journey through residency and the power of self-discovery. As she celebrates the milestone of her 51st episode, Frances Mei shares her struggles with confidence and competence during her ENT residency, revealing how podcasting has helped her reclaim her voice and identity. She expresses her gratitude to the audience for their support over the past year and introduces her guest, Dr. Cindy Lee Neighbors, a retired US Army physician and advocate for mental health and education reform.   Dr. Neighbors shares her compelling story of navigating trauma and systemic challenges in military medicine, highlighting her transition from medicine to writing. Her debut memoir, Too Much, offers a raw account of her experiences, tackling themes of resilience and self-discovery. The conversation delves into the complexities of misogyny and discrimination in the medical field, as both Frances Mei and Cindy reflect on their shared experiences as female surgeons. They discuss the importance of speaking out against a broken system and the need for change in medical training environments.   Resources: Follow Cindy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cindyleeneighbors?igsh=MW5wMWRyemhmY3FiMw== Visit Cindy’s website https://www.cindyleeneighbors.com/ Buy Cindy’s book “Too Much” https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DDB8LJMP Interact with the podcast! Email me at pys@heyinfluent.com to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.   Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/ INFLUENT Network Audio Episode Description and Series Description Tags:   Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   Powered by Hurrdat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.