DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast

"There's a term that we use quite a bit called Strength Span. Everyone's using the term health span, but there's this concept of strength span, which is, how long can you maintain your strength into your later life? Which will help with a lot of this as well. That was one area. That person lost over 30 pounds in about six months by implementing these minor adjustments in nutrition, minor adjustments in sleep, minor adjustments in exercise. But when you stack them together, it only didn't just affect the physical, but it also affects the emotional and the mental." -Dr. Mark Kovacs

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On today’s episode, we’re excited to welcome guest Mark Kovacs, PhD, FACSM, CSCS, VP of Health & Performance at Canyon Ranch to share his insights on Health & Performance and how they can be applied for physicians and other healthcare providers.  

Dr. Mark Kovacs is an industry leader and innovator in the area of Health & Performance, committed to bringing the most innovative solutions and programs to Canyon Ranch, where he and his team have helped countless elite athletes, executives and physicians achieve their goals and improve their wellness and performance.

In this episode, Dr. Kovacs discusses his experience helping physicians to improve their strength span, living well for longer, by building strength and incorporating science backed tools for well-being and longevity. He gives tips you can put to use starting immediately, and gives some meaningful examples of helping clients to overcome the obstacles between where they are and where they want to be. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode!

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DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast  empowers physicians and entire healthcare teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with episodes designed to help you maximize your own well-being, your life on your terms.

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"Now that I think about it, I was actually slowly getting really burnt out because I had no life. I didn't really get to spend time with my family. My kids were young, so sometimes I would just go home after 7:00 with work not completed, just to see my kids and have some bedtime stories before tucking them into bed and then to do more work." -Mary Leung MD

In this episode of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast, we hear first hand how our guest, Coach Mary Leung MD, went from working overtime to finishing her charting and getting home on time, resetting her work-life balance as a physician. 

Join us as Coach Mary Leung MD offers her expert insights on strategic steps you can take to fast-track your journey toward having more personal time for what truly matters to you. Tune in to hear steps you can take, starting today, to finish your charting and get home on time, adding balance in your life by transforming how you live and work.

Coach Leung MD shares her personal journey of navigating the complexities of medical practice while pursuing personal fulfillment and happiness as a physician mom outside of hospital walls.

Mary Leung is a full time hematology and medical oncology physician practicing in New York, board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology, and she's also a certified life coach, passionate about serving physicians who are stressed, overwhelmed, and burned out. 

Dr Mary was working and charting after hours, many nights and weekends until life coaching transformed her life. She's now going home at least two and a half hours earlier than before, with all her clinical work completed for the day. 

From the depths of her own experience, Dr Mary founded shining with gratitude MD. Her passion and mission is to guide other physicians through their unique situations so they can feel better, have more time outside of their clinical work, regain control, and have more clarity. Her hope is for physicians to rediscover joy in life and in medicine.

You can contact Dr Leung at -

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.shiningwithgratitudemd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.leung.18659

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-leung-md-9b52331b4/

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 DocWorking Coaches Directory - https://docworking.com/physician-coach-directory/

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“Your life becomes fused to what we do and it’s very hard, especially for physicians or healthcare workers, to say, ‘Well, you know, I’ve done this all my life and maybe that’s not what I need to do now.’” -Simon Maltais MD Ph.D.

In this episode, Dr. Jen Barna has a very honest conversation about burnout and recovery with Cardiac Surgeon and author of the book, Healthcare Anonymous: Put Yourself First to Avoid Anxiety, Addiction, and Burnout, Dr. Simon Maltais. You would be hard pressed to find someone more driven or accomplished in his field than Dr. Maltais. At the top of his game and publishing a new article nearly every two weeks, Dr. Maltais realized that he was experiencing burnout. Dr. Maltais shares his story of taking a step back, considering leaving medicine, changing his definition of success, and ultimately creating a hybrid way to continue the work that he loves while making more time for himself and his family. Tune in to hear an honest and candid story of burnout and recovery and hear what Dr. Maltais believes is the future of medicine. 

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Dr. Simon Maltais is an active cardiac surgeon in the United States. He is French Canadian and board-certified in Canada in cardiac surgery. He is an internationally recognized leader in the field of heart transplantation, mechanical heart devices, and alternative cardiac interventions. Before 40, Maltais had led two world-renowned programs in his specialty and has pioneered numerous novel approaches for advanced cardiac surgery interventions. At the age of 35, he was among the youngest promoted associate professors at a nationally recognized institution. He is a frequent keynote speaker, has published more than 160 articles and has contributed to numerous books. As he worked in two different countries and health systems, Maltais has a unique perspective on the delivery of care and its inherent challenges for healthcare workers. 

Dr. Simon Maltais earned his Medical Degree from Sherbrooke University, his Master’s Degree in Physiology from Sherbrooke University, completed his Adult Cardiac Surgery Residency at Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal University. He completed two fellowships, one at Buffalo University and the second, a fellowship in Heart Transplant and Mechanical Support at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. He obtained his Doctoral Degree in Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.) at Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal University. He currently works at HCA Healthcare in California. 

