In this episode, hosts Katie Harris and Katie White talk with Dr. Rachel Dirksen, physician and co-founder of Remedy Internal Medicine in Coralville. Dr. Dirksen shares her path from academic medicine to private practice, what inspired her to take the leap into entrepreneurship, and how she built a model of care focused on time, connection, and trust. Her story is one of courage, creativity, and staying true to what matters most in medicine.

In this episode, hosts Katie Harris and Katie White sit down with Dr. Kyle Brown, a physician and researcher in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Brown shares the story of her journey in medicine — from the experiences that first inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare, to the challenges and milestones that have shaped her along the way. She reflects on the importance of mentorship, curiosity, and finding balance between clinical work, research, and life outside of medicine.

Her story offers a candid and inspiring look at what it means to build a career grounded in purpose, perseverance, and passion for helping others.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Katie Harris and Dr. Katie White sit down with Dr. Isabella Grumbach, former interim Chair of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and now leading the Department of Internal Medicine at OU College of Medicine and clinical service chief at OU Health.

Dr. Grumbach shares her incredible journey from Germany to the U.S., stepping into leadership roles, mentoring physician-scientists, and her cutting-edge cardiovascular research into atherosclerosis, vascular disease and the effects of radiation on the vasculature. She reflects on what it means to balance clinical care, research and education — and how women in medicine can build influence, legacy and impact.