In this special DoctorLady Interviews episode, I sit down with Henry Schadwinkel, senior (almost graduate!) political science and public policy major, to break down how California’s primary election actually works.

We talk about the top-two “jungle primary,” why this is a time to learn and evaluate rather than rush to decide, and how voters can thoughtfully compare candidates in the weeks ahead.

With vote-by-mail ballots still to come, there is still time to listen, ask questions, and engage in the process. This conversation is about bringing clarity to the noise and helping people feel more informed, not pressured.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with someone who wants to better understand California’s governor’s race.

In this first episode of the new DoctorLady Interviews season, I sit down with my dear friend Kelli Wilms - gifted speech therapist, small business owner, and someone I’ve always known as smart, funny, caring and deeply connected to the children and families she serves.

But this conversation isn’t about her professional life. (We’re going to have to have another podcast for that). It’s about the moment everything changed.
In Part 1, Kelli shares her experience with COVID-19 - from the earliest symptoms, to the rapid progression that led to hospitalization, and ultimately, the ICU. We talk about the fear, the uncertainty, and the surreal experience of ICU delirium, when reality blurs and survival becomes something you can no longer control.

This story is about vulnerability, resilience, and what it feels like to stand at the edge of life. - and somehow make it back.

Part 2 will explore what came after: recovery, identity, and rebuilding.

🎧 Listen now and follow/subscribe to DoctorLady Podcast for more stories of courage, grit, and the women who are changing the world.

Some days feel endless—and yet everything is moving too fast.
This episode is a reflection on living in the in-between, staying grounded, and why small actions still matter when the world feels overwhelming.

What if healthcare worked like clean water or fire protection? In this episode, I share what I witnessed after the fall of ACA premium credits, and why starting with a children-first healthcare guarantee could be the path to true universal coverage that saves families money and restores trust in our system.

If the advice to “eat real food” isn’t new, why aren’t we healthier? In this episode, I unpack what the latest nutrition guidelines get right; and why they still fall short for real families. Because advice that ignores time, cost, doesn’t fully cut it.

I’ve had the same question come up again and again in patient visits lately. If you’ve been wondering about recent vaccine headlines, this is for you.

What happens when screens interrupt connection? A pediatrician discusses the research—and offers practical ways to protect face-to-face moments at home.

A four-year-old said one sentence—and it changed how I saw myself.
Here’s the story behind DoctorLady.