Doctor Me First Podcast

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Reboot Showcase where we are spotlighting the amazing podcasts and podcasters who have interviewed ME. Over the next several months we will be sprinkling in interviews I’ve done on other shows to highlight other amazing podcasts. This episode is from The Prosperous Doc with Shane Tenny. Burnout, physician suicide, and other mental illnesses are issues the medical community continues to grapple with. Although there is greater awareness and recognition of these mental health problems than in the past, doctors still find themselves afraid to speak up and seek help. (4:05) Despite these prevalent fears, some medical professionals are stepping up to provide resources to help each other out. In this episode of Prosperous Doc, our host Shane Tenny is joined by family medicine physician and founder of Physician Coaching Alliance, Dr. Errin Weisman. Dr. Weisman explores the benefits of physician coaching for coping with the unique issues facing medical practitioners today. She shares her journey to becoming a coach and how difficult days fueled her passion for coaching. (1:47) She goes on to examine the surge in demand for professional and life coaching in the medical industry, as more discover this as a valuable tool. Dr. Weisman also touches on several challenges common to the medical profession, including physician burnout, physical and career suicide (13:00), money dynamics in marriages, and other financial struggles. (20:27) Her solution, when things pile up and get overwhelming, is to take things one step at a time, tackle and focus on one issue first. (16:12) Some of the key takeaways that Dr. Weisman wants physicians to understand is that you are not alone in your problems, you are not stuck, and there is hope that things are going to change. (17:07) Remind yourself that you are okay, even when it feels like the current situation is not. It’s never a sign of weakness to reach out and ask for help, so please reach out for help when you need it. (31:39) To learn more visit the Physician Coaching Alliance website and The Doctor Me First podcast. You can also connect with Dr. Errin Weisman on Instagram and LinkedIn. 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

My friend Dr. Laura Suttin is a family physician down in San Antonio, TX. She is wearing all the hats as a business consultant, author, coach, and MD. She helps other physicians tell their stories and find their voice after they have been chewed up by the culture of the medical system. Female physicians often find themselves in situations of powerlessness in their work. They do not have the power to take a day off, they do not have the ability to take a break or a breath. It often takes a coach or a mentor to step in and help us realize that we can take our power back and prioritize our own health.  As strong women, we are not the type to be a victim in a situation. As we strive for the bar of what a “good physician” looks like, we often get caught up in that image and the pressures of the medical culture, not realizing that we are actually being victimized. By understanding that, you can create your own power and your own movement to stand your ground and stand up to the bullies of the medical culture and the impossible standards it sets for us as physicians.  There will always be days when we are having a harder time than others, and there are ways that we can cope with those days and those circumstances that can provide us with the support we need to make it through those harder days while continuing to prioritize our needs and our feelings. As physicians, we often stuff our feelings down, and a big leap to take is to sit with your feelings and actually feel them as opposed to burying them and carrying them.  Dr. Laura and I talk all about the ways we can take back our voices, find our power, and cope with difficult times in this episode, and it is full of value for physicians no matter where they find themselves in their careers. We hope that you’ll join us today and that you can take away some actionable tips to get your voice back and steer yourself back into your own power. “We’re not robots. We don’t have the capacity to just go, go, go and never rest or never recover.” Dr. Laura Suttin   Connect with Laura: Purposeful MD Facebook | Email | TikTok | YouTube 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Reboot Showcase where we are spotlighting the amazing podcasts and podcasters who have interviewed ME. Over the next several months we will be sprinkling in interviews I’ve done on other shows to highlight other amazing podcasts. This episode is from the Create an Unstoppable Life Podcast with Dr. Dena George. It's a joy to celebrate 100 episodes with a favorite friend - Dr. Errin Weisman. You know her from Doctor Me First podcast, founder of Physician Coaching Alliance, and all things Burntout to Badass including the coaching program.  In this episode you will hear about her journey here and all the wisdom she's gained. . . and how she leads/guides others to create freedom Links and Resources Connect with Dr. Dena George: Dena George MD LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Dr. Amna Shabbir was a previous podcast listener and member of the Physician’s Coaching Alliance. In the depths of burnout, she stumbled across Dr. Me First and found that she wasn’t alone in her physician burnout. After listening for over a year throughout her toughest times, she finally reached out to me, and the rest has been history.  Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Amna made her journey to the US as an international medical graduate (IMG). Statistically, IMGs tend to practice in underserved communities and with the elderly. Hardworking and dedicated, IMGs are still susceptible to burnout as they end up in areas with minimal resources, stressful work situations, and a system that is stacked against them. With the cultural influence that many IMGs face about the career pressures to become a doctor, it can make the journey out of physician burnout that much more difficult. Finding themselves in situations where they are often underpaid, overworked, and isolated from their support system - the struggle that IMGs face is real, and they need the help, reassurance, and tools to fight burnout amidst the added pressures to succeed that are placed on them by their families.  After completing her fellowship, Dr. Amna found her calling as an integrated wellness and life coach while continuing to be a practicing geriatrician in nursing homes and obtaining the work-life balance and fulfillment that she has always wanted. She now helps others achieve the same, and she has a heart for helping IMGs carve their path in medicine.  She has a big passion for helping others transition and succeed while loving themselves and loving medicine, and you will absolutely want to tune in to this episode and hear us chat about the struggle that IMGs face and how the resources that are available to help them succeed.    “Challenge the narratives that you share with yourself.” Dr. Amna Shabbir   Connect with Dr. Shabbir: Amna Shabbir Instagram |LinkedIn   2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.  

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Reboot Showcase where we are spotlighting the amazing podcasts and podcasters who have interviewed ME. Over the next several months we will be sprinkling in interviews I’ve done on other shows to highlight other amazing podcasts. This episode is from the Mom After Hours Podcast with Brandi Wiatrak. Every mom has likely felt as though she can’t take on one.more.damn.thing. Being stressed with children who require your help from sunrise to sundown is typical. But feeling like you’re on the edge of losing your mind or like the weight of everything is on you is called burnout—a state of mental, physical, and emotional depletion. Studies suggest about 14 percent of parents feel this way, and research finds societal pressure to be the “perfect” mother can deepen the feelings.  In 2014, Dr. Errin Weisman was that statistic, which left her feeling empty, sad, trapped, and desperate for change. Luckily, she took action.  In this episode, Errin vividly shares her story of rising from the ashes of burnout and how a life coach helped her torch the past and start over. Errin offers sage advice to high-achieving women to rediscover their purpose, find happiness, and achieve badass status.  Follow Mom After Hours on Instagram @momafterhours or Facebook at @momafterhourspodcast. If you’re craving a little love and behind-the-scenes    Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Reboot Showcase where we are spotlighting the amazing podcasts and podcasters who have interviewed ME. Over the next several months we will be sprinkling in interviews I’ve done on other shows to highlight other amazing podcasts. This episode is from the Fried. The Burnout Podcast with Cait Donovan. Errin Weisman, D.O. was taught, like all doctors to be a robot, a superhuman, a she-ro - and it burnt her out. Now, Errin Weisman, DO is a life coach, podcaster and fierce wellness advocate who helps inspire female physicians and working moms to do the work they love and absolutely love life. Her work in the world is to openly tell how she faced professional burnout early in her family medicine career so that no one feels alone, all know that change is possible because "if she can do it, so can I" and that you can have a joy-filled and sustainable career. She lives and practices life coaching and medicine in rural Southwestern Indiana, loves her roles as farmer's wife, athlete and mother of three. Besides being sassy, she enjoys getting mud on her shoes, teaching her children to catch tadpoles and reading a great fantasy novel. In this episode, Errin and I definitely get sassy and talk about how burnout was the worst year of her life and left her asking: "What is wrong with me?!?!" Reaching the moment where she had everything she'd been striving for and then realizing something was missing she described as "when you reach the mountaintop and it feels like a deep dark canyon, and then you find the basement". It only took her 3 months into her medical career before she was looking for an out. When she reached out she got told she'd get used to it, it was normal, and maybe she should pop an antidepressant. Then, she met a coach. And the moment she finally felt seen, heard and understood - she began to heal. Now, she helps other female physicians and moms heal their own burnouts. In addition to 1:1 coaching, she has an online course called From Burnt Out To Badass, and she started a directory of physician coaches so that everyone can find the person they need. She credits learning to name and claim her emotions outside of 'numb' and 'angry' as crucial to her healing and talks a ton about really being her sassy self and how leaving her personality behind when she became DR. WEISSMAN was a major burnout factor for her. She wants you to know this: You are not broken. You are not the problem. This [burnout] is not a character flaw. And she'd love for you to ask yourself, "What if...... ..... you gave yourself the permission to explore? ..... you allowed your personality to shine through? ..... you could let go of your identity that you gained because of your career or degree? ..... you could be empowered to just be you? This week's episode is fun and informative and I know you're going to love it as much as I did. Connect with Cait: Cait's WebsiteBUY THE BOOK: The Bouncebackability Factor The Resentment Journal Mini Course Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Reboot Showcase where we are spotlighting the amazing podcasts and podcasters who have interviewed ME. Over the next several months we will be sprinkling in interviews I’ve done on other shows to highlight other amazing podcasts. This episode is from the It’s Not Just You podcast with Dr. Kara Pepper How do you tell the difference between burnout and other forms of "I don't feel good?" Dr. Errin Weisman - family doc, farmer's wife, mother of dragons, alpaca lover - walks us through her burnout recovery only to discover what she was really running from.    Links and Resources Connect with Dr. Kara Pepper: Dr. Kara Pepper It’s Not Just You Podcast  

Dr. Maggie is a Radiologist and a mom whose daughter was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) at age nine. The moment of terror of seeing the brain MRI of her daughter displaying an inflammatory episode of NMO put her in the downward spiral of grief that so many experience when faced with such a diagnosis. While watching her child struggle with the most innate parts of her brain functions, Dr. Maggie found herself on the other side of the table, making difficult medical decisions of intubation or facility transfer for better care. The pain she experienced in seeing her child go from perfectly normal and healthy to critically ill while she feared the uncertainty of the future shaped how she now helps other people understand the difference between pain and suffering.  It can be difficult to feel intense emotions and sit with those feelings, especially as a doctor. But if we can acknowledge our pain and begin to navigate it, it doesn’t hold the power over us that we think it does, and it won’t last as long as it normally would otherwise.  When she was finally able to work through her pain, Dr. Maggie was able to gain perspective and realize that she could be present in the new normal and take joy in the small moments and little victories. And while suffering can be indefinite, something that you will have to face in small moments every day, acknowledging the pain of those moments can help you move through them and appreciate the progress of the journey out of your suffering. After her experience, she became certified in coaching and now helps other moms navigate the devastation that comes with having a child that suffers from rare chronic diseases. By helping them acknowledge their own grief, she helps them understand the difference between pain and suffering and how to be present and support their child through their diagnosis. Tune in today to learn more about the magic that Dr. Maggie is bringing into the world and how she is helping parents and children everywhere navigate their grief by understanding the differences between pain and suffering.  “When you actually accept and move through your pain, it doesn’t last nearly as long as you think.” Dr. Maggie Kang Connect with Dr. Kang: Maggie Kang MD Freebie Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn  2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Not everyone is brave enough to start a practice straight out of residency, much less to do so in Fairbanks, Alaska. But that didn’t stop Dr. Kara Hartl. She opened her practice with the goal of raising the bar and maintaining the Ivory Tower concept of practicing medicine and providing the highest standard of care to her patients. By providing top-notch medicine, her practice evolved into a multi-specialty medical center that was serving the needs of her community. This medical center ultimately brought life to what is now known as Troy Medical, named for a dear patient of hers who was suffering from multiple conditions outside of Dr. Kara’s field of expertise without access to a specialist. What can you do when you don’t have access to specialty health care in small or rural areas? Dr. Kara has revolutionized practice medicine with Troy Medical by offering specialists virtually to her patients by leveraging technology. Troy Medical operates by bringing fractional doctors and virtual medicine to the infrastructure of medical facilities using technology and medical imaging to provide the patient exam.  These facilities are unique in that they have a small footprint, allowing them to keep a relatively small overhead. With a staff of one person that has boots on the ground, they can refer patients to local services such as imaging, infusions, and labs while helping patients navigate technology and interpret medical diagnoses. She has locations in Fairbanks, AK, and Austin, TX, and looking to expand nationwide to continue to revolutionize healthcare in rural communities.  Tune in today to hear more about how Dr. Kara is meeting patients where they are while raising the bar of medical care. If you know of a community that could benefit from one of Troy Medical’s locations, reach out to Dr. Kara and help make medicine better for people everywhere!  “It is so much fun to practice medicine in an area where they desperately need you.” Dr. Kara Hartl Connect with Dr. Hartl: Troy Medical Dr. Kara Hartl 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

When we think of trucking, Yoga isn’t usually one of the first things that comes to mind. Hope Zvara is working to change that, one trucker at a time! Hope spent 20 years teaching yoga and functional movement to those who were in pain, and after meeting the right person at the right time, she pivoted into Mother Trucker Yoga, helping truck drivers treat their daily pains and maintain their health with the daily practice of yoga and wellness. Truck drivers are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to maintaining their health. It’s difficult to follow the standard rules of weight loss or fitness when you are driving several days out of every month. While they have limited resources to live a healthy lifestyle, it is not impossible. It can be done with help, and that is the passion that Hope has to help truck drivers everywhere achieve.  With the work that Hope is doing in the trucking community, people who have never thought of themselves as fit or healthy are starting to find love for themselves. With daily practices and small adjustments to habits, truckers can care for their bodies, allowing them to finally perceive themselves as healthy. Hope is bringing actionable exercises to the trucking industry that truckers can practice even while driving. With little adjustments to posture, small and intentional movements, and awareness around emotional triggers can benefit their long-term health in stability muscles, circulation and lymphatic systems, and overall mental health.  Sometimes we find ourselves pursuing ideas that others think are crazy, but there is a need for them in our community. I am here to give you that nudge and push you toward that crazy idea because you never know how many people you can help.  Tune in to this episode to hear more about how Hope’s crazy idea changed the lives of so many people. Surround yourself with people who think like you, and don’t talk yourself out of leaning into the weird that you bring to this world. Following your crazy dreams allows you to bring that spark into the world that only you can bring.  “Sometimes those crazy ideas lead to the most rewarding experiences possible.” Hope Zvara Connect with Hope: Mother Trucker Yoga LinkedIn 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.  

Growing up as a lover of science, Dr. Kathy Zhang found herself on the road to medical school as a young adult. Starting her career as a hospitalist for four years, she quickly realized that the expedited culture of the patient experience was not how she envisioned serving her patients as a young girl.  While deep in the throws of burnout as a hospitalist, Kathy found her way into a fellowship that was more in line with her calling and how she wanted to serve her patients. What was initially a quick way out turned into a transition away from her burnout. She now splits her time between inpatient care and her own coaching and podcast business, but she got there through therapy and coaching. Having experienced the change that physicians can gain through coaching, she had the overwhelming desire to share it with everyone she could. Her passion lies in helping other physicians find their way back to the driver’s seat of their own lives and how to navigate their struggles in a way that feels true to them. Using some amazing tools such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping, hypnosis, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), we can peel back the layers of conditioning that we’ve been stuck in for years to get back to the light in our lives. These modalities help us realize that we’re not broken, and there is a way out of the thought patterns that keep us rooted in burnout. By defining your own worth and providing yourself with the self-care you deserve, you can show up as the physician that you have always wanted to be while enforcing the boundaries that are necessary to keep you healthy. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Kathy’s journey and how she’s helping physicians everywhere navigate their path out of burnout.  “When we are exhibiting the same symptoms that we are treating our patients for, maybe it’s time to take a step back.” Dr. Kathy Zhang Connect with Dr. Kathy Zhang: The Purpose Filter Podcast Facebook | Instagram 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

When we are pushed into burnout by a career in healthcare that demands more than we are physically able to continue providing, we have to find our own way out. There is no specific formula for getting you out of burnout because the answer varies from person to person. I spoke with Dr. Laurie Boge who shared her experience with burnout and how she found her way out through following what was in alignment with what she wanted in her life. After beginning her career in medicine, she discovered very early that she was not cut out for the typical physician life and wanted something that would provide her the flexibility to work on her own terms. For her, that looked like emergency medicine. Ultimately, even with the added flexibility that she found in emergency medicine, she found herself in burnout, leaving her with the option of working less as her only relief. Unfortunately, working less isn’t always an option that you can afford in the early years of a career as a physician. Through years of trial and error and following what felt to be in alignment with her goals, she found her way to the VA Hospital of Miami, providing her with the work pace that allowed her to provide optimal care for her patients. Through her years of finding balance, she gave birth to Greencloud Apparel, a scrubs company that provides chic and comfy scrubs for women who want to promote health and harmony in the medical industry.  Her message speaks to those of us who are in burnout and looking for our way out. You have to keep searching and keep striving for an environment where you can thrive. You have to find the path that is best for you to create the life that you desire. If that involves medicine, great! If not, that’s also great! So tune into this episode to see what paving your way out of burnout might look like and how you can apply it to your situation. Keep your chin up, keep being a badass, and head on over to Greencloud Apparel for their blowout sale and find a pair of kickass scrubs! Connect with Dr. Boge GreenCloud Apparel Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

It’s no secret that the main driving force behind the burnout we face as healthcare providers comes directly at the hands of the broken healthcare system. Shifting away from proper patient care and leaning heavily on tasks, lists, and analytics, the system sets us up for failure and puts us right on the path to feeling burned out, helpless, and devoid of the passion that brought us to healthcare in the first place.  In this episode, I chat with Catie Harris, who has worn all the hats that you can find under the nursing umbrella, and we touch on the burnout that nurses face and how it is different from the burnout that doctors experience - but equally as detrimental to our patients.  With the shift in the hospital system that continues to adopt a more corporate face and strip responsibility from their nurses, we are seeing a trend upwards in early burnout. Many nurses are starting straight in the face of burnout only a few years into their careers, pushing them to explore other avenues, such as going to grad school to transition to the role of a nurse practitioner.  While this may be just what the doctor ordered for some nurses, others are still struggling to find their place, even with a myriad of degrees hanging on the wall. Catie and I talk about how so many nurses out there are starting to explore the ways that they can make a difference and share their knowledge and expertise outside of the crushing walls of the hospital.  Listen in today to hear more about the opportunities that exist out there for nurses to escape the burnout of the hospital system while still pursuing the passion that they have for helping their patients. “Nothing was going to change in my lifespan working in the hospital.” Catie Harris [00:26] Welcome to the show, Catie Harris! [01:36] Catie’s background and her journey from nursing to mentoring. [04:48] The big problem with the RN role and why it's causing the waves of early nurse burnout. [08:29] Nurses need to feel empowered to care for their patients in the best way they can. [11:27] A look at burnout from the perspective of a nurse. [15:56] The beginning of Catie’s exposure to the world of nursing outside of the hospital.  [18:19] We can’t change the system. We have to focus on ourselves first. [21:01] Ways that we can stop enabling the system and put power back in our hands as healthcare workers. [24:28] Nurses stay in their roles at their hospitals because of the culture and comradery.  [26:32] Catie’s podcast and its focus on Nurses who create a business of the hospital. [29:33] How doctors can help advocate for their nurses and the patients that they serve.  Connect with Catie: The NursePreneur Podcast LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

If there is anything we know as physicians, it is that relationships are hard. Our practices and patients demand so much of our mental space and processing abilities that we often struggle to find the time and the energy to connect and communicate with our partners in the way they need us to. The connection we share with our partners is one of the most critical components of our ability to stay grounded and present in our relationship. Maintaining this connection takes constant work and effort and the ability to adapt how you communicate with each other as you grow and change throughout life. I got to chat with repeat guests Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum about some of the ways we can stay connected and adapt our communication styles to accommodate how our partners think and process feelings and information. Ultimately it all boils down to empathy and understanding and accepting your partner for who they are, their strengths and weaknesses, and how you can continue to grow both independently and together. You won’t want to miss this episode, even if you’re not a physician or married to one. There are so many amazing nuggets of awesome relationship wisdom that apply to all couples from all walks of life. I have yet to see a relationship that wouldn’t benefit from a deeper connection, and I know this advice can help you just like it has helped so many other couples.  Join us today as we decode the complexity of relationships and lay out some actionable advice on how you can work on connecting with your partner and fostering a healthier and happier relationship. “We are growing every day, and the marriage has to grow as well.” Dr. Naum In this episode: [00:26] Welcome back to the show, Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum! [03:04] Dr. Jeep and Vanessa’s background and how they help physician relationships. [04:53] How to stay connected with your partner through difficult times and changing times. [08:54] What to do when you feel that your connection with your partner is becoming frayed.  [10:43] Finding new ways to connect with your partner as you go through life together. [13:39] Using The Love Huddle when you need to be heard by your partner. [16:57] The key to developing empathy with your partner is having your feelings understood by them. [22:03] Accepting how our partners have changed as we’ve aged and meeting them where they are. [26:12] Parting words of advice from Dr. Jeep and Vanessa. [27:29] Connect with Dr. Jeep and Vanessa on their website! Links and Resources What’s Forever For?: A Physician's Guide For Everlasting Love and Success in Marriage by Dr. George Jeep Naum Connect with Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum: Best Friends Again  LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.  

Neurodiversity is something I really love talking about because it is a topic that we all too often misinterpret for what it really is. Neurodivergent brains operate in different ways and process information differently, meaning that a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t best suited to those of us who are neurodivergent.  The average frameworks for building habits and achieving goals don’t really work for the neurodivergent crowd. Where most of us may gain benefit from reading a self-help book or applying the “top 5 most effective habits,” - someone who is neurodivergent might just find themselves struggling to understand why these approaches never pan out for them. Slapping a diagnosis on a mental health condition isn’t as helpful as we once thought it might be. When we apply a label to someone, we put them in a box that may be misunderstood and, by doing so, we are missing a unique view of the world that surrounds us and insight that could change the way we relate with each other.  Another way that neurodivergent individuals are being misunderstood in the world is through the lens of marketing. Advertisements that speak to specific pain points may be doing more harm to your neurodivergent audience than you realize. Most marketing campaigns aren’t presented from the trauma-informed lens or adapted to non-linear thinkers.  Listen in to this episode, where we shine a little light on the world of neurodiversity and explore the ways we can change how we approach mental diagnoses and social norms for the neurodivergent people in our lives. “You have full control and agency over how you decide to show up in the world.” Kate Hollis In this episode: [00:26] Welcome to the show with Kate Hollis! [02:12] Kate's background and the magic that she brings to the world. [04:42] What is a conversion copywriter, and what do they do? [05:33] Kate’s journey with neurodiversity and how it changes the way we view the world. [12:50] A mental health diagnosis doesn’t really help anyone. [18:00] How trauma and neurodiversity show up in business and the world around us. [24:27] Changing the way you think isn’t as easy as the coaching world says it is. [26:18] How social norms are being challenged in light of neurodiversity. [31:17] Where to get in touch with Kate and some parting remarks to help you live your best life.   Links and Resources Connect with Kate Hollis: Kate Hollis Copywriting & Sales Strategy Email 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

We’re back for round two with Dr. Melissa Hankins this week! We spent last week’s episode talking about the trauma that we face as physicians and how it develops for many of us in residency at the hand of our attending physicians. This week, Dr. Hankins is cluing us into a trauma processing model called EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques). EFT Tapping is a unique way to bring you back into the present moment in your body and diffuse the stress response while you process traumatic events, past or present. It has even been shown to decrease cortisol levels associated with stressful events or memories.  As physicians, many of us have experienced traumatic events in our childhood that allowed us to develop the traits that make us so effective as physicians. Many of us are people-pleasers, perfectionists, workaholics, ETC. Oftentimes, the development of these habits stem from an untreated trauma that occurred early in our lives. Self-compassion and self-forgiveness are key to processing daily trauma and correcting bad habits or behaviors that were formed as a trauma response. Finding a self-care outlet to discharge the trauma that you experience in the moment can limit its ability to resurface in unexpected ways. Taking the time to make sure that you’re handling your trauma as it arises can save a world of hurt for your future self and those who surround you. Tune in to this week’s episode to get more details on how the trauma we faced as children can present in our adult lives and some effective treatments that we can use to face those events without triggering a trauma response. “Trauma is not the thing that happened to you, it's how you are reacting to the thing that happened to you.” Dr. Melissa Hankins In this episode: [00:26] Welcome back to the show with Dr. Melissa Hankins! [00:55] The role that early life trauma plays in being a physician. [01:51] The difference between “big T” trauma and “little t” trauma. [04:34] Understanding your behaviors and the actions that formed your habits. [05:37] Strategies to minimize the ongoing trauma you experience daily. [10:58] What is EFT Tapping and how can it release repressed trauma? [14:28] Dr. Melissa’s new book for female physician burnout. [16:06] Bringing awareness of trauma to the coaching space. Links and Resources Thriving After Burnout: A Compilation of Real Stories and Strategies to Reduce Female Physician Burnout by Sharon T. McLaughlin and Female Physicians Entrepreneur Group Connect with Dr. Melissa Hankins: Institute of Coaching LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Trauma is something that is present in all walks of life in all professions. However, one way that trauma impacts us differently as physicians is that we are taught that it is a normal part of our work as a physician and we are to stuff it down and just keep going. The job itself as a physician is riddled with trauma with the amount of sickness, pain, and death that we face. But, a different flavor of trauma that isn’t discussed is that of the training that doctors face.  All Resident doctors turn to their Attending physician for guidance and training while they learn the ropes of medicine. Oftentimes, this training can be harsh and demanding with a focus on criticism and correction, rather than support and mentorship.  The negative impact this accumulated trauma has on the mental and emotional well-being of resident doctors is, what I believe to be, one of the first tastes of burnout we experience as physicians.  I chat with clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Melissa Hankins, and she shines some light on this trauma and the different actions we can take as Attendings and Residents to move our training forward without the damaging trauma that pushes us right down the path to burnout town. Listen to this episode to hear more about what trauma looks like in the Resident/Attending relationship and some resources you can leverage to do better as an Attending or cope better as a Resident. “One of the hallmarks of trauma is you feel isolated and alone.” Dr. Melissa Hankins In this episode: [02:02] Welcome to the show, Dr. Melissa Hankins! [03:09] Dr. Hankins’s background and evolution as a clinical psychiatrist and her burnout journey. [10:07] Understanding the trauma that we face as physicians and how we need to handle it. [14:36] The trauma that Residents face from their Attendings.  [17:38] How Attendings can do better to train Residents without toxic traits.  [20:09] Actions that Residents can take to stand up for themselves and cope with the trauma they may face during training. [27:01] You are absolutely enough just as you are! Links and Resources Thriving After Burnout: A Compilation of Real Stories and Strategies to Reduce Female Physician Burnout by Sharon T. McLaughlin and Female Physicians Entrepreneur Group Connect with Dr. Melissa Hankins: Institute of Coaching LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Holy shit! We’ve made it to 400 episodes. I honestly cannot believe it. I started this podcast to have fun, share my story, share the stories of other physicians, and help raise a voice against the failures of the medical industry in driving so many amazing physicians toward burnout. What I didn’t expect to find was my own healing. I didn’t realize that I’d build an amazing community of physicians who are excited to make their own stand, in their own way. I did not for one second think that this podcast would impact, in a positive way, so many physician’s lives. So, to celebrate I thought it’d be fun to share how Doctor Me First has changed the lives of a few friends, colleagues, and even some of my team members. It’s been a wild ride getting to episode 400. I promised myself that I’d stop podcasting when it was no longer fun, but guess what… I’m excited to keep going. I’m excited to hear more stories and share more burnout success stories. I’m excited to keep impacting lives all over the world. So for this last episode of 2022, let’s celebrate 400 life-changing moments of Doctor Me First! “This podcast has really helped me heal in a lot of ways” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [00:28] Welcome to episode 400 of Doctor Me First.  [02:29] Listen as several friends, listeners, and team members share their love for the podcast.  [08:09] Have you joined the Badass Slack Group?  [10:08] That’s a wrap for 2022 and 400 episodes of Doctor Me First.    Links and Resources   2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Addiction comes in all flavors my friends, whether it’s drugs, alcohol, or working, the recovery that comes alongside addiction is the same regardless of the drug of choice. One thing that I feel can’t be mentioned enough is that recovery never actually ends. For those of us who find ourselves struggling with addiction, we will never be out of recovery. We will always be in some sort of recovery from our addiction when we find ourselves faced with old habits. For those of us who have experienced burnout, we will always be in recovery from our addiction to work and it will often be so easy to find ourselves falling into old habits and toxic patterns of overworking ourselves to the state of burnout. We have to constantly pour rest and recovery into our lives to keep recurrent feelings of burnout at bay and I encourage all of my badass burnout friends to make sure that they are getting the appropriate amount of rest for themselves, not only for their own health but for everyone around them.  Listen in today to hear a little pep talk on prioritizing your rest and recovery. You are the best version of yourself when you are rested, relaxed and present in your own life. Take a step back with me and let’s rest together while we grow out of survival mode and into our best selves.   “I would never defeat my work addiction, I would never defeat burnout. I will always be in recovery.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode:  [01:42] Welcome to the Show! [02:31] We will always be in recovery. [04:24] I use the same encouraging terms with my patients that I do with my coaching clients. [06:36] Taking the next best step. [07:58] Recovery is about risk reduction and being able to more readily identify when you need to take a step back. [10:19] Rest is key to recovery. [12:11] How your rest can impact more than just you.  [13:54] What would life look like if you weren’t in survival mode?  Links and Resources The Urge: Our History of Addiction by Carl Erik Fisher  Nicola Jane Hobbs Instagram 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

