Join us for an empowering conversation with Dr. Barnila Mohapatra – NHS intensivist, anaesthesiologist, and mom to a 3-year-old boy – as she opens up about juggling life-saving medical duties with raising an Indian child in the UK. In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 Doctor vs. Mom Mode: How her medical training helps her "switch" between high-pressure ICU shifts and toddler tantrums. 🔹 Pregnancy & Identity Crisis: Navigating body changes, career fears, and societal expectations as a working mom. 🔹 Raising an Indian Kid in the UK: Cultural clashes, bilingual parenting, and preserving traditions abroad. 🔹 Financial Independence for Women: Why earning matters beyond bills – it’s about freedom and self-worth. 🔹 "Can Women Have It All?": Debunking myths about ambition, family, and the "masculine vs. feminine energy" debate. Key Takeaways for High-Aspiring Women: ✅ How to set boundaries in a demanding career without mom guilt. ✅ Practical tips for Indian moms raising kids in Western cultures. ✅ Why "having it all" doesn’t mean doing it all – and what to prioritize. 👩 About Dr. Barnila Mohapatra: With years of experience in the NHS UK’s critical care units, Dr. Mohapatra brings a unique perspective on resilience, time management, and thriving as a working mother in a high-stakes field. 👉 Follow Dr. Barnila:   / anaesthesia_chronicles  Follow us on Instagram:   / motherofpodcasts9  Tune in on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t63Dri...Catch us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast...#nhs , #uk , #doctor #unitedkingdom #nhsheroes #nhsdoctor #motherhood #indianinuk #parentinginUK #workingmom #momguilt #womenempowerment #financialindependence #medicalcareer #family #raisingkids #masculineenergy #feminineenergy #highaspiringwomen #indianmominuk #doctormomlife #worklifebalance

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