Best Megan Melo Podcasts (2025)

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It's Not Possible! 27:52

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18h ago27:52

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Send us a text When "Impossible" Becomes Your Superpower You know that feeling when you're drowning in demands that feel completely unrealistic? When you're staring at a schedule that would require 26.7 hours in a 24-hour day? When you're being held responsible for things that are literally impossible for one person to handle? We've all been there.…

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The We Do Not Care Club for Perimenopausal Physicians (Part 2) 29:08

8d ago29:08

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Send us a text The Epic List You've Been Waiting For: What Women Physicians Are DONE Caring About Welcome back to the revolution, my friends. This is Part 2 of our "We Do Not Care Club" series, and today we're sharing the crowdsourced, unfiltered, absolutely brilliant list of things that women physicians are officially done caring about. But first,…

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The We Do Not Care Club for Perimenopausal Physicians (Part 1) 26:38

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Send us a text What if you could stop wasting your precious brain energy on things that don't deserve it? Welcome to a very special edition of Ending Physician Overwhelm, where we're diving deep into the revolutionary concept of the "We Do Not Care Club" – specifically designed for perimenopausal women physicians who are DONE with burning themselve…

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Self-Compassionate Compromise When You Are Deep In It 32:32

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Send us a text What You'll Learn Life doesn't pause for your perfect plans. Whether it's a scary diagnosis, staffing changes, or family emergencies, curveballs are coming. But here's what we don't talk about enough: how to navigate these storms with self-compassion instead of burning yourself out trying to hustle through everything. In this episode…

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Your AI Employee: How to Boss Around Technology That Actually Helps 34:11

29d ago34:11

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Send us a text Stop Playing Around and Start Making AI Work FOR You If you're still on the fence about AI tools, or you've tried them and felt frustrated, this episode is for you. We're talking about how to actually use these tools to make your life easier—not add another complicated task to your already overwhelming day. What We Talk About The thr…

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10 Ways to Deal in Tough Times 13:27

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Send us a text Recorded from the car on a Monday morning because sometimes life doesn't wait for perfect circumstances - and that's exactly the point. When Crisis Hits Close to Home This is a different kind of episode. Raw, real, and recorded in the midst of what I'm calling a "semi-urgent medical crisis" in my family. You know the kind - not a cod…

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What Am I No Longer Willing To Do? 25:52

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Send us a text Welcome to another edition of Ending Physician Overwhelm - this time recorded from the car because life happens, and we roll with it. The Question That Changes Everything When we talk about cutting back on work or reducing FTE, we often focus on what we want less of. But here's what we miss: What do we actually want MORE of? This epi…

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My Million Dollar Idea 24:36

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Send us a text The Wearable Device That Could Change Everything for Physicians What if there was a way to get objective, real-time data about how your lifestyle choices are actually affecting your health? Not just a random cortisol test that tells you nothing actionable, but continuous monitoring that could force you to confront the truth about how…

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Alignment vs Burnout 26:58

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Send us a text Finding Your Path to Alignment: The Antidote to Physician Burnout Are you feeling stuck in a perpetual slog, wondering where your passion for medicine went? You're not alone, and there's a powerful principle that can help guide you back to a place of purpose and energy. In this episode, we explore the concept of alignment—a state of …

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Break Your Own Rules 32:40

2M ago32:40

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Send us a text Rules? Who Me? Hello my friends! Today we're diving into those self-imposed rules that might be governing your life and keeping you stuck in patterns of overwhelm. From the seemingly trivial (must shave legs before wearing shorts) to the deeply consequential (always putting yourself last), these internalized rules often lead us to bu…

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Tackling Interruptions and Distractions 41:15

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Send us a text Ever find yourself busy all day yet feeling like you've accomplished nothing? You're not alone. As physicians, we face an overwhelming number of interruptions in our day - many of which didn't exist even a few years ago. What You'll Learn: Why constant interruptions are destroying your focus and productivity How to set clear, kind bo…

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Get a New Soundtrack 31:11

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Send us a text Today we talk about the negative internal dialogue that plays in our heads and how it impacts our wellbeing and performance. This episode explores: How negative self-talk becomes our default "soundtrack" - especially during challenging moments Why our brains are naturally wired for negativity (an evolutionary safety mechanism) How hi…

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Energy Management is an Inside Job 39:06