We’ve been talking a lot about money over here on Doctor Me First lately. If you haven’t caught some of those episodes, I encourage you to check out our Money Series and get some financial facts right in your life! Money is one of those tricky things that determines freedom for so many of us. And it’s not always having money that provides freedom, but how we use the money that we do have to achieve our own view of freedom. Financial Independence is one of those topics that I really feel like can’t get enough coverage. Our relationship with money determines how we set ourselves up for success in the future and how we let go of the unhealthy ways that we let money control our lives. When you take back control of your money, you can lean into living instead of working yourself into the ground. I’m talking with Dave Denniston this week and we get into the nitty gritty about what freedom really looks like to different people and the role that money plays in that. At the end of the day, there is no right way to do money and it should ultimately be a tool that allows you to live the life you want.  Tune in to this episode to get on the right track to evaluate the relationship that money plays in your life and the ways that you can set yourself up for financial independence. “You have to be wise about money. But at the same time, you have to find out what freedom means to you.” Dave Denniston In this episode: [01:42] Welcome to the Show, Dave! [02:06] Where Dave started in financial planning and why he loved working with Physicians. [03:55] Why Dave left traditional financial planning and some other ways he found income. [06:32] What freedom looks like to Dave. [10:17] How to evolve to living past your work and giving yourself grace. [12:52] Enough is a decision. [13:55] Balancing core values and time during burnout and how finances play a role in that. [15:17] Ways to be financially prepared in times of uncertainty. [18:13] Getting your priorities in order before you start working with a financial professional. [19:08] Balancing money responsibilities in relationships and having both partners involved. [25:04] The Freedom Formula for Physicians Podcast and how to connect with Dave Links and Resources Connect with Dave: Dave Denniston CFA Freedom Formula for Physicians The Freedom Formula for Physicians Podcast 2 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

I absolutely hate the word “resilient.” I think it’s a term that people use as an easier way to say “suck it up buttercup” with a smack on your ass to send you on your way.   As physicians, I think we know all too well what it’s like to just power through some of the hardest times in our studies, careers, and lives. We put our noses to the grindstone and we don’t pick them up for years. These habits often earn us a label of resilience, when really it’s just a precursor to burnout if we’re not careful.  But, there are ways that we can be resilient and tough in our everyday lives, and the approach that you take can look so much different than the one you were exposed to in high school sports or your residency program.  I talk with Steve Magness today about what it looks like to build resilience in a healthy way by listening to our bodies and tapping into our mental well-being to make the best decisions for ourselves, even if those decisions are hard as hell.   Listen in to our conversation where we talk about the main takeaways of Steve’s book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong And The Surprising Science Of Real Toughness. I guarantee you will walk away with some lovely nuggets of wisdom to help you pave your way to your own definition of resilience.  “You’re still writing your story. You still get to choose which direction you go.” Steve Magness In this episode: [01:42] Welcome to the Show, Steve! [03:43] Steve’s backstory and how he got started in performance coaching.  [05:05] Where the message of his book came from. [06:01] The misuse of the term “resilience.” [07:58] Some of the history behind resilience messages and why they have been prolonged. [10:15] The pillars of Steve’s book and the main takeaways of his message. [14:51] The ability to grow from trauma. [20:24] They share their definitions of real toughness. [22:31] Building resiliency in your children. [25:02] Where to connect with Steve and keep tabs on his events. Links and Resources Connect with Steve: Steve Magness Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Toughness by Steve Magness Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

I talk a lot about the burnout of physicians, and while that is a topic that can not get enough coverage for us as physicians, there is another caveat that we need to be aware of - our presence with our patients and giving them the time and attention they need to avoid misdiagnosis or missed diagnoses.  Amanda Laden shines some light on the perspective of a patient who lived with pain from an undiagnosed condition for years due to doctors who missed the signs and symptoms of a disease that progressed so far that it nearly cost her her life. The lack of attention of physicians to take the time to listen to their patients and make sure that no stone is left unturned can be attributed to burnout. The frequency at which physicians are required to see patients causes us to be distracted and our attention to be divided which can lead to us missing some pretty big issues with our patients.  We have to take care of ourselves as physicians to ensure that we can pour back into our patients and give them the care and diagnoses that they deserve to avoid long-term suffering at the hands of an exhausted doctor. In some cases, it’s not the physician that lacks empathy and attention, but the office staff that interacts with the patients on a regular basis. When we have people that are coming to us to help with major medical issues and they are relying on our medical expertise, our office staff needs to approach our patients with empathy and perspective to ensure that our patients feel heard and cared for.  Listen in to this episode to hear Amanda share her story and how the lack of diagnoses impacted her. Check out her podcast and what she’s doing to bring awareness to physicians about how missed diagnoses and missing links in women’s health need to be brought to the forefront of medicine.  “The system is not set up for either patients or doctors.” Amanda Laden In this episode: [01:42] Welcome to the Show, Amanda! [02:02] Her background and how she’s helping women navigate the medical system. [02:58] Amanda’s experience with Adenomyosis and why she started Period to Pause. [04:57] Shining light on one of the fundamental reasons that these diagnoses are missed. [06:48] Removing the shame engrained around speaking about the female body and its functions. [08:25] Amanda’s advice for doctors to adjust their perspective and empathy with their patients.  [09:34] Investigating your medical biases in light of different patient cultures and using appropriate language to bridge the gap for patients. [11:27] Patients who ask questions aren’t always using “Dr. Google.” [12:38] The wellness of the doctor is key to the wellness of the patient. [14:57] Empathy is important coming from the doctor, but even more so from the office staff. [19:20] Understanding the backstory of your patients can give perspective into the best way to communicate with them and provide an inclusive diagnosis.  [20:37] The trauma and implications of anti-abortion laws and how they will impact women’s health. [22:05] The scoop on The Period to Pause podcast and events Amanda is involved in. Links and Resources Connect with Amanda: Period to Pause Period to Pause Podcast Instagram | Facebook | Spotify 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Financial security is something that we talk about a lot on the show, typically as it relates to our practices and how stepping away in the face of burnout can be very scary when we don’t know what the financial future may hold with that decision on our shoulders.  But, it doesn’t always have to be a scary thing! If you have someone on your side who can help you navigate the financial aspects of life from your savings account to your debts to your financial goals - it makes a world of difference in what is actually feasible for you.  I chat with my financial advisor and good friend, Jeffrey Berger, this week about how he approaches financial plans and goals for his clients and what that process looks like. Financial planning is a custom process that looks at each person individually and helps them develop the best plan for their future by meeting them where they’re at, which is an amazing way for anyone in any field with any salary to start building their wealth.  If you haven’t taken the time to consider a financial planner in your life, you’ll want to listen in to this episode to see what it’s all about and how it can be a game changer for your pocketbook and your possibilities when you’re ready to make a big change in your life and career. “Investing is all about time. It’s not about what investments you pick.” Jeffrey Berger In this episode: [01:42] Welcome to the Show, Jeffrey! [02:55] Jeffrey’s background as a financial advisor and his involvement with physicians.  [05:00] How Jeffrey caters to everyone’s individual money plans. [06:43] Meeting people where they are and approaching finances with an air of honesty to achieve desired financial goals.  [07:34] Having plans, insurances, and proper healthcare documents in place are also key to financial security. [10:55] Why emergency funds are important to have. [16:19] Damage control plans are important to have when making career changes or facing burnout. [18:02] Check-ups with your financial advisor are almost like check-ups with your patients.  [18:49] Wealth management for entrepreneurs and side hustles. [21:23] Developing a plan to manage the debts accrued from student loans and graduate degrees. [24:19] Different tools and types of investments that you can incorporate into your financial portfolio. [25:40] Real estate as a diversifier in your financial portfolio.  [29:33] Off-the-beaten-path types of ways to add to your financial portfolio. [33:19] Starting off simple for financial security. Links and Resources Connect with Jeffrey Berger: Berger Wealth Services LinkedIn | Email 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.  

So many of us wear busyness as a badge of honor without realizing how damaging it can be to be as busy as we are. When we constantly rush through life, cramming in as much as we possibly can to be “successful,” we miss what it really means to be successful and how we might be leading ourselves right down the road to burnout and failure.  So how do we stop it? What’s the secret? Setting firm boundaries for the world around you is always one step to cutting down on how busy you are, but a far more difficult step is setting firm boundaries for yourself. Staying present with your thoughts and taking the time to be still and look inward is one hell of a task if you’re used to keeping your mind spun up.  I got the fantastic opportunity to talk with Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay this week and she sheds so much light and wisdom on what it means to find your calm and be still with your thoughts to bring yourself the peace you’ve been longing for.  Listen in as she shares some beautiful insight into blocking off white space for yourself and sticking with it. If you’re feeling like you’ve been running yourself ragged for years, this episode will speak to your weary soul and give you the permission you’ve been looking for to put yourself first.  “If you’re going to be too busy, be busy with something that you love.” Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay  In this episode: [01:42] Welcome back to the Show, Dr. Alley-Hay! [02:13] What is Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay up to these days? [03:59] Dr. Alley Hay’s history of being busy.  [06:11] What can busyness look like? [06:50] The definition of white space. [08:06] Starting small with white space is the key to being successful with it.  [09:27] It may take time before you feel the benefits of practicing white space.  [11:37] Some “off the wall” white space ideas.  [15:44] The red flags of being too busy.  [17:42] Sitting with your own thoughts and recognizing when you need to ask for help.  [19:03] If you’re struggling with white space, it may not be your fault. Be aware of your mental health. [20:45] Dr. Alley-Hay’s book.  Links and Resources Meditations For Women Physicians Who Do Too Much by Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay Connect with Dr. Alley Hay: Dr. Alley-Hay LinkedIn | Facebook 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.  

Whether a physician or not, everyone is trying to make enough money to allow financial independence from the daily grind of a full time job. But, we typically find that while we’re so involved in the grind, we are slowly burning out which can feel like such a setback from the financial goals and dreams that we’ve envisioned for ourselves.   Dr. Elisa Chiang found herself in this same situation as an attending physician answering calls on her vacation, heading straight for burnout town. Her dabbling in investments and real estate opened the doors for her to achieve financial independence and shift the way she was working as a physician. With her newfound knowledge of financial literacy, she began to give back to other physicians by offering resources that could help them obtain the same financial freedom that she was experiencing.   Listen in as she shares all of her knowledge surrounding investments in real estate, the different options that are available in that venture, and how it can be a better option than saving for retirement with conventional methods. If you’re tired of the daily grind and you’re ready to find your way to financial freedom, you won't want to miss this episode.  “Money is a great tool.” Dr. Elisa Chiang In this episode: [01:42] Welcome to the Show, Dr. Chiang! [02:06] Dr. Elisa Chiang’s background and what she does. [05:56] Her experience with burnout. [08:15] How she developed a plan to be financially independent within 15 years of being a practicing physician. [09:53] What she does to offer financial literacy to physicians and residents.  [11:10] Adapting personal finances as a physician to ensure appropriate savings. [15:57] The different types of real estate investments and investors. [19:14] Some of the different ways you get paid as a real estate investor and risks associated. [23:24] Real estate funds as passive investments.  [25:10] The Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast. Links and Resources Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! By Robert T. Kiyosaki Connect with Dr. Chiang Wealthy Mindset Life and Money Coaching for Physicians Grow Your Wealth Mindset Podcast Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Who do you call when you or your practice is getting hit with lawsuits? A lawyer. One of my favorite lawyers is Amanda Hill, JD. She has spent 20+ years helping doctors and practices change how they operate to better serve their patients and their communities. Listen as she shares her story and how she’s branching out to serve more physicians than ever.  Amanda hasn’t always been in medical law. She’s worked in a variety of different fields and had many different experiences. All of which have made her better in her calling.  As she states it, she has felt called to help physicians navigate the legal waters of the system. She has a ton of knowledge in her brain and what’s the point if she doesn’t share it? That’s why she’s created Guard My Practice, a membership community and ever evolving content library to help physicians all over America to be better prepared for legal issues.  Listen as she shares some of that invaluable knowledge and why so many patient issues can be handled by using just a little bit of empathy. Amanda is brilliant and this conversation was so much fun. If you’ve been dealing with legal issues of any sort, you’ll definitely want to listen in. “It’s powerful to know when to walk away from a job.” Amanda Hill In this episode: [01:27] Say “Hi” to Amanda! (and learn a bit more about her and her work) [03:09] Why Amanda chose the word “protection” for her episode.  [05:54] How she helps physicians to make protecting themselves easy.  [08:13] What made her decide to do bite sizes of information week after week?  [09:42] Why she started talking to the patients and shadowing doctors.  [12:15] Amanda shares a story about a phenomenal surgeon with crummy satisfaction scores.  [16:09] If you’re not getting any bad reviews, that’s just as bad as getting too many.  [18:41] Hard conversations are important to have all the way around.  [22:00] Don’t stay in a job because you feel stuck. There are other opportunities.  [22:36] Learn how Amanda is helping physicians all over the country.  [25:47] How the content drips out for Guard My Practice members. Links and Resources Connect with Amanda Hill Hill Health Law Guard My Practice Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

One thing that I’ve really embraced throughout my own burnout journey and helping other physicians through burnout is that guilt is a 4-letter-word (I know it’s actually 5, but work with me here). As women and as physicians, the amount of guilt we feel can feel pretty suffocating and there are some changes that we can make in our own lifestyle and mindset to help change how we look at situations that bring us feelings of guilt. I spoke with Dr. Jennifer Reid this week about guilt and how we can adjust our mindset to shift how we interpret guilt. The key to navigating situations that bring us feelings of guilt is to understand what expectations we have set for ourselves or the expectations that have been impressed upon us by society.  By nailing down where we are getting our expectations, we can dissect that ideology and decide if those expectations are realistic or if we are giving ourselves credit for the things we are accomplishing or that we are doing well.  Another component that comes with navigating guilt is to approach it with self-compassion. Set the bar for yourself like you would set the bar for a loved one - with grace, flexibility, and understanding.  Tune in to our discussion to see where you can find the grey area in your life to flip the script on guilt and give yourself the understanding you deserve as a busy mother, physician, spouse, and friend.  “Guilt equals expectations minus reality.” Dr. Jennifer Reid In this episode: [01:28] Welcome to the show Dr. Reid! [01:37] Dr. Reid’s background and what she’s up to. [02:17] Recognizing the symptoms of burnout or depression  [04:13] Clarifying the feelings behind guilt. [06:36] Managing unrealistic expectations of yourself. [07:58] Setting expectations with self-compassion in mind. [09:35] Embracing the grey area of expectations and allowing room for grace.  [11:23] How to manage you expectations to be the perfect parent or partner. [14:47] Balancing parenthood with being a physician and understanding that you can’t do the perfect mom gig while doing the perfect physician gig.  [17:18] How to use “if-then” statements to relinquish control over things that don’t serve you [18:28] Go into situations knowing that you’re going to do it imperfectly. It’s ok to be “good enough.”  [19:17] Nobody is perfect and there is relief in sharing your flaws.  [20:12] One failure does not negate all of your successes. [21:55] The awesome things that Dr. Reid is bringing to the world to help widen the perspective on guilt.  Links and Resources Witch, Please Podcast Episode 308: Fierce Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristen Neff Connect with Dr. Reid The Reflective Doc The Reflective Doc Podcast Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.  

Caterpillars go through a process called metamorphosis where they dissolve into a complete pile of goo before they can bust out of the chrysalis as a beautiful butterfly. Sometimes, when we’re going through the roughest times of our lives, we don’t realize that we’re actually just a pile of goo that’s getting ready to spread our wings in our true purpose.  When we get plunged into hard times, we are often put there by our own inability to set boundaries and take care of ourselves. Dr. Lamia Katbi and I discuss what it’s like being in the darkest of the dark hours and how we can go from burnout to mindfulness. Coming out on the other side of burnout is no easy feat, but once you emerge from the suffocation and weight of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations, you begin to experience your life in a way that makes you feel stronger, better, and more confident.  Ultimately, it all comes back to the fact that we cannot serve others as physicians if we are not taking care of ourselves and loving ourselves in the way that we would love and care for others. Listen in as we chat about the various ways that we can put ourselves first so we can show up and serve our patients in the way that they deserve and need to be served. “We are perfectly imperfect.” Dr. Lamia Katbi In this episode: [01:50] Welcome to the show, Dr. Katbi! [02:13] Dr. Lamia Katbi’s background [03:34] The scoop on Dr. Lamia’s new book. [06:23] Experiencing the darkest times of burnout is what gives us the strength to correct our course. [08:28] Implementing self-care and setting boundaries as a physician [10:57] Trial and error for finding what helps with burnout. [17:51] Sleep is key to health. [19:20] What is Human Giver Syndrome? [21:44] Self-love and self-care are not Narcissism.  Links and Resources The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear YouTube - Dr. Wayne Dyer Episode 308: Fierce Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristen Neff Connect with Dr. Katbi Dr. Lamia Katbi Just What the Doctor Ordered: The Five Pillars of Optimal Health 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Everyone has taken the path to shed a few pounds at some point in life and we all know how frustrating and exhausting that road can feel sometimes. I spoke with Dr. Siobhan Key who specializes in weight management for physicians and we had a wonderful conversation about a lot of the misconceptions about weight loss. Our conversation centers around how we can conquer those misconceptions while looking damn hot and being happy and healthy - I promise you won’t want to miss it. A big component of success in your weight loss journey is understanding that a routine that you hate isn’t going to be fruitful. Finding a routine that you enjoy is key as well as being kind to yourself while you navigate the hills and valleys that come with weight management.  Negative self talk can be an ugly side effect the we often experience on our journey to weight loss. Sometimes tough love isn’t the way to go when you’re trying to improve yourself. You need to love yourself in the body that you’re in before you can love yourself in the body that you want. Tune into this episode to hear about the different ways we as physicians can approach weight management with our patients and ourselves with a heart of compassion and encouragement while still remembering that we are all human and we should be treated, and treat ourselves, as such. “I’m an adult and I’m allowed to eat whatever I want.” Dr. Siohban Key In this episode: [01:33] Welcome back to the show, Dr. Key! [02:57] Sustainable change doesn’t come from hating your body or forcing a routine you hate. [05:18] How to have conversations with your patients surrounding their weight. [08:06] Being aware of and overcoming weight bias in your own practice as a physician. [13:18] Helping patients develop a weight loss plan with a healthy mental approach. [15:13] Weight management vs weight loss. [17:26] What to do when you “go off the rails” on your journey to weight loss. [19:45] Weight management is not just a matter of will power.  [22:16] When you feel as though you’ve failed, it’s important to remember what has worked in the past. [24:50] Finding true unconditional love for yourself without being perfect. [27:59] The path to consistency is self-compassion. [28:42] Flipping the script on the rules of weight loss. [36:05] Diet and exercise should be about making everything in your life better, not just losing weight. Links and Resources Connect with Dr. Key Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life - Podcast Thrive Academy for PhysiciaThrivephysicians.cans 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.  

On the road to becoming a doctor, we spend hours and hours studying and learning all the things books tell us we need to know. But, even though we bury ourselves in knowledge, there are some things that aren’t discussed in the textbooks. What we learn about women’s health in medical school leaves out the struggles women face in their health journey while navigating a career. You know, those little things like being pregnant, giving birth, and breastfeeding all while holding down a job? You won’t find that in your textbook index. In my talk with Dr. Erika, she discusses how empathy changed how she practices medicine and how approaching the difficulties that women face with compassion can change the way we practice medicine. The difficulty of being a woman is not only limited to patients but extends to the doctors in med school as well. Even though women make up the majority of medical school students, there is a lack of space for the responsibilities that women face. The focus needs to shift in the face of new medical students who are told they need to delay parenthood to achieve residency in prestigious programs. Success doesn’t have to be limited to parenting or a career, you can have both. It’s about what makes you happy.  Ultimately, It all comes back to taking care of yourself. We have to find our passions and hold on to them through our journey with medicine to avoid burning out. The happiness and energy level of doctors impact every single patient we see and our mental and physical health have to come first before we can care for anyone else.  “What I’m trying to bring to the scene is positivity in medicine, cheerfulness in medicine but also raising the voices of women who need to be celebrated.” Dr. Erika Aragona In this episode: [02:12] Welcome to the show, Dr. Aragona! [03:04] She shares her background and what she is passionate about. [06:06] She believes that women need to see other women succeed and stand up so they know what’s possible. [08:10] They talk about the bias women face in medical school. [12:37] Going home happy and healthy from work is a definition of success. [15:01] Women physicians want to know that they are being heard and be happy. [16:03] “A happy doctor is a productive doctor.” [17:59] She talks about why starting the conversation is so important. [21:13] She shares what she believes you need to do to come from a empowered place. [23:42] “We are here to live!” [24:52] Find out where to connect with Dr. Erika Links and Resources Connect with Dr. Aragona Dr Erika Aragona Email | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series.

As physicians, we are often burdened with wearing the white coat as an identity instead of just a profession.  Yes, we are doctors, but we are so much more than that! I had a wonderful visit with my return guest, Dr. Cherry Chen, where we discussed how doctors can be multifaceted and lean into setting themselves up for success through real estate investment. The options that begin to open up to us once we lean into something else have offered so much freedom. For instance, the success that Dr. Cherry has experienced through the last four years of real estate investment have presented her with the option of being able to scale back to part time medicine and experience more freedom in her life.  The beautiful thing about having investments that are putting passive income back into our lives is that we can begin to focus on our legacies and what we want to leave behind as people as opposed to just trying to survive.  When we think about real estate investment, we often think of rental houses and maintaining our own properties and finding our own tenants. While that’s a common way to invest in real estate and generate passive income, there are options to invest passively as well. Commercial real estate is Dr. Cherry’s preferred type of investment, because you literally just put money into it and passive income comes back to you without the hands on maintenance and pressure to fill occupancy.  By setting up a personalized strategy based upon your available time and finances and by focusing on the real estate goals that work for your time and money, you can make your money work for you and begin to open the doors to financial freedom.    “I feel like what makes real estate interesting is that we can all intuitively understand it.” Dr. Cherry Chen In this episode: [1:33] Welcome back to the show, Dr. Cherry Chen! [2:12] Who is Dr. Cherry and what is her background? [3:00] Giving yourself space and being multifaceted as a doctor [4:51] What are some of the options for getting involved in real estate investments [5:59] Leaving your legacy [6:47] Finding the best real estate strategy for you  [8:53] Shift your thinking on your investments to keep your strategy in mind [11:07] Dr. Cherry’s favorite type of investment property [12:23] The empowerment to make your own investment choices [14:12] Resources to educate yourself on real estate investment, regardless of financial status [16:11] How much does it usually take to get started in real estate investments? [17:22] “The most valuable currency you have is your time”  [19:12] Connect with Dr. Cherry and learn more about real estate investment resources! [20:34] Make your money work for you Links and Resources Doctor Me First Episode 32 - Intention and Money with Dr. Cherry Chen Connect with Dr. Cherry Chen The Real Estate Physician Email | Facebook  3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

When staring burnout straight in the face, we can sometimes feel the push to jump off of the ledge and leave medicine in the dust.  So why don’t we? In this episode, I chat with the amazing Dr. Debbie Bradley and her experience with walking away from medicine and her shift into something that brought her so much more gratification. However, the process of walking away from a practice that you’ve been invested in for years is never easy and it is one that I often equate to the cycle of grief. For many of us, medicine is something that we’ve devoted a large chunk of our lives to, and the idea of leaving that behind - although it is gratifying - comes with a bit of a mourning process as we say goodbye and transition to the next chapter. By allowing ourselves to experience the cycle of grief and feel all the feels that it brings with it, you open the door to finding your identity in who you actually are as opposed to what you’re doing. As doctors, we have to identify ourselves without our practice and that is very difficult after you have dedicated your time to becoming a doctor in your field of practice.  Drawing a boundary for what is best for you and your mental, physical, and emotional health can be hard especially when it’s with something that you’ve dedicated your career to. But, that’s OK. Hard doesn’t make it wrong, hard is part of life. You will always take your experiences and knowledge with you to the next chapter and it will never completely leave you. The other difficult component of being a physician and deciding to take a stand for yourself to move forward to the next best thing is often found in how it will impact others. Who will care for your patients? What about your team? These are difficult pills to swallow when you’re trying to do the best thing for you, but we have to continue to remind ourselves that we’ve served and will continue to serve others as doctors in whatever area we go to and it’s OK to leave people pleasing in the past and do what’s best for you.  When you can show up as the best version of yourself and embrace your identity after overcoming the cycle of grief and the fear of failure, that is when you can be empowered to do your best work and advance the field of medicine.  “I am the CEO of my life.” Dr. Debbie Bradley In this episode: [02:35] Welcome to the show, Dr. Debbie Bradley! [03:34] She shares her background and what lights her up. [04:34] She discusses her journey to where she is today. [10:14] Dr. Bradley believes that women physicians are not good at knowing their worth. [11:16] As long as she can remember she wanted to be a doctor, so thinking of doing something caused fear to surface. [14:18] “Hard doesn’t make it wrong, hard is just a part of life.” [15:53] Dr. Bradley talks about going through a period of anger when she resigned from clinical medicine. [18:38] She discusses the feelings that surfaced like guilt and shame. [21:13] She believes that in med school you are conditioned to be people pleasers. [24:34] She shares how she feels about leaving clinical medicine as her end date approaches. [28:42] She talks about what she thinks her next chapter will look like. [32:05] She discusses her experience with the BadAss Group. [35:46] Dr. Bradley gives shout-outs to the coaches and friends who have helped her along the way. [39:11] If anyone is thinking about industry check out Dr. Nerissa. [40:38] Thank you for listening! Links and Resources The Pharma IndustryMD Coach Connect with Dr. Debbie Bradley Debbie Bradley MD Dr. Debbie Bradley Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Finding the time to take a much needed break when staring burn out in the face can be a struggle that some may find themselves saying “I can’t, because-” But, this week, I’m talking with one of my amazing colleagues, Dr. Hisla Bates, who was able to take a sabbatical even with the additional challenge of being a single parent. She shares with us what it was like being pregnant and a parent while going through residency and struggling to make ends meet. It took Dr. Hisla several years before she was in the position to where she was able to take a sabbatical from medicine and she found the ability to do that by investing in real estate. One of her more recent projects provided her with the ability to pay off debt and relocate.  With this newfound financial freedom, she found the ability to do locums that provided her with the ability to work on her own terms and take the time off when she wants to be present with her family. Working locums gave her the freedom to say “no” which is such a luxury when you’ve been faced with burnout for such a long period of time.  During her breaks, Dr. Hisla was able to get back in touch with her creative side through the act of painting which helped her discover joy in her life again. By rediscovering how important art was to her she opened the door to bringing art into her practice to help others reconnect with what spawns joy for them. As medical professionals who are constantly on the go and connected to work, it can be so difficult to take a step back and find the time that is necessary to devote to a hobby that brings you joy but it is necessary to keep your own cup full before you can fill the cup of your family or even your patients.  By opening ourselves to opportunities, we find that we are so much more than just doctors. “I found a lot of freedom in doing locums work and wish I had done it earlier.” Dr. Hisla Bates In this episode: [01:37] Welcome back to the show, Dr. Hisla Bates! [02:31] She talks about the challenges of being pregnant and a single parent through residency. [05:06] She discusses who she could depend on to help her and the struggle she faced with no money and an infant at home. [06:30] Listen as she talks about getting involved with real estate and flipping houses. [08:34] She shares her experience in working locum jobs and the freedom it gave her. [09:50] Dr. Bates speaks about tapping into her creativity and being able to find joy again. [12:40] She gives some advice for anyone who fears making changes. [14:21] Find out where to connect with Dr. Hisla Bates. [15:01] Thank you for listening! Links and Resources Episode 374: Healer Heal Yourself with Dr. Hisla Bates Connect with Dr. Bates Hisla Bates MD Instagram | Twitter | Facebook 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

