Episodes

What if the rules you’ve followed in medicine are actually keeping you stuck? Dr. Michael Hersch 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 What changed when Dr. Hersch stopped trying to escape medicine The surprising ROI of coaching for his career and his home life Why a simple lunch break...

What if burnout isn't about doing too much but about losing who you are in the process? In this episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us to explore how reclaiming self-agency, setting boundaries, and creating space for solitude can help women in medicine reconnect with their purpose. You'll hear honest reflections on guilt, identity, and the pressure to always serve others. Tune in and discover what it means to lead from a place of clarity, wholeness, and choice. Key Takeaways To Listen For About...

What if burnout isn’t about doing too much but about losing who you are in the process? In this episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us to explore how reclaiming self-agency, setting boundaries, and creating space for solitude can help women in medicine reconnect with their purpose. You’ll hear honest reflections on guilt, identity, and the pressure to always serve others. Tune in and discover what it means to lead from a place of clarity, wholeness, and choice. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why wo...

What if indecision is quietly draining your energy and stealing your peace? In this episode, we explore how decision fatigue contributes to stress and burnout for women in medicine, and what you can do about it. Discover practical ways to protect your energy and make confident, values-based choices. Tune in to break the cycle of overthinking and reclaim your clarity and control. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the la...

What if indecision is quietly draining your energy and stealing your peace? In this episode, we explore how decision fatigue contributes to stress and burnout for women in medicine, and what you can do about it. Discover practical ways to protect your energy and make confident, values-based choices. Tune in to break the cycle of overthinking and reclaim your clarity and control. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why decision fatigue silently drains your energy and time How indecision fuels stress an...

What if slowing down is your greatest power move? In this episode, we explore how rest resets your nervous system and brings clarity in the chaos. You'll learn how to break free from hustle culture and reconnect with what truly matters. Hit play to shift your pace and lead with intention. 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 empowering content when you go...

What if slowing down is your greatest power move? In this episode, we explore how rest resets your nervous system and brings clarity in the chaos. You'll learn how to break free from hustle culture and reconnect with what truly matters. Hit play to shift your pace and lead with intention. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why the “arrival fallacy” keeps women in medicine stuck in burnout What the parasympathetic nervous system actually does and how to activate it Simple breathwork techniques to cal...

You are someone's role model, even when you don't realize it. In this episode, we explore how small choices in wellness can influence those around us in powerful ways. We will show how intentionality and presence create lasting impact. Tune in to learn how to lead with purpose—starting from within. 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 empowering content w...

You are someone’s role model, even when you don’t realize it. In this episode, we explore how small choices in wellness can influence those around us in powerful ways. We will show how intentionality and presence create lasting impact. Tune in to learn how to lead with purpose—starting from within. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why physicians are role models even without leadership titles How modeling wellness impacts patients, staff, and family The ripple effect of small habits like hydration,...

If pushing through is your default, this episode is your wake-up call. We'll explore what true wellness looks like when we stop ignoring our bodies and start listening in. We'll show you simple shifts that reconnect you to your whole self—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Tune in for a reset you didn't know you needed. 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 ...

If pushing through is your default, this episode is your wake-up call. We’ll explore what true wellness looks like when we stop ignoring our bodies and start listening in. We’ll show you simple shifts that reconnect you to your whole self—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Tune in for a reset you didn’t know you needed. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why wellness is not optional but foundational, especially as we age How women in medicine are trained to ignore basic self-needs The importance...

True transformation begins with mindset and a clear vision of who you want to become. In this episode, Rod Stanley shares how personalized, holistic wellness can help you break free from emotional eating and burnout. Tune in to discover the one shift that could change everything. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Rod Stanley Rod is a Marine veteran, transformation specialist, and founder of Ritual Health and Fitness. With over 25 years of experience, he hel...

True transformation begins with mindset and a clear vision of who you want to become. In this episode, Rod Stanley shares how personalized, holistic wellness can help you break free from emotional eating and burnout. Tune in to discover the one shift that could change everything. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why most people need more than just fitness advice to transform How stress and emotional eating sabotage long-term wellness What it means to “take orders from your higher self” How to ide...

