Episodes

What if resilience wasn’t about pushing through, but bouncing forward with intention? We will explore what true resilience looks like for women in medicine, beyond burnout and perfectionism. Through real stories and simple strategies, we’ll unpack how to recover, reframe, and reconnect with your well-being. Listen in to redefine strength and take your next step toward healing. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why "bouncing forward" is a more helpful definition of resilience What do you actually nee...

What if success isn't about doing more, but about small moves that matter? This episode explores how tiny, intentional actions can create meaningful momentum. With neuroscience and real-life coaching insights, we show how lowering the bar with compassion leads to lasting change. Tune in and take one small step toward a more balanced life. Key Takeaways To Listen For Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering conte...

What if success isn’t about doing more, but about small moves that matter? This episode explores how tiny, intentional actions can create meaningful momentum. With neuroscience and real-life coaching insights, we show how lowering the bar with compassion leads to lasting change. Tune in and take one small step toward a more balanced life. Key Takeaways To Listen For How self-compassion reduces overwhelm and helps sustain momentum A 5-minute break that transformed an entire workday and created ...

Burnout doesn't have to be the price of practicing medicine. In this episode, Dr. Mary Leung shares how she reclaimed her time, energy, and purpose without walking away from clinical care. Through mindset shifts, gratitude, and coaching tools, she found a more joyful and sustainable way to practice. Tune in to discover how you can do the same. Key Takeaways To Listen For About Mary Leung, MDDr. Mary is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist, as well as a certified life coach for ...

Burnout doesn’t have to be the price of practicing medicine. In this episode, Dr. Mary Leung shares how she reclaimed her time, energy, and purpose without walking away from clinical care. Through mindset shifts, gratitude, and coaching tools, she found a more joyful and sustainable way to practice. Tune in to discover how you can do the same. Key Takeaways To Listen For Dr. Mary’s burnout story and how she found coaching From survival mode to sustainability in just 3 months Why practicing pr...

It's possible to feel both joy and distress at once, but it takes practice. This episode explores how physicians can hold space for mixed emotions without shutting down. With support and the right tools, we can stay grounded through the messy middle. Tune in to learn how emotional balance builds real strength. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empoweri...

It’s possible to feel both joy and distress at once, but it takes practice. This episode explores how physicians can hold space for mixed emotions without shutting down. With support and the right tools, we can stay grounded through the messy middle. Tune in to learn how emotional balance builds real strength. Key Takeaways To Listen For How to make space for both anxiety and joy without minimizing either The high pain tolerance of women physicians and why it can be dangerous How the communit...

What if community were the key to healing in medicine? In this follow-up episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how peer support, coaching, and her Melanated Medicine network help women physicians of color navigate racism, reclaim wellness, and find renewed purpose. Tune in to explore how safe spaces and collective care are changing the culture of medicine. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Dr. Pamela BuchananDr. Pamela is a physician, TEDx speaker, and stress...

What if community were the key to healing in medicine? In this follow-up episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how peer support, coaching, and her Melanated Medicine network help women physicians of color navigate racism, reclaim wellness, and find renewed purpose. Tune in to explore how safe spaces and collective care are changing the culture of medicine. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why Black women in medicine need safe spaces to process trauma, racism, and exhaustion How the Melanated Medicine...

What if joy and purpose could thrive in medicine? In this episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how reconnecting with gratitude and presence helped her move from burnout to balance. She reflects on systemic challenges, mindset shifts, and the power of community. Tune in to discover how small moments of joy can lead to big change. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Dr. Pamela BuchananDr. Pamela is a physician, TEDx speaker, and stress management expert helping ...

What if joy and purpose could thrive in medicine? In this episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how reconnecting with gratitude and presence helped her move from burnout to balance. She reflects on systemic challenges, mindset shifts, and the power of community. Tune in to discover how small moments of joy can lead to big change. Key Takeaways To Listen For How gratitude rewired her perspective (and joy followed) Daily huddles, micro-celebrations, and the intentional pursuit of joy Being presen...

Shame thrives in silence, especially in medicine. In this episode, we'll explore how perfectionism and secrecy quietly fuel burnout and emotional exhaustion. You'll hear practical tools for self-compassion, courage, and connection. If you've ever felt pressure to hold it all together alone, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways To Listen For Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go to https:...

