Lessons from the Journey
Dr. Dawkins says juggling medicine, business, and family is hard but rewarding. The experience taught her a lot about herself and her limits. She realized that she enjoys challenge and change more than she once believed. Entrepreneurship pushed her to grow and rethink what stability really means.
Her biggest lesson is about self-care. She reminds listeners that physicians are trained to put others first, but that approach can lead to burnout. Taking care of your physical, emotional, and financial well-being is essential. She admits that she sometimes sacrificed her family’s financial stability for Thimble, and that’s something she would approach differently today.
Thimble’s platform now includes three parts: the Prepare Patch (used before procedures), the Recover Patch (used after procedures with turmeric and arnica to reduce bruising), and an app that helps people manage fear and anxiety around needles. The app includes simple techniques like breathwork, distraction, and muscle tension exercises, creating a complete approach to needle care.