If you've been doing everything "right" and still feel off, you're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Tamara Beckford reveals how cortisol, hormones, and perfectionism quietly sabotage even the most disciplined women. Tune in for the clarity, compassion, and science you've been waiting for. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Tamara Beckford, MD, MSDr. Tamara is a board-certified emergency physician, best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO of UR Cari...

If you’ve been doing everything “right” and still feel off, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Tamara Beckford reveals how cortisol, hormones, and perfectionism quietly sabotage even the most disciplined women. Tune in for the clarity, compassion, and science you’ve been waiting for. Key Takeaways To Listen For How high stress and cortisol levels sabotage weight loss The hidden connection between perfectionism, burnout, and emotional eating Why most diets don’t work for overwhelmed women ...

When a crisis hits, will you be ready? In this episode, we share how coaching and emotional preparation helped them navigate grief, leadership, and high-stress decisions. And unpack what it means to lead with grace and stay grounded through chaos. Listen in to learn how to build resilience before you need it. 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://www....

When a crisis hits, will you be ready? In this episode, we share how coaching and emotional preparation helped them navigate grief, leadership, and high-stress decisions. And unpack what it means to lead with grace and stay grounded through chaos. Listen in to learn how to build resilience before you need it. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why coaching isn’t just for burnout recovery, it’s for preparation How “you can’t stop calamity, but you can stop the spiral” The connection between personal ...

Transitions are rarely simple. In this candid conversation, we open up about what it really feels like to leave an 18-year career and navigate everything that comes next. We share the emotional impact, identity shifts, and small tools that can help you move through uncertainty with intention. If you're facing a change in your life or career, this episode offers the support and insight to help you feel less alone. Key Takeaways To Listen For Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladi...

Transitions are rarely simple. In this candid conversation, we open up about what it really feels like to leave an 18-year career and navigate everything that comes next. We share the emotional impact, identity shifts, and small tools that can help you move through uncertainty with intention. If you're facing a change in your life or career, this episode offers the support and insight to help you feel less alone. Key Takeaways To Listen For What defines a “big transition” and why we often minim...

When life moves fast, joy is often the first thing we sacrifice. But what if rest, play, and connection are the keys to resilience and healing? In this episode, we unpack why joy isn't optional for women in medicine and how to reclaim it without guilt. Listen now to find out how micro-moments of joy can transform your day. Key Takeaways To Listen For Connect With Us Do you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go...

When life moves fast, joy is often the first thing we sacrifice. But what if rest, play, and connection are the keys to resilience and healing? In this episode, we unpack why joy isn’t optional for women in medicine and how to reclaim it without guilt. Listen now to find out how micro-moments of joy can transform your day. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why women in medicine need prescribed time to soften, unplug, and let joy lead The false belief that rest and joy must be earned, and how to brea...

Judgment and assumptions weigh us down, but curiosity can set us free. In this episode, we explore how choosing curiosity helps us communicate better, regulate emotions, and shift our mindset. With real examples and simple tools, we'll show you how to pause and respond with intention. Tune in to learn how this small change can have a big impact. 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 empowerin...

Judgment and assumptions weigh us down, but curiosity can set us free. In this episode, we explore how choosing curiosity helps us communicate better, regulate emotions, and shift our mindset. With real examples and simple tools, we’ll show you how to pause and respond with intention. Tune in to learn how this small change can have a big impact. Key Takeaways To Listen For How to shift from judgment and assumption into curiosity The neuroscience behind mindset and decision-making How curiosit...

Behind every white coat is a human heart navigating unseen battles. In this powerful episode, we explore the emotional toll of medicine and the ripple effects of compassion, connection, and advocacy. Kim Downey shares her personal story and highlights physician voices working to transform a broken system. Tune in for a raw, hopeful look at what it means to reimagine healthcare one conversation at a time. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Kim Downey, PTKim D...