September is Women in Medicine Month, a time when the medical community and others celebrate and honor the contributions of women in the field of medicine.

In honor of Women in Medicine Month, Out with Burnout is taking a break between seasons 2 and 3 to provide a special episode diving into the topic of Menopause.

The Out with Burnout hosts, Drs. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric and Phil Abraham discuss symptoms and treatments of menopause with Dr. Denise Willers. Dr. Willers is a Professor and Division Chief of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology at WashU Medicine and the Medical Director of the Women’s Health Clinic at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She is a 2025 recipient of the Dean’s Impact Awards, highlighting her community engagement through patient care, advocacy, leadership, and commitment to serving underserved populations.

For inquiries on today's topic or requests for future special episode topics, please email pedsofd@wustl.edu.

Affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; Department of Pediatrics; Office of Faculty Development

Hosts: Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, MD, and Philip Abraham, MD
Executive Producer: Megan Shaffer
Guest Relations & Management Support: Megan Shaffer

This is the 18th of a series of 18 episodes focused on understanding the wellness wheel and providing tips and tricks on how to improve your life. This month's topic is Recreational Wellbeing with special guest Gammon Earhart, PT, PhD. Dr, Earhart is a Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology, and Neuroscience, and serves as the Associate Dean for Physical Therapy and Director of Program in Physical Therapy.

Sources mentioned in this episode:

• Exercise reshapes aging bodies and minds - Science Direct
• Daily steps and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of 15 international cohorts- The Lancet, Public Health Journal
• Effects of dance on gait and balance in Parkinson's disease: a comparison of partnered and nonpartnered dance movement - PubMed

This is the final episode of Season 2. Out with Burnout will return in a few months for Season 3.

Affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; Department of Pediatrics; Office of Faculty Development

Hosts: Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, MD, and Philip Abraham, MD
Executive Producer: Megan Shaffer
Guest Relations & Management Support: Megan Shaffer

This is the 17th of a series of 20 episodes focused on understanding the wellness wheel and providing tips and tricks on how to improve your life. This month's topic is Physical Wellbeing with special guest Patrick Hill, MA, PhD, life purpose researcher.

Sources mentioned in this episode:
"Social capital and burnout among mental healthcare providers" - Journal of Mental Health
"Could the connectedness of primary health care workers involved in social networks affect their job burnout? A cross-sectional study in six counties, Central China" - BMC Health Services Journal
"Promoting a sense of belonging, engagement, and collegiality to reduce burnout: a mixed methods study among undergraduate medical students in a non-Western, Asian context" - BMC Medical Education Journal
"Social connectedness as a determinant of mental health: A scoping review" - PLOS ONE

Affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; Department of Pediatrics; Office of Faculty Development
Executive Producer: Katie Cammarata
Guest Relations & Management Support: Megan Shaffer