Mgma Small Talk

Welcome to Mindful Medicine, where we explore the intersection of mindfulness, health, and transformative experiences. In this episode, Daniel Williams, Senior Editor at MGMA and host of the MGMA Insights Podcast, speaks with Dr. Mimi Zieman—an OB/GYN, adventurer, and author of the memoir Tap Dancing on Everest. Dr. Zieman’s story takes us from her beginnings in New York City to her pivotal role as the expedition doctor on an unaided climb of Everest. She shares profound insights into the healing power of nature, the courage to embrace the unknown, and lessons from her multifaceted career in medicine, writing, and beyond.Key Discussion Points (with Timestamps):[00:01:00] Introduction to Dr. Mimi ZiemanDr. Zieman’s background as an OB/GYN, author, and adventurer, and her unique journey from New York City to the peaks of Everest.[00:02:30] Discovering a Love for MountainsHow a college field biology lab in Colorado sparked her lifelong passion for the mountains and adventure.[00:05:30] Highlights from Dr. Zieman