Soul SiStories
Soul SiStories
Podcast Description
Soul SiStories was born out of a mutual desire to bring forward hope and healing through sharing our lived experiences. Hope is embracing life despite adversity. Hope is our reason.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, resilience, community support, and creative expression. Episodes feature diverse topics such as overcoming adversity through humor with Leah's battle with breast cancer, activism and hope as shared by Lisa Greathouse, and the healing power of connection highlighted through stories like Kirk Lane's and his journey in music. Specific episodes also discuss the roles of animal companionship in healing and the impact of spirituality in maintaining hope through life's challenges.
Soul SiStories was born out of a mutual desire to bring forward hope and healing through sharing our lived experiences. Hope is embracing life despite adversity. Hope is our reason.
What if the detour was the door you needed? We sit down with Dr. Ali Herweck—physician, MPH, and current REI fellow—to trace a real, unvarnished path into women’s health and fertility care. From not getting into medical school the first time to matching lower on her list and moving across the country, Ali turns every twist into fuel. She shows how purpose steadies ambition, how mindset is a daily choice, and how “hope through compassionate education” changes patient care, one clear explanation at a time.
Ali opens a window into reproductive endocrinology and infertility, where science and empathy meet. We talk IVF, evidence-based medicine, and the quiet resilience patients carry through uncertainty. With a marketing background and strong research training, she also tackles the messy reality of health information online—why so much goes viral and wrong, and how clinicians can meet people where they are with trustworthy, human content. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure which source to believe, this conversation is a steady hand on your shoulder.
Beyond the clinic, Ali shares the routines that keep her grounded: fitness as a reset, Sunday planning to tame chaos, and honest check-ins about goals and growth. She speaks frankly about bias—being told to dim her hair and personality to be taken seriously—and why she chose to stay herself while sharpening her craft. For anyone navigating admissions seasons, the Match, career pivots, or family-building decisions, her story is a practical masterclass in resilience and clarity.
If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs hope backed by evidence, and leave a review to help more people find honest conversations about fertility, women’s health, and the power of second tries.
Ali Herweck, MD, MPH (@aliherweckmd) | TikTok
Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope.
Soul SiStories
Instagram
Facebook
Soul SiStories Podcast – YouTube
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.