In this episode, as we wrap up 2025, Dr. McClamroch reflects on what this year’s conversations have revealed about courage in public health — and what that means for her work with women leaders and organizations. Because if this year taught her anything, it’s that courage isn’t optional anymore — it’s part of how we change the landscape of public health.
Conversation Highlights
- Seeing Courage in Real Time — Dr. McClamroch reflects on the moment guests begin to recognize their own courage during interviews, and how that shift opens something powerful in them.
- The Patterns Behind the Stories — After dozens of conversations, recurring themes emerged—revealing that women in public health are courageous long before they ever name themselves that way.
- Courage as a Public-Health Solution — Dr. McClamroch shares why courage isn’t a bonus trait but a leadership necessity in a time of burnout, political pressure, and systems in flux.
- From Accidental Courage to Intentional Practice — She explores how courage can be taught, strengthened, and used deliberately—not just in crisis, but in everyday leadership.
- What Comes Next — Drawing from seven months of insights, Dr. McClamroch introduces her vision for supporting courageous women leaders and organizations in 2026.
“My work is to hold up the mirror and say: You are already doing courageous things. Let’s name it. Let’s strengthen it. Let’s use it with intention.” — Dr. Kristi McClamroch
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