FOMO is fear pretending to be ambition. In this episode, we'll show you how comparison drives overcommitment and anxiety, and how JOMO helps you choose what matters. Learn simple shifts to pause before yes, listen to your body, and back your decision without second-guessing. Press play to pick one choice you will make differently today.

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Grace is the quiet power that changes everything in medicine. We'll show how letting go of perfectionism and choosing realistic optimism restores energy, connection, and real precision. Press play to pick one shift now and share it with a colleague who needs a lighter load.

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What if resilience wasn't about pushing through, but bouncing forward with intention? We will explore what true resilience looks like for women in medicine, beyond burnout and perfectionism. Through real stories and simple strategies, we'll unpack how to recover, reframe, and reconnect with your well-being. Listen in to redefine strength and take your next step toward healing.

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What if success isn't about doing more, but about small moves that matter? This episode explores how tiny, intentional actions can create meaningful momentum. With neuroscience and real-life coaching insights, we show how lowering the bar with compassion leads to lasting change. Tune in and take one small step toward a more balanced life.

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Burnout doesn't have to be the price of practicing medicine. In this episode, Dr. Mary Leung shares how she reclaimed her time, energy, and purpose without walking away from clinical care. Through mindset shifts, gratitude, and coaching tools, she found a more joyful and sustainable way to practice. Tune in to discover how you can do the same. Key Takeaways To Listen For

About Mary Leung, MDDr. Mary is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist, as well as a certified life coach for physicians. After experiencing burnout in her own career, she discovered the power of coaching and significantly reduced her charting time, allowing her to reclaim her energy, focus, and connection with her family. She now helps other physicians manage stress, take back their time, and build meaningful, sustainable lives in medicine. Dr. Leung is passionate about showing physicians that it's possible to feel better, work smarter, and enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

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It's possible to feel both joy and distress at once, but it takes practice. This episode explores how physicians can hold space for mixed emotions without shutting down. With support and the right tools, we can stay grounded through the messy middle. Tune in to learn how emotional balance builds real strength.

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What if community were the key to healing in medicine? In this follow-up episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how peer support, coaching, and her Melanated Medicine network help women physicians of color navigate racism, reclaim wellness, and find renewed purpose. Tune in to explore how safe spaces and collective care are changing the culture of medicine.

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About Dr. Pamela BuchananDr. Pamela is a physician, TEDx speaker, and stress management expert helping high-achieving professionals beat burnout and lead with purpose. She offers coaching, consulting, and workshops on leadership, well-being, and resilience. As founder of Strong Medicine STL, she also provides telemedicine weight loss care, including GLP-1 medication management. Dr. Buchanan empowers individuals and organizations to thrive through mindset shifts, practical tools, and a deep reconnection to what matters most.

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What if joy and purpose could thrive in medicine? In this episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how reconnecting with gratitude and presence helped her move from burnout to balance. She reflects on systemic challenges, mindset shifts, and the power of community. Tune in to discover how small moments of joy can lead to big change.

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About Dr. Pamela BuchananDr. Pamela is a physician, TEDx speaker, and stress management expert helping high-achieving professionals beat burnout and lead with purpose. She offers coaching, consulting, and workshops on leadership, well-being, and resilience. As founder of Strong Medicine STL, she also provides telemedicine weight loss care, including GLP-1 medication management. Dr. Buchanan empowers individuals and organizations to thrive through mindset shifts, practical tools, and a deep reconnection to what matters most.

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Text STRONG to 55444 to join Dr. Pamela Buchanan's supportive community for women physicians of color.

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Shame thrives in silence, especially in medicine. In this episode, we'll explore how perfectionism and secrecy quietly fuel burnout and emotional exhaustion. You'll hear practical tools for self-compassion, courage, and connection. If you've ever felt pressure to hold it all together alone, this episode is for you.

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Physicians are trained to care for others, but often struggle to care for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Chrissie Ott shares how pursuing joy can help shift the culture of medicine and reduce burnout. Listen in to discover why joy and a little job polyamory might be exactly what you need right now.

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About Chrissie Ott MD, FAAP, PCCDr. Chrissie is a dual board-certified internist and pediatrician with additional training in integrative medicine. She serves as medical director of a long-term care facility for medically complex children and young adults in Portland, OR. With a background in medicine, wellness, and the arts, she helps physicians and creatives reconnect with joy and purpose.

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