In this episode, The Reflective Doc speaks with Dr. Erika, a family medicine physician, educator, writer and poet, on her experiences as a health care provider during this past year. She describes her mission to bring positivity back to health care. Join us as we discuss the benefits of a creative outlet and allowing ourselves to be fully present during stressful periods in our lives.

Dr. Erika's writing can be found at www.dr-erika.com and on Instagram and Twitter at @doctor_erika_
See her recent essays at https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/erika-visser-aragona-do 

We reference a physicians coaching program in the episode: Empowering Women Physicians with the amazing Dr. Sunny Smith. https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/

Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast. Hear more at: http://www.allcelticmusic.com/music/13f1499c-f86f-102a-8020-000f1f67beb1/Where_I_Am.html

The Reflective Doc blog can be found at www.thereflectivedoc.com

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