Find full transcripts of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast episodes on the DocWorking Blog - https://docworking.com/blog/

DocWorking Coaches Directory - https://docworking.com/physician-coach-directory/

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In this engaging episode of the "DocWorking - The Whole Physician Podcast", host Dr. Jen Barna welcomes Brett Riggins, a seasoned expert in real estate who specializes in helping physicians build a real estate portfolio.

Brett shares his journey in the real estate sector, offering valuable advice and strategies for physicians looking to diversify their income streams through real estate property investments.

Whether you're a novice curious about the basics of real estate or a seasoned investor seeking to expand your portfolio, you'll find Brett's experiences and tips useful to guide you on your path to financial growth and stability. Join us to explore how you can learn to leverage real estate opportunities to build a lucrative side income alongside your busy medical career.

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Brett Riggins is a twenty year veteran of the real estate business whose passion is helping people connect with the life they want. 

The founder of Connect Home Buyers and Physician Wealth Systems, he's shepherded more than 20 million dollars in transactions in the last decade.

With a degree in Construction Engineering from Western Michigan University and a formative journey through the blood, sweat, and grind of building his investments, his expertise has helped hundreds of people find the deals they needed.

You can reach out to Brett at -

Website: https://physicianwealthsystems.com/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PhysicianWealthSystemsProgram

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physician_wealth_systems

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettriggins/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateResidency

How To Get Rich As A Doctor: https://physicianwealthsystems.com/books/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/real-estate-mogul-m-d/

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How does eliminating chronic tinnitus relate to eliminating chronic pain and anxiety, using neuroplasticity to retrain the brain, and learning effective ways to process emotions and stress? 

What are the six steps you can apply to transform your life? 

Author Peter Studenik discusses his life transforming experience, conquering fear and overcoming debilitating chronic tinnitus. The conversation starts with Peter telling the story of how his symptoms began, how he spent years seeing doctor after doctor, to no avail. 

Peter shares his personal journey, and walks us through the steps he took to eliminate tinnitus completely, and reorganize his life for long term success. He discusses the challenges he faced, and the specific methods using neuroplasticity of the brain to create new neurological pathways, an approach that can also be used to conquer many forms of chronic pain and anxiety. We discuss how the method he created to cure chronic tinnitus may be extrapolated to eliminate chronic pain and chronic anxiety. 

Related episodes:

The Paradigm Shift to Cure Chronic Pain with Dr. Howard Schubiner

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docworking-the-whole-physician-podcast/id1554580440?i=1000566609459

Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy Part I with Dr. David Clarke

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docworking-the-whole-physician-podcast/id1554580440?i=1000557909041

Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy Part 2 with Dr. David Clarke

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docworking-the-whole-physician-podcast/id1554580440?i=1000558250606

Neuroplasticity: How You Can Impact Your Overall Health by Controlling Your Thoughts with Dr. Philippe Douyon

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docworking-the-whole-physician-podcast/id1554580440?i=1000604466902

How to Process Stress and Alleviate Pain and Other Symptoms with Stephanie Shaw

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/docworking-the-whole-physician-podcast/id1554580440?i=1000617125977

“Tinnitus is a neurological problem that can be fixed.”

-Peter Studenik, Author

I cured my Tinnitus: My Journey from Tinnitus, to Life Transformation, to True Healing

More about author Peter Studenik:

• https://icuredmytinnitus.com/my-story/

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Please visit DocWorking.com for resources to support your well-being, and help you live your best life as a physician or other healthcare professional.

Key themes: Cure chronic tinnitus, processing emotions, neuroplasticity, processing stress, work-life balance, whole food plant-based nutrition, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, emotional awareness and expression therapy, resilience, preventing burnout.

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“If you want to be successful, whether as a passive investor or active, you need to understand the business a little bit.”

-Dr. Lydia Essary 

In this episode we welcome practicing dermatopathologist and co-founder of Lift Equity Invest, Dr. Lydia Essary. In this episode, Dr. Lydia Essary and Dr. Jen Barna discuss apartment and multifamily real estate investments and the tips and tricks on how to get started. Dr. Essary talks about how she began investing in multifamily properties and gives advice on the importance of education and mentorship when contemplating different investment opportunities. Dr. Essary also gives us the top criteria to look for when choosing investment properties.

Lydia is a practicing physician dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX. She is also co-founder and principal at Lift Equity Invest, a company focused on helping busy physicians build passive income and generational wealth through apartment investing. Dr.Essary has invested in multifamily real estate syndications since 2019 as both a general partner in 713 units and a limited partner in over 4300 units. 

