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For close to 30+ years of my life, I was riddled with insecurity.

 

For example, as a Latina with curves and wavy hair growing up in the 80s, I didn't exactly fit society's mold of beauty.

 

I tried everything I could to fix my insecurities. I'd exercise all the time and I'd straighten and dye my hair to try and look like the thin, yellow-haired models on TV.

 

I thought that if I could just be perfect, then no one would ever judge me, and all my insecurities would go away.

 

I have so much compassion for that version of me.

 

Even though I no longer have insecurities around body image, I'm still human and have other insecurities that show up for me on the regular (i.e. am I being a good enough mom, am I present enough in my marriage, am I as smart as my doctor colleagues, etc).

 

The difference now is that I'm able to meet those insecurities with self-compassion and give myself the grace to shift out of them.

 

On this week's podcast, I bring you an interview where I share my own vulnerabilities and the science to help us become more compassionate and resilient.

 

I'm accompanied by my colleague, and anti-diet physician coach, Dr. Trina Dorrah.

 

Listen in to learn about common issues we all struggle with and how to deal with them

You’ll learn:

• Perfectionism: how it develops, how it slows you down, and how it can lead you straight towards burnout.
• The link between perfectionism and shame.
• How to approach failure with self-compassion instead of shame
• Weight, body image and shame
• How self-compassion can help you accept yourself at any weight
• How to make small changes that will remodel your brain forever
• How to use neuroplasticity to start feeling comfortable in a swimsuit

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Leadership Accelerator

Is a 12-week Life and Executive Coaching program for women of color. You will learn how to execute at a higher level, thrive in all areas of your life, and improve your self-compassion. After completing the Accelerator you will:

 

• Improve your productivity by 60%
• 10X your Emotional Intelligence
• Have more time for the people you love
• Cultivate an unwavering sense of self-compassion 

About the Podcast

Leadership ability is equally distributed but opportunity to lead is not. This podcast is for all women, those that identify as leaders and those that don't, yet. You'll learn how to let go of guilt and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence everywhere you go. No more questioning if your idea is good enough to share, if it's worth it to speak up, or if you're a good enough leader. All that self-critical B.S. stops now. Listen in as masterful educator and Harvard grad physician, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, teaches you how to let go of the things standing in the way of your success as a leader. Get ready, this podcast will accelerate your personal and professional growth.

 

Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP has over 20 years of leadership experience. She is a Harvard grad, ER physician, Life and Leadership coach, and a mother of 2. She's a first generation Latina and is dedicated to uplifting her community. She's the founder of the Latina Leadership Accelerator, where she uses education and coaching to support the personal and professional development of women at all stages of their lives and careers.