Create Meaning In Medicine
Create Meaning In Medicine
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Create Meaning In Medicine

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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196. When the Lawsuit Comes: Dr. Gita Pensa on Shame, Survival, and Physician Support
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Sept. 1, 2026

196. When the Lawsuit Comes: Dr. Gita Pensa on Shame, Survival, and Physician Support

Malpractice litigation is one of the most feared and least discussed realities in medicine, yet for many physicians, it is not a remote possibility but an eventual risk of practice. Dr. Gita Pensa joins Drs. Joanne Sotelo and Erin Hurley to explore the psychological toll of being named in a lawsuit, from shame, isolation, and identity threat to burnout, trauma, and even suicide risk. Drawing from her own experience surviving a 12-year malpractice case and facing litigation again, Dr. Pensa shar
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195. Beyond Shame and Silence: Dr. Michelle Singer on Women's Health, Confidence, and Capacity
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Aug. 25, 2026

195. Beyond Shame and Silence: Dr. Michelle Singer on Women's Health, Confidence, and Capacity

Women are often taught to push through pain, discomfort, and other symptoms they assume are simply part of aging. Dr. Michelle Singer, a board-certified OB-GYN and cosmetic gynecologic surgeon, joins Drs. Erin Hurley and Joanne Sotelo to discuss women's health, anatomical education, and creating psychologically safe spaces where women can speak openly and without shame. Dr. Singer also shares her journey of leaving traditional practice to build a career aligned with her values, while expanding
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194. Your Body Is Always Communicating, Are You Listening? with Brooke Erickson
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Aug. 18, 2026

194. Your Body Is Always Communicating, Are You Listening? with Brooke Erickson

Many high-functioning women appear to be doing everything right, eating well, exercising, staying productive, and showing up for everyone around them, yet still feel exhausted, disconnected, or unwell. In this conversation, Drs. Erin Hurley and Joanne Sotelo speak with Brooke Erickson, a functional nutritionist, about the foundational pillars that are often overlooked, which are circadian rhythm alignment, nervous system regulation, sleep, energy management, and authentic living. Together, they
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About the Hosts

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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.

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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.