Shame thrives in silence, especially in medicine. In this episode, we’ll explore how perfectionism and secrecy quietly fuel burnout and emotional exhaustion. You'll hear practical tools for self-compassion, courage, and connection. If you've ever felt pressure to hold it all together alone, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways To Listen For How shame shows up in medicine and what makes it so harmful When professionalism becomes perfectionism and leads to hiding The double burden and cultura...

Physicians are trained to care for others, but often struggle to care for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Chrissie Ott shares how pursuing joy can help shift the culture of medicine and reduce burnout. Listen in to discover why joy and a little job polyamory might be exactly what you need right now. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Chrissie Ott MD, FAAP, PCCDr. Chrissie is a dual board-certified internist and pediatrician with additional training in integ...

Physicians are trained to care for others, but often struggle to care for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Chrissie Ott shares how pursuing joy can help shift the culture of medicine and reduce burnout. Listen in to discover why joy and a little job polyamory might be exactly what you need right now. Key Takeaways To Listen For What “solving for joy” really means for physicians Common blocks to joy in medicine, including cognitive distortions The importance of in-person connection and retreat...

Anxiety isn't always obvious. It can show up as perfectionism, over-functioning, or feeling like you can't slow down. In this episode, we will break down what anxiety really looks like for women in medicine and share practical ways to reset your nervous system. Listen in for small, supportive steps that can make a big difference. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Di...

Anxiety isn’t always obvious. It can show up as perfectionism, over-functioning, or feeling like you can’t slow down. In this episode, we will break down what anxiety really looks like for women in medicine and share practical ways to reset your nervous system. Listen in for small, supportive steps that can make a big difference. Key Takeaways To Listen For What anxiety really is and why it’s so common today Why women in medicine are especially vulnerable to chronic anxiety Practical tools to...

Physicians are trained to care for others, but often discouraged from caring for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Stefanie Simmons shares how stigma and outdated systems contribute to burnout and why systemic change is essential. She also reminds us that self-compassion isn't optional; it's necessary. Tune in to learn how you can help change the culture of medicine. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEPDr. Stefanie Simmons is the Chi...

Physicians are trained to care for others, but often discouraged from caring for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Stefanie Simmons shares how stigma and outdated systems contribute to burnout and why systemic change is essential. She also reminds us that self-compassion isn’t optional; it’s necessary. Tune in to learn how you can help change the culture of medicine. Key Takeaways To Listen For How Dr. Simmons’ personal journey led her to clinical well-being advocacy What has changed since the ...

Physician burnout and suicide are silent crises threatening the healthcare workforce. In this episode, Corey Feist shares how the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation is working to break down barriers to mental health support. You'll hear what is contributing to the problem and what is being done to address it. Tune in to discover how real change is possible through practical action. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Corey Feist, JD, MBACorey Feist is the co-f...

Physician burnout and suicide are silent crises threatening the healthcare workforce. In this episode, Corey Feist shares how the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation is working to break down barriers to mental health support. You'll hear what is contributing to the problem and what is being done to address it. Tune in to discover how real change is possible through practical action. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation was created The root causes of burnout and t...

Physician suicide isn't just a statistic; it's a crisis impacting the heart of healthcare. In this episode, we explore why so many doctors suffer in silence and what's finally being done to change that. Learn the risk factors and how small actions can make a big difference. Tune in to break the silence and be part of the solution. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? D...

Physician suicide isn’t just a statistic; it’s a crisis impacting the heart of healthcare. In this episode, we explore why so many doctors suffer in silence and what’s finally being done to change that. Learn the risk factors and how small actions can make a big difference. Tune in to break the silence and be part of the solution. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why physician suicide is a growing crisis in the U.S. The unique risk factors physicians face and the culture of silence Stories of hope...

What if the rules you've followed in medicine are actually keeping you stuck? Dr. Michael Hersh shares how coaching helped him set boundaries, reduce burnout, and find fulfillment without changing his job. Small mindset shifts created big results. Tune in to hear what happens when you finally ask, "What do I need?" Key Takeaways To Listen For About Dr. Michael Hersh Dr. Michael is a practicing gastroenterologist and physician coach who helps doctors find balance, reduce stress, and reconnect w...