Episode 195. As we step into 2026, this episode explores intentional living through simple, restorative practices like mindful walking, connecting with nature, creative rest, and everyday moments of joy. From prayer and spiritual grounding to slowing down routines that support mental health and presence, you’ll learn practices to help start the new year (or begin to incorporate anytime) with clarity, balance, and deeper connection.

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Episode 194. We explore intentional living through the lens of rest, mindfulness, and slow mornings, highlighting the importance of quality sleep, morning routines, and daily mindfulness practices for overall well-being. Let's talk about how simple habits like savoring a warm morning beverage, practicing presence, and creating intentional habits can help reduce stress, support mental health, and bring more calm and balance into everyday life.

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Episode 193. Learn how trauma can show up in your life, even years later, and the impacts it can have on how you see yourself and interact with other people. Join us to learn how to identify these patterns with compassion and begin making sense of where they truly stem from.

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Episode 192. Discover two superfoods that deliver major health benefits thanks to their healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants. We'll break down how these everyday foods support heart health, brain function, metabolism, and overall wellness.

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Episode 191. Let's break down what hernias are; discuss the different types including inguinal, umbilical, femoral, and hiatal; why they happen; and the most common symptoms people should recognize. We also explore when hernia surgery is recommended, what the repair process looks like, and what you should know.

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Episode 190. We break down the symptoms of gallbladder disease and explain how stones and sludge can trigger pain, nausea, and digestive flare-ups. We also discuss the basics of gallbladder removal surgery called cholecystectomy and a potential complication called post-cholecystectomy syndrome.

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Episode 189. Your menstrual cycle can reveal a lot about your hormonal health. Let's explore how conditions like estrogen dominance, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can contribute to irregular or painful periods, and how to support your hormones without medication.

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Episode 188. Let’s break down different types of sensory disturbances to help you understand the variations of normal sensory processing and what differences show up in a variety of neurological and psychiatric conditions, including migraines, depression, and schizophrenia. Then, we’ll discuss differences in thought processes, such as circumstantiality, and thought content, such as delusions and obsessions.

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Episode 187. Understand dizziness, including the definition and different types, such as vertigo, pre-syncope, and disequilibrium. We'll also discuss the causes of dizziness, from dehydration and bradycardia to vestibular migraines and anemia.

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Episode 186. Nervous about residency interviews? Learn why mock interviews are the ultimate prep tool to boost your confidence on interview day. I share insider tips, common pitfalls, and how structured feedback can help uncover blind spots, strengthen your delivery, and set you apart from other applicants. Here’s how to stand out this interview season and match with your top program.

Episode 111: Residency Interviews: Preparing Answers for Common Questions

Episode 112: Residency Interviews: Answering the Most Difficult Questions

Episode 113: Residency Interviews: More Questions to Prepare For

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