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

One introduction could change the entire trajectory of your career or someone else's.

Today, in honor of Women in Medicine Month, we reflect on the ripple effect of referrals, recommendations, and authentic support, especially among women in medicine.

We haven’t always supported other women in medicine optimally. This episode is encouragement to change that.

Women have the capacity to lift one another in ways that shift not just careers, but culture.

Whether you're a natural connector or a quiet introvert, there are practical ways to build deeper relationships, give generously, and receive with grace in the episode.

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

• Only recommend and share what you have derived benefit from and genuinely love and believe in.

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

• 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.