As doctors we spend our lives solving problems. But are we really solving them? Or are we masking them? Dr. Elizabeth Hughes is a dermatologist who has told more people than she can count that there was nothing they could do about their dandruff. But was that true?  While taking a sabbatical from practice she finally got to explore that question more fully. Why is it that we can’t treat dandruff at its source? We have all these serums and shampoos that are designed to deal with the flakes, but what about the cause.  After years of research, development, and sourcing, she now has a product that does just that.  Listen as she shares everything that has gone into making this product come to life. Everything from the trial and error of finding the right partners in the business, to learning how to build and grow a business rather than a practice.  Dr. Elizabeth is a brilliant dermatologist but I’m thinking that her role as an inventor will be her best one yet. You won’t want to miss out on this episode if you’ve been asking yourself similar questions.  Why can’t we fix it?  “Physicians really are unbelievably creative and we just short change ourselves.” Dr. Elizabeth Hughes In this episode: [01:52] Welcome back to the show, Dr. Elizabeth Hughes! [03:32] Who she is, what she does and what led her to creating her own product. [07:23] She created a product to protect the skin barrier of your scalp. [09:28] Listen as she discusses the journey to product development. [11:29] Why she stopped product development for about 18 months. [13:15] Her mistake was not finding the right people with the right vision. [16:53] What it took to get her product through FDA Regulation. [20:38] She used novel ingredients that weren’t on the FDA approved list. [24:02] How her product is doing since hitting the market in January 2022. [27:57] Tips and tricks for anyone who wants to invent a product. [29:25] Where to find her product.   Links and Resources Episode 362: Single Mom Sabbatical with Dr. Elizabeth Hughes Connect with Dr. Hughes Elizabeth Hughes MD Beyond Dermatologics Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

If you listen to traditional money advice from gurus, they’ll tell you if you have no money coming in to stop all spending. I respectfully disagree! Despite have a really low income there were some things that we continued to spend money on that were a million percent worth it. Listen in to hear my thoughts on spending money despite having a low income.  I would bet that you likely have an Amazon Prime membership. Am I right? There is a monthly cost associated with having that membership but on the flip side you get amazing prices on all the essentials. Totally worth it.  That was the key to our streaming, I had a personal shopper, and I was able to price shop on everything we were purchasing. Did I need the personal shopper? No. In fact I probably sent back 90% of the things they sent me, but I didn’t have to drag three kids to the store to search the racks. That was worth it when I did in fact need some new clothes.  Was everything that I spent money on the right choice? No. And I’m sharing those decisions as well. I’m sharing it all. The good, the bad, and the ugly and why the decisions I made are the reason my businesses are now sitting on a firm foundation and I’m working for a practice I love.  It’s been a tough few years, but looking back it has all been worth it. Every penny pinched and spent has gotten us to where we are today! “You don’t need to spend huge amounts of money in a huge amount of places to be successful.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:17] I’m talking in this episode about why I continued to spend money when we really don’t have any. [03:08] Business is hard! [04:27] One way I spent money was continuing to pay for my Prime membership and some services they provide. [06:33] I continued to travel even though I wasn’t making much money in my business because the benefits outweighed the money. [08:01] I also continued to pay for the people who work for me in my business. [09:20] Listen as I discuss some of the dumb things I spent money on. [11:01] I share some of the best things I spend money on for my family. [12:26] Thank you for listening!  Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Ep. 379 - Money Series 1: Why I Broke Up with Dave Ramsey  Ep. 380 - Money Series 2: Why I Stopped Contributing to My Retirement Ep. 381 - Money Series 3: Why I Didn’t Accept Loan Forgiveness the First Time Around Ep. 382 - Money Series 4: Why I Fired My Husbands Accountant and Found Dawn Patton 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. 

Sometimes you know immediately that a professional relationship simply isn’t going to work. That was the case with me and my husband’s accountant. This man had been doing accounting work for my husband’s family for years and when we first got married, Craig and I decided to stay with him. Needless to say, that’s no longer the case! The relationship got off to a bad start from the beginning. This man never treated me the same as he did Craig despite the fact that I was the breadwinner in our household. Add in the fact that he refused to do business through email? Deal breaker! Here’s the thing, you deserve to work with people who are doing the full-assed job. This goes for anyone that you’ve hired no matter their role. When I realized that not only was he disrespecting me and my intelligence but he also operated his practice in a way that completely undermined my entire mission. I decided it was time.  I now have an amazing accountant who understands the online business world, understands what coaches do, and isn’t afraid to do business through email. Needless to say, I am much happier with this relationship. Need an accountant? Reach out to Dawn Patton with Patton Accounting.    “You work too hard for so-so and half-assed.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [02:04] My husband’s accountant was stuck in his ways and wasn’t interested in learning anything new. [03:59] Here are some reasons why firing him was necessary. [05:14] He did not understand online business at all. [06:12] This man was also extremely burnt out and I offered him free coaching and wouldn’t take it. [07:43] I have now found an amazing accountant that specializes in online entrepreneurship. [09:10] Set the bar high because you are like the people you surround yourself with.  [09:30] See you next week.  Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Patton Accounting 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. 

Student loan forgiveness feels like a no-brainer right? You spent all this time and money to obtain a degree that will directly impact the lives of others, why wouldn’t you want to accept the loan forgiveness programs that exist to help reduce your financial burden?  For me accepting loan forgiveness the first time would have been adding another set of golden handcuffs to my wrists.  I was already heavily burned out and it was affecting my life and family. When I was approached about student loan forgiveness by our administrators, I had a gut feeling that I shouldn’t accept. So I turned it down to the dismay and confusion of the entire leadership staff.  That was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I would have felt obligated to stay there and I would have drowned in an unmanageable workload. I would have never started my business. This podcast wouldn’t exist. I would have been stuck.  This time around when loan forgiveness was offered, I accepted it. I have finally found my place in this industry and in the medical community and it felt right to accept.  All of this is to say that it’s important to listen to your gut feelings. Both in practice and in life, your gut is a smart bitch that’s looking out for you and your patients. Don’t discount those feelings! “Golden handcuffs are the things that are so shiny and so pretty but yet keep us locked into bondage.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:34] I share the reason I decided to decline loan forgiveness. [04:07] “If I had signed up for loan forgiveness with that practice, it would have been another pair of golden handcuffs.” [05:08] I would have also lost my autonomy. [05:40] I share my definition of golden handcuffs. [07:42] I actually just applied for loan forgiveness with my new practice. [08:09] Remember to always trust your gut. [10:53] “We have to know that intuition is there and it’s a tool we can use.” [11:32] Thank you for listening and the 4th installment will be coming your way soon. Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Ep. 380 Why I Stopped Contributing to My Retirement Ep. 379 Why I Broke Up with Dave Ramsey   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Chann

Money is hard. There are so many gurus out there sharing all the tips and tricks on how to make money, how to save money, how to invest money, and yet, all of our lives we’re told not to talk about money. How in the world can we figure out the world of money, if we only hear one side and we never talk openly about it?  That’s why I’m doing this money series. Because it’s time we all started talking about it.  So, back in 2015, Mr. Weisman and I were trying to decide some life things. We were trying to figure out how to go after our goals and dreams while still taking care of our budding family and not killing ourselves in jobs we hated.  One way to do that was to take home all the money that I would have invested in my retirement account. Instead of putting that money away, we saved it all in a rainy day fund and we created a nest egg that allowed me to leave my practice.  Listen in to learn what happened next and why I have no regrets about not socking money away right now. Will I later? Maybe, but I refuse to kill myself to make money for tomorrow when my goal is to live life today! “I have a lot of money drama.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:14] Here’s the reason I quit contributing to my retirement. [05:32] Mr Weisman reminded me that we are resilient people and we’d figure it all out. [07:38] I fell in love with working in correctional medicine. [09:19] Even if you don’t follow the exact layout of the experts, it doesn’t mean that you are failing at life. [10:23] I encourage you to ask 3 questions when it comes to money. [11:44] Look at your situation and do what’s best for you. Links and Resources Episode 379: Why I Broke Up With Dave RamseyBurntout to Badass 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.   

Student loans are no joke. Especially when the loans you have are for medical school. (I’m sure you already know that!) But for Mr. Weisman and I being debt free has always been a huge motivator. We want to get out from under this suffocating load and free up more money to invest and give. So why did we break up with Dave Ramsey? When we decided to get serious about our debt free journey, we were all in. We scrimped every penny, budgeted everything down to the last cent, and spent absolutely no extra money anywhere. We didn’t eat out. We didn’t go on vacation. We didn’t even buy extra treats at the grocery store. We saved everything that we could so we could put it all toward paying down our debt. And we burned out. It was a completely different type of burnout but it was a form of burnout nonetheless. We need to take a break. We needed to go on vacation. We needed the space to have a little breathing room and not stress about every penny we made and spent. So we broke up with Dave Ramsey and continued our debt free journey, just in a different way. Listen in to hear the whole story and learn how we’re conquering debt these days and when we’re set to have it all paid off! “I went into my financial life in med school with a lot of guilt and shame.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:14] Let’s talk about why I broke up with Dave Ramsey. [03:20] I had a lot of guilt and shame when I had loans for med school. [05:30] So much shame about wanting to take a vacation because I was struggling. [06:21] “It’s okay to have needs now.” [08:19] After residency we kicked student loan butt but I also hit burnout. [10:03] Mr. Weisman convinced me that it was ok to pause the craziness and enjoy life again. [12:23] Instead of 10 years we will actually be debt free in 13, not such a bad deal. [12:41] Thank you for listening and stay tuned for part 2. Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Dave Ramsey’s Books   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to episodes provided to us by other doctor podcasters.  This episode is titled Change Your Relationship With Your Body from The Mindful Healers Podcast with Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang. ~ Learn how to start being kind to yourself, why you should choose to be on the same team as your body and how to make it happen. Learn to notice when you do yourself harm and how to start employing the loving, compassionate strategy of choosing to see yourself as others do. Join Jessie for a special solo cast on how to change your relationship with yourself and your body. "The biggest gift you can give yourself is to love yourself the way you wish someone else did." This is where your power lies and something key we work on in relationship coaching. It is a tool that helps a lot. Stay on after the singing bowl for a special mindful moment offering - a compassionate exploration of kindness to self. An opportunity to enjoy the journeys you and your body have been on, and discovering and connecting with parts of your body that you like and work well. Links and Resources Consider joining Jessie for mindful yoga on zoom most Saturdays or on YouTube to practice and explore many of the helpful questions and strategies offered in today's podcast- www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJUZ955FrYygJ1usifbkf2Ybxpsjcgu5W Sign up for coaching to learn how to see yourself as others see you and keep your commitment to no longer doing yourself harm. It's a magical journey to a luxurious and loving way of life. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching Read Jessie' blog to learn more. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog If you want to develop a formal mindfulness practice, reach out to Ni-Cheng Liang www.awakenbreath.org *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice. 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to episodes provided to us by other doctor podcasters.  This episode is titled Coaching As A Tool For Women Physicians from The Leadership RX For Women Physicians with Asha Padmanabhan, MD ~ Have you ever wondered what Coaching is and how it could benefit you? The business world and the Sports world have long utilized Coaches to enhance performance. Healthcare has lagged behind, but is now coming to realize the many benefits Professional Coaching has in medicine. From reducing Physician Burnout and improving Physician Well-being, to Career Coaching and Leadership Development, Coaching has been shown to provide tremendous benefits. Here I talk about using Coaching as a tool for Professional Development for Women Physicians, to build Leadership skills and improve Career Satisfaction and Fulfillment. Links and Resources Effect of a Professional Coaching Intervention on the Well-being and Distress of Physicians Why to Consider Physician Coaching https://www.acc.org/membership/sections-and-councils/women-in-cardiology-section/section-updates/2019/12/16/24/42/feature-interview-why-to-consider-physician-coaching Join my Private Facebook Group : LeadershipRX for women Physicians here https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadershiprxforwomenphysicians Check out my website www.theleadershiprx.com 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to episodes provided to us by other doctor podcasters.  This episode is titled Catalyzing Change and Innovation in Healthcare with Professional Coaching! Francine Gaillour MD, MBA, FACPE, PCC, PMP. Dr. Gaillour speaks about her transition from working as an Internal Medicine specialist to becoming a Professional Certified Coach and FOUNDER of the Physician Coaching Institute. Listen as she describes the three dimensions of physician fulfillment and discusses her advice to physicians seeking coaching services. Links and Resources Francine Gaillour MD, MBA, FACPE, PCC, PMP Executive Coach for Physicians, Healthcare Transformation Strategist Founder of the Physician Coaching Institute www.physiciancoachinginstitute.com www.ladydox.com 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to episodes provided to us by other doctor podcasters.  This episode is titled What Do I Need Today? With Kerri Palamara, MD, MACP from the ResetMD Podcast with Dr. Marion McCrary. ~ In this episode: Dr Palamara discussed her hard reset after facing a horrible loss and how it taught her that her well-being was pivotal to her family's well-being and to the impact she had in the world. She shares her 3 basics of self-care and how asking for help supports them. We dive into the concepts of addressing your needs and the impact it has on how you feel. Links and Resources Books she mentioned: "The Choice" by Edith Eva Eger and "It's OK that You are Not OK" by Megan Devine Pearls of Wisdom for Well-Being: 1- Download the Manual of Yourself. Know your Basics for Self-Care. You can't expect to take care of others if you don't take care of yourself. 2- Ask Yourself: "What Do I Need Today?" How your feel is based on what you need. So if you can get what you need, you can feel differently. 3- Reframe your Self-Talk to be more self-compassionate.  3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to episodes provided to us by other doctor podcasters.  This episode is titled An Interventional Radiologist Becomes A Classically Trained Chef - Meet Dr. Judith Hanson Dr. Judith Hanson was an interventional radiologist and describes how a challenging time in her life led her to become a classically trained chef. She is now the creator and designer of beautiful sculptural floral wedding cakes and confections. Her latest endeavor is becoming a chocolatier! Please visit Dr. Hanson's Instagram page and website to see the beautiful cakes she designs, you won't want to miss them!!! Links and Resources Healer Heal Yourself Podcast Connect with Dr. Hisla Website: www.nadiasindulgences.com IG: @nadiasindulgences Entrepreneur / Chef / Cake Designer The Arts Institute - The International Culinary School Practicing Physician for 15 years Cornell/Memorial Sloan Kettering - Fellowship Interventional Radiology Mount Sinai Medical School New York University - Biochemistry 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to episodes provided to us by other doctor podcasters.    This episode is titled You Might Be A Perfectionist If, from the Habits On Purpose Podcast with Dr. Kristi Angevine.   ~   Listen in this week to discover the main aspects of perfectionism that you might be surprised by, and why so many perfectionists don’t actually self-identify as one. I’m laying out the ways in which perfectionism stymies growth, how it differs from high-achievement thinking, and how to start unwinding this habit with some practical steps you can integrate right now.   Links and Resources Get the full show notes and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/3     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to episodes provided to us by other doctor podcasters.    This episode is titled Why Am I Worried About Weight if My Kids Aren’t Overweight with Wendy Shofer, MD. Enjoy!   Parents with children who are overweight and diagnosed with obesity are not the only ones worried about weight. In fact, more often than not, I hear from parents whose children aren't overweight... and yet, the parents are worried about weight.   Why are we worried about weight? We say it's not about the weight, but what is it really about? Dive in, understand why the worry, and what to do now instead.   Links and Resources Episode 46 - Family In Focus   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to episodes provided to us by other doctor podcasters.    This episode is titled Understanding Yourself Better, from the Create An Unstoppable Life podcast with Dr. Dena George. Enjoy!   ~   With the beginning of Spring renewal comes reflection and a look toward the future.  Where are we and how did we get there? Today we are exploring the internal landscape of our lives. Why do we do the things we do? Why don't we do the things we want to do? Why do we feel the way we do and how to do better, or at least how to stop doing some of the things that cause pain?  Maybe getting it all wrong leads to working towards a better life for ourselves (smile). Links and Resources Find out more about Betsy Jensen at https://bodyandmindlifecoach.com/     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  

Networking can, and often does, lead to some amazing things. Dr. Jeff Cohn is back to share how an unlikely relationship has blossomed into an amazing movement. Listen in to hear how he’s making waves with a new app designed to help you lean into gratitude while monitoring your vulnerability, and how this practice impacts your mental health.  Dr. Jeff met his business partner, professor Jeff, when they both attended an academic conference. They had some amazing conversations then and though a natural working partnership didn’t reveal itself then, they both agreed to stay in touch, just in case.  Then Covid happened and physician mental health became a pressing topic. Dr. Jeff and Professor Jeff came back together to create an app specifically designed to help health care professionals acknowledge their feelings, prevent burnout, and create a more humane workplace environment. I’ve been using it for a while now and I have to say, I’m loving it. It really does help you tap into what you’re feeling, where it’s coming from, and how your feelings are impacting your environment. Listen in to hear all about the app, how it was developed, why they’ve developed it, and what they hope to accomplish in the coming months and years. You can find the app for both Apple and Android, just check your app store! “We developed a way of displaying how people are feeling with a color format.” Dr. Jeff Cohn   In this episode: [01:40] Welcome back to the show, Dr. Jeff Cohn! [02:13] He shares about a project he is involved with. [06:30] How a few conversations transformed an idea into a movement.  [09:36] Listen as Dr. Cohn discusses how they took an idea and made it an app. [11:31] Why they chose vulnerability and gratitude to focus on. [12:29] What it took to launch the app.  [14:09] Dr. Cohn discusses some data they found after launching the app. [16:40] What comes next?  [19:45] I encourage all the Doctor Me First listeners to check out the Hummin’ app.   Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Episode 366: Discovering Inside Experts with Positive Deviance with Jeff Cohn, M.D. Connect with Dr. Cohn: Care To Change Coaching Email | LinkedIn | Twitter  3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Brooke Adams Law is an author, author coach, and advocate for women who are looking to write the story that is inside them. Her book “Catchlight” was named one of the best books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. Listen as she shares her story and why she’s passionate about helping others find their voice.  She started off as a copywriter and even helped me write the Doctor Me First workbook and the copy on the website. It wasn’t long before she realized however that her love of writing went beyond copy.  Now she’s not only an author but also a coach and owns a hybrid publishing company all geared toward helping others navigate the process of writing, marketing, and selling their books.  Brooke has been there. She’s been in the shoes of the person who is trying desperately to get the story in their head onto paper. There were a few key things she did to help her get past those moments and keep pushing toward her end goal.  Listen as she talks about how long it took her to finish and then publish “Catchlight,” why traditional publishing may not be for you, and the time commitment it really takes to write a book. This was an amazing conversation and if you’re looking to write a book, reach out to Brooke! She won’t steer you wrong.  “I believe that the desire to write is a calling to write.” Brooke Adams Law   In this episode: [01:12] Welcome to the show, Brooke! [01:32] She shares her background and what she does. [03:36] Listen as Brooke discusses the writing process and the desire to write a book. [06:10] She speaks about the realistic way to find peace to write in. [08:37] She believes that you can write anything you want, even fiction. [12:52] She talks about consistency over urgency in writing. [17:05] Brooke discusses the messy middle when writing a book. [22:15] She shares the different ways a book can be published. [27:46] She speaks about her course The Secrets of Storytelling. [29:38] Life is going to happen, so it’s ok to modify your writing time. [31:59] Find out where to connect with Brooke. [32:21] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Episode 258 - Clarity with Kelli Thompson Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert podcast Connect with Brooke: Brooke Adams Law The Secrets of Storytelling Course Writing Brave Press Book - Catchlight Instagram 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

I think it’s so important that we do this work to overcome burnout, together. That’s why I created Burntout to Badass. Luckily, I’m not the only one who thinks this. I’ve had a blast getting to know Dr. Lesley Sweeney on her badass journey. Listen as she shares her story and how Burntout to Badass has helped her take action toward a whole new life.  Dr. Sweeney had an hour-long commute to her old job. During the commute she listened to this podcast! She loved the fantastic interviews and all of the insights I share about burnout but also about the other options that exist to fulfill your needs.  After a few months of listening, she scheduled a call and decided it was time to take her life back. She went through the group coaching version of Burntout to Badass and she hasn’t looked back since.  In fact, she used her allowed CME time to take some of the modules and spend time with her kids.  She was nervous about investing in the course, but the result was more than she could have imagined. Dr. Lesley is now taking an extended sabbatical and exploring other options for making money and supporting her family. If you’ve been on the fence about joining us in this cohort of Burntout to Badass, you won’t want to miss a minute of Dr. Lesley’s experience.  “You have your blinders on and you're just like I’m going down this track and I know this track is going to end in a trainwreck but I don’t know how to get off the track.” Dr. Lesley Sweeney   In this episode: [01:25] Welcome to the show, Dr. Lesley Sweeney! [01:43] She shares how she met me which led to her taking my course. [03:20] She believes that the group aspect of the course is most beneficial. [04:11] Listen as Dr. Lesley discusses what she learned from the Burntout to Badass Course. [05:31] She talks about what she did because of what she learned from the course. [07:31] She speaks about how her life has changed since the course. [09:10] Dr. Lesley shares what she would like people to know about me and the course. [11:01] She shares some final thoughts about listening to the podcast. [12:51] Contact Dr. Lesley on the Slack group. [13:47] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Connect with Lesley: Badass Collective Slack Group 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

If I were to say that pain doesn’t actually exist, what would you think? What if I told you that there’s no such thing as a pain receptor, there is only the message your brain is sending you about the situation you’re in? Sounds insane right? It’s not! Listen in as I chat with Andrea Moore about chronic pain and what the underlying cause is for most people.  Andrea and I have known each other for many years now. We’ve both been in masterminds together and we’ve enjoyed building our businesses alongside each other. Honestly, when I found out that there was another physician in the room with me, I got super excited.  One of the things Andrea has struggled with most of her life is chronic pain, and the crazy thing is she didn’t even know it was weird. Ever since she was a young kid she’s had chronic joint pain all over her body. So much so that simply sitting through lectures for school was extremely uncomfortable.  It was this lived experience that informed her decision to go into first physical therapy and now she’s a doctor studying the role of the brain in our response to pain.  Listen as she shares her story and gives us some great takeaways on the things that could be contributing to chronic pain in our bodies. Believe it or not, it’s all about mindset. That’s not to say that this applies to everyone, there are certainly cases that don’t fit the mold, but overall, our brain is responsible for our pain.  So what makes our brain send out those signals? Listen in to learn more.  “Pain is a message our body is trying to send us.” Andrea Moore DPT   In this episode: [02:00] Welcome to the show, Dr. Andrea Moore! [02:15] She shares who she is and what she does. [04:47] Listen as she discusses why chronic pain is her mission. [06:14] Andrea talks about her journey with chronic pain. [10:03] I share my journey with chronic pain. [12:33] She discusses the three main pieces she likes to explore with people. [16:04] “For many women being connected with their bodies is perceived by the nervous system as inherently unsafe.” [18:04] Chronic pain is a sensitization of the nervous system. [23:01] My symptoms didn’t improve when I did all the external things I could do, then I had to look for alternative ways to deal with the pain. [26:20] Medicines aren’t a great long term solution but they are a great bridge to get you ready for the inner work you need to do. [29:51] A lot of female physicians are hiding their chronic pain issues in the closet. [30:40] She shares that a lot of her clients come to her because they want to stay under the radar of the medical system. [34:40] She discusses letting our nervous system know that we are adults and to let the child part go. [37:41] She speaks about her podcast The Unweaving Chronic Pain. [38:38] Find out how to connect with Andrea. [43:38] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Connect with Andrea: Dr. Andrea Moore  The Unweaving Chronic Pain Podcast Facebook | Instagram 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Sometimes when you’re the one with boots on the ground, seeing the devastation wrought by a pathogen, you become the person who needs to find a new path. Dr. Jeff Cohn found himself facing a spate of MRSA cases while he was still working in clinical medicine, and rather than continuing to follow outdated CDC guidelines, he used positive deviance to discover inside experts.    What does this mean?    The experts at the CDC weren’t seeing the same data or results that Jeff and his team were. So he began to sort through what each team member and group knew to come up with better solutions for reducing MRSA transmission.   They put together a series of questions to determine which underlying practices each team member was using to keep from transmitting MRSA. In fact, they surveyed the specific people who were most likely to transmit the disease, but who hadn’t.    It was using this method that they developed entirely new protocols regarding MRSA and other highly transmissible hospital pathogens.    Listen as Jeff shares more about this practice and his story. Do you think using positive deviance could help your practice address their internal processes?     “I could give up the responsibility of having the answer, I could approach this purely through a toddlers eyes and really be curious.”  Dr. Jeff Cohn In this episode: [01:20] Welcome to the show, Dr. Jeff Cohn! [01:32] He shares his background and what he’s doing now. [02:41] Listen as Dr. Cohn discusses the transformative approach of Positive Deviance. [06:40] Learn about the timeline involved with starting the conversation with PD. [15:17] After implementing some of the ideas to stop the MRSA infections they then went around to see what was helping and what wasn’t. [18:35] Some examples of where changes were made. [24:10] Dr. Cohn talks about the outcome of this PD project. [28:05] He discusses some other projects he’s done using the Positive Deviance approach. [31:25] Connect with Dr. Cohn. [32:43] Thank you for being on the show! [33:17] Dr. Cohn shares some final thoughts.     Links and Resources Burntout to Badass    MRSA The PD Initiative The Palmer Method  Your Company's Secret Change Agents   Connect with Dr. Cohn: Care To Change Coaching Email | LinkedIn | Twitter  3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Can you imagine being in the middle of med school and deciding that you’d really like to get a law degree as well? Cobin Soelberg did just that and then when he was done with law, he came back to get his medical degree and began practicing in anesthesiology. He’s now helping physicians create sustainable money plans that support their lives and dreams.  When I met Cobin, I was drawn to his sincerity and his genuine need to help physicians with their money. I mean let’s get real, money is hard. Trusting someone with your money or to provide you with good money advice, is even harder.  Here’s the deal, as women, and especially as women physicians, we have a lot on our plates. Learning all the ins and outs of what it means to properly gain, build, and manage our own wealth is asking too much.  Instead we need trusted money partners who provide us with the facts and advice we need to make stellar money decisions. Cobin is one of those partners.  Listen as he shares his story and his insights on what we as women physicians can do to grow our wealth while maintaining our sanity. It’s not always fun or easy, but what we can do with our money when it’s properly managed is truly life changing.  What money dreams and goals do you have?  “I really always tried to explore that curiosity and really see where it took me.” Dr. Cobin Soelberg   In this episode: [01:59] Welcome to the show, Dr. Cobin Soelberg! [02:08] He shares his background and what he’s doing now. [02:59] He discusses his journey through med school and law school. [06:07] Listen as he shares why he went into wealth management. [10:06] He talks about how he sees the financial world through a different lens. [13:22] Dr. Cobin speaks about what he believes women physicians should do to approach their money wisely. [17:17] I share what I would do if I won the PowerBall Lottery. [18:42] He says that he imagines what the world would be like if each of us were shining as brightly as we could be. [19:49] Find out where you can connect with Cobin. [23:27] He shares some advice for the listeners on the fence while looking at wealth management. [24:10] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Connect with Cobin: Greeley Wealth Management LinkedIn | Twitter 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

