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Women In Wellies PodcastSharing stories, experiences and lessons from life in rural Scotland Author: Women in Wellies Podcast
Working and living in rural Scotland, Hannah and Charlotte are women in wellies.Each episode they are joined by a guest to explore the inspiring stories, experiences and lessons of other women behind the wellies and share these with you, the listener.Follow @womeninwelliespodcast on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest news and episodes and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Business, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 59 - Dr Anna Fleck
Episode 59
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
In this episode of the Women and Wellies podcast Hannah is joined by Dr Anna Fleck, a remote and rural GP whose work is taking her to some of the most beautiful and hard to reach communities across Scotland.From growing up between Edinburgh, Sydney and Glasgow to carving out a portfolio GP career that fits around family life, Anna shares how she found a different way of practising medicine. One rooted in flexibility, curiosity and connection. Through the Rediscover the Joy of General Practice scheme Anna now works across island and mainland communities including Shetland, Caithness, the Inner Hebrides and the North Coast.Anna opens up about what it really means to be a remote and rural GP from lone working and emergency training to the privilege and responsibility of serving tight knit communities where everyone knows everyone. She reflects on confidence, imposter syndrome and the importance of trusting your training when help can be hours away.This conversation is also about family, adventure and place. Anna shares how travelling Scotland in a campervan with her husband and young daughter has shaped their lives fostering flexibility, resilience and a deep love for rural landscapes. Together they explore how rural communities support one another through challenges, celebrate together and why community connection matters more than anything.An inspiring episode about redefining success in your career, listening to what truly matters and finding joy by doing things differently.The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.Connect with Anna on social media : Instagram - @ScotlandbyCampervan Episode Recorded on Monday 18th January 2026.All views expressed are our own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
