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"The entire floor of the operating room was covered in blood. It's a case I will remember for the rest of my life." For almost 20 years, Dr. Jennifer Ashton's job was to distill complex medical topics into 20 to 180 seconds of television. Dear Dr. Jen takes the time limit off. In this first episode, Jen shares the messenger behind the message: how an exhausted young OB-GYN with two small kids and no interest in TV ended up spending 18 years as a network medical correspondent, why that made her a better doctor, and the stories that made the biggest impact. Chapters (00:00) Welcome to Dear Dr. Jen (02:07) How television happened (08:59) The stories that made an impact (11:45) Eight days in Haiti (14:43) COVID from the dining room (17:30) Bob Iger's cruise ship question (20:33) Losing Rob (25:50) Why OB-GYN (27:42) Going back to school for nutrition (30:14) Classmates with my dad (31:03) A delivery in the lobby (33:42) The case I'll never forget (41:32) What changed after TV This one's personal. And it's only the beginning. Follow the show so you don't miss an episode, and send me your questions, because this show is built on them. This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.). For educational and informational purposes only, not medical advice. Please consult with your own physician. No physician-patient relationship is created. Follow Dr. Jen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjashton TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjashton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjashton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjashton Ajenda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinajenda Website: https://www.joinajenda.com Sign up for Dr. Jen's newsletter: https://www.joinajenda.com/newsletter

We hope you enjoy this 10-minute trailer of Origin Story before we release our first full episode, coming soon. For almost 20 years, Dr. Jennifer Ashton's job was to distill complex medical topics into 20 to 180 seconds of television. Dear Dr. Jen takes the time limit off. In this first look, Jen shares the messenger behind the message: how an exhausted young OB-GYN with two small kids and no interest in TV ended up spending 18 years as a network medical correspondent, why that made her a better doctor, and the stories that made the biggest impact. Ajenda: https://joinajenda.com Podcast: https://joinajenda.com/podcast Dr. Jen on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjashton Dr. Jen on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drjashton Ajenda on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joinajenda Chapters (00:00) Welcome to Dear Dr. Jen (02:07) How television happened (07:18) The stories that made an impact

Dr. Jen Ashton, MD breaks down what the research actually says about women’s health — no noise, no filler, just science you can use. After 12 years as ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, she’s done with two-minute segments. Now there’s no time limit. Board-certified OB-GYN and Obesity Medicine physician. Master’s in Nutrition. She’s the doctor who connects the dots. Each week, Dr. Jen: Busts the myths your doctor never corrected Walks through the studies behind the headlines Delivers real answers on hormones, nutrition, weight & longevity