If you’re a physician who is married with a family, you know how hard it can be to wear the right hat at the right time and keep everyone happy. Not that it’s your responsibility to make others happy per se, but to keep the bus driving in the lane. Dr. Jeep and Vanessa join me to talk all about physician marriage and why they created a marriage coaching business.  These two wonderful souls met when they were in college. They’ve gone through medical school, residency, an MBA, marriage, children, careers, etc. They’ve gone through it all and one of the things they’ve made it a point to always work on is their relationship.  What they noticed was that as we get older and transition through various periods in our lives, we lose touch with our partners. Society would tell you that it may be time to call it quits. Dr. Jeep and Vanessa would say it’s time to reconnect.  The way they talk about marriage and the tips and tools they provide to help get yours back on track are simply amazing. Everything from figuring out ways to get away, just you and your partner, to creating space for both of you to decompress from work while still taking care of the family.  They even have tools and strategies for physicians who are transitioning into empty nesting territory or retirement.  No matter your age or stage, if you know your relationship could use some updates, listen in to learn more about Dr. Jeep and Vanessa and how they help physicians reconnect with the most important people in their lives.  “Marriage is like an organism, living, breathing, dynamic, always changing and that is totally normal.” Vanessa Naum   In this episode: [01:23] Welcome to the show, Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum! [01:51] They share about their relationship and the coaching they do now. [05:10] You don’t have to have a superhero marriage to make it work. [06:35] Vanessa speaks about her burnout and why they quit private practice. [07:53] Dr. Jeep talks about the importance of putting your relationship first and how they made time to work on theirs. [12:08] He discusses what he’s seeing in their coaching practice around physician marriages. [16:20] When you get home from work there needs to be equal help from both parents with the kids. [18:24] You need a support system when raising children. [20:36] I share how I transition from work to being home. [24:13] Working on relationships is like system updates on your phone. [25:31] Listen as they share some advice for anyone who feels like this episode is for you. [28:35] Find out how to work with Dr. Jeep and Vanessa. [31:14] Even if you are thinking about divorce, there is still hope. [33:04] Thank you so much for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Connect with Dr. Jeep and Vanessa: Best Friends Again What’s Forever For? A Physician's Guide to Everlasting Love and Success in Marriage by Dr. Jeep Naum LinkedIn | Twitter 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

When you think of the word “therapy” how do you feel? For so many people therapy has a negative connotation. As if by admitting you need or want therapy, you’re somehow deficient. Let’s put all that to rest and get you some therapy with Sarah Jenkins Ph.D. One of Sarah’s best friends was in medical school while she was getting her degree and introduced her to her now husband. Then when she and her husband moved to Indiana for his residency and her Ph.D. program, she found herself working specifically with physicians.  She has since been working with mostly physicians to help provide tools and processes to deal with burnout, depression, and more. As she says, so often we as physicians are unwilling to seek help, but when you apply preventative measures, life is so much better.  I am a huge advocate for therapy and therapists. I think that there is room in the world for both coaching and therapy and my life is so much better now that I too see a therapist.  Listen in to hear why therapy is an effective strategy for living a healthy life and why physicians need to start seeing a therapist asap. We also chat about how things are changing for up and coming residents and doctors, in a good way! “I think therapy is an effective strategy for living a healthy life.” Dr. Sarah Jenkins    In this episode: [02:01] Welcome to the show, Sarah! [02:12] She shares her background and who she works with. [03:52] She talks about the changes she’s seen since she started in the profession. [04:46] Listen as Sarah discusses why she chose the topic of today’s episode. [06:53] She speaks about the push backs she hears from people. [08:12] Sarah believes that physicians don’t get therapy when they need it because of pride and perfectionism. [10:44] Being exceptional is a barrier when it becomes rigid with everything in life. [12:54] She discusses how she works and the model she uses. [16:18] Sarah talks about how she conceptually thinks about burnout. [21:00] As of July 1 she will be able to do Telehealth in other states. [21:30] Find her contact information. [22:54] She shares how she provides privacy for her clients. [24:44] Thank you so much for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout to Badass Connect with Sarah: Health Psychology Associates of Indiana (HPAI) LLC 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

A sabbatical is possible for you, even if you’re a single mom.  In the last Burntout to Badass Masterclass session we did, one of the attendees said it wasn’t possible for her to take a sabbatical. She’s a single mom and there’s no way without another income she could make it happen. Did I even know anyone who’d done it?  I do. I do indeed! Dr. Elizabeth Hughes was once an overworked, underappreciated dermatologist who was suffering burnout from all sides. She was in a toxic marriage, working in a toxic practice, and trying to find her way out.  After she and her ex-husband got divorced she knew she had to make a change, but she was scared. All the what-ifs started playing through her mind and it took her practice administrators telling her that she needed to take on even more clients that finally did it.  She wrote her Declaration of Independence and has been on a journey to find herself and her place in the world ever since.  Her story is AMAZING. She did the single mom sabbatical without any large amount of money in the bank, living in one of the highest cost of living states, and without any sort of plan. Learn how! “One of the biggest tragedies that I think about medical training is that it makes doctors believe that they are good for nothing but medicine.” Dr. Elizabeth Hughes   In this episode: [01:53] Welcome to the show, Dr. Elizabeth Hughes! [02:10] She shares what she’s doing these days. [04:47] She discusses her background and the journey to stepping away from clinical medicine. [09:58] Listen as Dr. Hughes talks about the moment she said no more. [13:15] She speaks about networking and about a lucrative contract that came her way. [16:53] She took a year off, got a yoga certification, and got her coaching certification. [18:19] Dr. Hughes talks about the healing that occurred during her year-long pause. [20:53] She shares some advice for single moms who think they can’t take time off. [21:47] Find out how to connect with Dr. Hughes. [22:58] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources  Connect with Dr. Hughes: Elizabeth Hughes MD Beyond Dermatologics Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Everyone experiences burnout differently. For Katrina McGhee it was a slow burn that left her totally crispy inside. After going to business school to start what she thought was her dream career, she realized it most certainly wasn’t.  She kept pushing through and tried to stay optimistic, but things just kept getting worse and worse. There she was, in her early 30s, living a shell of the life she thought she’d have. That’s when she decided to make a change. She worked hard and paid off all of her debt, saved up a good chunk of money, quit her job, and hit the road. Instead of staying stuck, she set out to live the life she’d dreamed of.  Now she helps others find their healing through taking sabbaticals. Getting out into the world and seeing things outside of her normal view helped her tremendously and she knows it can do the same for others.  Listen as Katrina shares her story and gives us tips for taking our own sabbatical.  “I really felt like my insides were crisping like they were just toasted. There wasn’t a lot to give to my own life to fill my own cup and there wasn't a lot to give to the world outside of me.” Katrina McGhee   In this episode: [01:48] Welcome to the show, Katrina! [02:13] She shares her burnout story. [04:03] She talks about what she thinks people saw when they looked at her. [06:41] She discusses the rock bottom and eureka moments she had. [09:43] Listen as Katrina shares the next steps going forward out of burnout. [11:53] She talks about what she wants people to know after hearing her story. [14:24] Taking a pause is so important and don’t “should” all over yourself just take the pause. [16:21] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources  Connect with Katrina: Katrina McGhee Coach Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

I love having my doctor friends on the show more than once. Here for another amazing conversation is Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay and we are getting raw and real, as usual! Dr. Robyn is an amazing friend and mentor and she joins me to chat about finding our happiness and security.  Dr. Robyn has spent much of her time volunteering and providing her services to countries across the world. Many times those areas are not as developed as here in the states. In fact, they’re often extremely remote and don’t have amazing living conditions.  I mean, imagine having to stay inside for months at a time because of sub-zero temperatures. I don’t think I would be able to do that.  The amazing thing is how happy they are. They are so content with their lives and are happy to be here enjoying this Earth and seeing life as the blessing it is. It makes you realize how much we take our lives for granted.  Listen in to be inspired and encouraged in your own life and practice.  “Happiness has to be a practice.” Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay   In this episode: [01:33] Welcome to the show, Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay! [01:44] Her background and the non-profit she works with. [04:31] She speaks about retiring from medicine and becoming a coach. [07:10] I talk about the position I found that I love. [08:55] Listen as she shares her experiences with the Tibetan Buddhists. [11:50] Why happiness is so hard for humans. [13:15] How she keeps happiness alive between trips. [15:28] Dr. Alley-Hay speaks about the conditions the people in India live in but are still happy. [18:30] “Happiness has to be a practice.” [20:06] What she asked the Dali Lama. [22:49] She talks about where you can find out more about the organization she works with. [24:12] Find out where to hang out with Dr. Alley-Hay. [24:53] Her book will be out at the end of May so stay tuned for more information. [25:50] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout To Badass Find Robyn: Dr. Alley-Hay Hands On Global Zanskar - Project Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, burnout destroyed my belief system. I did an entire episode on this not too long ago, and it’s linked below, but recently something happened and I had to share it with you.  So my husband is still strong in his belief in the Lord and he prays with the kids each night. We’ve had some really scary monsters under the bed recently and prayer seems to help the kids, so I’ve gone along with it. Well the other night, I was putting the alpha female wolf pup to bed and she asked me if I prayed. Needless to say, I was a little shook. Stuff started coming up for me and I had to take a step back.  I told her that I did pray but I did it a little differently and not to Jesus. She was a tad confused but asked if we could do a mommy prayer. Enter a meditative Buddhist prayer that’s brought me peace.  At that moment, I realized we could all use prayer. No matter in what form or to whom, if you’re a spiritual person, prayer is important. Recently my friend and mentor Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay joined the physicians coaching alliance and walked us through a guided meditation. She gave me permission to use it, so we put it to music and here you go! “Burnout absolutely crushed some of the Christian beliefs I was raised with.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:03] I’ve been on a belief reconstruction journey over the past few years. [03:38] I share a story about praying with my children. [05:08] Listen as I share a guided meditation with Robyn Alley-Hay. [15:07] Are you burned out? Check out Burntout to Badass! A new cohort is starting soon!   Links and Resources Burntout To Badass Episode 249 Burnout Destroyed My Faith Belief System Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Welcome back Dr. Kristi Angevine! We realized as we were talking BEFORE we hit record that it has been since before the pandemic that we talked. It was amazing to catch up and see how her business has shifted as she’s grown into her entrepreneurial journey. Listen in as we talk all about habits.  Last time Dr. Kristi was on her business focused on habits surrounding alcohol use as a coping and relaxation method. As she spoke with her clients and dug deeper into why they turned to alcohol, she realized booze wasn’t the problem. Habits as a whole were.  She now works with her clients on harnessing the habits they’ve cultivated their whole lives around perfectionism, work product, and more and changing them into strengths.  Just a reminder, we are doing the best we can at this moment, and that’s enough. Each day we grow and learn and open our eyes just a little bit more. Listen as Dr. Kristi shares her knowledge and wisdom and if you have some habits you’d like to break, take a minute and check out her podcast! “It is the absolute best you could possibly do with what you know, with who you are, with where you are and it’s enough.” Dr. Kristi Angevine   In this episode: [01:55] Welcome to the show, Dr. Kristi Angevine! [02:45] She shares her background and the magic she is putting in the world. [04:35] She discusses why she took her coaching from alcohol to numb to habits in general. [07:38] Dr. Kristi talks about posting only what feels good on social media. [09:19] Listen as she speaks about why she chose the word habits. [12:06] I share how far I’ve come in my self-compassion journey. [14:31] “We are doing the best we can at this moment and it’s enough.” [16:36] Looking back at ourselves unfavorably is a habit that is hard to break. [20:23] She shares about her new podcast Habits On Purpose. [21:20] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout To Badass ACE Conference  Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff Episode 110 Choice with Dr. Kristi Angevine Find Kristi: Habits on Purpose Habits on Purpose Podcast Better Habits Facebook Group Instagram | LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Have you ever felt like you need to do more or be more for others even when it hurts you? That feeling is a sign that you may have a martyr complex. Many people in service positions do. It’s one of the qualities that drives us to service in the first place, but it’s time to overcome it.  I did quite a bit of research on this prior to recording this episode because I was fascinated. In a lot of ways martyr complex and victim mentality overlap but they are, in fact, quite different. A victim doesn’t believe they have a way out and that their decisions have been taken from them.  A martyr makes a decision to put others before themselves in all things.  So how do you overcome the need to martyr yourself? Here are the four steps I think you should take:  Communicate Set proper boundaries Practice self-compassion Make time for your own care Listen in to hear all of my tips and advice and let me know, is there anything I missed? As I was sharing information about the martyr complex, did you identify with it at all?  “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:49] I share the definition of martyr complex. [04:05] I discuss what I found when I researched this. [06:40] Martyr complex can get deeply embedded into our lives. [09:39] The first step to overcoming the martyr complex is communication. [11:42] Setting boundaries is overcoming tip number two. [14:01] Tip number three is self-compassion. [16:12] #4, make time for your own care. [18:25] Thank you for listening! Links and Resources Burntout to Badass 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

The mean girl in your head needs to take a time out! I know I’ve talked about her before, but this time I want to talk about one thing in particular. You are NOT lazy! This is how to stop saying it to yourself! I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely been mean to myself plenty of times in order to find the motivation to do something. The problem is, that being mean to yourself consistently over time becomes toxic.  Instead of your mean thoughts staying in your head, they become what filters out of your mouth. I didn’t want to be that person, so I started learning the ways of being self-compassionate.  Before you practice self-compassion, you need to be aware of when you’re being less than nice to yourself. When are you most likely to be at your meanest? Is it when you’re hungry? Tired? On your period? These are good things to know so that you can catch yourself before you get into a full blown rage! Next, try to soften the voice that’s in your head. Take it to task like you would your three year old. Let it know that you don’t want to hear those kinds of words and that it needs to find a nicer way to express itself.  Then try reframing your inner critic in a more positive way. Reframing is a great way to gain perspective in different situations as well.  Listen in to hear all of my tips and advice. Don’t forget, if this is something you struggle with, consider getting your own copy of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff. She’s amazing! “Changing how you talk to yourself will ultimately affect the long term way with how you interact with yourself.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [02:15] You don’t have to be mean to yourself to be successful. [03:20] Sometimes the mean girl in my head comes out of my mouth and that’s not who I want to be in life. [03:56] The first step when you are giving yourself compassion is awareness. [07: 50] Step two is to make an active effort to soften the mean voice in your head. [09:11] Three is reframing that inner critic in a more positive way. [12:25] I share some ways to help elevate your mood [13:26] Change the scenery, schedule it and delegate it. [15:33] Thank you for listening.   Links and Resources Dr. Kristin Neff Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Episode 308 - Fierce Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any amount of time, you know that I’m 100% on the self compassion train. We need to talk to ourselves better. We need to have kinder words for ourselves. We also need to give ourselves more grace. Listen as I share more about anxiety, kindness, and what they have to do with your mental to-do list! So recently I read an article, and essentially it’s all about positive self talk and sitting in self-compassion. I loved it. So many amazing things were said in the article. (Listen in to hear my favorite parts!)  But it got me thinking, how can we better add kindness into our daily lives? Practicing gratitude for ourselves and others is so important, but so is showing true kindness. Oftentimes it’s easy to show kindness to others, but do you show it to yourself?  One of the ways I’m showing myself kindness is letting go of my perfectionistic tendencies and shortening my to-do list. I used to write an entire page of things I needed to get done each day. Do you know how impossible that is? Now I only give myself a sticky note.  If it doesn’t fit, oh well! I’m curious, where can you start showing yourself compassion in your life and career?  “I think it’s important that we talk to ourselves as we would talk to our dog, our children, or our very favorite friend. Because how we talk to ourselves is going to be how we talk to other people.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:06] I start by sharing an article I loved from a magazine I just read. [03:36] I love reading the things she says to herself. [05:00] We need to learn to think of ourselves in a kind way. [05:31] I share some ways to add more kindness to your life. [06:39] Now let’s discuss the mental to-do list. [07:31] I talk about some tricks I’ve learned to handle your mental to-do list. [07:44] Remind yourself that you are human and you won’t get everything done today. [11:23] Re-adjust your expectations [11:50] Value over volume is more important to me. [12:28] Help is always available to you! [13:08] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources Sylvia Boorstein Books Happiness Is An Inside Job Pay Attention For Goodness’ Sake: The Buddist Path To Kindness It’s Easier Than You Think: The Buddist Way To Happiness 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.     

You ever need a butt slap or some encouragement when you’re down? I mean honestly, we all do. Which is why I love my little one liners when you need a pick-me-up. Listen in as I share the favorites from the original OBs and my list for this year.  So like I said, last year I went to the original badasses and asked them which of my sayings were their favorite. It was all about the Errin Sass, but in so many cases, they’re the things we need to hear day in and day out.  No is a complete sentence. Let them be mad.  I define my labels and I can change them whatever I want.  Enoughness comes from within. 6. It can be easy.  Don't ask for permission. I already have it. Not all my thoughts are truth.  If it feels personal, it's not personal.  There are no rules.  I do what I want. But this was last year’s list. Listen in to hear how I’m updating it for this year. You’ll notice some common themes but I definitely added in a few new goodies.  Which one are you writing on a sticky note to keep near you at all times?  “Work is my drug, so rest is my detox.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:08] We are discussing last year's quick one-liners and I’ve added on a few new ones. [01:57] Listen as I share last year's quick 10 Errin sass sayings. [02:59] Here is the new and improved 2022 edition. [04:01] “It’s okay to be flexible and to bend a little bit.” [04:27] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

As I’m recording this I’m planning to be completely off for a week and I am all for it. As I get ready for vacation, I like to take time to reflect, and today we’re diving deep. Listen as I share some of the random thoughts that have come up for me as I prep for vacay! So first, I have a saying that I love because of how true it is. No one is coming to save you. You got yourself here and you can and will get yourself out. Step out of victim mode and allow yourself to come up with the solutions you need.  Second, have you ever noticed that the things you don’t want to talk about or visit are the things you really need to confront head on? We avoid the heaviest things but that’s a recipe for ongoing disaster. Instead, take those issues by the horns and get the clarity and help you need.  Last, mental health is really the crux of it. Your mental health is reflected in how you approach problems and the things that you avoid. Taking a vacation may be just the thing you need to get past the issues that are haunting you. If for no other reason than giving yourself the space to dig in and get clear on what help you need.  A vacation is not the solution to burnout, but it’s definitely a great way to take a pause and figure out what is truly driving your burnout. Listen in to learn more. “Problems have victims, challenges have survivors” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:50] I have a bunch of notes in front of me for this pre-vacay episode. [02:50] “No one is coming to save you.” [04:24] If you dread going to work, ask for help. [06:20] My second random thought that I have had is that the last place you want to go might be the one place you need to explore. [08:40] I share some resources for mental health. [11:57] I talk about a book I recommend. [14:09] Relationships are self-care. [15:10] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources Physician Mental Health  Physician Support Hotline 1-888-409-0141 Episode 182: The System is Designed for Female Physicians to Fail with Dr. Nicole Washington The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth by Sam Quinones Burntout to Badass 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

How do you want to feel every morning when you wake up? If you think light and full of energy, then you’re in good company. Liz Pearce joins me to chat about why she loves the word buoyancy and what it’s like being retired from her practice.  Burnout hit her like a ton of bricks. It took her taking time away and really digging deep to realize that she wasn’t living a life aligned with her values. After doing the work, she realized that she could figure a way out of medicine and that she needed to.  The things that have gotten you here aren’t necessarily bad things because they helped you get to where you’re at. But if those things are no longer serving you, give yourself permission to bless and release them.  One of the things that really helped her envision herself after burnout was imagining her favorite place, which is the water. She kept imagining the buoy and how it just bobs up and down and it perseveres. Then she realized that’s how she felt when she was younger.  She felt buoyant and that was her dream. Now it’s her reality.  Listen in to hear her story and why she’s so happy with where her journey has taken her.  “You can’t make chicken soup out of chicken poop.” Dr. Liz Pearce   In this episode:  [01:26] Welcome to the show, Dr. Liz Pearce! [03:43] Learn about her background and all the things. [06:10] Dr. Pearce took a leave from her clinical job and she had to work at not being productive. [08:02] The hardest part of leave for her was reminding herself that she didn’t need to get a hundred things done. [09:49] She talks about what she learned about herself and her life during the leave. [12:09] She shares the moment she knew she needed to resign from her job. [14:12] Dr. Pearce discusses what her brain was telling her when making the decision to quit. [18:44] Listen as Dr. Pearce speaks about why she picked the word buoyancy. [23:35] She now realizes she is in control of her life, no one is going to save her. [27:00] She talks about not listening to her intuition and how right it was. [28:23] She talks about some things she wants the listeners to take away from her experience. [31:49] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Burntout to Badass 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

You didn’t get burned out in three months, so it’s not going to be cleaned up in three months. Change takes time. For many of us, the tendency toward burnout is fueled by inherent qualities in us. Not that these qualities are bad, but we have work to do to recognize when they push us too far.  Listen to this Career Change Masterclass I did for one of our Burnout Masterclass Series training sessions.  See, no matter where you go, no matter what job you’re in, you take yourself there. So if you haven’t done the work to get to know yourself and your needs, you’re not going to find fulfillment in any job you take.  There’s definitely a balance to seek though. You don’t want to try to run too fast away from your situation, but you do have to make decisions. You can’t stay in a job that drains your life away all day every day, but making the decision to leave needs to be well thought out and researched.  Listen as I share my tips and tricks for approaching your next career change.  “If you are running away from something, you will run towards anything.” Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:35] We are talking about career changes today. [02:22] Let’s start with time expectations. [05:00] It’s usually somewhere between one and three years to make a well-grounded decision. [08:16] I always ask people what the breakdown percentage is of whether they are running away from something or running towards something. [08:50] I share why people act too slow when changing careers. [13:34] Complete this homework.  [16:59] Networking is an important tool when looking to change careers. [18:58] Support and community are also important things to have during the transition. [20:46] Professional help from a great attorney to childcare. [23:01] The fourth thing you need is personal development. [24:21] Listen as I share some success stories. [27:39] Get in the Badass Slack group if you need more help. [28:19] Thank you for listening! Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

We all already know it. Doctoral medicine is a male-dominated profession. Maybe not medicine as a whole, but in the realm of physicians? Yes. Giselle Aerni, MD, is a Sports Medicine Physician knows this better than most and has created a business designed to help women in medicine shift their identity.  She founded Madam Athlete to help inspire and empower women working in male dominated fields to own their expertise and navigate challenging situations.  It’s draining to always work in a field that doesn’t have a clear representation of who you are and your experiences. It’s frustrating being a different voice in a room full of people inclined to think in one certain way.  Who do you go to when you want to celebrate a new accomplishment or you need to vent about the status quo? For women in athletics, Madam Athlete is the community for you.  Listen as Giselle and I chat about her experiences and why she’s passionate about the field of athletics. We talk all about how, for physicians in particular, our identities are wrapped up in being a doctor. The white coat defines who we are and that’s a one way ticket to burnout.  This episode is a bit longer than normal but it’s totally worth it. “If you know your mission, vision, and values, and you know who you are and you know your identity then you can start to set goals to get after your mission, vision, and values.” Dr. Giselle Aerni   In this episode:  [01:20] Welcome to the show, Dr. Giselle Aerni! [01:30] She shares about herself and the magic she is putting out in the world. [04:03] They talk about how the path to medicine is a railroad track. [08:00] We talk about what motivates us to keep going. [09:58] Listen as Giselle discusses why she picked the word identity. [12:55] She speaks about the processes she went through to find her identity today. [17:17] I share my identity journey. [19:41] Your physician identity is not one-dimensional. [23:02] “Change happens.”  [26:01] No matter where you go you always know whether you are running away from something or running to something. [27:21] Giselle talks about the logical levels of change. [29:24] Make sure you talk to your husband or significant other about the changes you want to make. [32:34] She discusses the Madam Athlete podcast, her community, and the courses she built. [39:36] Thank you so much for being on the show! Links and Resources Untamed by Glennon Doyle Dilts’ Logical Levels   Find Giselle: Madam Athlete Podcast Courses Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

I am not the quit coach. I am not the stay coach. I’m the coach who is going to help you figure out the best next move for you! Career change is an important topic and it has been our theme for this first part of the year. Listen in as I share my thoughts and advice for when to consider a career change.  Recently an awesome listener wrote in asking about just this topic. She was in a toxic work environment and then changed jobs and six months in, she’s right back to feeling like she made the wrong choice.  Her question and situation got me thinking about career change in a whole new way. What is really behind our need to change our career situation?  Let’s rip off the bandaid and name the elephant in the room. The biggest factor in deciding whether or not to change careers is fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the known. Fear of insecurity. Fear of loss. Heck fear of change.  Here’s the deal. Fear exists to tell you something. It’s trying to get you to look at situations in a different way. Instead of locking the fear monster in the closet, it’s time to sit down and chat with your fear.  Hit some buttons there? Listen in to hear all of my thoughts about fear and the logical levels of change. A new structure to process changes as created by Robert Dilts. In the middle of it? If you reached the “not this phase” it’s time to ask yourself, “then what?” If you can’t stay where you’re at right now, then you need to investigate what you would do instead.  “A diagnosis is a suggestion, a hypothesis, in the ‘then what’ stage.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:32] Got some listener love and a question to share. [02:53] I share some thoughts for the listener. [06:54] The first thing you should face when thinking of making changes is fear. [09:30] Ask yourself if you have gotten yourself to the “then what” phase. [12:07] Think about who you have around you that you can talk to. [15:55] Learn about the logical levels of change. The bottom level is your environment. [16:17] Behavior is the next layer. [16:32] Capability or competency is the third layer. [16:55] The fourth layer is values and beliefs. [17:16] Identity is the next level. [17:24] The top level is purpose or spirit. [18:38] Remember you are not doing anything wrong by considering a change. [19:42] YOU get to choose.   Links and Resources Episode 273 - How to Quit Your Job (almost) Guilt-Free Episode 311: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - PartI) Episode 313: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part II) Episode 317: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part III) Episode 319: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part IV) Episode 321: Solocast - A Job That Fits My Ass (The Work Addiction Series) Episode 323: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part V) Episode 325: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part VI) Dilts’ Logical Levels 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Being present when you’re dealing with grief or loss is definitely not easy. However, when you’re able to be present and allow yourself to feel all the feelings while creating strong coping mechanisms and an even stronger community, you’ll be that much better for it.  Amy Pelkey experienced pregnancy loss and had to deliver her precious baby at the hospital she worked in. This made returning to her anesthesia practice after maternity leave even harder. Despite being surrounded by many supportive people. But she felt the most peace and solace when stepping onto her yoga mat or quieting her mind in meditation practice. This helped her cope and create a new norm after loss. Amy is now helping other providers in the field of medicine through their own loss and grief in her Pause to Remember community. She is offering mindfulness practices to help women in healthcare carry the weight of their grief after losing their baby.  “This moment is a gift. Take it as it is and then just take the next moment and the next moment.” Amy Pelkey   In this episode:  [01:35] Welcome to the show, Amy! [01:49] She shares who she is and why she does what she does. [02:33] Amy shares the personal experience that led her to create Pause to Remember. [06:15] She speaks about the triggers she and other women face every day. [07:48] Listen as she explains why she picked the word present. [08:57] What helps bring her back to the present when she gets overwhelmed. [11:33] “I think it’s an act of bravery to reach out and ask for help.” [13:48] Amy discusses the most common things she hears from clients she works with. [15:29] She shares some ways you can connect with her. [16:30] Thank you so much for being on the show!   Links and Resources Find Amy: Pause to Remember Blog Instagram | Facebook 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

