Thrilled to have Dr. Mary O'Connor, co-founder and chief medical officer of Vori Health join us. Dr. O'Connor is a compelling advocate for healthcare equity for women, encompassing the challenges related to gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. Our conversation will cover the importance of providing holistic education about women's health through varying life stages, including adolescence, motherhood, and menopause.

We'll also open the pages of Dr. O'Connor's remarkable book, "Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman's Guide to Better Health," a comprehensive guide touching on numerous health conditions affecting women. From addressing the underrepresentation of heart disease awareness among women to a frank discussion about women's tendency to seek validation from others, this episode is a rich tapestry of insights.

Dr. O'Connor will share her journey as an Olympic rower and female health advocate, offer her wisdom on the importance of discipline and hard work learnt from sports, and touch on her fight for equity in women's sports. Additionally, we'll explore how young girls can thrive from sports and Dr. O'Connor will encourage women to join the movement for more equitable healthcare.

From starting out to reflecting on her personal achievements, including motherhood, Dr. O' Connor has wealth of advice for her younger self and listeners alike. She reminds us that while heart disease or menopause may present differently in women, we must approach these topics with openness and clarity, and, most importantly, remember that self-confidence and self-care are key.

Guest Bio:

Mary I. O’Connor, MD is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health, a nationwide virtual-first physician-led musculoskeletal medical practice offering a biopsychosocial model of care. She is Chair of the Board of
Directors of Movement is Life, a nonprofit coalition committed to advancing health equity. Her recent book,
“Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health” (Mayo Clinic Press 2022), supports women taking charge of their own health. A recipient of the Diversity Awards of both the American Academy of Orthopaedical Surgery and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons as well as the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Clinician Award, she is Professor Emerita of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic and past Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. O’Connor is past chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida and past president of numerous orthopedic societies. An Olympian (US Women’s Rowing), she is passionate in her promotion of the power of sports for girls and women and the benefits to all of physical activity. 

Connect with Guest Here:

Social links: https://www.1millionmorewomen.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryoconnormd/

Host - Sherri Hilton's Bio

Sherri Hilton is certain that strong moms create stronger daughters. She believes that sharing the wisdom and strength of women will result in stronger generations to come. She’s a sales dynamo, influential networker, podcaster, author, coach and single mom of two amazing girls. With her podcast, Wisdom of Women and her book, Strong Mom Stronger Daughters, Sherri brings meaningful conversations and knowledge to light that will benefit all women, young and old. Sherri firmly believes in the power of women who challenge the status quo conquering mountains wearing flip-flops or those fabulous high heels!

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