What happens when a high-achieving physician trades perfectionism for purpose? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Tiffany Moon, an anesthesiologist, mom, entrepreneur, former Real Housewives of Dallas cast member, and author of the book 'Joy Prescriptions' joins host Dr. Ashley Agan.
Tiffany shares her journey from a driven, high-achieving academic physician to exploring new passions outside of medicine. She discusses her midlife crisis, the inspiration behind her book, and the importance of finding joy through gratitude and letting go of perfectionism. They delve into the challenges of balancing a medical career with motherhood, the decision to go part-time, and the impact of her social media presence. Also, Tiffany introduces her upcoming Lead Her Summit, aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs. The episode wraps up with practical insights on maintaining joy and navigating career transitions.
00:00 - Introduction
01:37 - Tiffany’s Journey in Medicine
03:15 - Writing Joy Prescriptions
05:32 - Balancing Medicine and Personal Life
12:21 - The Decision to Go Part-Time
17:34 - Navigating Career and Personal Goals
20:42 - Understanding Joy Interrupted
23:05 - Practicing Gratitude in Daily Life
25:14 - The Struggle with Control
29:57 - Navigating Social Media Fame
34:57 - Upcoming Lead Her Summit
37:48 - Final Thoughts and Farewell