2022 is here! Can you believe it? In some ways I’m excited to see a new year and in others I’m wary. The past few years have given us more and more adversity, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t necessarily feel ready.  But we’re here regardless and no matter how much we may or may not like change, it happens. All the time! For instance, my Burnout to Badass Course? Remember that? The course platform that we have it hosted on is closing. We received notice JUST before the new year and honestly, I grieved.  The team and I have finally hit this stride and things feel really good and we were just settling in and then we find out about CourseCraft closing. But that’s just the way of it. Change is happening constantly and we have to keep working and pivoting.  That’s just life.  Listen in to hear some more fun goodies, get some good information, and get ready to be inspired. Just keep going. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other because you’ll be surprised to look back days, weeks, months from now and see how far small steps have taken you.  “Have the courage and confidence to fail, because it may be leading you to a place where you have 2nd-year medical student love too.” Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:47] Let’s start with a story about my course host closing. [02:50] “Change happens.” [04:38] Now a story about Craig and I hot-tubbing. [04:57] My husband told me “Errin, I admire that you have kept trying.”  [07:11] My last story is about my favorite Instagram post. [08:36] Come talk to me in my Slack group.   Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Let’s take a walk on the dark side! Just kidding. Dr. Nerissa Kreher is a pediatric endocrinologist who left her practice to check out the world of pharma. She’s gone from treating patients to creating therapies and realized that pharma really isn’t the dark side.  Listen as she shares her story and why it’s so important to have the confidence to fail.  Early in her medical career, Dr. Nerissa found herself intrigued by the pharma and biotech industries. Rather than treating patients day in and day out, she saw the opportunity that being on the cutting edge of technology provided. She switched her roles and hasn’t looked back. But that’s not to say that it was easy. Doctors don’t learn about the pharmaceutical industry or biotech while they’re in medical school. They don’t learn about writing resumes, conducting job searches, or any of the things that are needed when moving from medicine to pharma.  While the pharmaceutical industry is in need of doctors, that doesn’t mean that the jobs are easy to come by. That’s why she now coaches physicians on what the “other” side has to offer and how they can dip their toes in the water if they want.  Listen in to hear all about her story and maybe consider reaching out to her if you’ve wanted to stay in medicine but are ready for new challenges.  “Networking is being curious about the people around you.” Dr. Nerissa Kreher   In this episode:  [01:16] Welcome to the show, Dr. Nerissa Kreher! [01:35] She shares her background and the magic she is bringing into the world. [04:25] “Be curious and ask people questions.” [05:11] Listen as Dr. Kreher discusses why she chose the words' confidence to fail. [09:08] “It’s so hard to get out of railroad track mindset.” [10:05] She shares the pros of working in Pharma. [12:18] She discusses the cons of working in Pharma. [14:42] Dr. Kreher speaks about the next steps if you are interested in working in Pharma. [17:35] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Find Nerissa: The Pharma IndustryMDCoach Email | LinkedIn   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

This year has been a little amazing, a little shitty, and a whole lot of learning to lean into what makes me happy and fulfilled. This is the last episode of 2021 and I’m sharing this year’s celebrations, changes, and how I’m planning to come back better.  Of course we’re starting everything off with celebrations! There were so many things that happened this year to celebrate but I just picked a few. Number one, I realized that you all want to hear more about student loan debt and finances.  The number one listened to episode for Doctor Me First was the episode I did WAY back in January all about student loan debt. The most listened to episode for my Burntout to Badass Podcast was the wrap episode.  That leads me to the next thing I’m celebrating, I did it! I was really excited to create and publish this new podcast and I’m pumped for season two! Link is down below if you haven’t listened yet.  Also, the Burntout to Badass Course was a cause of massive celebration. I thought this course up way back in the beginning of 2020 and we’ve since had 5 live rounds and helped so many amazing physicians build back after burnout.  Listen in to hear all about my changes this year and most importantly, what we’re planning for next year. Happy holidays! See you in the new year.  “I think it goes to show that our children really do see the lessons that we are living rather than the ones we actively speak about.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:43] This is the last episode of the 2021! [01:50] I share some celebrations with you from the past year. [04:13] I talk about some changes that have happened in my life in 2021. [05:16] Let’s discuss some things coming up in 2022. [06:47] Thank you for listening and taking this journey with me.   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Episode 253: Solocast - Student Loans Episode 13: Burntout to Badass Season 1 Wrap Up 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Sometimes it’s nice to sit down and chat about your experiences without really having to deep dive into them and find solutions. Sharing your story is just as powerful as healing from your past. Listen as Dr. Matthea Rentea and I sit down for another Badass Spotlight! Dr. Matthea is a mom and a physician who found herself facing down the dark pit of burnout and didn’t like who she was becoming. Much like me she fell deep into the victim/villain mentality and the people she loved most were suffering.  Since joining the Burntout to Badass program however, things have shifted. She’s not feeling the well of depression rise up any longer and instead sees the world in a positive light again.  But it’s taken time to get there.  We’re chatting all about being in community and finding your people and why it’s so important for healing and growth. What we both found was that it wasn’t the people nearest and dearest to us in the local community who helped us most. Instead it was this amazing online community that moved the needle.  Listen in to hear all about Dr. Matthea, her experiences, and what she’s planning to do now that she’s found her second-year-resident magic again! “We don’t even know there are options. We just think we need to stay where we are at or that nothing can get better.” Dr. Matthea Rentea   In this episode:  [01:26] Welcome to the show, Dr. Matthea Rentea! [01:47] She shares about herself and how life is treating her now. [04:36] “Moms eat efficiency for breakfast.” [07:58] I talk about women in the online community who showed up for me, not the people who were close to me physically. [08:48] She discusses how it’s been jumping into the online community. [10:22] “I do this work from a place of never wanting another person to feel as lonely as I did during burnout.” [11:20] She talks about what she had to do when she was on the edge of burnout. [14:15] I share how I’ve always felt like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole. [16:42] “There is learned victimhood in medicine.” [19:17] Matthea says that if she isn’t taking care of herself, her children become the villains. [22:03] Instagram is the best place to hang out with Matthea. [22:23] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Find Matthea: Instagram   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Weisman Child 3.0, also known as the alpha female wolf-pup, saw me leaving the other day and asked me which personality I was going to be that day, a doctor or a business woman. I loved how observant she was at that moment.  You see, she has seen the shifts and changes I’ve been making, and I love that I’m able to model these different personalities. She gets to learn that you don’t have to be just one thing.  It was funny though, because when I told her I was being a business woman that day, she had to clarify. She asked, “But you’re still going to be a doctor too, right?” I told her of course. That’s what I’d be doing the next day. She knows that I love taking care of people, but she also knows that I’m passionate about my business. She’s seeing the life I live versus the life that always gets talked about. Next time you talk to your friends and family, I challenge you to ask them to tell you how they see you. It’s such an enlightening thing to know and understand! “I think it goes to show that our children really do see the lessons that we are living rather than the ones we actively speak about.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [00:28] I have a short sweet solocast today about a conversation I had with my youngest child. [01:09] The Alpha female wolf pup asked me if I was a doctor today or a businesswoman? [02:19] She knows I enjoy taking care of other people. [02:44] Ask the people around you what they see about you. [03:22] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

I love it when I get to catch up with my wonderful doctor friends. Dr. Tracey O’Connell joins me to chat about all the things that have changed and shifted for her since our last discussion on episode 105. Tune in as we catch up! When you’re in medical culture, you don’t believe there is any other way. It’s a trap! You have the autonomy to speak up for yourself out of fierce self-compassion. Don’t believe the myths that those in power in your organization keep perpetuating.  Dr. Tracy has now left practice and has struck out into the world of personal development and coaching. After years of donning the white coat in radiology, she realized that her needs were not being served.  Listen as we talk about everything from Tracey’s recent past, why we need better boundaries, and ways the medical field still needs to change. Go out and gain a new perspective! Then take that perspective back to your practice!  We are huge proponents of giving yourself the gift of self-compassion. This episode is seriously a masterclass on how to approach finding balance and love for yourself and your work! “Those things on a fundamental and emotional level that are traumatizing and shaming, they shape us in a way that haunts us.” Dr. Tracey O’Connell   In this episode:  [01:33] Welcome to the show, Dr. Tracey O’Connell! [01:52] She shares who she is and what she is doing now. [03:34] Listen as she discusses what has happened in her life since her first time on the show. [08:54] She believes that connecting with Errin in the beginning spurred her on her journey to fierce self-compassion. [10:53] I share an example of how fierce self-compassion manifests in me protecting my son. [13:35] Tracey talks about myths that we all buy into. [16:30] She discusses times when she has shown fierce self-compassion. [20:29] She shares how she found a journal and saw her younger self and how nothing had changed over the years. [25:02] She talks about being labeled not a team player because she stood up for herself. [28:19] Tracey says that if we don’t set boundaries, you don’t know what is and isn’t okay for you. [31:13] I share an Instagram post I saw recently. [35:01] She discusses how she decided working in her former practice wasn’t right for her. [39:24] Find out where you can hang out with Tracey. [40:04] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Episode 327: Crazy Soccer Mom Episode 308: Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristen Neff Episode 105: Dr. Tracey O’Connell Talks Enchantment Episode 329: Resentment Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead By Brene Brown Radical Compassion by Tara Brach The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Find Tracey: Tracey O’Connell YouTube | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Super quick episode to encourage you if you’re starting to feel crispy around the edges. Each month I do a masterclass. Last Sunday of the month, 1 hour, get your butt there! This month we were chatting all about burnout relapse, because it does happen, and that’s okay.  If you’ve been following along, you know that I recently re-entered the clinical medicine world. I have LOVED it, but things have been getting a little crispy. Which brought the concept and reality of relapse to the fore of my mind.  Here’s the deal. Relapse will likely happen. We are built to push ourselves because we’ve been doing it for so long, but now you have the tools to catch it before you get full on blackened.  But, if you’re in the middle of it, here are some tips and strategies you can use to combat burnout relapse.  First, love on yourself with some self-compassion. Relapse is normal. It happens. You are no better or worse for it. Stop talking down to yourself because you’ve started to backslide. Second, take a break. You probably need it. Third, rest.  I share a fantastic quote at the end of the episode that you really need to hear, so listen in! “Rest is active detox.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [03:33] Welcome to the show! [03:59] You missed a great conversation about burnout relapse. [04:25] We talked about three tips to combat relapse. [04:29] The first one is self-compassion. [05:08] Step number 2 is taking a break. [05:36] The third step is resting. [06:23] “Rest is active detox.” [07:00] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202   Episode Sponsor: Dena George MD GeorgeMDCoaching.com Email Instagram LinkedIn  Doctor Me First episodes: Episode 11 - Acceptance Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life Episode 197 - Effective Marketing Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically Episode 315 - Taos Adventure   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

If you’ve been following me for any amount of time you’ve seen my Badass Spotlight posts. I recently reached out in my Badass Slack group and let them know that I wanted to talk with them for real. Christina Gramith heard the call and reached out and I’m so excited to share this conversation with you.  Christina started listening to the podcast before Covid as she was re-entering the workforce after maternity leave. She was struggling with momming and doctoring and the podcast helped her realize that she was not alone.  She serves in Flint, an underserved community, and she is constantly double and triple booked. The pace is insane and she’s working hard to find the balance she needs in her life. Which is why she recently started teaching Zumba classes.  We chat all about life and work and the various things that need to change to make medicine more attractive and accessible. The goal is to have happy doctors. Let us be productive and serve our patients and we’ll be happy, #amiright ?  Listen in to hear all of this goodness! “I’m a people pleaser. I’ve always been like that and I think a lot of us are.” Dr. Christina Gramith   In this episode:  [01:30] Welcome to the show, Dr. Christina Gramith! [01:57] She shares her life and the magic she is bringing to the world. [04:08] Listen as she discusses her burnout journey and when she connected with me. [07:16] “A happy doctor is a productive doctor.” [09:33] I talk about getting to talk to our US representative. [12:50] “We are all figuring out this journey and there is no gold medal at the end of it all.” [14:14] “No is a complete sentence” is her favorite Errin sass. [15:09] Dr. Gramith shares what she gets out of my Slack group. [18:11] Thank you so much for being on the show today! [18:23] She shares some final thoughts.   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202   Find Christina: Facebook   Episode Sponsor: Dena George MD GeorgeMDCoaching.com Email Instagram LinkedIn  Doctor Me First episodes: Episode 11 - Acceptance Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life Episode 197 - Effective Marketing Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically Episode 315 - Taos Adventure     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Let’s normalize sabbatical healing.  Sometimes the bravest thing is the scariest thing to do and that is to say stop. I’m done. Sometimes the most loving and kind thing you can do for yourself is to take time away.  You see, when we try to keep pushing through rather than taking a break, we hurt more than ourselves. We hurt the organizations we work for and we do a disservice to our patients when we don’t take care of ourselves.  For me it took many different modalities and years away to help me feel healed. For you it may not take that long, but you do have to work on healing.  Listen in to hear more and learn how my dog Linus inspired me to get help for myself.    “Vow to be better than what broke you, heal instead of becoming bitter.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [00:38] We are discussing a quote I received recently. [01:56] I share a life hack. [02:54] It’s okay to take time out! [04:21] I talk about my dog Linus, who I adopted, who had to go to doggy rehab. [05:45] Sometimes the bravest thing is the scariest thing. [06:32] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

As physicians we pride ourselves on being the leader in stressful situations. We are calm, cool, collected, and confident that we are making the right decisions to help our patients. Dr. Rachel Miller joins me to talk about why we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.  You see growth and development doesn’t happen when you’re perfectly comfortable with your life and circumstances. We need adversity and hard moments to help us grow and evolve.  Dr. Rachel knows this first hand as an introverted executive coach helping female physicians become strong leaders in their organizations and practices. She realized that despite her love of being in her bubble, she can and has done hard things.  Becoming a wife and mom was uncomfortable. Becoming a physician was uncomfortable. Receiving coaching in her own career was uncomfortable. Her discomfort gave way to beautiful experiences and results.  Listen in to hear more about her journey and how she’s helping women in medicine to take control of their lives and careers. Being uncomfortable is not a bad thing. Let’s normalize it!   “There’s a lot of growth and a lot of learning that can come from admitting and telling people that you are uncomfortable.” Dr. Rachel Miller    In this episode:  [02:16] Welcome to the show, Dr. Rachel Miller! [02:51] She shares her background and what she is putting out in the world. [05:18] Listen as Dr. Rachel discusses how she acquired the role she has now and why she became a coach. [08:36] She talks about why she believes being uncomfortable can help you grow. [11:03] Dr. Rachel speaks about the different areas of our lives and the need to discuss what makes up an individual. [13:31] She structured her coaching around the things she found she needed. [15:31] Find out where to connect with Dr. Rachel. [16:00] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Find Rachel: Pocket Bridges How To Achieve Balance in Your Life - Workbook Pocket Bridges Blog LinkedIn | Instagram   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

What is good enough?  As I’ve started back into clinical practice, I find that my perfectionism keeps creeping back in. I get frustrated with myself when notes aren’t perfect and things don’t go just so. But, I’ve been working on my burnout triggers, so when I notice these things, I give myself grace and move on. But this is also bringing up something that I still need to deal with. What is behind my perfectionism? For me it’s fear. It’s the fear of not being good enough or not doing a good enough job.  So I’m challenging myself to ask the question.  Because people don’t want to see the perfect doctor. They don’t want to see the doctor who is able to check all the boxes. They want to see the person who sees them, knows them, and that they trust to give them the best care humanly possible. HUMANLY possible.  You are good enough!  “You can make an impact without being perfect.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:30] Perfectionism is what I want to talk about today. [01:45] Is anything perfect in this world? I don’t think so. [02:28] I think fear lies under my tendency toward perfectionism. [03:17] Establishing a trusting relationship with a patient is more important than having a perfect chart. [03:57] Good medicine to me is a listening ear, a compassionate word and giving your time. [04:39] The goal is no longer perfection, it is good enough. [05:03] You are good enough!   Links and Resources: Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Dr. Susan Landers is a former neonatologist who experienced burnout late in her career. Once she realized what she was dealing with, she also figured out that it was preventable. She now helps doctors and organizations prevent physician burnout and she’s sharing her story in her new book, So Many Babies. To say that Dr. Susan loved her career would be an understatement. It was so fulfilling and even though it didn’t always go to plan, she knew she was making a difference in the world. So what caused her burnout?  Like most people, it was a variety of things. Pressure at home, the need to be perfect in her job, postpartum depression, the list could go on and on. She realized what was happening early on and was able to make big changes in her life to help alleviate the weight.  Her philosophy of tackling things head on, served her well throughout her career and her life with her kids.  Dr. Susan has some amazing stories. Listen in to hear a few of them and then check out her new book! “I really got a lot of inspiration from the parents of my patients.” Dr. Susan Landers   In this episode:  [01:28] Welcome to the show, Dr. Susan Landers! [01:41] She shares her background and the inspiration for writing her book. [05:24] She talks about getting burned out at 62 years old. [09:49] Listen as Dr. Landers shares a story about her postpartum depression. [12:03] She discusses the changes she faced going from academic medicine into a private practice. [15:52] How resentment fueled her burnout. [19:49] Dr. Landers shares some good things about having a husband in the medical field as well. [22:02] She talks about her book and where you can connect with her. [22:46] She shares a story from her book about her oldest daughter. [26:18] Thank you so much for being on the show!   Links and Resources: Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Find Susan: Susan Landers MD Book - So Many Babies, My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career & Motherhood LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Work is My Drug:  Episode 311: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - PartI) Episode 313: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part II) Episode 317: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part III) Episode 319: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part IV) Episode 321: Solocast - A Job That Fits My Ass (The Work Addiction Series) Episode 323: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part V) Episode 325: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part VI)   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

You can’t make already highly resilient people more resilient. Resiliency training is not the way to decrease pandemic burnout. Instead we need to discuss systemic and organizational changes to help support the doctors and nurses who make the medical system go round.  Listen as I share various studies and data which reveal a clear path for decreasing pandemic burnout today.  One of the most important things we can do is help clinicians feel safe. Reducing the risk of them contracting Covid or inadvertently passing it to their friends and family is key. Additionally, it’s time to recognize the emotional stress we’ve all been put under and provide resources.  Have you found yourself struggling to see the same number of patients as pre-pandemic? With the increased cleaning measures and additional paperwork, processing patents is taking more and more time. Of course you can’t see as many. We as leaders need to find solutions that don’t include trying to increase patient load.  How do you feel about these recommendations? Are they hitting home? If so, listen in to hear all of them. If not, shoot me an email and let me know your thoughts on decreasing pandemic burnout! “The majority burnout and the issues that cause burnout are systemic and organizational.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [02:30] We are talking about decreasing pandemic burnout today. [03:15] The systems in which we work and the culture we work in cause burnout. [04:34] I share some research on how resilient physicians are compared to the general population. [06:03] I talk about an article about getting your own wellness house in order. [10:15] I discuss an article that gives ten ways for leadership to support your people. [10:57] #1 Reduce the risk of your clinicians contacting COVID-19. [11:53] #2 Provide practical support that clinicians identify emotional stress and moral injury. [13:29] #3 Provide sufficient time for clinical encounters. [14:25] #4 Extend support to clinicians who are parents by offering flexible work schedules. [15:16] #5 Reduce administrative tasks that are not mission critical. [16:11] #6 Robust anti discrimination and anti harrassament policies. [17:06] #7 Supply free and confidential resources to support clinicians' mental health. [17:53] #8 Update credentialing and employment applications to remove unnecessary questions about mental and health diagnosis. [19:03] #9 Encourage clinicians to use their vacations and personal time. [20:37] #10 Implementing suicide preventions strategies. [21:19] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources The Stanford Model of Wellness  Resilience and Burnout Among Physicians in the General US Populations Association of Burnout, Professional Fulfilment and Self-care Practices of Physician Leaders with Their Independently Rated Leadership Effectiveness Impact of Organizational Leadership on Physician Burnout and Satisfaction Getting Through COVID-19: Keeping Clinicians in the Workforce   Work is My Drug:  Episode 311: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - PartI) Episode 313: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part II) Episode 317: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part III) Episode 319: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part IV) Episode 321: Solocast - A Job That Fits My Ass (The Work Addiction Series) Episode 323: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part V) Episode 325: Solocast - Work is My Drug (The Work Addiction Series - Part VI)   Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Our outward appearance directly influences and impacts our internal sense of self and worth. I’m not saying that your outer beauty eclipses your inner beauty, but it does play a part in your internal monologue. Listen as Dr. Olga Lemberg shares her story and why she’s helping female physicians show off their bold and unique style with beautifully designed scrubs.  Dr. Olga immigrated to the United States when she was very young and when she went to school, it was obvious that she was different. Everything from the style of clothes that she wore to the school supplies she used labeled her as an outsider.  By the time she was in high school, she’d found creative ways to express herself through her clothing and accessory choices. As she made her way into the medical field, she began to mute herself and her clothing to better fit the doctor mold.  But she was terribly unhappy. Why couldn’t she showcase her self-expression and still be a well-respected professional who knew what she was doing? She could! Which is when the idea for Fabled came to life. Listen in and learn more about her company and her mission. When you feel seen and heard in your profession, your sense of self-worth and belonging go up.  If you’ve ever felt like you were being muted, it’s time to make a change! “You have to slow down, you have to make space for day dreaming to get closer to whatever it is that will make you feel more fulfilled so you can experience joy.” Dr. Olga Lemberg   In this episode:  [01:45] Welcome to the show, Dr. Olga Lemberg! [02:56] Listen as Olga discusses why she chose the words self expression. [06:00] She talks about muting herself so that she could succeed and get by as a female physician. [08:25] We speak about being talked about if you don't look like what your peers think a good doctor looks like. [10:46] Olga shares the process she used to design her scrub line. [13:49] Right now she is doing a grey color series with her scrubs. [15:29] She discusses where the name of her company came from. [19:50] “This is what life looks like when it’s working.” [22:30] Here is where you can connect with Dr. Olga. [22:57] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Find Olga: Fabled Facebook | Instagram   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

I love sharing my monthly masterclass and mastermind calls on the podcast. We have such a good time in these calls discussing various aspects of the medical field and ways we can overcome burnout and fatigue.  This past month was no different. I fully believe that our jobs in the medical profession are 100% our drug of choice. I recently did an entire series on this topic, but in this discussion I’m getting even more feedback from medical professionals who are in the trenches.  I cover everything from the three indicators that will show whether or not you are a workaholic to why we think people in medicine work so hard.  Most important is learning tactics for recognizing that we’re in an unhealthy relationship with our work and ways to change it before it’s too late. Listen in to learn more! “I remind myself to take the next best step. I don’t have to have the next five to ten years planned out, just what I need to do today.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [03:14] Welcome to the October Masterclass! [04:34] I talk about spotting whether you are a workaholic. [05:08] Listen as I share the DSM5 criteria for addiction. [06:26] I discuss three indicators that might prove you are a workaholic. [08:43] The group shares their thoughts on why people in medicine work so hard. [11:22] “Life is happening to you and you are choosing work over these other things?” [14:08] I ask people to think about what they are afraid of if they take a pause or slow down. [17:07] We discuss how to stop and recover from work being our drug. [19:29] You have to acutely stop or pause. [23:48] Step 2 is you need to realign. [24:52] To stay in recovery, you need ongoing support. [25:35] “We are all recovering from something.” [25:50] Thank you for listening! Links and Resources Money & Marriage MD Summit Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Money. It’s a scary, wonderful word that we are all looking to be better with. Dr. Brent Lacey has been teaching financial literacy and management for years, but he’s extremely passionate about working with physicians. Listen in to hear his story and learn why you need to get better with your money today.  It’s interesting to note that the person who makes $14k per year and the person who makes $140k a year both do the exact same things with their money. We all make the same mistakes and we all have the same thought process.  When you boil it down though, money is easy. If you make $200k per year and you spend $300k, you will go broke. If you make $100k per year and you only spend $40k, you will become wealthy. So what is stopping so many of us from truly becoming wealthy?  Part of it is our mindset around money, part of it is an unhealthy relationship with money, and part of it is miscommunication in the family circle. Any of that sound familiar?  If you’ve been struggling with money, you won’t want to miss out on this conversation. Even if you’re amazing with money, Brent is giving up some fantastic tips for how to grow and maintain wealth. Listen to learn more. “It sounds very simple, it sounds very obvious, but if you make a hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars a year and spend one hundred and eighty thousand a year, you will be broke.” Dr. Brent Lacey In this episode: [02:30] Welcome to the show, Dr. Brent Lacey! [03:07] He shares his background and what The Scope of Practice is all about. [06:21] Listen as Dr. Brent drops some financial wisdom on us today. [08:04] He discusses some mistakes that everyone makes no matter what job they have. [10:58] There is no perfect financial plan, it’s totally individual. [14:01] “If your plan isn’t taking you where you want to go, change the plan.” [16:28] Dr. Brent shares the number one thing he believes hamstrings people when they come and talk to him. [17:31] He shares some intentional changes he helps guide people through. [21:58] He discusses the house you buy and how that can influence the rest of the decisions you make. [27:05] Find out where you can hang out with Dr. Brent Lacey. [28:25] Thank you for being on the show! Links and Resources The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley The Scope of Practice Episode 63 with Dr. Errin Weisman Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Find Brent: The Scope of Practice Money & Marriage MD Summit The Scope of Practice Podcast 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Have you ever dealt with mom guilt? I know that I have. My mom guilt started before I was even officially a mom. I was pregnant and in residency and I couldn’t shake the feeling that all of my late nights and crazy schedule was messing up my unborn child.  Since mom guilt is so prevalent, I wanted to talk about ways we can deal with it. Because mom guilt never goes away, we just figure out better ways to manage it.  First things first, you need to practice self-compassion. We ALL feel it. We ALL think we’re messing up our kids. Give yourself grace, know that you’re only human, and the most likely outcome is that your kids will be just fine! Next, realize that not all of our guilt is ours. We take on the scripts of other people in our lives, so make sure you’re only dealing with your own guilt. Then set boundaries between you and those people who trigger your guilt.  Like these tips? Listen to hear all of my tips. Remember, we all have it. You’re not alone. As long as you’re doing the best that you can do, you’re doing great! “Mom guilt is the feeling that either I’m not enough of a parent for my children, that I’m not doing the right things or the decisions I am making now will screw up my children in the future.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [02:51] Mom Guilt, do you have a dose of that? [03:21] I share my definition of mom guilt. [04:46] I don’t believe that “mom guilt” goes away. I think it changes and gets different. [06:16] Now I discuss how we live peacefully with mom guilt. [06:37] Self compassion is the first step to dealing with mom guilt. [08:13] Step 2, is when the guilt pops up, ask yourself, “is this mine?” [10:08] Step 3 is to set boundaries with those who trigger the guilt. [11:05] The next step is to remember these people's comments come from their experiences and are about them. [12:04] Step 5 is to carve out some space for yourself. [13:38] Recently I’ve stopped taking one-on-one clients and have started spending more time with my children and husband. [15:41] I’m right there with you configuring life and living with mom guilt.   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Episode Sponsor: Dena George MD GeorgeMDCoaching.com Email Instagram LinkedIn  Doctor Me First episodes: Episode 11 - Acceptance Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life Episode 197 - Effective Marketing Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically Episode 315 - Taos Adventure 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Something the healthcare industry as a whole needs is growth. We need to evolve in the way we speak to our patients, how we approach diagnostics, and the way we label conditions. Wendy Schofer is a pediatrician who specializes in working with overweight children and she is at the forefront of that need.  Our kids are not broken. But when we label them as overweight and obese, we are sending them the message that they are. So many children these days are hyper focused and aware of their weight and are considering dieting.  They are surrounded with the message that weight is highly important and that those who weigh less are better than those who weigh more. Our children see and hear everything that we do and say. We all need to grow in the way that we approach health.  Listen as we chat about raising children, better ways to approach important health conversations, and why we need to stop putting labels on everything. Our kids need to go back to being kids. This is one step in making that happen. “From the best of intentions that we as physicians are identifying in what’s going on, we are actually labeling that child as being broken.” Dr. Wendy Schofer   In this episode: [02:19] Welcome to the show, Dr. Wendy Schofer! [02:36] She shares her background and what she is doing now. [04:03] She talks about her children and her 18 year plan for each of them. [06:38] Listen as Dr. Schofer discusses why she picked the word growth. [08:33] She speaks about the unconscious bias parents are surrounded by from people around them about their child's weight. [11:27] What parents say at home about calories and weight affect the children who hear them. [14:40] Dr. Schofer says the whole you have to name it to tame it approach doesn’t work. [17:54] “I have come to realize that larger bodies can be healthy too.” [21:14] Learn where to hang out with Dr. Wendy Schofer. [23:29] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Podcasting 101 Podcasting 202 Find Wendy: Wendy Schofer MD Family In Focus with Wendy Schofer M.D. podcast Family In Focus FB group Episode Sponsor: Dena George MD GeorgeMDCoaching.com Email Instagram LinkedIn  Doctor Me First episodes: Episode 11 - Acceptance Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life Episode 197 - Effective Marketing Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically Episode 315 - Taos Adventure 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