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Send us a text Today we're talking about energy management and why it's our responsibility to manage our own energy levels. Key Points: Two of my physician clients shared calling out sick as weekly wins in coaching sessions – highlighting how we're trained to always put patient care first, often at our own expense Energy management is each of our p…

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Hitting Unsubscribe 30:51

3M ago30:51

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Send us a text Today we talk about the concept of "unsubscribing" – not just from email newsletters, but from the thoughts, beliefs, and habits that no longer serve us as physicians. Episode Highlights: We celebrate 3 years of "Ending Physician Overwhelm" (launched March 2022) Unsubscribe from harmful ideas and beliefs: The belief that we should be…

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Times are Changing; Time to Adapt 33:29

3M ago33:29

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Send us a text This week, we talk about the significant changes happening in medicine that aren't likely to reverse, and how we as physicians need to adapt to navigate these shifts effectively. Episode Highlights: The Reality of Job Insecurity in Medicine Stories of experienced physicians being let go with little warning How healthcare organization…

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What's Your DOSE? 33:09

4M ago33:09

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the neurotransmitters that make up the acronym DOSE - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Epinephrine - and how they affect our daily lives and well-being. Episode Highlights: Dopamine: The Pleasure & Reward Neurotransmitter Evolved to reinforce behaviors that help us survive as individuals and as a species…

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Creating Meaning 27:48

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Send us a text I explore how to find and create meaning in both our professional and personal lives, especially when facing burnout and challenges in medicine. Episode Highlights Medicine was never meant to be easy, but the additional challenges we face today make self-care more important than ever When experiencing burnout, we often lose our sense…

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Get OUT of Your Default Thoughts 35:41

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Send us a text Ever have a moment where you suddenly realize you've slipped back into old thought patterns? In this episode, we dive into what happens when those default ways of thinking return - and how to move past them without getting stuck. When Old Thought Patterns Come Knocking After my emergency surgery for a perforated IUD (yes, really!), I…

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Trust Your Gut (Literally) 35:57

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I share a personal medical experience that taught me lessons about self-advocacy, trusting intuition, and seeking help - lessons that apply both personally and professionally in medical practice. Episode Highlights My recent experience with an IUD placement that resulted in a perforation of my uterus, requiring la…

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Why You Don’t Work Less 31:53

4M ago31:53

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Send us a text Fresh off our exciting kickoff for the second round of Unbound, we're diving into something that affects nearly every physician - why we struggle to work less, even when we desperately want to. Let's explore the mindsets keeping us stuck in overwork mode! The Hidden Beliefs Blocking Our Path Have you ever had a free day suddenly open…

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6 Things You Need Right Now 27:16

5M ago27:16

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Send us a text Life in medicine is intense right now, especially in early 2025. In this episode, we're diving into six essential elements that can help us not just survive, but thrive during challenging times. Whether you're looking to join our Unbound physician community or just trying to figure out how to make medicine work better in your life, t…

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Ways I am combatting my own Cynicism 39:18

5M ago39:18

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Send us a text Episode Summary: If cynicism has been creeping in lately, you’re not alone. As physicians, we’re constantly navigating uncertainty—whether it’s within healthcare, in our personal lives, or in the world around us. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion, frustration, and a sense of futility. In this episode, we’re diving into…

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Musings on a Question: Who Do You Think You Are? 33:50

5M ago33:50

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Send us a text In this episode of Ending Physician Overwhelm, we explore a question that can feel deeply uncomfortable—maybe even confrontational: Who do you think you are? For so many of us, this question has been used to silence us. To keep us in line. To make us doubt ourselves. Whether it was a parent, a mentor, a patient, or the healthcare sys…

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Knowing What I Now Know – A Tool for Self-Compassion and Change 39:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we introduce the "Knowing What I Now Know" (KWINK) analysis—a powerful tool for self-reflection without judgment. We explore how we, as physicians, can apply this framework to our careers, workplaces, and personal lives with kindness and self-compassion. We’ve all been conditioned to self-criticize—questioning our de…

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Difficulty with Employers 38:02

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Send us a text Hello, friends, and welcome to another episode of Ending Physician Overwhelm. This week, we’re tackling a topic that resonates deeply for so many of us in medicine: the challenges of navigating relationships with our employers. We’re not talking about the individuals you work alongside every day, but the employer as an entity. What h…

