Create Meaning in Medicine

Create Meaning in Medicine

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Create Meaning in Medicine episodes

  • 117. Protect Your Energy in a Noisy World

    When the world feels heavy, protecting your energy isn't optional, it's essential. In this episode, we will explore how negativity seeps into our lives and what we can do about it. From trauma exposure to social media overwhelm, we'll offer practical tools for filtering input and restoring balance. Tune in to learn how small shifts can help you stay grounded and resilient in a noisy world. Key Takeaways To Listen For


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    21 min
  • 116. Energy Healing For Burnout And Transitions with Candice Van Dertholen Part 2

    When you're always giving, receiving can feel foreign. In this second conversation with holistic practitioner Candice Van Dertholen, we explore the power of reciprocity, grounding, and energetic reset in times of transition. Through stories of ancestral healing and everyday presence, Candice shares how to soften the rush, reframe burnout, and realign with purpose. Tune in to learn how intention, awareness, and small shifts can restore your energy and deepen your impact. Key Takeaways To Listen For


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    About Candice Van DertholenCandice is a holistic practitioner and certified Reiki Master passionate about guiding others through healing. She works with clients who are new to energy healing, often those who've "tried everything" and still feel stuck. With a background in health and wellness, Candice honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Over the past decade, she has immersed herself in the study of holistic health and the deeper dimensions of what it means to truly live. Candice currently serves on the Board of the Center for Death Education.

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    32 min
  • 115. Energy Healing For Burnout And Transitions with Candice Van Dertholen Part 1

    Stillness can feel uncomfortable when you've spent a lifetime achieving, doing, and serving others. With Candice Van Dertholen, we'll unpack how energy work, intuition, and identity healing can support those navigating burnout and major life transitions. From reclaiming your spark to creating intentional shifts, this episode offers grounded tools for reconnecting with your inner self. Tune in to explore what it truly means to rest, realign, and return to who you are. Key Takeaways To Listen For


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    About Candice Van DertholenCandice is a holistic practitioner and certified Reiki Master passionate about guiding others through healing. She works with clients who are new to energy healing, often those who've "tried everything" and still feel stuck. With a background in health and wellness, Candice honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Over the past decade, she has immersed herself in the study of holistic health and the deeper dimensions of what it means to truly live. Candice currently serves on the Board of the Center for Death Education.

    Connect with Candice


    15% Discount Code for Listeners: MEANINGINMED15

    Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go to https://www.createmeaninginmedicine.com!

    ▶️ Watch our videos: https://youtube.com/@createmeaninginmedicine

    40 min
  • 114. New Goals, No Guilt: Your Mid-Year Wake-Up Call

    You don't need January to begin again. In this empowering mid-year reset, we will share how to reflect with compassion, release what no longer serves you, and recalibrate your goals with intention. Discover why your brain craves milestones, how to use visualization to build momentum, and what your December 31st self needs from you today. Tune in and learn how to finish the year with clarity, purpose, and renewed energy.

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    16 min
  • 113. Ripple of Change: Healing Burnout and Building Better Systems with Dr.Todd Otten

    The healthcare system isn't just broken—it's bleeding out, and we keep handing it Band-Aids. Dr. Todd Otten shares how burnout, trauma, and learned helplessness sparked his mission to drive real reform. He invites us to challenge the illusion of powerlessness and take meaningful action. Tune in and find out how one bold step can spark a ripple of lasting change. Key Takeaways To Listen For


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    About Dr. Todd OttenDr. Todd is a board-certified family physician, decorated Naval flight surgeon, and healthcare leader. He currently serves as Director of Strategic Relationships for Emergency Care Specialists and Board Chair of Medicine Forward. With over 20 years of experience, he advocates for physician well-being, systemic reform, and patient-centered care.

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    36 min
  • 112. Burnout in Medicine: Recognizing the Signs Before They Scream

    Burnout doesn't always show up loud—it can sneak in quietly through chronic fatigue, disconnection, or emotional numbness. In this episode, we will explore the subtle red flags that often go unnoticed and how to catch them before they escalate. You'll hear practical ways to check in with yourself, reclaim your energy, and recognize when something deeper needs your attention. Tune in to learn how small signs can reveal big truths and what you can do about them.

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    20 min
  • 111. Purpose Is the Prescription: A New Approach to Burnout Recovery with Dr. Pamela Buchanan

    What if burnout isn't the end, but a turning point? In this episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how reconnecting with purpose, leaning into your uniqueness, and rewriting outdated rules can help you heal, advocate, and lead with power. Her story challenges the hustle mindset and reminds us that fulfillment comes from alignment, not perfection. Tune in and discover what's possible when you give yourself permission to choose differently.

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    About Dr. Pamela BuchananDr. Pamela is a board-certified emergency physician, TEDx speaker, and coach who helps women in healthcare overcome burnout and lead with purpose. As founder of Dr. B. Strong, she advocates for mental health, racial equity, and neurodiversity, using her own experiences to empower others to thrive through clarity and community. Connect with Dr. Pamela


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    37 min
  • 110. Burnout to Breakthrough: The Power of a Mindset Shift

    Changing your mind isn't weakness—it's wisdom. In this episode, we will explore why women in medicine often resist course correction and how honoring your intuition can restore energy, identity, and clarity. You'll discover how emotional exhaustion, stagnation, and people-pleasing are often the cost of staying the same. Tune in and give yourself permission to realign with who you are becoming.

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    4 min
  • 109. Mastering the Pause: How Meditation Unlocks Better Choices

    Small choices can create big change, especially when life feels overwhelming. In this episode, we'll explore how daily meditation and intentional pauses can shift your mindset, strengthen resilience, and prevent burnout. Tune in to discover how you can start building calm with intention. Key Takeaways To Listen For


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    24 min
  • 108. From Stuck to Empowered: The Truth About Choice

    Feeling stuck might be more about perception than reality. In this episode, we reveal how small choices can unlock big shifts in agency, energy, and direction. If you've been living on autopilot, it's time to pause, reflect, and choose again. Press play to reconnect with your power. Key Takeaways To Listen For


    Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go to https://www.createmeaninginmedicine.com!

    ▶️ Watch our videos: https://youtube.com/@createmeaninginmedicine

    17 min

About Create Meaning in Medicine

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Are you a woman in medicine looking to rediscover joy and balance in your career and personal life? Welcome to "Create Meaning in Medicine," the podcast where women physicians come to rewrite the rules and reclaim their fulfillment.