I have been struggling with the emotion of resentment lately. If you’ve been following along, you know that I returned to full on clinical medicine recently and it has brought some things up for me. Listen as I share a bit more and then give my tips for approaching your own resentment.  This is something I’ve been working through with my therapist, and it struck me one day when she said, “Man. You really hold onto things.” It’s true. I do. I have some deep seeded issues with resentment and I hold onto them tight.  So now, I’ve been working to recognize when I feel resentful, have someone on hand to validate my hurt, spend more time focusing on self compassion, and naming and finding my core values in every situation.  More importantly, I’m learning how to stop repressing my resentment. I’ve been more mindful about figuring out the triggers for my resentment as well. We all have a choice. We can choose to hold on or we can choose to let go. As I practice with little moments, I’m getting closer and closer to being able to let go.  How about you? Do you struggle with resentment? Let me know if these tips help!   “Time heals all wounds, but sometimes it’s the one ingredient we don’t have.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:54] Today we are talking about resentment. [03:28] I really hold on to resentment and for me, it’s a mix of disappointment, anger, fear, and pain. [05:16] I share a definition of resentment that I find very appropriate. [07:33] Tip #1 - Recognize when I feel resentment. [09:18] Tip #2 - Have someone to help validate my hurt. [10:48] Tip #3 - Have self-compassion. [11:32] Tip #4 - Name and find my core values in situations when I have resentment. [13:44] Tip #5 - Don’t repress it, don’t react to it, have patience, and wait. [15:22] Tip #6 - Ask yourself what you are attached to that brings up resentment. [16:05] Tip #7 - Remember you have a choice. [17:01] Tip #8 - Practice with the little ones. [18:45] Thank you for listening! Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Your ability to negotiate impacts so much more than just your pocketbook. We negotiate in all aspects of our lives, so being able to master the steps and stages of a negotiation is vitally important. Listen as Dr. Linda Street shares those steps and how you should approach them.    The first thing you need to remember is that you have to know what you want. So many times we find that women focus solely on salary during job negotiations, but what about the rest of your life? How many hours do you want to work? Do you want to work remotely?    Really consider what you want for your life AND your career and start your negotiations from there.    Also, remember to plan ahead. You’re not planning out the rest of your career, but have an idea for future growth. You are the solution to a problem your employer has, how can you solve that problem while still being true to yourself.    This was such a great conversation. Listen in to hear all of Linda’s tips and learn more about negotiation as a whole! Clear communication, plan ahead, and remember the other side and what they want.   “Really, negotiation is simply a conversation with a goal of making an agreement.” Dr. Linda Street In this episode: [01:36] Welcome to the show, Dr. Linda Street! [02:04] She shares her background and the magic she is bringing to the world. [04:49] Listen as Linda discusses why she finds her work so fun. [06:38] She talks about how socialization impacts the lives of females. [09:02] “Medicine has designed how our jobs look to fit the patriarchal ideal of the 50s and 60s.” [10:29] I discuss the different waves I have seen with females in medicine. [13:03] I talk about the job negotiation I recently went through. [16:44] Linda speaks about setting boundaries and expectations and shifting the culture. [19:29] She discusses the key shifts that any woman in negotiation needs to know. [22:07] Key shift #2 plan ahead. [25:08] “They are hiring you because you are a solution.” [28:16] I recap the key shifts. [29:32] Thank you for being on the show! Links and Resources Episode 116 - Negotiation with Dr. Linda Street Find Linda: Simply Street Simply With It Podcast     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

It’s time to get a little personal (... because that’s different how? 🤣)  Not too long ago, I saw the light fade from my son’s eyes as it pertains to a sport that he genuinely loves. I watched him get dimmer and dimmer until one day he looked at me and said he just didn’t want to play anymore.  After trying to talk to him about it, he simply said that it just didn’t feel good anymore.  Then I went to one of his very last games. His team lost in a big way but what made the loss even worse, was the way his coach approached the loss. Instead of encouraging them and letting them know that losses happen, the coach began to belittle them and acost them.  Mama Bear Weisman came out.  Listen in to hear all about the situation and what it really taught me about being brave and standing up for the people and the ideas that you believe in. Should I have approached the situation differently? Probably. But would I do it again? Absolutely.  You tell me, am I a crazy soccer mom?    “How do you define brave? I stood up and said ‘no more.’” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [02:50] I’m sharing a soccer mom story today. [04:08] I was disappointed in the culture of my oldest son Camden’s new soccer team. [05:07] Our team was beaten 11 to zero, and the coach belittled the team because they lost. [06:18] I was then labeled as a crazy soccer mom. [07:20] I asked myself a couple of questions about whether I did the right thing to approach the coach. [09:32] I will always have my son’s back!   Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

You’re having the trip of a lifetime, hiking in Australia, and loving every minute of it. Until all of a sudden, you fall down a waterfall. After sustaining a TBI and quickly realizing that something’s just not right, you embark on a quest that spans more than a decade to get your life back.  This is what happened to Jill Griffin. After falling down a waterfall and sustaining a concussion, she could no longer live her life normally. She could hear her eyeballs move in her head. She could hear her hair moving. She couldn’t put on mascara without toppling over.  Come to find out, she had every kind of vertigo.  Rather than let herself fall down a rabbit hole of despair, she took the challenge and met it head on. She saw the possibility for what it was and sought to help others shift their outlook on life.  Listen in as she shares her story and gives us a glimpse of what it means to live with a chronic condition that affects every aspect of her life. In spite of the challenges, she continues to wake up each day ready to make a difference in the lives of her clients and colleagues.    “I can’t unbreak the fracture but I can now choose how I want to move forward with it.” Jill Griffin   In this episode: [01:31] Welcome to the show, Jill! [01:40] She shares her background and what she is putting into the world. [04:33] Listen as Jill discusses suffering a traumatic brain injury and how it has affected her life. [12:52] She talks about why she chose the word possibility. [16:35] Our journey isn’t linear. It loops back on itself. [17:52] Jill shares where you can find her. [19:21] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Find Jill: Jill Griffin Coaching The Career Refresh Podcast Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

I’m wrapping it all up. This whole series came about as a way to dig into the research of work addiction as I began stepping back into an employed role. So much of what I talk about on this podcast has roots grounded in what’s happening in my own life and it’s been fun digging in.  So first, I shared all about definitions and where work addiction starts. Then I moved into the actual research that has been done on work addiction and workaholics. It was part three however that has really stuck with me.  The pause.  Many of you have reached out and said that you can’t take the pause, but if you don’t you may find yourself in deeper waters than you can get yourself out of. You NEED to pause.  Next, I chatted all about re-entry because that’s where I’m at right now. Re-entry into the workforce with new strategies and a clear understanding of myself and my tendencies. This part is very important.  Last, we discussed workaholic leadership and how it impacts the work culture as a whole. Workaholic leaders beget workaholic staff which begets a culture of burnout that is really hard to turn around. Want to know where to go from here? Listen in and learn what your next steps are for dealing with your work addiction and living a healthier work life.    “We are human, we are not super Demi-god robots who can work all the time.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:37] I’m starting off with a recap of the previous 5 episodes and then one final thought to finish the series. [02:00] In part 1, I talk about how work addiction starts. [02:14] In part 2, I discuss the fun research I did. [02:30] The pause in part 3 has really stuck with me. [06:40] I talked about reentry in part 4. [06:50] In part 5, I discussed workaholic leadership and what a workaholic and burned-out environment looks like at work. [07:21] Listen as I share where to go from here. [07:49] My mantra, the pace of forward has really helped me. [09:55] Thank you for listening! [11:58] I would really like to hear if this series has been impactful for you.   Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Mid-career crisis, mid-life crisis, burnout… they’re all real things! They’re all DIFFERENT things. Dr. Hala Sabry is a woman physician, mom, trailblazer and thought-leader focused on woman equity. Listen as she chats about mid-career crisis versus burnout in the lives of women physicians.  Women and men are different in so many ways and those differences speak to how we live and view our lives. The same is true of our careers. Men and women experience mid-career crises at completely different times in life and for very different reasons.  As women, when we hit about 40 and realize that we are no longer able to do very basic biological things, we begin to question our worth. We need fulfillment in our lives and careers and when we don't have that, we start to look for answers.  For many of us, leaving behind a lasting legacy is one of our most important goals. But what does that look like and how can we make a real impact in our professions and our community?  Listen as Dr. Hala shares her thoughts on mid-career crisis vs burnout and what we can do to circumvent these stages. She’s done the research. She’s read the studies. She’s helping women professionals all over the world find their purpose and fulfillment again.  You won’t want to miss out on this one. “The fun part is the journey and I think we’ve all been so wired to get to the end, but the finish line is not as sweet as the journey to get there.” Dr. Hala Sabry   In this episode: [01:24] Welcome to the show, Dr. Sabry! [02:35] She talks about the group she launched, Physicians Mom Group (PMG). [07:13] Listen as she discusses her journey to where she is today and how the pandemic impacted her life. [09:05] She shares a scene from the movie Hamilton and how that parallels her life at the time. [14:21] She talks about her medical school interview and not wanting to be a doctor. [18:13] Dr. Sabry says burnout is a mixture of overwhelm and dissatisfaction. [19:03] She discusses the mid-life crisis and how it affects men and women differently. [21:43] Listen as she speaks about mid-career crisis. [24:58] When we make checklists for what we want to accomplish is really just building the foundation. [26:27] She talks about the National Women's History Museum she is a part of. [31:01] Dr. Sabry discusses getting her brain together. [33:34] She gives an example of how this has all affected her parenting. [34:57] Even though her daughter is only eight, she always tells her she must take care of herself first. [38:13] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Find Dr. Sabry: Dr. Hala Sabry Email | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

If your workplace culture is filled with workaholics, it’s time to take a look at the top. Workaholic leaders beget workaholic employees and cause more harm than good in all companies and hospitals. Listen as I chat about the four groups of workaholic employees and how they contribute to a burned-out workplace.    Group one are the folks who have lost their mojo and are leaving the company. They came in ready to make a difference and quickly found themselves facing down the burnout beast. They aren’t willing to stay there though, so they get out.    Group two are the classic workaholics. They used to be so productive and use work as a true drug. They don’t have hobbies, don’t know how to have fun, and have no awareness that they are burned out.    Group three are the outspoken employees. They are the ones who speak up at every meeting and are labeled as disruptors. They’re working to make changes and rather than being heard, they’re seen as trying to subvert the status quo.    Group four is the scariest group. They’re the silent ones who are so deep in the pit that they’ve lost their way. They’re a hair's breadth away from taking an irreversible step and if you’re a leader who identifies someone in this group, you must get them help.    Listen as I share more about these groups and how they contribute to a culture of work addiction.    “Workaholics cause more harm than good to their companies.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [03:23] Listen as I talk about my favorite part of this series. [04:01] Workaholic leaders lead to a workaholic culture. [06:07] I share the four types of employees that I see that are on the workaholic spectrum. [06:23] Group one are folks that have lost their mojo and are leaving the company. [07:24] Group two are the people who are the classic workaholics. [08:03] Group three are the ones that get labeled as disruptive because they are outspoken. [08:41] Group four is the scariest group because they are silent but deadly. [11:01] If you are in leadership and you identify with anyone in group 4, it’s your responsibility to check on them. [11:55] I share the characteristics of a burned-out workplace. [13:05] I talk about how to recognize a healthy workplace. [15:22] You can’t outwork a workaholic system. [16:28] Thank you for listening to part 5.   Links and Resources Emily Bruth Instagram   Episode Sponsor: Dena George MD GeorgeMDCoaching.com Email Instagram LinkedIn    Doctor Me First episodes: Episode 11 - Acceptance Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life Episode 197 - Effective Marketing Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically Episode 315 - Taos Adventure 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

When you’re expecting an amazing year and instead go through one of the most harrowing experiences of your life, you re-prioritize your dreams. After Staci Danford went through a divorce at 49, she decided it was time to pursue her dream career.    She went back to school at the age of 50 and became an educational neuroscientist. She essentially studies the brain and learns why it does what it does and how it reacts to the stressors we experience. One of the areas she’s most interested in? How the brain reacts when facing extended fight or flight periods, like times when we are burned out.    Her word is amygdala because this is the center of our fight or flight response. This same piece of the brain is what is most affected by burnout.    Learn how burnout is impacting the structure and makeup of our brain and why it really is so important that we find productive coping mechanisms as soon as possible. Staci has an amazing way of breaking down a complex process into terms that are easy to process.    Even more amazing are the tips she’s giving us for helping our brains battle burnout. Listen in to learn more.   “Research shows that burnout not only affects your mind, but it affects the physiology of your brain.” Staci Danford   In this episode: [03:05] Welcome to the show, Staci! [03:19] She shares why she is the world’s happiest NeuroScientist. [05:36] Listen as she discusses why she chose the word Amygdala. [06:34] The amygdala is the gatekeeper of your brain. [08:00] She says that the amygdala is larger when you are in burnout. [09:50] Staci talks about how during burnout the amygdala is withering away because the demands are outweighing our ability to handle them. [12:13] She discusses her thoughts on anger and the brain. [15:19] She shares how we all can walk through life with a healthier brain. [18:07] Staci talks about the podcast she is starting. [19:05] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources   Find Staci: The Grateful Brain LinkedIn |Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube    Episode Sponsor: Dena George MD GeorgeMDCoaching.com Email Instagram LinkedIn    Doctor Me First episodes: Episode 11 - Acceptance Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life Episode 197 - Effective Marketing Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically Episode 315 - Taos Adventure   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

I have finally found that perfect fitting job… at least it fits perfectly for now. Which honestly, when you find that perfect pair of jeans that fits your ass just right, it’s an amazing feeling right? Listen in to hear why I’m so happy that I’ve found this job and what it took for me to get to this place.    So earlier this summer I started feeling the urge to look at actual doctor jobs. I’ve had this doctor shaped hole in my heart and I reached a point that I needed to fill it.    That doesn’t mean that I wasn’t plagued with all the anxiety and all the questions. Am I going to burnout again? Am I going to become the bitch that I was before? Am I crazy for considering this? Am I even a good doctor anymore?    Seriously… ALL the questions.    But it has been amazing. Almost from the moment I walked in the doors I felt like I was at home. Setting up my office each night brings me such joy. I look forward to seeing the staff and my patients each day.   This was exactly what I needed… for now!   “Maybe this square peg has finally found her square hole.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:01] I share what inspired the title of this episode. [03:57] I have used my own coaching advice to put myself out there to find a new place to practice medicine. [06:27] I talk about showing up as myself at the first interview for the company that hired me. [07:54] Listen as I discuss the thoughts that came to my mind while I was waiting to start my new job on August 30th. [09:24] I am a different person than I was five years ago. [12:02] I told them what I wanted when I would be in and the fact that I will never work full time again. [13:10] If you have been out of the game for a while and you are not sure if you want to get back in this part is for you. [14:47] It doesn’t have to be the same as what you left. It has to be different because you are different.     Links and Resources Deputy Lifespring Health System   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Resilience is necessary in life. For Dr. Corinne Devin as an orthodontist, member of the U.S. Navy, and an international beauty pageant contestant it is a way of life. Listen as she shares her story and why she relies on her resilient nature each and every day.    Dr. Corinne grew up in a military family and as such moved every few years to different cities. She developed her initial sense of resilience early on while dealing with the emotional and physical stress all of that moving caused.    Later on when she decided to join the Navy, she called on her resilient nature to overcome the naysayers who didn’t think she’d make it in the Navy. She even had to overcome her own anxieties as she prepared to become an orthodontist.    She has now lived overseas for over 8yrs and during that time started competing in international pageants. Becoming pageant ready requires a whole new level of resilience which she finds out before each and every one.    Her story is truly amazing and the work that she is doing is so inspirational. Listen in and stay tuned to hear more about the book she’s writing. You won’t want to miss this conversation.     “Being raised in a military family, I had to learn to be resilient at a very young age.” Dr. Corinne Devin   In this episode: [01:54] Welcome to the show, Dr. Corinne Devin! [02:11] She shares where she is and what she does. [03:08] Listen as Dr. Corinne discusses why she chose the word resilient. [06:12] She talks about how resilience was a part of her childhood in a military family. [08:03] One thing she learned very early in her career is the need for instruction and guidance. [09:01] She speaks about what she has learned doing beauty pageants. [11:10] Dr. Corinne discusses her career as a speaker and where she gets the ideas for her speeches. [13:29] She shares the book she is writing. [15:46] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Deputy Find Dr. Devin: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

After you’ve taken a pause and have realized that you are indeed a workaholic, it’s time to start into the R’s. Relapse is not a moral failing. It’s going to happen. It’s a part of human psychology. It’s time to remove the guilt and shame and sit in self-compassion.    Self-compassion radically changed my life. I’ve been talking about it a lot on this podcast. Check out the links below for additional episodes.    Let’s be honest. You’re never going to escape work, so you can either relapse or step into recovery. I define recovery as actively trying to move past those negative tendencies of work addiction.    Listen to hear about my experiences with work addiction and returning to work. Be prepared to approach your work, boundaries, speech, really everything, differently. I’m sharing the tips I know are important for approaching recovery from a place of love and self-compassion.    You’re not going to get it right 100% of the time, but as long as you’re actively trying to curb you workaholic tendencies, you’ll get there!  “Self-compassion radically changed my life.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [02:40] I share what we talked about in part III. [03:06] Today I am talking about the Rs, reentry, recovery, or relapse. [05:21] “Relapse is not a mortal failing.” [07:37] There are two courses of action you can take once you reenter work from your pause. [08:25] I share what I see when my clients come back to the workplace after their pause. [10:27] It’s important to figure out what your triggers are that motivate your work addiction. [12:00] It’s also important that employers ensure that workload rewards and incentives are based on positive behaviors instead of negative behaviors. [13:07] Now we talk about the internal beliefs we need to clean up inside ourselves. [16:25] We need to remind ourselves that being a super hard worker can be our kryptonite. [18:22] Thank you for listening. Links and Resources Locum Story   Metaphysical Milkshake Episode 12 Office Ladies Podcast   Doctor Me First Episode 28 Doctor Me First Episode 201 Doctor Me First Episode 228 Doctor Me First Episode 244 Doctor Me First Episode 308 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Satisfaction isn’t always what we find when we follow our dreams. We grow, evolve, and change with every day that we’re on this Earth, and we’re allowed to change our minds. Dr. Jattu Senesie realized that she wasn’t happy in clinical medicine and found her own satisfaction by helping professionals in a way that better fit her life.    Dr. Senesie went to school to become an OB-Gyn. She practiced for a time but she didn’t feel as if she’d found the right fit. Her soul was floundering but she knew she needed to be of service and to help people.   She later became a certified success coach and now helps busy professionals put their lives, dreams, and aspirations under new lenses to find the right path. Our perspectives are not the only ones to go off of. Experiment, change, learn, repeat!   Listen as we chat about accountability and being brave enough to fail. As coaches we provide supportive accountability and we help people find satisfaction in their lives and careers. This was an amazing conversation that you won’t want to miss if you’ve been feeling less than well.   Satisfaction is not success. Success does not bring satisfaction. Find your priorities and you’ll find satisfaction in your life. “A bad example is still an example.” Dr. Jattu Senesie   In this episode: [02:21] Welcome to the show, Dr. Jattu Senesie! [02:32] She shares her background and the magic she is putting out in the world. [04:30] She talks about the way she backdoor'd her way into coaching. [07:12] I share how ass-backward I am and what I felt like in the middle of my burnout. [09:47] “We can’t expect to do something once and then become an expert at it.” [11:11] Listen as Dr. Jattu shares why she chose the word satisfaction. [15:13] She discusses the tools she uses with her clients. [19:22] She shares where you can find her Complimentary Clarity Conversation form. [21:06] Thank you so much for being on the show!   Links and Resources Locum Story   Find Jattu: Essence of Strength  Blog Email | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome back to part III of the work addiction series. In part I, we talked about the definition of work addiction. Part II was a review of the literature overall. Now in Part III I want to talk about how to navigate work addiction and how to re-enter the work environment. Listen in!   If you want to change your work addiction you need to change the way you relate to yourself, your environment, and your work. So many people come to me in the midst of burnout convinced that they need to leave their jobs.    But here’s the deal, no matter where you work, you will always take yourself.    Work addiction is not inherent in the environment that you work in necessarily. More often than not, this is an internal conflict that stems from conditioning, perfectionism, and other internal stimuli.    Listen in to hear all of my advice and let me know what you think!   “Done is better than perfect.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:58] I give a brief review of the previous two parts of the series. [02:45] If you want to change your work addiction, change the way you relate to your work, yourself, and the others around you. [04:25] In my experience, the best strategy, once you’ve acknowledged you are a workaholic, is to take a pause. [05:46] I want you to look at your finances and see how much you can use as a resource while you pause. [06:20] Next, sit down and set a budget. [06:33] Now evaluate your life and see how you are living and see if there are places you can cut back. [09:04] This time and space needs to be focused on you. [09:55] Things you need to do when you are thinking about taking a pause. [11:51] It’s important to develop the capacity to disconnect from work. Links and Resources Deputy   Katrina McGee Coaching   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Emergency medicine is much like a 3-ring circus, just ask Dr. Kelsey Quin. She grew up in the circus capital of the United States and still volunteers in the amateur circus that she performed in. The skills she learned there are helping her succeed as a physician and she’s telling us how.   In emergency medicine there is always something going on. People being admitted, administrators coding charts, actual emergencies, and then cleaning up after the emergencies. One of the primary skills needed in an ED is the ability to prioritize each task appropriately.   It’s exactly the same in the circus. Between making sure all safety measures are in place to creating an exciting show, there is definitely a hierarchy of tasks.    Dr. Quin is sharing her background, why she chose medicine and her thoughts on medicine today. Listen in to hear it all.    Have you been to the circus lately?    “At the end of the day you have to know yourself and you need to know what got you into this profession.” Dr. Kelsey Quin   In this episode: [02:38] Welcome to the show, Dr. Kelsey Quin! [02:45] Listen as she shares what she is doing now and the circus she performed in. [04:53] She discusses how an Emergency Room is very similar to a circus act. [06:56] Dr. Quin talks about why she chose to be a D.O. [08:30] She shares what it’s like to practice as a D.O. in emergency medicine today. [11:00] Listen as she shares a bit of encouragement today. [12:38] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Deputy   Find Kelsey: Indiana Osteopathic Association All IN D.O. podcast   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

One of the most important things in life is community. Taking a time out with important people and experiencing nature and the world is simply life giving. Listen as Dr. Dena George and I chat about our Taos Adventure and share our reflections from the trail.    On one of our last days in Taos, we decided to go on an amazing hike. We’d planned to do a fairly short trail but we found out that the trail led into several others making a loop. We ended up hiking nine miles and changing elevation by over 2000 feet.    It wasn’t easy. As we were hiking we both had times that we wanted to quit. We had to push and encourage each other to keep going and as we did this, we began reflecting on the hike and our trip.    We both decided we need to celebrate the milestones in life, even when we don’t realize they’re milestones. We also both realized that people do have your back. Use your support system to help you make it through hard times.    No matter your age, physical condition, or belief, we all walk the same steps. You don’t have to be the fastest or strongest, you just have to keep walking.    Listen in to hear all of our reflections. Maybe it’s time for you to take your own adventure. Just don’t forget the most important part, an amazing friend or partner to experience it with.`   “It’s not judging the speed and not judging the size of the step. Forward is forward, a step is a step.” Dr. Dena George   In this episode: [02:10] Welcome to our reflections of our trip to Taos. [03:51] Dena shares about the critter they met the first night in their VRBO rental. [05:42] They discuss the 9 mile capstone hike they did and the reflections they had along the way. [07:30] Errin shares her first reflection from the hike. [10:09] They speak about the gate in the middle of nowhere. [10:39] Dena’s reflection is to celebrate the gate. [11:38] Another reflection is sometimes you hit milestones without even knowing you did. [13:28] Dena shares a parallel between water and high achieving professionals. [16:21] People have your back, use that support system was another reflection. [18:33] They saw an outstanding clearing because they took the time to pause. [20:41] We all walk the same steps no matter your age or physical condition. [23:12] Do the things you’ve been craving in your life. [24:43] Dena shares a final reflection. [25:26] Hope you enjoyed our reflections from Taos.   Links and Resources Deputy Find Dena: Dr. Dena George Create An Unstoppable Life Podcast  Facebook | Instagram  3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome another doctor who has stepped into entrepreneurship. Dr. Ashley Butler started her healthcare career as a nurse. She then went on to become a doctor, but in her search for balance realized she was needed in a different way.    While trying to balance it all she realized it simply wasn’t possible. They hired Sherri to help with chores around the house and soon she became an extension of the family. Ashley founded MySherri to help other busy families find balance.    Her goal is to normalize getting in home help while removing the shame that comes from not being able to do everything. Home should be a place that you are able to rest and recharge, not another source of stress.    Listen as she shares her story and why she feels so passionate about helping busy professionals to find their balance. Dr. Ashley is an amazing physician and an even better business owner. Her story is fantastic and I love the magic she’s putting into the world. “Balance, particularly for physicians, for female physicians, is something we talk about but always feels right out of reach.” Dr. Ashley Butler   In this episode: [02:01] Welcome to the show, Ashley! [02:09] She shares her background and what she is doing now. [04:20] Listen as Ashley discusses why she picked the word balance. [06:03] She talks about her journey to becoming a physician. [07:25] Entrepreneurship is something that has always called her. [09:07] Ashley discusses what her business MySherri is all about. [13:47] They are building a culture for women, by women. [15:31] I talk about the people I have hired to help me take care of my family, home and yard. [19:46] Thank you Ashley for being on the show!   Links and Resources Deputy Find Ashley: MySherri Use the referral code DOCTOR when you join us today.     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

