In this episode, you will hear Jan, mother of a recovering addict and a recently retired Mayo Clinic employee from the Psychiatry and Psychology Department, and Brien, a recovering addict and psychotherapist specializing in addiction at Mayo Clinic, discuss their experiences with addiction.

On family struggles with addiction, road to sobriety

In this episode, you will hear from Kim, a medical administrative assistant supervisor, and Kay, a nurse study coordinator. They both work in the Division of Allergic Diseases at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. They discuss their experience with being identical twins working in the same organization, their special bond, and their relationship as kids and into adulthood.

On a lifetime of fun, challenges of being mistaken for each other as identical twins

In this episode, you will hear Annie, a communication specialist and Monica, an equity, inclusion and diversity advisor, discuss their experience being first generation Americans.

On being a first generation American  

In this episode, you will hear Michelle, an IT program manager, and Marcia, an IT application architect, discuss their experience with mentorship. Michelle shares the joy she finds in being a mentor. Marcia talks about how seeking a mentor helped her grow professionally and how she’s stepping into the role of mentor herself.

On creating lasting bonds through mentoring others, being mentored

In this episode, Alexandra, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) neonatal nurse, and Matthew, an Allergy-Immunology physician, discuss their experiences parenting children who are living with disabilities. Alexandra talks about her daughter with down syndrome and what that means for her family. Matthew shares his parenting experience raising a child living with cerebral palsy and another living with autism and epilepsy.

On raising children who are living with disabilities

In this episode, Hilary, a financial counselor, and Edgar, a principal gifts officer, discuss the ups and downs of being a single parent. Hilary talks about co-parenting two of her children and being the only parent for her youngest child. Edgar shares his experience of having full custody of his three daughters from a young age.

On balancing life, work as a single parent

In this episode, Sumathi, IT service delivery manager, and Cynthia, Public Affairs senior communications specialist, share their experiences celebrating Diwali and Hanukkah, both referred to as the "Festival of Lights." Sumathi talks about Diwali and the meaning of the celebration for the Hindu culture. Cynthia shares the history of Hanukkah and her traditions in the Jewish culture.

On celebrating Diwali and Hanukkah

In this episode, you'll hear from Cynthia, IT lead analyst and Sharyn, clinical research assistant, as they share their experiences with a service dog by their side. Cynthia’s dog, Claire, is a blue standard poodle who helps her with an invisible disability. Sharyn’s dog, Milo, is a black lab who supports her with her diabetes.

On service animals helping with invisible disabilities

In this episode, you will hear from Adria, a nurse practitioner, and Matt, Mayo’s chief security officer, as they discuss their experiences on 9/11. Adria was living outside New York City at the time. Her brother-in-law worked across the street from the World Trade Center, one of the buildings attacked on 9/11. Matt was a federal agent in Washington, D.C., and he shares what changed after the attacks from a security and law enforcement perspective. Listen as they reflect on their memories from 20 years ago and how it affects them today.

In this episode, you will hear from Adria, a nurse practitioner, and Matt, Mayo’s chief security officer, as they discuss their experiences on 9/11. Adria was living outside New York City at the time. Her brother-in-law worked across the street from the World Trade Center, one of the buildings attacked on 9/11. Matt was a federal agent in Washington, D.C., and he shares what changed after the attacks from a security and law enforcement perspective. Listen as they reflect on their memories from 20 years ago and how it affects them today.

Mayo staff reflect on 20th anniversary of 9/11

In this episode, you will hear from Desiree, a senior project manager in Innovation Tech and Services, and Ariel, an analyst in Human Resources, as they share their experiences of working from home. Ariel has two young children and a husband who also works from home. Desiree has three school-aged children and is balancing their summer schedules while working from home.

In this episode, you will hear from Desiree, a senior project manager in Innovation Tech and Services, and Ariel, an analyst in Human Resources, as they share their experiences of working from home. Ariel has two young children and a husband who also works from home. Desiree has three school-aged children and is balancing their summer schedules while working from home.

On working remotely with children at home

Mayo Clinic is a unique place: the culture, the values, the people. "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences" explores the experiences of Mayo Clinic staff as they navigate life personally and professionally. Sharing these experiences increases understanding of others and ultimately contributes to finding connections, belonging and inclusion at work.

In this episode, you will hear Dr. Starling, a female physician, and Tyler, a male nurse, discuss their experiences with gender stereotypes. Dr. Starling shares her perspective of being misidentified as a nurse and Tyler shares his experience of being misidentified as a physician based solely on their gender. Listen as they discuss the importance of clarifying their roles and normalizing their gender in their roles for future generations.

