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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Dec. 18, 2025

159. Boundaries and Better Habits With Community

Feeling stuck on autopilot, you didn’t choose? In this episode, we reveal how tiny, repeatable habits and the right community can shift energy, protect time, and make medicine feel sustainable again. Learn why your “top five”...

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Dec. 16, 2025

158. Micro-Joy At Work: Faster Recovery And Better Patient Care

Feeling stretched thin? In this episode, we show how three minutes of play can reset your nervous system and protect against burnout. We unpack the brain science behind joy, then share quick rituals, between patient resets, a...

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Dec. 11, 2025

157. Building ADHD-Friendly Routines For Focus And Calm With Dr. Brittany Bell, MD

What if your ADHD isn’t a liability at work but your sharpest edge? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brittney Bell to unpack how women in medicine can turn neurodivergent traits into creative leadership through simple sy...

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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.