I’m digging deep into this! I wanted to check more into the actual literature on work addiction but somewhat surprisingly, there isn’t much there. What I did find is both shocking and kind of expected. Listen as I bust three myths about work addiction.    The first myth is that there are only psychological consequences to work addiction. In fact, the literature is quite clear that prolonged, chronic stress leads to physical manifestations and work addiction has been placed in this category. Your body does indeed physically manifest its distress.    There is also this pervasive thought that work addiction is a good thing in some ways, but that simply isn’t true. Any addiction is a negative influence in our lives. Even if you’re addicted to eating salads every day and all you eat is salad while ignoring all the other necessary vitamins and minerals needed to sustain life, that healthy act will become unhealthy.    Additionally, for those of us afflicted with work addiction, it doesn’t matter how much time you spend working. There are people who are not addicted to their work, who work astronomical numbers of hours, and when they’re not working can simply turn it off.    I’m not one of those people. No matter if I work 1 hour or 20 hours, I feel the same drain or high (depending on the day) regardless. Because it’s a drug and the actual time taking it doesn’t change the effect.    Also, you may not only be hurting yourself. One of the key problems with work addiction is how our drug affects our children. Don’t believe me? Listen in to learn more.   “We can’t change the past at this point. We can’t take back time with our kids. God, I wish I could.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:54] Listen as I break down some things I found from my jump into PubMed. [04:33] Myth #1 is that there are only psychological consequences of being addicted to your work. [05:05] I share the physical consequences of work addiction. [06:47] I don’t remember the first year of my first child's life and it breaks my heart. [07:17] Myth #2 work addiction is a positive thing. [11:04] Myth #3 work addiction is a function of time engaging in work. [12:27] Healthy things in life can also become addictions. [13:35] It’s not the hours in the day you work if you have a work addiction, it’s the impact of those hours. [14:44] Your tangible takeaway is that you are different, and advocate for yourself because it comes down to an individual basis. [16:02] Thank you for listening!       Links and Resources Deputy   Simply Worth It Podcast PubMed   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Nurses suffer from burnout too. I know that I speak mostly to doctor burnout but the field of healthcare as a whole drives burnout. Listen as I chat with Diana Page, an NP working in neuro, about her journey and what she’s doing to help nurses beat burnout.    It took Diana years to realize she was burned out. She spent four years at a job, completely miserable, and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Once the light bulb clicked on, she started making huge changes and hasn’t looked back.    We both agree that it took significantly longer to realize that we were burned out because of the toxic mentality that permeates our clinics and hospitals. Everyone is pushing themselves to the brink so no one realizes just how deep in the hole they are.    Diana is a bright light shining into the deep dark pit that is burnout. She has an amazing story and I’m so happy that she is sharing it.    Do you agree with us that burnout is inherent in the culture and practice of medicine, no matter what part you play in the field?    “If everyone around you is burned out and no one’s talking about it, then you’re like, I guess this is just what we do.” Diana Page   In this episode: [02:33] Welcome to the show, Diana! [03:04] She shares her background and how she’s helping nurses with burnout. [04:38] Listen as she talks about when she realized she was burned out. [07:26] Diana discusses lateral violence and unhealthy competition in toxic work environments. [10:28] She shares some tips on ways to weed out the places with toxic work environments. [12:53] I add a few things that I encourage people to look for. [15:27] If they answer your questions honestly and take responsibility, it speaks a lot about the organization. [17:42] Diana discusses how she helps her mentees when they feel like they are in over their heads and when it’s time to find a different job. [20:16] I talk about the 4 C’s that I work with my clients. [23:26] We can change healthcare if we all work together! [26:04] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Deputy Fierce Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff Episode 308 - Dr. Kristin Neff - Fierce Self-Compassion  Find Diana: Selfcare Catalyst Instagram LinkedIn   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Hi. I’m Errin Weisman. I’m a DO, a family medicine physician, podcaster, coach, wife, mom, and work is my drug.   Me being me, I had to go through and do some research regarding work addiction but it isn’t in the literature. Regardless, I noted the classic signs of addiction and decided to compare those to the way I view work.    Please note, I’m not diagnosing you. These are my own personal experiences and thoughts on how work affects our brains and how we interact with the world.    So anyhow, addiction is compulsive, often continued despite harmful consequences, and characterized by tolerance and withdrawal. I had to ask myself, does work really fall into this definition?    In my opinion, absolutely yes. Listen in to hear my thoughts and ways you can determine if you are in fact a work addict.  “I really do think that being addicted to your work impairs you socially, it definitely impairs you physically and psychologically.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:04] Thank you for joining me for part 1 of my work addiction series. [03:04] Listen as I define what addiction is and how being a workaholic fits. [06:25] I share how you can recognize if you are a workaholic. [07:50] The first thing I want you to do is recognize that recognition is key. [09:18] I believe it starts as a coping mechanism. [10:09] Here are the takeaways that I want you to think about. [10:11] Do you fit the classification as a workaholic? [10:17] If it’s a yes, I want you to ask yourself these questions. [10:22] #1 Were my parents or mentors workaholics? [10:26] #2 Could I be modeling behaviors that were shown to me? [10:33] #3 Do I have negative feelings associated with working less that might be rooted in my past? [10:42] #4 What triggers me to feel the need to overwork? [11:09] Thank you for listening!     Links and Resources Vive Funds 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Sufficiency is knowing that wherever you are it’s okay. Brig Johnson chose this word because it is the word that follows her through life. Listen as she shares more about sufficiency and her journey and why she’s passionate about lifting up other women of color so they can shine.    She has spent decades in medicine and dealing with the slime that walks the halls of our facilities. Not only as a woman but as a woman of color who has been given even less of a voice. For a time she pushed all that shit down, but no longer.    As she began traversing the coaching space, she was constantly bombarded with images and stories of white women coaches and that altered her view of what was possible for her. She kept going but it was tough.    With the evolution of conversation after the murder of George Floyd however, she started to see an uprising of women, just like her, sharing their gifts. The floor of conversation is now open and she can now see so much more possibility.    We are chatting about all things medicine, coaching, and overcoming negative self-talk. Brig relates her journey into podcasting and how it too has helped her overcome some deep internal baggage. This was an amazing conversation that you won’t want to miss.   “We identify so much more with what we do as opposed to who we are. We are human doings as opposed to human beings.” Brig Johnson   In this episode: [02:08] Welcome to the show, Brig! [02:57] Listen as she shares why she picked the word sufficiency. [05:50] She discusses her career journey. [07:12] Coaching was always at the back of her mind and she knew it was something she was intrigued by. [10:14] Brig talks about why she believes women of color coaches aren’t as successful as white women coaches are. [13:49] She speaks about her podcast Breakthrough With Brig. [18:00] I talk about my Slack group and why I had to apologize to them. [19:44] Listen as Brig discusses walking away from the medical field. [23:40] She shares why she believes people identify more with what they do instead of who they are. [25:31] Brig discusses the new groups she has. [27:36] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources Vive Funds Duped: The Darkside of Online Business podcast Find Brig Johnson: Become Un-F*withable Life Coach School Breakthrough with Brig podcast Facebook | Instagram  3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Look. You can totally be addicted to work. Just like any other addiction, work addiction is super nuanced and rather than try to talk about all the different areas in one go, I’m turning this into a series!   That’s right. I’m doing a whole new series specific to being a workaholic and how you can recognize it and change it.    First is recognizing that you are indeed a workaholic and what to do if you realize you are one. If you find yourself working until you are completely empty and dry… then you’re a workaholic. If you think about work 24/7 and can’t ever shut it off, then you’re a workaholic.    Sound familiar? Then here are some quick tips to start separating yourself from work.    First, practice self-compassion. We are all human and we’re all living our lives the best that we can. If you realize you’re living to work and are tired of it, then give yourself the grace to fail and keep going.    Second, get support. Yes, allow yourself the grace to fail but get the support you need to fail less! Also make sure that your friends and family know that you’re a work addict. They can help you keep things in perspective when you start working too much again.    It’s all about taking small steps. Listen in next week for additional information and more tools and coping mechanisms you can use to tackle your work addiction. “You can’t expect yourself to show up daily, always being the best, instead you just have to show up your best at that moment.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [01:13] Thank you for joining me for my new series about work addictions. [03:24] I am a workaholic. [06:30] I want to give you some quick tips about what you can do if you realize you are a workaholic. [06:53] #1 show yourself some self-compassion. [07:42] #2 get support. [08:30] #3 let your family and close friends know that work has become your drug. [08:51] #4 take small steps from here and think about what the next best step is. [10:15] Work addictions can potentially be harder than substance based addiction. [12:11] You are not a unicorn! [15:16] Look for more steps coming up next week in this new series.     Links and Resources Locum Story Doctor Me First Episode 245   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

How does compassion impact life? This is something that Dr. Kristin Neff has spent years studying and has written several books about. She’s specifically interested in self-compassion in women and why it is necessary for wellness. Listen as I do a bit of fan-girling and we talk about this very important topic.    Dr. Kristin Neff is one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion. In fact, she was the first to operationally define and measure the construct. She has now also designed an 8-week course to help teach the skills necessary to develop healthy self-compassion both personally and professionally.   But why is she so intrigued by this particular skill?    She became very interested in the practice of Buddhism as she was going through her graduate program and self-compassion is one of the core tenets. After realizing that there wasn’t a whole lot of scientific research about the construct of self-compassion, she took the field on.    Listen as she shares the definition of self-compassion and why it’s more important now than ever. She also delves into the place of self-compassion in a post-Me Too world and how you can start to work on being more compassionate to yourself today.    “Women are socialized to be tender but not fierce and this is what can lead to things like inequality.” Dr. Kristin Neff   In this episode: [02:49] Welcome to the show, Kristin! [04:29] Listen as she shares why she picked self-compassion as her words for today. [06:53] Kristin talks about an experience she had that inspired her to write about fierce self-compassion. [09:05] “It’s all about the alleviation of suffering.” [11:25] She discusses authenticity and finding your self-compassion. [13:07] Kristin shares her definition of worthiness. [15:18] She speaks about finding a way to love ourselves. [17:01] Listen as she talks about her online course for medical professionals. [21:29] See the links below to check out her books. [22:26] Thank you so much for being on the show! Links and Resources Locum Story Doctor Me First Episode 28 Doctor Me First Episode 201 Doctor Me First Episode 228 Doctor Me First Episode 244   Find Dr. Kristin: The Center For Mindful Self-Compassion   Books: Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals 1st Edition   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Greetings leader of people. If you’re willing to listen, I have some information and advice that you need to hear. You see, your people are burned out. Even if they weren’t prior to the disease that shall not be named, they are now. They need you.    So take a moment and listen in. See if you recognize these traits in your own people. If you do, then I’m giving you the resources you need to help them.    Your greatest resource is the people that you have walking the halls day in and day out. They are the life of your organization or practice. They need you to realize that they aren’t okay and they need you to do something about it.    I’ve broken them out into four different groups and each one has their own set of needs. Listen especially hard to those in group four. This group grows each and every day and they need you the absolute most.    Do you recognize these traits in your people? If so, dedicate some time to help them get through.  “Your most important resource isn’t your fancy buildings, your latest technology, or the good cafeteria. It’s the people who are walking the halls every single day.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:20] Have you considered becoming a coach?  [02:32] Do you have a boss who’d be willing to listen to feedback? Have them start here! [03:32] The first of the four groups that are in the workforce right now. These are the “D” people.  [04:41] Group two is filled with the super productive workaholics you know.  [05:46] Do you know some disruptors? These are the people in group three.  [07:02] The silent but deadly group is the fourth. This is the scariest group and more and more people are getting here.  [08:53] Do better my boss friends! Links and Resources: Physician Coaching Alliance 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Your passions are valid. Going through medical school and starting your career may make it seem like anything else is not important. Your passions are important. Listen as Dr. Susie Sharpe shares her story and why she is not just multi-passionate, she instead has two careers. Dr. Susie has been interested in art since she was very young. She and her family immigrated from Korea right as she was entering high school and she was bullied. A lot. She didn’t yet speak English and she was working on learning more about the country and culture.    She decided to enroll in art and absolutely loved the outlet that it provided her. However, she knew she didn’t want to be a starving artist. She pursued the sciences in college and later obtained her medical degree.    It didn’t take long after starting in medicine to realize that she wanted and needed more. She started creating works of art again and is now a world-renowned artist. Her work is featured in shows all over the world and she has built a career in art and medicine.    Wish you could do the same? Listen in to hear her whole story and all the advice she gives to her peers.  “A lot of times, the way out is through.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [02:51] Welcome Susie Sharpe and hear all about the magic she’s putting into the world!  [03:40] How did she get started in art and then return to it?  [06:46] Medicine truly squashes creativity if you don’t foster your passions.  [06:11] You have to carve out time for yourself.  [09:43] Learn how she got restarted in art while practicing medicine.  [13:28] What is Susie’s advice for anyone thinking they can’t reach high levels with their passions?  [15:45] How did art help Dr. Susie to heal the colorless part of burnout?  [18:29] Where can you go see Dr. Susie’s work?  [22:13] Join us in Slack! Links and Resources: Physician Coaching Alliance   Connect with Dr. Susie Sharpe: Dr. Susie’s Website Dr. Susie on Facebook Dr. Susie on Instagram 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

If you’ve burned out once, you will burn out again. It’s almost impossible to change your character and personality so much that you no longer drive yourself to unachievable heights. Dr. Marion McCrary and I are chatting all about burnout relapse and how you can beat it.    The good news is, now that you know you’ll relapse, you have the chance to create a burnout toolkit that will help you beat it back faster!    First things first, you have to recognize the symptoms of burnout. You see there’s BIG burnout, when you’re in the deep, dark pit and aren’t sure how you’re ever going to feel good again. That’s the obvious kind. But you didn’t get there in a day.    Once you’ve beaten big burnout, it’s a lot easier to recognize baby burnout. The little mile markers that indicate you’re on your way to pain and suffering. Listen as Dr. Marion shares how you can start to recognize baby burnout and stop it before it gets out of hand.  In this masterclass we shared several tips for getting through burnout relapse quickly and in as painless a manner as possible. Which tip are you implementing today?  “Whether it’s big burnout or baby burnout… the basics of how to address it and how to get out of it, are really the same.” Dr. Marion McCrary   In this episode: [03:19] Today’s topic is burnout relapse… duh duh duh! [04:36] Learn more about Dr. Marion McCrary and what she’s doing in the world.  [05:30] No matter if you’re experiencing big burnout or baby burnout, you need strategies for getting out of it.  [07:12] Burnout is a form of trauma. [08:18] Even if your burnout comes back, you’re going to catch it more quickly. [09:44] Marion shares her 4D’s of burnout.  [13:01] Do the work that aligns with your values and give the rest to others.  [13:20] Activate your support team early and often.  [14:57] Finding a community of other physicians has greatly helped Marion keep burnout at bay. [16:23] Boundaries are so important. Learn more. [20:06] Clear out the clutter. [21:08] Create space in your life. Build back the openness in your life.  [24:15] Connect with Marion. Links and Resources: Advice Media Physician Coaching Alliance Episode 276: Margin with Dr. Marion McCrary Effortless by Greg Mckeown September 11th & 12th - Badass Retreat   Connect with Dr. Marion McCrary: Marion’s Website Marion on Instagram Marion on Facebook Marion on Twitter Marion on LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

We need more physician coaches. Which is why I’m so excited that Dr. Blake Jones is going to join me in the coaching world. Listen as he shares his journey, why he thinks coaching is so important, and how his and his wife’s lives have changed after working with me.    Dr. Blake Jones is an MSK Radiologist who realized he was experiencing burnout right out of residency. He very quickly started feeling that notion of, “This is it?” He and his wife initially tried to work on their burnout themselves but realized they needed help.   We now work together one on one and we do couples sessions. Once he began embracing his superpower of being multi passionate and a super learner, things really started to change. He loves learning new things and learning lots of new things. He doesn’t want to master everything.    This skill serves him well as a coach.    He fully believes that all physicians need coaches. The more coaches we have, the more peers will be helped, the more able we are to change the face of healthcare as an industry and a profession.  “There are so many physicians and I think just about every one of us could probably use this.” Dr. Blake Jones   In this episode: [02:43] Welcome Dr. Blake Jones to the show and learn more about him and his brilliance. [06:10] Blake and his wife have both been working with me and we’ve all learned a lot.  [07:22] Why they decided they needed additional help with regard to burnout.  [08:36] What has his experience as a man in healthcare been like?  [10:36] Dr. Blake shares the most influential lessons he’s learned through coaching.  [12:33] How has embracing his multi passionate personality impacted his new baby business?  [15:08] Why he started considering becoming a life coach. [16:16] Who is he a coach for?  [21:26] What does he want people to do after hearing his story?  [24:03] He was part of the inspiration for the “How to Start a Super Crazy Business” series.  [25:42] There is room for additional physician coaches. [26:30] Join the Slack Group! Links and Resources: Advice Media Physician Coaching Alliance September Badass Retreat   Connect with Dr. Jones: Dr. Blake on LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you ready for my Summer Solocast Series? I am doing some quick solocasts to get you juiced up, infused with encouragement and inspiration. I want you to go about your summer loving your life and making things better.    It’s important that you acknowledge your burnout. Let’s get real. You wouldn’t be listening to this podcast if you didn’t know on some level that you were experiencing burnout. Plus once you’ve named it, you can address it.    If you’re just not sure whether or not you are experiencing burnout, listen as I share the D’s, E’s, and F’s of burnout. If any of them hit home, then you’re likely burned out.    But where do you go next? What do you do?    First, ask yourself this question. Are your needs being met? If they aren’t then you need to address those before you go any further. Give yourself the time and space to actually dig in and do the work.    You can do hard things. You are enough. Stop trying to be everything for everyone. You can’t.   “You are enough, you can not be everything to everybody.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:28] When it comes to burnout, you first have to acknowledge that you have it. [03:05] Listen as I list the D, E’s and F’s and see if any of these hit home. [04:07] I share where you can go from here. [06:04] Look at what you need and see if they are being met. [07:08] The most important thing is to make time and space for yourself. [08:20] Everything that is different about you is your superpower. [11:25] You are enough, you can not be everything to everyone. [12:42] You can do hard things, just make sure the hard things are ones you want to do. Links and Resources CareCloud   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me. This episode is from the RX For Success podcast with Dr. Randy Cook.   Niran S. Al-Agba, MD is a third-generation primary care physician practicing for 20 years in her hometown. She began working in her father’s medical office on Saturdays when she was 9 and has done every job in a medical office that there is including receptionist, medical assistant, janitor, and all the way to physician owner. After graduating from Michigan State University with a BS in Lyman Briggs Physiology and History of Health and Humanities, she attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. She completed an internship and residency at Denver Children's Hospital/University of Colorado SOM and returned home to work in her father’s practice in 2001 for a few months and then permanently in 2002.   Dr. Al-Agba’s Prescription for Success: Number 1: Be exactly who you are; don’t try to change for other people Number 2: Learn to sift the personal from the professional feedback. It’s not about you as a human being, rather about something you did or can do better. Number 3: Be brutally honest. Don’t sugarcoat the message, tell people, for good or bad, exactly what you’re thinking. Connect with Dr. Al-Agba Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.niranalagba.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silverdalepeds KevinMD: https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/niran-s-al-agba Dr. Al-Agba also writes a regular column for the Kitsap Sun Newspaper: https://www.kitsapsun.com/ Links and Resources CareCloud   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you ready for my Summer Solocast Series? I am doing some quick solocasts to get you juiced up, infused with encouragement and inspiration. I want you to go about your summer loving your life and making things better.    The work that we do is not impacted by what we wear. I say this because the image of that white coat actually contributed to my burnout. It leads to thoughts of being better than and to needing to be perfect.    Believe it or not, when you put on the white coat, you don’t suddenly become all knowing and perfect. Which is why I fully believe that we need to ditch the dress code and become more focused on being the best doctors we can be both for our patients and ourselves.    What do you think? Do you feel that the dress code we cater to affects our work in any way? Or does it only affect our mindset?    “I think we should look at professionalism as an action and a culture rather than what we put on our bodies.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode:  [02:52] I talk about why I believe that dress code professionalism is patriarchal oppression. [04:02] The work should speak for itself, it shouldn't matter what we wear. [05:33] We should be called a doctor no matter what. [06:03] If this resonates with you, I would love to hear from you.   Links and Resources CareCloud   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me. This episode is from the Medicine, Marriage & Money podcast with Dr. Kate Mangona.   WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER: Medicine: How we met at orientation, during the first day of internship What a Radiation Oncologist does The difference between protons and X-rays Kate’s strict rules for Victor during her 3-month radiology board preparation Marriage:  Falling in love at first sight and then again 4 years later Our proposal story at Disney How we dealt with losing an au pair and finding the perfect nanny during the pandemic Money: How we won one year of free frozen yogurt Why Victor became interested in learning about finances Extra: How coaching changed Victor’s life Why defining marriage, career and financial goals are so important    FEATURED ON THIS SHOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/39point6 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/39point6 Links and Resources Advice Media     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you ready for my Summer Solocast Series? I am doing some quick solocasts to get you juiced up, infused with encouragement and inspiration. I want you to go about your summer loving your life and making things better.    What is burnout costing you? Beyond your mental and physical health, it’s costing you so much more. I’m digging into 7 things burnout is costing you that you may not be aware of.    First, burnout is costing you time. As one of our most precious resources, we should guard it zealously. However, when you’re burned out, you spend more time on tasks than necessary and the time not spent on tasks is spent buried under the weight of worry.    Burnout is also costing you your energy. When you are deep in the pit of burnout, you feel completely depleted. There’s no quick fix to getting your energy back but not having it affects every aspect of your life.    Listen in to hear all the things burnout is costing you. Does this hit home? If so, reach out. Let’s get you out of the pits of burnout.   “You serve, you deserve,” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:34] Today we are discussing what your burnout is costing you! [02:44] Burnout is costing you time. [03:23] Burnout is costing you your energy. [03:44] Money is another thing that burnout is costing you. [04:55] Burnout is costing you your peace of mind. [05:11] Relationships are another thing that burnout is costing you. [05:30] When you are burned out, you are not operating at your optimal level of health. [06:50] Burnout is actually costing you your protection. [07:16] You serve, you deserve! Links and Resources Advice Media   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me. This episode is from Medicine Redefined with Jyoti Patel, MD.   Our key takeaways from our discussion with Dr. Jyoti Patel. Jyoti Patel, MD 👩🏽‍⚕️Triple Board Certified in Integrative Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Integrative & Functional Medicine    Website: https://aimsforwellness.com Instagram: @drjyotipatelmd TikTok: @jyotipatelmd   Effect of FMT on symptoms of Psych Disorders. PMID: 32539741   The anxiolytic effect of probiotics. A Meta-Analysis. PMID: 29924822   Links and Resources Advice Media   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you ready for my Summer Solocast Series? I am doing some quick solocasts to get you juiced up, infused with encouragement and inspiration. I want you to go about your summer loving your life and making things better.    Mental photoshopping. Wondering what that term could possibly mean? My coach, Susan Hyatt, shared with us a story about one of her clients who was constantly mentally photoshopping herself and her life.    Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I was better at [insert basically anything],” and then followed that statement with, “I should be better at [insert that same thing.]”? You are by no means the only one.    But mentally photoshopping is exhausting. It is a sure way to keep yourself from achieving your dreams. Why? Because you’re constantly in a cycle of thinking about the things you should be better at rather than leaning into the things you are already amazing at.    Listen in to learn how you can get out of this negative cycle of comparisonitis and start loving your life and business again. “There is no perfect, perfect does not exist.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [01:29] Today we are discussing mental photoshopping. [02:10] Here is a list of things we can all relate to. [03:15] There is no perfect. [03:53] Try some of these things when you find yourself mental photoshopping. [05:08] Flip the script and find good in the things you feel you fail at. [08:14] Have some fun! Links and Resources   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me. This episode is from Curate Your Health with Dr. Heather Hammerstedt.   Michael Collins is the founder of www.SugarAddiction.com and is Board Chairman of Food Addiction Institute. Michael has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and wrote the book The Last Resort Sugar Detox, which was rated #1 in Healthy Living on Amazon  Today, Michael and Dr. Hammerstedt of Wholist cover the dangers of food addiction, and more specifically, the dangers of sugar addiction. Michael talks about the dopamine reward system and the chemicals in the brain that make it difficult to “just stop” overeating sugars. We discuss “skill-power” over willpower, and realizing that you have to choose what you eat, when you eat it, and understand why you’re eating it to regain control. Dr Hammerstedt and her lifestyle coaching team can be found at www.wholisthealth.com and @wholisthealth on Facebook and Instagram, as well as the public Facebook group Curate Your Health. Wholist helps high performing women and men lose weight for the last time, with an innovative food and mindset coaching program to blueprint YOUR optimal body and mind, with real food, real work, real results… and no products or BS. Come curate YOUR sustainable health future, and personal and professional dynasty. And remember, who you choose to be Matters. You are valuable; You are worth this. You are your WholeYou   Links and Resources   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you ready for my Summer Solocast Series? I am doing some quick solocasts to get you juiced up, infused with encouragement and inspiration. I want you to go about your summer loving your life and making things better.    You are not broken. If you’ve been looking around looking for that perfect guru to help you fix you so that you can find success, then this is the episode for you. Because the ‘Are You My Mother’ mentality doesn’t work. Here’s why.    Let me tell you a quick story. A friend of mine and I were hiking the other day. She’s new to the whole hiking situation, so she went out and bought all the new gear and all the new clothes so that she could feel like a true outdoorswoman.    Then there was me. I have my same backpack that I’ve had for years and I’m wearing super comfy clothes that I’ve been hiking in for almost as long. No matter who has the new shiny things or the old worn in things, we both have to walk the same path.    So the next time you feel like you need someone to come in and fix you with all the new shinies, remember this episode. Instead of the new shinies, take the next best step for you and you’ll be amazed at where you find yourself.   “You are not broken and you are not that far away from the things you are seeking.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:09] Today we are discussing why the ‘are you my mother’ doesn’t work. [03:08] Don’t try to find someone to fix you, find someone to help you navigate. [04:19] Don’t seek someone else to get your answers, take your next best step. [05:33] If you aren’t walking, then you aren’t getting anywhere. [07:21] Go outside and have some fun and I’ll talk to you next time.   Links and Resources Locum Story     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the Doctor Me First Summer Showcase where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me. This episode is from The Imperfect Dad MD podcast with Dr. Jeremy Toffle.   Let's face it: being a dad and a physician in the 21st century is completely different from what the previous generations have gone through. Time at home is just as valuable as time at work.   Being a parent is more about your interactions with your kids rather than your pocketbook.  However, the resources out there are scarce on how we are supposed to improve these new expectations as fathers while being a doctor. When is the last time you read a parenting book? How about a book similar to "How to potty train your toddler?" Those books may help certain situations, however I don't think knowledge on potty training truly helps you master dealing with your screaming toddler in the grocery store line. There is a lot more to parenting than the quick-fix titles out there. This week I dive into the 6 B's of being a physician dad and why I think these can all improve not only your life at home but also your life at work. I will also quickly discuss some changes in the podcast and what to expect in the coming months. Starting on Fridays, there will be a quick Friday Review show which will focus on this week's topic. I may leave a quick tip for the week, closing thoughts on the topic at hand, or dive even deeper into what was discussed on Wednesday. I hope you take a listen and let me know what you think! Interested in more topics not covered here? Check out my blog at www.imperfectdadmd.com to see if I discussed it there. Can't find what you are looking for? Send me an email either at my website above or at [email protected] and I can try to cover it in my next show. Want to find other dads to talk to and get advice from?  Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/imperfectdadmd Remember to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW! I want to be able to help as many dads and parents out there, and I can't do it without YOUR help! Links and Resources Locum Story   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you ready for my Summer Solocast Series? I am doing some quick solocasts to get you juiced up, infused with encouragement and inspiration. I want you to go about your summer loving your life and making things better.    Our American culture is built upon the idea that you have to hustle to succeed. That’s so not true. Listen as I share the five lies that hustle culture teaches us and why it’s important that you find your own groove.    Lie #1 - you have to get up at 5a to start your day. So not true! If you don’t do well at 5a then stay your butt in bed or get up and just take some time for you. Don’t work at times that aren’t suitable for your energy.    Lie #2 - If you work harder, you will meet all of your goals and be successful. No! Working harder does not mean that you’re working on the things that will help you find success. Working harder isn’t the solution. Work smarter instead.    Lie #3 - There is a specific way to become happy and successful. I call a HUGE bullshit on this one. First of all, what makes me happy is not the same thing that will make you happy, so the idea that there is one way to find that happiness is absurd.    Listen in to hear all of the lies and why you should take time this summer to evaluate how you work, what you like, and when you feel the absolute best in your work. Understanding your body and your energy is one of the best ways to find that elusive happiness and needed success.    “Working harder does not guarantee results, but it will lead you to burn out.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:07] We are talking about the lies that hustle culture teaches and why they are BS. [02:49] Lie #1: We are taught that you must get up at 5 am and start your day. [06:30] Lie #2: If you work harder, you will meet all of your goals and be successful. [07:28] Lie #3: There is a specific way to become happy and successful. [09:24] Lie #4: If you push a little harder, it will all pay off. [12:09] Lie #5: It's the hard that separates the winners from everyone else. [13:42] You can do what feels fun and easy and be filled with love and joy and be successful. [15:19] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources Locum Story     3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the first Doctor Me First Summer Showcase episode where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me. This episode is from Create an Unstoppable Life by Dena George MD.   Welcome back - this episode is designed to simplify it all and show you the only thing that matters. . .the only thing that is necessary to Create an Unstoppable Life. It's so simple and complex. . . and it is a learned behavior.   Links and Resources Locum Story   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you ready for my Summer Solocast Series? I am doing some quick solocasts to get you juiced up, infused with encouragement and inspiration. I want you to go about your summer loving your life and making things better.    You know when you say some seriously epic stuff and then people want to have those same sayings written down somewhere so they can reference them later? I did that recently.   I’m super sassy. We all know this. So recently I put together a list of my favorite sassy sayings with the help of my Slack group and Burntout to Badass group participants. They were a hit, so I’m sharing them with you today.   What’s your favorite one?    “I define my labels and I can change them whenever I want.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:18] I am going to share 12 pieces of badass advice with you today. [02:54] #1 - I do what I want. [02:57] #2 - There are no rules. [03:00] #3 - If It feels personal, it’s not personal. [03:04] #4 - Not all my thoughts are truth. [03:08] #5 - Don’t ask for permission, I already have it. [03:12] #6 - It can be easy. [03:14] #7 - Enoughness comes from within. [03:18] #8 - I define my labels and I can change them whenever I want. [03:22] #9 - Let them be mad. [03:25] #10 - No is a complete sentence. [03:29] #11 - I gotta stop shoulding all over myself. [03:33] #12 - Actually, I can. [03:37] Whichever one resonates with you, grab it and use it whenever you need it. Links and Resources MR Insurance 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the first Doctor Me First Summer Showcase episode where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me. This episode is from the BS Free MD podcast with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh.   This week is another Doctales with Cocktails and…..today we call BS on ourselves.   We have done some really dumb stuff over the years, and now we are laughing and sharing a FEW of the ridiculousness of our medical past.    We have experienced exploding sebaceous cysts causing “something about May”, exploding speculum shrapnel and hydration on the legislature lawn.    Tim has even been paid in whiskey for weekend vasectomies!  We confess we like our hillbilly medical experience, which involves some vet medicine and NASCAR driving to emergencies.   Biggest regrets: May’s 9 month stint as Tim’s nurse. Tim’s frosty faux pas “dicksicle”.   We are tasting some Crater Lake goodness today- Cheers to Crater Lake Vodka & Cran for the win.   Don’t forget to reach out to Contract Diagnostics for all your contract reviews and expert advice- look them up at doctorpodcastnetwork.com/contractdiagnostics or 888-574-5526.     LINKS: Contract Diagnostics- doctorpodcastnetwork.com/contractdiagnostics or 888-574-5526.     Crater Lake Spirits: https://craterlakespirits.com/   Visit Victoria BC!: https://www.ontheluce.com/victoria-british-columbia/   Stay in the loop with us: Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at : bsfreemd.com (no www)    GET SOCIAL WITH US!   Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree If you prefer to listen on Spotify → Click here! If you are an Apple Podcast listener → This link is for you! Don’t forget to Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts!    Links and Resources MR Insurance   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you ready for my Summer Solocast Series? I am doing some quick solocasts to get you juiced up, infused with encouragement and inspiration. I want you to go about your summer loving your life and making things better.    One way to truly fall in love with your life is to hold onto those things that are certain. There is so much in the world that we cannot control. There is so much that we don’t know. There is so much that is beyond our grasp or ken.    But there is also so much that we can stand firm on.    I want you to make a list of things that you are certain of. What makes you, you? Hold onto that list and remember it as your world gets tossed around through life and doctoring.   “My name is Errin Wiesman, I’m a mother, I’m a wife, I’m a friend, I’m a daughter. I am going to be ok, at this moment I am ok.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:27] Today we are talking about uncertainty. [03:03] Listen as I share a list of things that are certain. [03:53] I want you to make a list of things that you are certain of. [05:20] It’s ok to have some tools in your back pocket. [06:59] Go outside and have an adventure, and I’ll catch you next time.   Links and Resources Advice Media 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Welcome to the first Doctor Me First Summer Showcase episode where we are spotlighting the other amazing doctor podcasts that are out there. Over the next eight weeks you will get to listen to an episode from a different doctor podcast and then a solo podcast from me.This first episode is from the Talk2MeDoc podcast with Dr. Andrew Tisser.   Join Dr. Andrew Tisser with Doctors Chase Anderson and Carl Streed Jr. as they talk about being yourself in medicine. They get into the systematic discrimination that people of color and different sexual identities get in the medical field. Chase and Carl also share what we can do to improve how we deal with these issues and support our words with actions.   In this episode, you’ll learn:   The privileges and friction brought about by intersectionality and identifying with the LGBTQ+ community.   Using strong emotions as a catalyst for change.   Asking consent before asking questions or bringing up topics that people might have problems with.   Being a lifelong learner. You have the power as a health professional to speak up and make a difference.   Changing behavior and conduct instead of forcing a change of beliefs.   About Chase Anderson:   Chase is an adult psychiatry resident physician at The Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. He was born in Woodland Hills, California, and then moved to Seattle, Washington at age 12. He completed his undergraduate education in Chemistry at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his master’s in Biological Engineering at MIT as well. He is a graduate of The Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and will soon be starting his Child Psychiatry fellowship at UCSF. In his free time, he enjoys going for long walks around Boston, listening to Kpop, reading fantasy books, playing soccer, writing, and planning dinners with friends.   About Carl Streed Jr.:   Carl Streed Jr MD MPH is a physician by training and an advocate in action focused on improving the status, health, and well-being of vulnerable communities. For over a decade, he has been dedicated to understanding and eliminating disparities among sexual and gender minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. He uses a decidedly health-focused perspective with emphasis placed on the intersection of identities. He has approached the issues facing LGBTQ individuals and communities through education reform, professional development, and systems redesign.   In addressing the issues facing LGBTQ communities, he has published a variety of articles and resources and been invited to give presentations and workshops.   With his experience advocating for institutional, state, and national level change, he has advised as a consultant the creation of new LGBTQ-focused symposia and resources for healthcare systems, non-profit organizations, and federal agencies.     You can find Chase Anderson on… Twitter: https://twitter.com/chasetmanderson   You can find Carl Streed Jr. on… Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjstreed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjstreed/   Connect with Andrew Tisser! Website: https://andrewtisserdo.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk2medoc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.tisser LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtisserdo/ Early Career Physicians: Taking Back Medicine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earlycareerdocs/   Links and Resources Advice Media   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

