WO Voices
Welcome to WO Voices, a podcast series from Women In Optometry, featuring women ODs and others who talk about some aspect of practice, business, career choices, family, volunteer interests, leadership in the profession and more. Hosted by WO editor Marjolijn Bijlefeld, WO Voices is a chance to share ideas within the WO community and beyond. It’s another platform to bring women’s voices in the profession to the fore. If you’d like to join us on a podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you.
Podcasting since 2018 • 154 episodes
WO Voices
Latest Episodes
Eric Miller: Plan, Don't Sweat, Your Student Loan Payments
Co-owner of Econologics Financial Advisors Eric Miller understands the financial burden of optometry school—and he's here to help new ODs manage their debt with confidence. Juggling one or more loans while launching your career can feel ...
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18:53
Creating Connection: Bringing Mindfulness Into Patient Conversations
Dr. Maples explains how patient feedback—including not feeling rushed, being listened to and receiving clear explanations—inspired her to deconstruct what makes an eye exam feel meaningful. She shares how mindfulness and reflexive listening can...
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Dr. Jade Coats: The Empathetic OD
Jade Coats, OD, FAAO, of Rogers, Arkansas, wants patients to feel like she's in their corner, inside and outside of the exam room. She's ready with a list of resources to help patients who need some emotional support as caregivers or patients u...
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Season 5
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16:37
Dr. Amy Moy: Strengthening the Collaborative Care Model in Optometry
Interprofessional collaborative practice involves health care providers from different specialties working together beyond traditional referral models. "It's not just referring someone out and saying you're working with them, but ac...
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Dr. Julie Poteet: Is Photobiomodulation Coming to Your Practice?
Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FONS, says that a new FDA-approved therapy, photobiomodulation, for treating dry aged-related macular degeneration (AMD), could be a game-changer for optometrists and patients. For those with a family history of AMD, ...
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Season 5
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