Dr. Lydia Essary’s social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-rocio-essary-md-a1218620/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lift-equity/

https://www.liftequityinvest.com/

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The past few weeks have been busy at DocWorking! We have been working behind the scenes to add a 24/7 CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING CARE LINE to our new low cost DocWorking THRIVE Essential package, as well as even more CME credits for our THRIVE small group coaching and courses.

Let your CME budget help you prioritize your own wellness so you can get on with living your best life on your own terms, as defined by you, with DocWorking THRIVE.

You can take the first step today by taking the DocWorking 2-Minute Balance to Burnout Quiz! Where are you on the Balance to Burnout Continuum? Take the quiz and find out today!

DocWorking empowers physicians and entire healthcare teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time.

CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

If you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, we would be extremely grateful!

We’re everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, and Podbean.

You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!

If you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, we would be extremely grateful!

“The hope and faith in the medical system. Hope in my relationship with him. Knowing that I’m not going through this alone.”

-Vanessa Naum

We’re excited to welcome back Physician Marriage Coaches, Dr. George (Dr. Jeep) and Vanessa Naum. 

In this episode, Vanessa discusses her experience dealing with Fibromyalgia and how being married to a physician has impacted her journey living with a chronic illness. Dr. Jeep and Vanessa give advice on how to best help a partner or loved one dealing with a chronic illness and the importance of understanding and compassion.  You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode!

According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in 2018, approximately 60% of adults in the United States have at least one chronic condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. 

Furthermore, a survey conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Public Policy Institute found that about one in three adults in the United States, or 34.2 million people, have provided unpaid care to an adult aged 50 or older in the past 12 months. Of these caregivers, 60% reported providing care for someone with a chronic illness.

It's worth noting that these statistics are from studies conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have had an impact on the prevalence of chronic illnesses and caregiving in the United States.

According to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in 2020, 16.5% of physicians in the United States reported having a chronic illness and 14.2% reported providing care for an adult family member with a chronic illness. 

The study also found that female physicians were more likely than male physicians to have a chronic illness or care for someone with a chronic illness. Additionally, physicians who reported having a chronic illness were more likely to work part-time or reduce their clinical workload than those without a chronic illness. 

It's worth noting that the characteristics and experiences of physicians with chronic illnesses may vary based on the type of illness, severity of symptoms, and other factors.

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We hope you check out these two previous episodes with Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum:

145: Why Physician Marriages Have Challenges with Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum

186: Becoming a Doctor, the Struggle Is Real with Dr. Jeep & Vanessa Naum

Episode mentioned in the podcast on chronic pain:

180: The Paradigm Shift To Cure Chronic Pain for You and Your Patients with Dr. Howard Schubiner

The Naum’s Gift To You: Go to their website at www.BestFriendsAgain.com and scroll down to receive a FREE copy of the chapter: Love Letter Method with Your Spouse, from Dr. Jeep’s book, “What’s Forever For? A Physician’s Guide for Everlasting Love and Success in Marriage.”

The Naums encourage their new connections to do a relationship needs assessment. It’s a good health and wellness check for your relationship. Their clients have found it extremely helpful!

https://bestfriendsagain.wufoo.com/forms/relationship-needs-assessment/

Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum’s social media:

https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsagain/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgeorgenaum-do-physician-author-marriage-relationship-intimacy-coach/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-friends-again/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessanaum-physicianwellness-sex-marriagecoachingforphysicians-healthcare-coach/

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The past few weeks have been busy at DocWorking! We have been working behind the scenes to add a 24/7 CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING CARE LINE to our new low cost DocWorking THRIVE Essential package, as well as even more CME credits for our THRIVE small group coaching and courses.

Let your CME budget help you prioritize your own wellness so you can get on with living your best life on your own terms, as defined by you, with DocWorking THRIVE.

You can take the first step today by taking the DocWorking 2-Minute Balance to Burnout Quiz! Where are you on the Balance to Burnout Continuum? Take the quiz and find out today!

DocWorking empowers physicians and entire healthcare teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time.

We are now enrolling for several new low cost DocWorking THRIVE Well-Being pilot programs, for your care team members including nurses, techs, medical assistants and others, as well as special programs for recruitment and retention of your new physician and other clinician hires.

CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

If you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, we would be extremely grateful!

We’re everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, and Podbean.

You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!

References:

Regarding the prevalence of chronic illness and caregiving in the U.S. population:

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018). "Chronic Diseases in America." Accessed August 31, 2021, at https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/chronic-diseases.htm.

- National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Public Policy Institute (2015). "Caregiving in the U.S. 2015." Accessed August 31, 2021, at https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2015/caregiving-in-the-united-states-2015-executive-summary-revised.pdf.

Regarding the prevalence of chronic illness and caregiving among physicians:

- Shanafelt, T.D., Hasan, O., Dyrbye, L.N., et al. (2020). "Intended and Unintended Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physician Well-being." JAMA, 324(20), 2005-2007. Accessed August 31, 2021, at https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2771765.