It’s the Spring time which means podcasting for Mr. Weisman is a no go. That being said, we’ve had a lot going down on the farm and in the Weisman household, so welcome to the Farm Widow Edition of our Married to an Alpha Female series.    First up, a quick update on the retreat I hosted recently. It’s so nice to just get out in nature with other female physicians. We had an amazing time and I can’t wait to do it again. That’s something Craig knows…   ...what Craig doesn’t know is that I broke the lawn mower… again. I swear that thing just hates me. Every single time I try to mow, something goes wrong. Also, our hot tub occasionally doubles as a shower for the kids.    I mean, the water is really hot… that should kill all the bacteria right?    Listen in to hear all about what’s going on down on the farm and what’s keeping Craig out until all hours of the night. Plus, I’m sharing tips for all of you partners of Alpha Females.   It may just be me, but I think I rocked this Farm Widow Edition! Let me know what you think!   “Momming is hard, parenting is hard, there is no hood like parenthood.” Errin Weisman   In this episode: [02:21] It’s just me today on this farm widow’s edition. [02:27] I share about my outdoor retreat that we just finished up. [04:35] Listen as I share things that Craig doesn’t know. [07:17] Sometimes I bathe the children in the hot tub and call it good. [07:36] “Half-assed parenting is absolutely acceptable.” [11:00] I’m doing Craigs down on the farm segment. [12:16] Craig and his dad try to be very purposeful in their planting. [14:23] Now for tips on being married to an alpha female. [17:14] Thank you for listening to this widow's addition.   Links and Resources Panacea Financial   Find Craig: Craig on Twitter: @highbanksfarmer   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me on my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Dad’s need to talk things out too. This past year hasn’t been tough just on us moms. When I found out about Dr. Jeremy Toffle and his Imperfect Dad MD podcast, I knew I had to have him on. He’s having conversations with other physician dads chatting about their experiences being both dads and physicians.    Dr. Toffle’s father was a physician as well. He remembers not seeing his dad much because he was constantly working. These days there has definitely been a switch flipped in the roles between moms and dads and he thinks it’s a good thing.   Prior to the pandemic, he felt like he was doing a pretty good job at being a doctor and a dad. Then the kids were home 24/7 and he realized that there is a huge difference between being the Pinterest dad and real life.    Listen as he shares his story, why he started his blog then podcast, and how he’s hoping to help other physician dads with his message. This was a fantastic conversation with another Doctor’s Podcast Network member and physician parent just trying to figure this thing out.   “All of a sudden you are a parent and you're not supposed to fail at this and then you do.” Dr. Jeremy Toffle In this episode: [02:04] Welcome to the show, Dr. Toffle! [02:12] Dr. Toffle shares his background and the magic he brings to the world. [05:50] Dr. Toffle talks about how more is expected of him as a parent because he is a doctor. [07:15] Listen as Dr. Toffle discusses his podcast Imperfect Dad MD and why he started it. [10:48] He speaks about when he started his blog, which was the impetus for his podcast. [12:45] Dr. Toffle talks about dad burnout and how that looks in the dads he talks to. [15:51] Male physicians aren’t as willing to talk about burnout as women physicians are. [19:06] Dr. Toffle speaks about how he is teaching his boys that there are no girl and boy colors, toys, or tv shows. [21:45] There are resources for dad’s so look up Dr. Toffle and another one is Dr. Blake Jones. [24:08] Doctor Podcast Network is a great place to have community and have your questions answered. [26:46] Thank you so much for being on the show! [27:36] Here is your kick of encouragement. Links and Resources Panacea Financial Doctor Podcast Network Dr. Blake Jones Find Dr. Jeremy Toffle Imperfect Dad MD Imperfect Dad MD podcast Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me on my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

This has truly been an amazing series. We started out talking about how to go about creating your business, now let’s get into the nitty gritty. Contracts, taxes, and making sure that you’re setting yourself up for financial and mental success.    First things first, taxes. I know. It seems super scary to have to step out and handle your own taxes rather than being paid through a W2 and just having them taken out. But here’s the deal, if you create a financial plan and remember to simply put back money for taxes, you’ll be fine.    In fact, knowing that you need to take out money for taxes and insurance, use this information going into your contract negotiations. Don’t short yourself and later realize that you didn’t think of those expenses. Before you ever leave your current job, ask for the information on what you and your employer pay and then factor that into your contract rate.    Also, don’t be afraid to have someone who is well-versed in medical contracts go over yours before you sign. You have the right to have the contract reviewed to make sure it says and covers exactly what you think it does. Protect yourself and know your rights.    The only person who is negotiating for your life and career is you. Know what you want in both and make sure that you only settle on things that aren’t non-negotiables.    Listen in to hear all of my tips and advice as well as my responses to questions I’ve received as this series has progressed! If you want to change your life, then listen to the whole series and really think about whether or not this is the right route for you!   “If you don’t ask, it’s an automatic no.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:12] Welcome to the last installment of this series! [02:38] I want to talk about taxes first, the differences between being an employee with a W2 and a contractor with a 1099 form. [06:30] Use this information as a tool when you go into negotiations. [08:08] Now let’s talk about contract reviews. [08:31] Make sure you ask for what you want. The worst thing that can happen is that they will say no. [09:14] Find someone who specializes in contracts to go over your contracts. [10:16] When it comes to negotiations, the only person who is going to negotiate your contracts is you. [11:38] Marketing strategies are a very important part when looking for PRN work. [12:01] Get on LinkedIn when looking for PRN work. [12:44] If you are thinking about coaching, come over to Physicians Coaching Alliance. [13:19] Listen as I share the two different timelines you need to make. [14:35] Diana wants to know how you balance clinical PRN work with starting your new business? [15:35] Delegation and outsourcing is an important component when you are working PRN, launching a new business and spending time with your family. [16:38] It’s so important to minimize the parent's guilt when you are making this transition. [18:23] If this series has been helpful, let me know. [18:52] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources Physician Financial Services  Physicians Coaching Alliance Episode 273 Quitting Your Job Almost Guilt Free Episode 178 Empowerment with Anu Murthy   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

I’m so excited to share this conversation with you! Casey Bertelsman is a member of my team and an amazing resource on systems and processes. She’s trained as an engineer, but engineers get burnout too, so listen in to learn her story and see if you’ve experienced anything like this.   Casey has always been systems focused. When it comes down to it, a good system leads to a fantastic client experience overall. In her role as an engineer, she’s pretty much 100% people focused.    She works as an electrical engineer and helps to plan and execute electrical systems in new construction and buildings. Without her expertise, installing lighting, safety systems, smart systems, and more would be impossible.   However, she’s in a field that is very highly male dominated. Which as we all know, takes a toll on you as you try to expand and grow professionally.   Listen as she shares her story, why she’s so passionate about engineering, and what she’s doing to make women feel more included in her field. Casey has been an amazing addition to my team and I’m excited to share her story with you.   “It’s hard to see what that career trajectory looks like when you don’t see people that look like you in higher roles.” Casey Bertelsman In this episode: [02:11] Welcome to the show, Casey! [02:19] Casey shares her background and what she brings to the world. [04:49] Learn about her journey into the engineering field. [07:16] Her current job has a lot of opportunities and she loves designing lighting for buildings. [08:19] Casey discusses how she is trained to influence the workplace for women. [11:15] Part of why she started her podcast is because there were no women at her workplace in a position above hers. [13:18] What engineer burnout looks like. [17:32] Thank you for being on the show! [19:56] Here is your kick of encouragement! Links and Resources Physician Financial Services  Find Casey Bertelsman She Sparks Tech podcast LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

It’s time. It’s time to bring another amazing doctor into this discussion on how to go PRN clinically and start your own super crazy business, and I could think of no one better than Dr. Dena George. Listen as we chat about why it’s very possible for you and what you should be focused on to make this dream happen!   Dr. George is an amazing physician but she’s also a coach for physicians. We’ve worked together in the past and there is nothing but love all around because we’ve both seen a new way to act on our passion and our calling.    Since I started this amazing series, I’ve had several people write in and ask questions about how to get started, how to market, and where to find clients. Dr. George is here to help me answer them.    You know how so often people ask about getting started and the answer is just to start? While that’s true, it helps to have mentors in the space who can help guide you in this. That said, when it comes down to it, you have to have the confidence to start doing the work.    You don’t need extra certifications. You don’t need a website. You don’t need fancy software and a built out sales funnel. You need to figure out what you want to do in your business, learn all that you can about the online space, and network your butt off.    Where can you find clients? EVERYWHERE!   This was truly an amazing conversation. Dr. George even shares the five roadblocks she sees so many physician entrepreneurs stumble into. Listen in to hear those as well as how to avoid them. If you have questions for us, send them on in!   “I firmly believe that clear and focused physicians change the world.” Dr. Dena George In this episode: [02:20] Welcome to the show Dr. Dena George! [03:32] We are going to answer some questions that have been asked since the series started. [03:48] The first question is ‘how do you get started in coaching and where do you get started?’ [04:12] Dr. George says the way you get started is get started. [08:19] You don’t need extra certifications or an extra degree because nobody ever asks. [10:45] Another question is from someone new in business and they want to know how to put themselves out there. [14:44] You do not have to have a website to put yourselves out there. [16:06] The only requirement for marketing is to tell people what you know and how you can help them and then offer to help them. [17:44] “Where are the clients?” [20:44] Hear Dr. George’s five stumbling blocks for entrepreneurs. [21:04] #1 Trying to speak to everyone. [23:57] #2 Judgement. [27:06] #3 Comparison. [31:32] #4 Hustle. [36:18] Listen as we discuss PCA, Physicians Coaching Alliance. [37:39] #5 Overcomplicating. [42:52] When it comes to entrepreneurship, it’s not failure, it's feedback. [44:06] Thank you so much for being on the show! [44:50] Here is your kick of encouragement.   Links and Resources Panacea Financial Physician Coaching Alliance   Find Dr. Dena George Dena George MD, Coaching Create An Unstoppable Life Podcast Facebook | Instagram    3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

There’s no one right way to be a doctor. What you plan to do when leaving residency isn’t necessarily what you’ll find yourself doing as you grow and evolve as a person and as a physician. This was and is definitely true for Dr. Carina Hopen who joins me to chat all about her career and life reimagined.    The last time Dr. Hopen was on the show she wasn’t fully able to discuss what she was up to. In fact, she was one of the first doctors who were asked to help Amazon launch their telehealth platform. This led to a true reimagination of both her career and her life at home.    This was all happening during a time that telehealth seemed very fringe. If you think about it, up until everything with Covid, telehealth has typically been received with scorn. Amazon was working to remove those barriers and help more people have access to qualified physicians.    The only issue was what that meant for her family. Being in the military and living the military lifestyle, she was used to spending time away from her family, but that didn’t make the transition easy.    Listen as she shares her story with Amazon, why she needed to part ways with them, and how she’s working to find a balance between her passion and her need to be with family. How have you reimagined your life and career as you’ve navigated all of these twists and turns?    “Hard decisions can become easier once you know exactly what your mission is and what the core values are that support the mission.” Dr. Carina Hopen In this episode: [02:13] Welcome back to the show, Dr. Hopen! [03:29] Dr. Hopen shares her background and what she brings to the world. [04:09] Why she chose the word reimagine. [08:41] Hear about Amazon’s mission and how everything they do is a part of their customer obsession. [10:02] “A lot of people's health needs are based on what they do and their lifestyle choices and less so of medications.” [10:53] Why she stopped working with Amazon. [13:28] She’s opening her own private practice in June of this year. [16:14] Learn about the business mentor she connected with. [20:00] The benefits of reaching out to someone when you don’t know how to get where you want to go. [22:12] When you have a mentor or a coach, there is an accountability piece and positive pressure. [28:21] Thank you for being on the show! [28:45] Here is your kick of encouragement.   Links and Resources Panacea Financial Dr. Lara Salyer Find Dr. Carina Hopen Episode 51 Inspiration with Dr. Carina Hopen Thriving Mama MD Pinterest | Instagram 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

First, let me say how happy I am that you all have liked this series. If you’re thinking about changing how you work in medicine, then this really is the series for you. Now, the next part is once you have your baby business up and running and taking some of the load of your income, how do you actually start practicing PRN?    There are several things you should consider, but before you do ANYTHING you need to tackle your mindset. Fear is what holds us back from building our businesses and fear is what will keep you stuck.    This same thing applies when you go to talk to your organization about a change in how you work with them. So before you have that conversation, start thinking about what you want your work life to look like.    What are your non-negotiables? Do you need a specific schedule? Need to stop being on call? What do you have to have to make ongoing practice work for you and your family?    Then listen in as we talk about the different negotiation buckets! I’m also tackling malpractice insurance and ways that you can be paid. The thing about being PRN clinically is that you really get to call the shots in a lot of ways.   What specific questions do you have about PRN clinical work?    “Why are we so bad at talking to other humans? If you think about networking as trying to communicate with someone, just try to be interested in someone and try to have a conversation with them, it’s so much easier to make a personal connection with them.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [02:57] I answer a question from a listener. If you have a question email me at [email protected] [06:01] Fear is what is keeping you from starting a business. [06:43] Content is any way for which you are spreading your message. [08:30] Are you ready for part 4? [08:54] We are talking about clinical logistics but first mindset stuff. [10:48] Take the time to advocate for what you really want to do. [13:52] The first bucket to look at are your must haves, your non negotiables. [14:54] Next figure out what you would like to have but might be negotiable. [15:30] The third bucket is what would be nice to have. [16:51] You then must think about your malpractice insurance. [20:08] When it comes to you getting paid, the best way is whatever works for you. [23:37] You get to decide how you want to get paid when you do clinical PRN work. [24:51] Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for part 5.   Links and Resources MR Insurance Doctor Me First Workbook   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Are you waiting for someone else to tell you’re an expert? STOP! You’ve gone to medical school. You’re a practicing physician. You’re an expert in your field no matter what that field is. Stop waiting for someone else to empower you and realize that the key to empowerment is within yourself.   That being said, we’ve all been there. We let our jobs and our roles define us, but we have to stop. Dr. Kelly Casperson joins me to chat about empowerment and pleasure and how the two are extremely interconnected.   Dr. Casperson is a urologist who is dedicated to educating women about their pelvic health. She’s also a surgeon, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and podcaster! On her podcast You Are Not Broken, she digs into all things sex, pleasure, and empowerment.   Listen as she shares more about her story and how she became an entrepreneur. She’s also sharing her thoughts on sex and why all forms of play need to be considered in the larger conversation. Last but not least, do you know why women have sex? She’s sharing that too and why we need to shift our perspective on sex and its importance in our lives.   “The person who needs to give you permission is already in the room.” Dr. Kelly Casperson In this episode: [02:47] Welcome to the show, Dr. Casperson! [03:21] Dr. Casperson shares her background and what she brings to the world. [05:31] Listen as Dr. Casperson discusses why she picked the word Empower. [08:52] We as physicians let our jobs define us… and we need to stop.  [13:42] Learn about her podcast, how she started, and the challenges she has faced. [15:59] How empowerment and pleasure connect. [17:16] Why women have sex. [19:10] She encourages couples to think about sex in a much broader sense. [21:30] Sex is adult play and there is so much good in it. [25:22] I hope you are walking away feeling empowered. [26:28] Thank you for listening! Links and Resources MR Insurance Find Dr. Kelly Casperson: Dr. Kelly Casperson  You Are Not Broken podcast Instagram | LinkedIn   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Making connections is 100% the most important part of growing your business. I mean yes, you need to market your business, and you need to work on your offers, but none of that matters if you aren’t making true connections with other people.   As many of you know, I hate Facebook. One of the first things I did when I started my business was to start making waves on LinkedIn. My people are there and when someone is active on LinkedIn, they’re likely looking for real solutions and connections!   Now, one thing to note as you start connecting with people is that you are making connections. You aren’t becoming some scammy salesperson who pops into DMs just to pitch your services. That’s gross. Don’t do it!   Be prepared to make real connections and then foster those connections. If that’s not you, then be sure that you’re connecting with people that you’d love to have in your sphere in real life.    Okay, so you’ve started making connections. Now it’s time for the Errin-Weisman School of Marketing. You ready for it? Your marketing process has two whole steps.    First, share what you know. Second, create solutions to help the people who need it.    It’s legitimately that simple. Be willing to share your knowledge freely and then when people want more of what you know, offer them a solution that works for them and you! BOOM! Marketing done!   Listen in for all the goodies and my strategies for taking your baby business into the toddler years!   “Starting an online business can feel like you are shouting out into the darkness, you’re wondering, is anybody listening? Am I just going to continue doing all this work and it will go into the vacuum of space?” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:51] This series has been so fun. Are you ready for part 3? [04:46] Today we are talking about the business development side. [05:24] Making connections is so important when you are building your business. [07:22] Remember that direct connections are the fastest way to bring people into your business. [08:48] One of the first things I did when I started my business was to get involved with LinkedIn. [11:01] Get in people’s DMs and start a conversation with them, ask them a question. [13:48] #2 is marketing. Tell people what you know and offer to help them. [16:30] What do you know, how can you deliver that to people, then show them how you can help them. [17:01] Keep talking, your message will fall out of your mouth. [20:46] If you want sustainability for the long term, repurpose your content. [22:55] Next week I will bring you part 4 about going PRN Clinically. [23:52] Thank you for listening!   Links and Resources Chillpreneur by Denise Duffield Thomas REV.com    3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

You know that feeling you have when you’re getting to the end of your time off and it’s like a deep dark pit is about suck you up and never let you go? I call those the Sunday Dreads. They can and will go away and I’m giving you three ways to eliminate them today.    I can’t take credit for all of these recommendations though. My good friend and mastermind member, Kelli Thompson, has a system that she’s been talking about and I love it. She calls them the N’s. Notice it, Name it, Normalize it, and Neutralize it.    Because once you’ve noticed the feeling, if you work to name it and normalize it, then neutralizing it is much easier.    This works if it’s just a one-time, stressed out, hard season of life type moment. But if you keep having them week after week, month after month, then it could be your body telling you that it’s time for a change. If that’s the case, you’ll want to start doing things to make changes in your life and see if that helps.   For instance, stop scrolling Facebook, turn off the TV, stop listening or consuming content that causes you stress and anxiety. It’s amazing what happens when you stop filling your head with things that make the Dreads worse.    Last, try some DO magic. Grab a book or a rolled up towel or have a partner massage the occiput on your skull. That area is specifically linked to your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and by manipulating the area, you activate your calm!   Don’t believe in DO magic? That’s fine (though a scalp massage is always warranted!). Get your butt outside. There is a ton of research that shows walking barefoot in the grass with the sun shining on your face is an amazing way to ground your body and settle your emotions.    Once you’ve tried some of these, come back and let me know what worked, what didn’t, and how you’re feeling now!   “To me it felt like this big dark storm cloud had just surfaced around me and I was like OMG I have to go back and it really killed any family time we had left on Sundays.” Dr. Errin Weisman   In this episode: [01:32] I’m talking about the Sunday dreads! [03:40] Tip #1 is the N’s - Notice it, Name it, Normalize it and Neutralize it. [05:48] Tip #2 Use them as a signal for change. [07:14] Tip #3 is some DO magic knowledge, osteopathic manipulation. [09:07] I’m sharing how to use my DO magic with details but no slides. [11:13] I wanted to give you some actional things to do with all the mindset work. [12:48] If you want more great tips, come over and sit with me in my Slack group.   Links and Resources Episode 258: Clarity with Kelli Thompson   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE Email Errin HERE

Alright, we’re on part 2 of the “Start a Super Crazy Business” series and we’re chatting all about how to get started. I’m sharing practical steps along with some important mindset information designed to help you get started, now!   This time around, we’re fact finding. It’s time to figure out what it is you want to do with your business and the best way to do it is to start doing some research. Dust off those first year medical student studying skills and let’s get started.    Before you do a single bit of research though, you’ll want to get a binder or designate an electronic folder where you can put all the information you gather.    Now it’s time to start searching the internet. Along with looking up various industries and ways that you can contribute to them, you’ll also want to go back to people that you follow and admire.    See what they’re doing and who they have in their network and start getting an idea of who you can add to your own network. If you don’t already have one, you’ll want to get a LinkedIn profile set up.    Listen in to hear all of my tips for getting started plus some actionable steps you’ll need to take once you’ve decided how you want to provide your contributions to the world. Because the world needs your super crazy business and so do you!   “Keep talking and your business will fall out of your mouth.” Dr. Errin Weisman In this episode: [00:29] We’re moving right along in the Start a Super Crazy Business series! [03:16] It’s time to go fact-finding! [04:31] The first step, go get a binder or an electronic folder to put all your information in one place. [05:08] What to do once you’ve started your online research.  [05:58] LinkedIn - You must be on it! [07:08] Next? Start networking. It is so important and powerful for building your baby business.  [10:50] Then you’ll need to actually connect with the people you’ve added to your network.  [11:48] Keep talking about your business and all your best ideas will fall out of your mouth. [12:08] I’m giving you a quick template for reaching out to your personal contacts! [14:21] The money is in the follow up! [15:34] Your mindset tips for just getting started! [18:08] Why you need to name this new business. [19:00] Go get your domain name for your brand new baby business.  [21:08] Sign up for one social media business profile. [21:30] It’s time to get IRS official. Grab your EIN. [22:39] What it means to register your business.  [26:09] Open a separate business bank account. [27:08] Set up some way to receive money. [27:59] Get business liability insurance.  [28:37] Keep all of this information in one area.  [29:00] Celebrate your baby business!   Links and Resources Physician Financial Services Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Novo Bank   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Have you ever felt like your life has completely blasted past all of your comfortable margins? If you’ve experienced burnout, then I’m guessing the answer to that is yes. Dr. Marion McCrary views building in margin as one of the pillars of combating burnout. Listen as she shares her story and why margin has become one of her favorite words.   Dr. McCrary found herself facing burnout as she took on more and more at work. She was passionate about so many things, but quickly realized that all of the white space that she loved was completely gone. That’s when she took a hard look at her priorities.    After taking a sabbatical year in 2020 and fully diving into the coaching space, she decided it was time to start adding things back in. Her process for doing that is truly fantastic! Don’t miss out on her explanation.    Also, if you find yourself pushing up against the clear margins that you’ve set for yourself, it’s time to do a quick check on your priorities… 2.0. Listen in to learn more and if you love what Dr. McCrary is sharing, peruse the links below to follow her and bask in her space in the world.   “I like the white space on the edge of the paper… I love having that room to not have everything scheduled back to back to back to back.” Dr. Marion McCrary In this episode: [02:07] Welcome Dr. Marion McCrary and hear the magic she’s putting into the world.  [03:17] Learn how we met.  [05:36] What margin means to Dr. McCrary and why she picked it.  [09:10] Once you burn out, you’ll probably always have the propensity to go back there.  [10:29] A return to burnout is not a relapse. Learn why relapse is priorities 2.0.  [13:44] Does she help her clients reset in any particular way?  [17:44] Connect with Marion. Links and Resources Physician Financial Services Getting Things Done by David Allen Find Dr. Marion McCrary Marion’s Website Marion on Instagram Marion on Facebook Marion on Twitter Marion on LinkedIn   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel. Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE