Best Dr Ni Cheng Liang Podcasts (2025)

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274. How to Know When It’s Time to Move On: Graduating Instead of Quitting 37:29

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Have you ever stayed in something longer than you knew was right—because it wasn’t terrible, and it seemed like the “responsible” thing to do? This week, we invite you into a mindful conversation about the powerful concept of graduating and outgrowing roles rather than quitting. What if moving on didn’t mean giving up—but meant you’ve outgrown, evo…

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273. Move to Heal: Exploring the Medicine of Motion with Dr. Amy Valasek 48:58

2d ago48:58

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Whether you're a physician, a parent of young athletes, or someone exploring your own healing journey, this episode is a reminder that healing isn’t always found in a prescription pad, it might be found in motion. Episode Summary: Have you ever felt there had to be more to practicing medicine? That healing could happen beyond prescriptions and proc…

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272. Mindful Gardening: What the Garden Teaches About Life 49:32

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What can gardening teach us about life, medicine, and mindful living? In this conversation, we explore the parallels between tending plants and tending ourselves. From planting seeds to harvesting fruit, every stage in the garden offers lessons about patience, presence, letting go of control, and trusting the natural rhythm of growth. Whether you’r…

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271. Choosing Greatness Over Growth: The Power of Small Giants 43:12

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What if smaller wasn’t a limitation, but a superpower? We explore the countercultural truth that success doesn’t always mean scaling up—it can mean rooting down. Inspired by Bo Burlingham’s book Small Giants, we reflect on companies and people who intentionally choose depth, intimacy, and meaning over sheer size. We discuss how “great instead of bi…

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270. Mindfulness and Machines: A Loving, Curious Look at AI in Medicine and Life 33:30

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What if your relationship with the robots—the algorithms, the bots, and the emerging AI tools—could be approached with softness and intention, just like any other relationship in your life? A playful yet grounding episode, exploring the rise of artificial intelligence through a lens of mindful curiosity, wonder, and loving amusement. Rather than ca…

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269. You Were Never Meant to Carry It All: Healing the Eldest Daughter Effect 36:31

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Were you the one who always held it together? The responsible one? The one who made sure everyone else was okay—sometimes at the cost of your own well-being? In this episode, we explore what it means to grow up as the eldest daughter—and how the roles we took on early in life may have shaped how we show up as women, physicians, caretakers, and lead…

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268. Yoga as Medicine: Rewiring Pain, Stress, and the Nervous System 50:52

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I am beyond delighted to share this beautiful conversation with Diana May, the yoga teacher who first taught me how to teach yoga. If you’ve ever practiced yoga with me, you, too, have been touched by Diana’s powerful, nurturing teachings. In this rich and heartfelt episode, we explore how both of us and the practice of yoga itself have evolved ove…

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267. Replace Expectations with Intentions: Birthday Reflections on Aging Softly, Living Intentionally (and Fertility) 53:02

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“Aging isn't just about getting older; it's about growing more evolved each day. More nuanced, more enriched. More beautiful. More ourselves” - Emily Dickinson How do we age with softness? How do we approach a birthday—or a fertility milestone—with compassion instead of judgment? In this rich and heart-forward conversation, I join Dr. Erica Bove, m…

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266. Why Can't They? The High Cost of Resisting Reality and How to Reclaim Peace 37:12

2M ago37:12

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Have you ever found yourself asking, Why can’t they just…? or Why are they doing this to me? These questions often swirl through our minds during frustrating moments on the road, at work, in our relationships, or even in response to news headlines and legislation. They come with a heavy emotional toll. Today, we explore the actual cost of resisting…

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265. The Power of Mid-Year Reflection: Pause, Integrate, and Move Forward with Intention 51:13

2M ago51:13

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A real-time invitation to pause, reflect, and integrate. In this special mid-year episode, we offer you the spaciousness and tools to reconnect with your intentions, acknowledge your growth, and mindfully marinate in what matters most. We reflect openly on our guiding words for the year—how they’ve supported us, challenged us, and shaped our journe…

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264. How to Be Well in Medicine - Even in Residency and Academics with Dr. Jed Wolpaw 56:20

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How many conversations in medicine today focus on how hard and how broken things are? This episode is a hopeful and grounded counterpoint. Enjoy a rich and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Jed Wolpaw, an anesthesiologist, critical care physician, educator, and host of the beloved medical education podcast ACRAC (Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews…

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263. It’s Okay to Have Fun: The Evolution of a Happy Doctor with Dr. Beni Seballos 45:58

3M ago45:58

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This episode is an invitation to allow joy, play, and fun to take their rightful place in your life—without guilt, resistance, or apology. Beni Seballos, a family physician, mom, wife, daughter, and radiant soul shares how she went from overwhelmed and over-responsible to energized, creative, and genuinely happy. Beni transformed her from a life of…

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262. Standing Tall in Surgery: Finding Fulfillment Outsie the Mold 40:23

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Have ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself to belong, especially in medicine? Honoring your truth, even in a high-intensity field like neurosurgery, can lead to deep healing, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose. An intimate and courageous conversation with Dr. Jenny Kang, a neurosurgeon who shares her inspiring story of transformation—on…

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261. From ER Burnout to Soulful Living: Enia Oaks on Poetry, Pause, and Healing 51:26

3M ago51:26

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A heartfelt conversation with an ER physician, poet and author. From a Studio in Oakland, California: 108 Notes on Existence, is a must-read - whether you’re an ER physician, a young adult navigating the uncertainty of life, or someone simply seeking meaning and alignment. I discovered this book serendipitously a few weeks ago. Enia and I connected…

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260. Presence Over Pressure: Choosing Ease, Joy, and Meaning in Travel 51:02

3M ago51:02

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This episode is an invitation to explore travel through a different lens—a mindful one. Whether you're traveling for work, visiting family, or taking a long-awaited vacation, we hope that this conversation helps you bring more intention, presence, and ease. We offer gentle, grounded tips to help you redefine what success looks like when you travel.…

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259. What Are You Proud Of? A Conversation About Worth, Identity, and Redefining Success 38:07

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A deeply personal and inspiring episode that invites you to gently explore a question many of us were never taught to ask: What are you proud of—about yourself? In this heart-opening conversation, we share honest reflections on identity, humility, and the discomfort so many of us feel around owning our success. You’ll hear personal stories about pr…

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258. Wisdom from the Wild 31:20

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In this reflective solocast, Dr. Ni-Cheng invites you to join her on a journey into the lives of two very special Bald Eagles—Jackie and Shadow—and their eaglets, high above Big Bear Lake, California. She shares both the magic of nature and powerful life lessons that resonate far beyond the treetops. This episode is for anyone who: Loves wildlife o…

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257. Windex and Wisdom: Clean Your Windows, Clear Your Mind 23:12

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In this episode of Healing Medicine, we explore the powerful metaphor of cleaning windows as a way to gain clarity in our minds and lives. Inspired by a real-life experience of hiring professionals to clean her skylights, Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang reflects on mindfulness, yoga, and coaching as intentional practices to clear the meta…

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256. Lessons from Mothering: A Mindful Journey Through the Seasons of Motherhood 43:41

4M ago43:41

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This episode honors the many facets of mothering—through every season, from being a mom of young children to mothering teens, adult children, and even grandchildren. Whether you're a new mom or an empty nester, this episode is for you. Previous Healing Medicine Mother's Day Episodes include: 196. Stop Apologizing when you haven't done anything wron…

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255. Introducing Healing Medicine: New Name, Deeper Purpose 30:39

5M ago30:39

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Welcome to Healing Medicine, formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast. This episode is a heartfelt thank you, an intentional pause, and a meaningful unveiling. After 250 episodes and over 150,000 downloads, we are stepping more fully into who we’ve always been—with clarity, purpose, and love. Our rebrand is not a departure, but a deepening. He…

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254. Healing the Hidden Wounds of Medical Training: How to Rebuild Trust 38:27

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What if rebuilding strength isn’t about pushing harder—but trusting yourself more? After decades of practicing medicine with a mindset of pushing through exhaustion, injury, and disconnection, Jessie reflects on how partnering with a personal trainer helped her rebuild something she hadn’t even realized she had lost: trust in her own body. Jessie s…

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253. The Earth’s Playbook: Sustainable Strategies for Burnout, Growth, Healing, and Joy 47:17

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In honor of Earth Day, we invite you into a nurturing and grounding conversation about the wisdom of the Earth—and how it offers profound guidance for sustainable living, healing, growth, and leadership. In this episode, we explore the essential, often overlooked parallels between medicine, healing, and the rhythms of the natural world. Through sto…

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252. What If You Didn't Wait for a Crisis? A Physician’s Path to Redefining Success with Dr. Dawn Baker 45:16

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A powerful and deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Dawn Baker—an anesthesiologist, author, yoga teacher, coach, homesteader, and fellow mindful healer. Dawn shares her journey of pivoting from a conventional medical path to a multi-passionate, deeply aligned life grounded in freedom, purpose, and self-awareness. Her story is extraordinary and re…

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251. From Dread to Neutral: What Taxes Taught Me About Trust, Control, and Peace 29:18

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This special pop-up episode is a heartfelt offering recorded the day before Tax Day. In it, I share a deeply personal and transformative journey—one that has taken me from anxiety and overwhelm to peace and even empowerment around something many of us dread: taxes. This isn’t a conversation about deductions or spreadsheets. It’s an invitation to ex…

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250. From Scarcity to Self-Worth in Medicine 46:37

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This milestone episode is a powerful and heartfelt exploration of one of the most tender and transformative topics: self-worth. So many physicians struggle with valuing themselves, charging fairly for their services, and letting go of guilt rooted in self-sacrifice. This episode is inspired by real conversations with courageous clients and a vulner…

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249. Skills Every Physician Needs That We Were Not Taught in Training 44:38

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Embracing business and marketing doesn’t dilute the heart of practicing medicine—it strengthens it. Business and marketing are ultimately about human connection and trust. Medicine is too. As physicians, we were trained to heal—but not to advocate for ourselves, run a practice, or communicate our value effectively. The skills we need for a fulfilli…

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248. Medicine Almost Killed Us: A Conversation About Healing, Sacrifice, and Hope - A National Physicians Day Reflection on Wellness, Sacrifice, and Sustainable Change 47:04

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This episode is deeply personal and profoundly urgent. In it, we share our lived experiences of life-threatening illnesses during training and early practice—--stories that are more common than many of us realize, but are rarely spoken aloud. Through vulnerability and truth-telling, we illuminate the unseen and unacknowledged toll that medicine tak…

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247. How to Get Physician Wellness Programs Funded – Proven Strategies That Work 50:20

6M ago50:20

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In this inspiring and practical episode, I share how I made a long-time dream come true: leading fully funded, grant-supported wellness retreats for physicians—programs paid for by departments, organizations, and grants. I share with you how I helped make it happen and how you can too. This episode is a roadmap for those who want to bring truly imp…

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246. How to Protect Your Peace When Healthcare Feels Under Siege 54:28

6M ago54:28

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Today we explore the emotional toll of practicing medicine in a healthcare system that often feels like it’s working against us. Many physicians are feeling burnt out, unheard, and disrespected. If you feel exhausted by the weight of it all, this conversation is for you. This episode covers: Acknowledgment of the widespread sense of betrayal in hea…

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245. How to Move Forward When You’re at a Crossroads with Dr. Heather Fork 43:52

6M ago43:52

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What do you do when you feel stuck, unsure, or afraid to take the next step? This episode is for anyone who is standing at a crossroads in their career or life, feeling uncertain about what’s next. We are joined by Dr. Heather Fork, a former dermatologist who has now been a coach longer than she was in clinical practice. She shares her own journey …

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244. Mindfulness in Tumultuous Times: Finding Your Own Path 56:47

7M ago56:47

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In moments of chaos and uncertainty, mindfulness is more necessary than ever—yet it can feel harder to practice. If you’re struggling to sit still, focus, or even engage in the mindfulness practices that once felt easy, you’re not alone. In this episode, we share how we are personally practicing mindfulness in these tumultuous times—what’s working,…

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243. Renewing Medicine: The Power of Connection, Curiosity, and Physician Well-Being with Dr. Linda Clever 37:11

7M ago37:11

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A conversation about wellness, sustainability, and restoring your purpose in medicine. This episode is an invitation to reframe how we view our role in medicine. We emphasize long-term well-being over short-term fixes and prioritizing the human side of medicine. We share practical tools for rekindling your passion and calibrating your energy. Dr. L…

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242. Building Bridges: Partnering with Leadership on Wellness and Culture Change with Dr. Brooke Buckley 58:02

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In today’s episode, we offer invaluable insights on how to effectively partner with leadership to make a compelling and effective case for physician well-being and organizational transformation. Dr. Brooke Buckley is an expert in navigating organizational systems and advocating for wellness and culture change within healthcare settings. She is curr…

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241. Love on a Different Wavelength: Finding Harmony in a Neurodiverse Relationship 41:54

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Many accomplished women, especially physicians, find themselves drawn to partners with ADHD or those on the autism spectrum. I know this because I coach them—and because I am one of them. We feel alone in our relationships, but this dynamic is much much more common than we realize. This special episode of the Mindful Healers Podcast could also be c…

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240. Learning to Hold Space and Compassion for Yourself with Dr. Yvonne Juarez 45:29

7M ago45:29

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Learning to Hold Space and Compassion for Yourself In this episode, Dr. Yvonne Juarez, a pediatrician and physician leader at TPMG, shares her transformative journey of self-compassion, personal growth, and professional renewal. Yvonne and Jessie’s friendship spans decades—they completed their pediatric residency together from 1999-2002 and both bu…

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239. Breaking the Over Helping Habit: Valuing Your Expertise as a Woman Physician 43:32

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Women physicians face pressure to give away their expertise for free, and feel intense guilt and discomfort when we say "no." This episode encourages all women physicians to reflect on how they give and receive help. We teach others to value us when we celebrate the value we bring to the table, set better boundaries, and stop undervaluing our time.…

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238. Rejection As Redirection: How to Shift from Feeling Shame to Feeling Empowered with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt 47:47

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When we hide our rejections, we become small. When we talk about them, the rejections become small. Today’s special guest is Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, a trailblazer in both medicine and women's empowerment. Dr. Shillcutt is a cardiac anesthesiologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the founder and CEO of Brave Enough, a community…

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237. Managing Healthcare Burnout: How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Physician Overload 45:04

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Are you absorbing too much of the system’s inefficiencies? Are You Taking on Too Much? Listen to learn about: Overcoming healthcare stress and how to stay compassionate without burning out" How to navigate healthcare challenges without overwhelm In this episode of The Mindful Healers Podcast, Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Ni Cheng Liang explore how to…

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236. “Of Course”, Expect It, and Accept It - Tools to Move Forward in Upsetting Times 38:27

8M ago38:27

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Have you and/or your loved ones been rattled, disgusted, angered, saddened, and/or scared this past week? Discomfort is normal. It’s possible to find calm, more agency, and approach the current situations with clarity and intention when you expect and accept what’s happening. “Of Course” you feel rattled, upset, and scared. Of course, this is happe…

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235. Navigating Uncertainty – Finding Calm in a Chaotic World 36:43

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A deep dive into how to navigate the overwhelming uncertainty and change we’re experiencing in the world today. From unprecedented natural disasters to major political transitions, many of us are feeling unsettled, unsafe, and anxious. How do we move forward with clarity and calm, rather than getting lost in fear and catastrophizing? Embrace Uncert…

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234. Grown-Up Growth: The transformation we don’t talk about—what it really means to evolve as an adult 37:05

8M ago37:05

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Grown, Not Done – The Evolution of Adulthood Growth doesn’t stop when we reach a certain age. Just as children grow and change, so do we. But what’s different now? How do we act, think, and live differently as we evolve? Welcome to Grown, Not Done (or The Evolving Adult, if you prefer), a podcast that explores the ongoing journey of self-discovery …

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233. 4 Years of Mindfulness: Lessons, Growth & Gratitude 45:13

9M ago45:13

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It’s a celebration! The Mindful Healers Podcast turns 4, and in this special episode, we take a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate how far we've come. It’s easy to focus on what still needs to be done, but today, we’re flipping that narrative. We’re celebrating the wins, the lessons, and the incredible journey of this podcast and community. Wh…

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232. How to Move Beyond The Thought You Are Not Enough 23:39

9M ago23:39

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This episode invites you to stop living from a place of inadequacy and instead embrace your inherent worth. By letting go of judgment and stepping into mindfulness, you can make decisions from a place of power, confidence, and authenticity. Jessie dives into one of the most common challenges many healthcare professionals face: the feeling of being …

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231. Not Your Job: Letting Go of Overfunctioning and Overwhelm 32:40

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From Overcommitted to Empowered: A Life-Changing Practice for Women Physicians Women—especially women physicians—are high-functioning, capable, and deeply committed. We take on too much, believing everything is our job. While this benefits others in the short term, no one wins in the long run. The result? Exhaustion, overwhelm, and over-functioning…

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230. Refine Your Vision of Yourself With This Powerful Tool 49:01

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Our annual episode on the value and process of choosing intention words. In it, we share a tremendously valuable process we both now use every fall. We choose three words for the upcoming year. Setting intentions is science-based. Simply setting an intention gives your brain something to filter your experiences through. It’s like setting your GPS. …

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229. Invite Ease Into Family Gatherings 46:44

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Today we share helpful lessons to help you navigate family gatherings with less stress. Are you feeling a bit of anxiety and/or nervous anticipatory energy, maybe even unease, or dread? Are there potential or recurrent disagreements or points of contention that often arise when spending time with loved ones? Do you sometimes feel like an outsider o…

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228. Learning from a Storm: Crystallizing Gratitude 48:19

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Gratitude is much more complex than looking on the bright side. Gratitude and mindfulness often feel overused in wellness conversations. They are often thrown out as the answer to just about everything. Synonyms for gratitude include appreciation, thankfulness, acknowledgment, recognition, credit, regard, and respect. Interestingly gratitude is als…

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227. What’s Needed to Start a Dream Practice with Dr. Anna Dowling 1:02:24

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There is no recipe or rule book to start your dream practice. Dr. Anna Dowling, an ObGyn, joins us for a second time. In this episode, she shares her journey building a dream solo practice called Birth Story Obstetrics. Her first podcast episode was 155. Become Your Future Self. In today's episode, she shares what she found helpful in manifesting a…

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226. Focus on What’s in Your Control 37:47

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An episode about what to do in challenging and disappointing moments. You may have noticed that we did not record a new episode last week. We opted to model self compassion and kindness in the face of laryngitis, back to back retreats, and a volleyball championship. After 225 weekly episodes we decided to give ourselves grace. The election was a pi…

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225. When You Find Yourself Feeling Off Kilter 46:30

11M ago46:30

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Being off kilter is a normal part of the human experience at least some of the time. Mindfulness and self-compassion offer opportunities to notice, show yourself compassion, and re-align. Getting help helps. Enjoy Jessie modeling how getting help helps. Listen as Ni-Cheng demonstrates mindful inquiry and how to explore body sensations, emotions, th…