Create Meaning In Medicine

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Create Meaning In Medicine

Join your hosts, Dr. Joanne Sotelo, and Dr. Erin Hurley, as we uncover the critical next steps to elevate every aspect of your life. From well-being and relationships to financial mastery and legacy planning, we've got you covered.

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July 29, 2025

118. How to Talk to Kids About Difficult News Without Creating Fear

When tragedy strikes, kids need more than answers; they need us. In this episode, we explore how to support children through grief, trauma, and uncertainty with compassion and clarity. Learn how to recognize their emotional n...

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July 24, 2025

117. Protect Your Energy in a Noisy World

When the world feels heavy, protecting your energy isn’t optional, it’s essential. In this episode, we will explore how negativity seeps into our lives and what we can do about it. From trauma exposure to social media overwhe...

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July 22, 2025

116. Energy Healing For Burnout And Transitions with Candice Van Dertholen Part 2

When you’re always giving, receiving can feel foreign. In this second conversation with holistic practitioner Candice Van Dertholen, we explore the power of reciprocity, grounding, and energetic reset in times of transition. ...

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About the Hosts

Dr. Joanne Sotelo

MD, Psychiatrist

Dr. Joanne Sotelo is a Psychiatrist and a Mental and Emotional Well-being Coach dedicated to empowering women in medicine. Her mission focuses on helping them overcome feelings of overwhelm and take clear, actionable steps towards achieving their dreams. By providing coaching, guidance and support, she aims to facilitate harmony, prevent burnout, and foster a fulfilling, joyful, and harmonized life.

Dr. Erin Hurley

Pediatrician & Certified High Performance Coach

Dr. Erin Hurley empowers physicians and busy professionals to achieve peak performance, reduce stress, and reclaim time. Her evidence-based approach prioritizes both your well-being and productivity allowing you to flourish in your career, achieve peak performance, and maintain high-quality work – all without sacrificing your well-being.