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Self-Compassion in Trying Times 19:26

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Send us a text Today’s topic—self-compassion—feels especially timely. I’ve been navigating my own challenging season recently, and I wanted to share some reflections and tools that have been helping me, in the hope they’ll resonate with you too. In this episode, we discuss: The January Blues: How the transition into the new year often brings a lull…

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So Little Control 37:49

6M ago37:49

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Send us a text Description: Deep breath, as we dive into a reality that so many physicians face daily: navigating situations over which we have so little control. From overwhelming inboxes to unrealistic expectations from patients and systemic challenges in healthcare, we discuss the emotional toll this lack of control can take—and how we can respo…

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My Word for 2025: Integration 31:03

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Happy New Year, friends! As we step into 2025, I’m sharing my word for the year: Integration. It’s a concept I believe we’re all seeking, even if we haven’t quite named it. Integration is about feeling present, grounded, and whole—showing up as your full self at work, at home, and in your body. In this episode, I exp…

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Closing Out Your Year Well 27:07

7M ago27:07

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Send us a text In the final episode of 2024, we reflect on the year that’s passed and look forward with intention to the year ahead. As physicians, the end of the year often brings heightened perfectionist tendencies, alongside a desire to make sweeping changes. Instead of falling into the trap of magical thinking, we walk through a healthier, more…

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Thought Errors & Your Inbox 25:07

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the role thought errors play in shaping how we interact with our inboxes, particularly through electronic medical records (EMRs). These common patterns of thinking contribute to moral injury, burnout, and the overwhelming sense of always needing to be “on.” See how these beliefs keep us te…

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Wants vs. Needs 28:42

7M ago28:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the conflict between wants and needs—a dynamic that significantly impacts how physicians manage their time, energy, and priorities. Inspired by insights from The Gap Versus the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, Megan unpacks why physicians often prioritize external demands over their own perso…

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Taming the Inner Critic 25:15

7M ago25:15

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the pervasive challenge of managing the harsh inner critic many women physicians face. We explore the origins of this critical voice, how it develops, and its impact on our lives. Let’s also talk about compassionate strategies to identify, understand, and quiet this inner critic, so you can learn to live…

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Why We Struggle 23:39

7M ago23:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Ending Physician Overwhelm, we dive deep into the real reasons behind our struggles with setting boundaries as physicians. It’s not just about finding time for lunch or stepping away from work—it’s about uncovering the deeply ingrained patterns and thoughts that keep us stuck in cycles of guilt, overwhelm, and exha…

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Breaking Free from Human Giver Syndrome: A Message for Women Physicians 22:38

8M ago22:38

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Send us a text In this episode, I explore the concept of Human Giver Syndrome, a term coined by Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, in their groundbreaking book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. This deeply ingrained societal expectation pressures women—especially women physicians—to be endlessly selfless, cheerful, and gi…

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Connection As An Antidote to Burnout 22:10

8M ago22:10

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Send us a text Connection is something most of us are lacking. Which is weird, because most of us are surrounded by people daily. But it’s not just people that give you connection. It’s being able to show up, be yourself, ask for help, be vulnerable, and support others that creates connection. We need a balance of give and take. Period. And most of…

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Dealing with Disappointment (Perfectionist’s Edition) 30:57

8M ago30:57

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Send us a text How do we take care of ourselves when we have BIG feelings, when we are used to taking care of everyone else. I’m not talking politics today, though I acknowledge that I, and many of you, have some big emotions right now, which are not limited to disappointment, but too numerous to mention. If you struggle with hard times, like most …

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Who Do YOU Want to See? 29:38

8M ago29:38

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Send us a text Feeling a bit fiery today, but I want you to sit with this one. I am done believing that I should look, work or speak a certain way, based on internalized norms passed down from generations of patriarchy in medicine. I don’t want to practice that way, I don’t want to speak that way, and I don’t want to receive my care that way. But i…

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Boundaries Around Other People’s Messes 34:59

9M ago34:59

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Send us a text What happens when you clean up other people’s messes? They don’t get to solve the problem (and learn) They don’t get to experience the consequences (and learn) You feel exhausted, and internalize that you SHOULD be the one who fixes ALL the problems. In today’s episode, I’m going to walk through what this can look like, and invite yo…

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Control or Freedom? You pick 29:46

