What does it mean to be a 'Good Doctor'? With Dr Monika Sharma
‘I want my GP to be happy. I don’t want them overworked and unhealthy - but that seems like a weird notion in our society.' This was the thought that sent Dr Monika Sharma down a road of discovery, backlash and ultimately personal fulfilment. Dr. Monika Sharma is a London-based NHS General Practitioner (GP) and certified Level 3 Personal Trainer with a passion for holistic health and well-being. She shares the highs and lows of life in medicine with over 140,000 followers on Instagram. As a health advocate, Dr. Monika bridges the gap between medical advice and real-world application, making healthcare accessible, relatable, and actionable for her community. Known for her honest takes on burnout, boundaries, anxiety and beauty standards, she’s redefining what it means to be a modern doctor. In this episode we cover: Expectation vs reality of being a doctor Being on call during COVIDWhat being a ‘good doctor’ means Stigma, shame and periods Building relationships with our mothers Tips for slowing down in your day to day Why success means feeling content Mentions:Severance (TV series, 2022) Links: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithdoctormon/ Season 3 of The Slow Down is created in partnership with period and cycle tracking app Clue. Especially for The Slow Down listeners, CLUE is offering a 75% discount on the annual Clue Plus subscription via their website. To redeem, go to helloclue.com and enter the code SLOWDOWN at checkout). So, download Clue today in the App Store or Google Play, and start making space for the signals your body’s been sending all along.Link to sign up with discount already included: https://helloclue.com/login?discount_code=SLOWDOWN
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Cycle Tracking & Mission-Driven Work with CLUE’s CMO Louise Troen
From Freuds, to Bumble to Headspace to CLUE: Louise Troen’s non-linear career journey from PR to mission-driven tech, equity and body autonomy is one you have to hear. Louise Troen is the CMO of Clue - the female-founded cycle and fertility tracker, with over 100 million downloads to date. Previously, Louise was VP of Marketing at Bumble and Headspace where she led international growth, Global brand marketing and strategic communications. She is passionate about women’s rights to health equity and body autonomy, and has been vocal throughout her career on the role brand and marketing play in creating a more equitable world for all.In this episode we cover: Moving to LA to do PR for Paris Hilton, Afrojack and Gene Simmons (KISS). The ‘just start’ mentality The power of naivety The tendency to overwork when you love the work Detoxing between work sprints The practicality of work-life balance What if women worked with their period cycles? Mentions:Make the Ordinary Come Alive - William Harris Links: https://www.instagram.com/clueapp/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-troen-1895a235/ Season 3 of The Slow Down is created in partnership with period and cycle tracking app Clue. Especially for The Slow Down listeners, CLUE is offering a 75% discount on the annual Clue Plus subscription via their website. To redeem, go to helloclue.com and enter the code SLOWDOWN at checkout). So, download Clue today in the App Store or Google Play, and start making space for the signals your body’s been sending all along.Link to sign up with discount already included: https://helloclue.com/login?discount_code=SLOWDOWN
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She made TIME’s Invention of the Year while focusing on Women’s Health
Meet solo female founder Valentina Milanova. Creator of the Diagnostic Tampon and the CBD Tampon. After years of hard work in an underfunded industry - Valentina shares her experience and desire to 'de-glamorize' the founder experience. She is the founder and CEO of Daye, a gynae health, research and development company seeking to close the gender health gap with proprietary medical and diagnostic devices aimed at common, yet under-served gynae health conditions, ranging from period and pelvic pain to cervical cancer prevention. Valentina's research has been published in The Journal of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders as well as The Journal of Human Reproduction. Valentina was featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 two years running (!), and The Daye Diagnostic Tampon was named as Invention of the Year by TIME Magazine in their 2024 list.In this episode we cover: Being brought up to be the ‘perfect little immigrant’ Starting a business using credit card debt The harrowing experience of launching during COVID Healing trauma as a company Ending Cervical Cancer by 2040 Seed Syncing for your cycle Being a recovering workaholic Mentions:East of the West - Miroslav Penkov Anastasia - Disney Film Ophelia - painting by Sir John Everett Millais Links:https://www.yourdaye.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-milanova-🇺🇦-13899564/ https://time.com/7094682/daye-diagnostic-tampon/Season 3 of The Slow Down is created in partnership with period and cycle tracking app Clue. Especially for The Slow Down listeners, CLUE is offering a 75% discount on the annual Clue Plus subscription via their website. To redeem, go to helloclue.com and enter the code SLOWDOWN at checkout). So, download Clue today in the App Store or Google Play, and start making space for the signals your body’s been sending all along.Link to sign up with discount already included: https://helloclue.com/login?discount_code=SLOWDOWN
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[Bonus Episode] War, Business Advice and Burnout: Tijana Tamburic Interview on Immigrants Building Companies
I have something unusual for you today. An interview with me! I was interviewed on Asim Amin’s podcast Immigrants Building Companies. It was an opportunity to really reflect on my immigrant experience and what it offered me: the good, bad and ugly. I also share my full career journey, my burnout experience and my turning point for a desire to re-define success for myself.Asim Amin is a wonderful listener and incisive interviewer. No pre-shared questions, just a natural flow. If you like this episode check out his podcast, Immigrants Building Companies, and if you’re listening on Spotify - leave a comment. Enjoy.
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#16 Sam Lee: Folk, Conservation and Singing with Nightingales
Sam Lee is a Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer, conservationist, and founder of The Nest Collective, an organization dedicated to revitalizing folk music and connecting people to nature through cultural experiences. Renowned for his rich baritone voice and commitment to preserving traditional songs, Sam's work bridges the gap between ancient folk traditions and contemporary audiences, fostering a deeper appreciation for cultural heritage and environmental stewardship.In this episode we cover: Entry into the world of folklore The importance of mentorship Finding ways to tell stories that move people to actionSinging with Nightingales Mentions:Stanley Robertson Fire in the Mountain Festival Nest CollectiveSinging with Nightingales Canadian Film Board 80s anthropology documentary Links: https://www.instagram.com/samleesong/http://samleesong.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/singingwithnightingales/
What if success didn’t mean burnout?
The Slow Down is the breakout podcast offering personal stories, advice, and tools for redefining success in our growth, speed and scale obsessed culture.
Hosted by TEDx speaker + Forbes 30U30 entrepreneur Tijana Tamburić, it explores how to unlearn hustle culture and build sustainable, fulfilling careers on your own terms.
Through candid conversations with inspiring cross-industry guests, Tijana unpacks how to define success for yourself, avoid burnout, and thrive.
Career advice for your new era.
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