In this episode, you will hear Dr. Starling, a female physician, and Tyler, a male nurse, discuss their experiences with gender stereotypes. Dr. Starling shares her perspective of being misidentified as a nurse and Tyler shares his experience of being misidentified as a physician based solely on their gender. Listen as they discuss the importance of clarifying their roles and normalizing their gender in their roles for future generations.

On reversing gender role stereotypes

In this episode, you will hear from Crystal (they, them, theirs), a desk operations specialist, and Adam (he, him, his), a nurse, as they discuss the importance of supporting one another by using the correct pronouns. Crystal identifies as gender-queer, which is commonly defined as a person whose gender identity cannot be solely described as male or female. Adam is a bisexual male, and notes that he is an ally for colleagues, no matter how they identify.

In this episode, you will hear from Crystal (they, them, theirs), a desk operations specialist, and Adam (he, him, his), a nurse, as they discuss the importance of supporting one another by using the correct pronouns. Crystal identifies as gender-queer, which is commonly defined as a person whose gender identity cannot be solely described as male or female. Adam is a bisexual male, and notes that he is an ally for colleagues, no matter how they identify.

On why using the right pronoun matters

In this episode, you will hear from Kristi, Human Resources, and Valerie, Orthopedics, discuss their journeys with mental health. Kristi shares her experience managing her depression while juggling a full-time job with children who were distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valerie shares her perspective of working in a high-stress environment at a previous job that led her to an outpatient program at Mayo Clinic Hospital ― Rochester.

In this episode, you will hear from Kristi, Human Resources, and Valerie, Orthopedics, discuss their journeys with mental health. Kristi shares her experience managing her depression while juggling a full-time job with children who were distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valerie shares her perspective of working in a high-stress environment at a previous job that led her to an outpatient program at Mayo Clinic Hospital ― Rochester.

On finding tools, support to navigate mental health needs

In this episode, you will hear from Bradford Smith, M.D., a cardiac anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Mark M. Smith, M.D., a cardiac anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. They are brothers who grew up on a farm with a father who was also a physician, and they grew to support one another in their careers. Dr. Bradford Smith shares his perspective of being the younger brother, while older brother Dr. Mark Smith shares his appreciation for being part of his brother’s journey to being an anesthesiologist.

In this episode, you will hear from Bradford Smith, M.D., a cardiac anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Mark M. Smith, M.D., a cardiac anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. They are brothers who grew up on a farm with a father who was also a physician, and they grew to support one another in their careers. Dr. Bradford Smith shares his perspective of being the younger brother, while older brother Dr. Mark Smith shares his appreciation for being part of his brother’s journey to being an anesthesiologist.

Brothers who are Mayo physicians discuss growing up on a farm, family work ethic that shaped them

In this episode, you will hear from Pat and Stephanie as they share their perspectives of being Mayo Clinic volunteers, helping patients and their families, and staff. Pat shares her perspective of being a longtime Mayo Clinic volunteer wearing many hats, while Stephanie talks about being a new volunteer who is already making a big difference for Mayo’s patients and their families.

In this episode, you will hear from Pat and Stephanie as they share their perspectives of being Mayo Clinic volunteers, helping patients and their families, and staff. Pat shares her perspective of being a longtime Mayo Clinic volunteer wearing many hats, while Stephanie talks about being a new volunteer who is already making a big difference for Mayo’s patients and their families.

On making a difference in patients’ lives as a Mayo Clinic volunteer

In this episode, you will hear Scott, a technical lead for Healthcare Technology Management, and Alan, a health systems engineer for Management Engineering and Consulting, share their journey of fatherhood. Scott shares his perspective of adopting two babies who grew up while he and his wife worked full time. Alan talks about his life as a dad and working from home while his wife, Alicia, is a stay-at-home mom to three young children.

In this episode, you will hear Scott, a technical lead for Healthcare Technology Management, and Alan, a health systems engineer for Management Engineering and Consulting, share their journey of fatherhood. Scott shares his perspective of adopting two babies who grew up while he and his wife worked full time. Alan talks about his life as a dad and working from home while his wife, Alicia, is a stay-at-home mom to three young children.

On balancing work, curveballs of being a dad

In this episode, you will hear from Axel, a communications specialist, and Gaurav, a section head in Information Technology, as they share their experiences and perspectives as first-generation immigrants to the U.S. Axel shares his experience coming to the U.S. as a high school exchange student from Germany. Gaurav shares his perspective on moving to the U.S. as a child.

In this episode, you will hear from Axel, a communications specialist, and Gaurav, a section head in Information Technology, as they share their experiences and perspectives as first-generation immigrants to the U.S. Axel shares his experience coming to the U.S. as a high school exchange student from Germany. Gaurav shares his perspective on moving to the U.S. as a child.

On first taste of the U.S. as immigrants, finding a window into the world

In this episode, you will hear from Jenny, a nurse care coordinator, and Mark, chair of the Division of Engineering, as they discuss the importance of finding joy at work. Jenny shares her perspective of finding joy in the small moments and helping patients feel better. Mark talks about finding meaning and purpose in his work, as well as the role of gratitude in creating joy at work.

In this episode, you will hear from Jenny, a nurse care coordinator, and Mark, chair of the Division of Engineering, as they discuss the importance of finding joy at work. Jenny shares her perspective of finding joy in the small moments and helping patients feel better. Mark talks about finding meaning and purpose in his work, as well as the role of gratitude in creating joy at work.

On finding meaning in work and things that bring you joy

In this episode, you will hear from Ashlie, a Human Resources strategic communications specialist in Arizona, and Alec, a nurse practitioner in Rochester, as they discuss how they’ve found ways to fit fitness into their routines while balancing their work and personal lives. Ashlie shares how she’s found ways to make time for herself while working … Continue reading On finding time for fitness in busy lives →

On finding time for fitness in busy lives

In this episode, you’ll hear from Brenda, vice chair in Revenue Cycle, and Megan, a nurse in Neurologic Surgery, share their journey of motherhood. Brenda shares what it means to her to be a mom in a blended family with children ranging from high school to adult, while Megan shares her perspective of being a … Continue reading On being a working mom →

On being a working mom

Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Andre, operations manager in research administration on the Jacksonville Campus and Luqing, health systems engineer on the Scottsdale campus, share their experiences relocating while still working for Mayo Clinic.

Relocating at Mayo Clinic

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Jessalyn and Tom Finch discuss meeting in the workplace and developing a special connection. Listen as they share the benefits, challenges and sometimes awkward situations that occur when dating as colleagues.

Dating in the Workplace

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear from Christine, manager of medical transcription, who shares her excitement at nominating Francisco, an Information Technology analyst, for the Individual Award for Service Excellence. This award is given to those who are high achievers and know how to tackle difficult challenges. Their good work inspires and motivates others. … Continue reading An award-winning attitude →

An award-winning attitude

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Jim from our Environmental Services team in Lake City, Minnesota and Terri, a Claims Adjuster for Quality in Arizona share some examples of giving back, and the importance of helping others.

Community Giving

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Emily and Kristin share their experiences as, what’s sometimes referred to as “boomerang” employees; employees that leave the organization and then return. They discuss their pride in working for Mayo Clinic as well as the commitment Mayo Clinic has towards its staff and making them feel valued.

Boomerang Employees

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear from Barbara, an administrative assistant, and Ena, a certified clinical research coordinator, as they discuss their experiences living with a disability. Barbara has been in a wheelchair all her life. Ena has experienced progressive vision loss since her late teens. They talk about the challenges, … Continue reading Joys and challenges of living life with a disability →

Joys and challenges of living life with a disability

In this episode, you’ll hear Bayn and Eric discuss women’s role in balancing family and work. Bayn, a senior systems analyst in radiology, shares the challenges women experience in the workplace and how she has found success in finding her authentic voice. Eric, a development technologist for the department of laboratory medicine and pathology, was … Continue reading Supporting Women in the Workplace →

Supporting Women in the Workplace

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear Peter, an Orthopedic Surgeon, and Laura, a Palliative Medicine physician; discuss their experiences as a military family. Peter served in the United States Air Force where he participated in multiple military exercises, including two deployments, and provided patient care from the battlefield. Peter describes his … Continue reading Supporting Our Veterans →

Supporting Our Veterans

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear from Julian and Scott — both of Central Service — as they reflect on the importance of friendship in the workplace. When Julian was outed as a transgender person, Scott’s support and that of others allowed him to find the courage to stand up for himself, … Continue reading Being transgender and finding support in the workplace →

Being transgender and finding support in the workplace

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear Kevin, a respiratory therapist, and his wife Tosca, a pharmacy technician II, discuss their transition from military to civilian life. Kevin is no longer in the military and shares his perspective of what it was like to prepare for work outside the military. Tosca is … Continue reading Making the Transition to Civilian Life →

Making the Transition to Civilian Life

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