9M ago29:46

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Send us a text Ok, who else here likes to feel in control? Likes it too much, I mean. As in, tries to take control of every situation and then wonders why she feels so stressed, tight and yell-y. Today I’m talking about the idea that you can have complete control or complete freedom, but not both. Although this too is an illusion because we can’t a…

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Trauma Responses are Not Your Fault 27:19

9M ago27:19

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Send us a text Trauma responses are very real, and very challenging for us as humans. Especially if you are judging yourself for experiencing them. Today I am talking about how trauma shows up in our lives, including in ourselves and people around us. We’ll talk about seeing trauma as “too much, too fast,” and often with too little support/resource…

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The Residency Graduation Speech You Really Needed 26:27

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Send us a text Were you a great resident? Me too Were you the one that was kind, flexible, accommodating, hardworking? Me too Were you the one who left residency and worked and worked and worked, looking for validation, wanting to hear that you could take a break, that you could get the help and support you needed to take care of patients exactly t…

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Procrastination is Not a Time Management Issue 33:04

10M ago33:04

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Send us a text Do you struggle to get your notes done? How often have you told yourself that you “just need to be more efficient” or “just need to be better at time management?” How’s that working for you? Today I take a deep dive into why procrastination, with *special* attention to our notes and inboxes, is not a simple math problem. If it were, …

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Uncovering Your Unique Talents with Dr Amy Fogelman 52:16

10M ago52:16

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Send us a text What if you could use your medical expertise differently? Today I sit down with Dr Amy Fogelman, Board-Certified and Harvard-trained Internist and the CEO and Founder of High Rock Experts. Dr Fogelman shares her journey through burnout and how it led her to recognise how she could use her medical expertise in more sustainable ways as…

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Stress Isn’t What You Think it Is 42:06

10M ago42:06

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Send us a text We think of stress as this thing we carry. But what IS it? Stress is an emotion; a feeling. It probably gives you some physical sensations in your body (headaches, eyelid twitches, stomach upset). And we try and treat stress by getting organized (journals, planners and apps, oh my!), doing yoga, promising that we’ll meditate (“I’ll j…

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New Reasons to Move your Body 28:26

10M ago28:26

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Send us a text “I should exercise more” This episode is not for those of you who already LOVE exercising. Those of you who are runners, for example, and strongly identify as such. Or Cross-Fitters. You are welcome here, and yet this episode might not make sense to you. Because today, I’m talking to those of us who were not athletes, who put exercis…

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Technology Should Help YOU with Special Guest, Dr Michelle Flemmings 34:09

10M ago34:09

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Send us a text How much of your day do you feel is in service to Epic and the almighty EMR? The tech is supposed to serve us, right? Today I am thrilled to be joined by Dr Michelle Flemmings, an ER Physician with past Hospitalist Experience, who moved into the technology space, helping to shape medical technology to fit the users, not the other way…

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Food Matters; Fuel Your Body Well 37:38

10M ago37:38

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Send us a text Food is complicated; I know it, you know it. Today, I invite you to consider how you are fueling your body, and how it’s working for how you feel? Do you fuel your body often enough, and with foods that help you feel good in terms of energy, and overall effects? Or are you eating on the go, grabbing whatever’s easy, eating so quickly…

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The Sleep Talk You REALLY Need 35:45

11M ago35:45

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Send us a text Yes, yes, you know. You should sleep more. And most of us WANT to sleep more; or at least feel like we have slept more. Today is part of my “4 Pillars” or “Back to Basics” series for September, and today we are talking sleep. But rather than give you a prescription, literally or figuratively, I want to talk about what’s getting in th…

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"Right Way" Energy 30:38

11M ago30:38

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Send us a text Do you get stuck in “right way” energy? Today I'm sharing a little bit of my own anxious internal environment and talking about “right way” energy. IT’s that internal voice that tells you that there is only one right way to do things. We'll talk about where this kind of energy comes from, what it creates for us in our lives, and what…

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Navigating Tragedy with special guest, Dr. Crystal Nelson 44:50

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Send us a text We do hard things. As physicians, we are trained to diagnose and treat complex medical illness and to be present with patients through illness, loss of function and loss of life. But how many of us are equipped with the skills, grace and compassion to deal with a devastating diagnosis in our own families? Today I’m joined by Dr Cryst…