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Lazy is a 4-letter word I’ve stripped from my vocabulary.
Gone.

Why? Because it’s not an accurate description of what’s really happening when I sit on the couch and scroll my phone or stare out the window.

Those moments aren’t laziness, they’re survival.
But the second I sit down, mom guilt for feeling lazy creeps in like clockwork.

Even if I’ve been up since 4:50 AM, driven hours in traffic, and given every ounce of focus to patient care – even then, sitting down feels wrong.

Especially when the house is buzzing and one of my kids asks me to explain how mitochondria work.

That guilt? It’s not because I’m lazy. It’s because I’ve been conditioned to believe rest = weakness.

Today, I’m pulling back the blindfold on what “lazy” really means for high-achieving women.

And I can tell you: it has absolutely nothing to do with a character flaw.

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When the weight of your work and family life is wearing you thin,

somewhere in the middle of it all, you start to disappear. 

You’re never fully present for yourself. 

And then you find yourself whispering, “I can’t keep going like this.” 

You’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken.

This episode is for anyone seeking real physician mom burnout support,
 because burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systemic issue.

In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Diane Shannon, a physician, writer, and coach who left clinical medicine to reclaim her well-being. She has since dedicated her work to helping women physicians do the same.

We talk about recognizing the signs of burnout, why boundaries matter, and how healing starts with permission to care for yourself without guilt.

Whether you’re on the edge or already deep in the fog,
this conversation offers perspective, validation, and a way forward.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Meeting Dr. Shannon

00:32 Dr. Shannon's Burnout Story

01:42 Reflecting on Burnout and Its Causes

05:32 Preventing Physician Burnout: The Book

09:02 Coaching Women Physicians

17:08 Podcast Insights and Personal Notes

22:10 Final Advice and Contact Information

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Have you ever had one of those days that should feel amazing, but somewhere along the way, it just falls apart?

You start with good intentions – coffee in hand, list ready, and the best of plans – yet, setting daily intentions for busy moms can feel like a distant dream when everything starts to slip.

The energy, the optimism... gone.

I get it. It happened to me just this week.

But what if I told you that one small shift could change everything?

Not by forcing a perfect day, because real life doesn’t work like that, but by planting the seed for how you want your day to feel before the world starts shouting at you. 

Today, I'm sharing a simple practice that’s not fluffy and not futile. It’s rooted in neuroscience, mindfulness, and your own inner strength.

It’s powerful.

It’s doable. 

And it just might be the secret you’ve been missing. 

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Have you ever felt lonely… even in a crowded room?
Like you're doing all the things, but something still feels off?
Disengaged. Worn thin. A little invisible.

You’re not alone.
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just ready for something deeper.

And what you might be missing… is connection.
Not just avoiding loneliness but actively building what fills you up.
Because social connection doesn’t just make life sweeter, it makes life longer.

It protects your body.
It lifts your mind.
It calms your nervous system.

And today, I’m going to show you how to bring more of it in, in a way that fits your real life.

Because this isn’t about adding more to your to-do list.
It’s about finally feeling like yourself again.

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The truth? Most of us are performing.

Polished on the outside.

But inside, quietly wondering: Is this really what I signed up for?

It works for a while.  Until the façade starts to crack and “I’m fine” becomes too hard to fake.

I look around and see so many women physicians rocking it.

Brilliant. Accomplished. Respected.

But what we often don’t see is the internal struggle.

These women are also experts in never letting it show.

If you’ve been wearing the mask, smiling, nodding, saying “it’s all good,” this episode is for you.

Because today, we’re not just talking about the problem…

We’re giving it a name.

And when you name the truth, you start to loosen its grip.

It’s also true that comparison steals joy.

And you deserve joy, the real kind.

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What happens when the healer hits a wall? When the one who's always strong – the high-achiever, the fixer, the go-to problem solver -- starts to go numb inside?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Buchanan, a purpose-driven physician and burnout recovery coach whose story is as raw as it is resilient.

She opens up about what it meant to navigate medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic… and how she found her way back from emotional flatline.

Dr. Buchanan gets real about the hidden cost of white coats, the stigma surrounding mental health in our field, and why she’s fiercely committed to helping other physicians stay in practice without sacrificing themselves.

She loves to teach people to stand in their power. 

You’ll leave this conversation feeling seen, stirred, and without a doubt, more hopeful.

Let’s dive in.

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When did pausing to celebrate start feeling… selfish?

Somewhere between the wonder of childhood and the weight of adult responsibility, it happened.  

Success became minimized. 

And joy got tangled with guilt. 

What if celebration isn’t indulgent, it’s essential?

What if knowing your wins, even the small, quiet ones, is part of the path toward a life that feels more like you? 

You don’t need to apologize for feeling proud. Today, I’ll help you there. 

Because as high-achieving women, you’re allowed to feel joy. 

You’re allowed to celebrate success.

It’s not selfish to love the life you’re building. 

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 The best-laid plans… often crash into real life. 

You map out your career, family time, and a perfectly color0coded planner, and then? Chaos. 

A shift runs late. Your kiddo spikes a fever. And the sitter cancels. 

Suddenly, everything you were holding together feels like it’s unraveling. 

Here’s the truth: a roadblock doesn’t mean something impassable. It means life is offering you a redirect. 

But in the moment, it can feel like you only have two options, to power through and burnout or give up entirely. 

What if there’s a third option? What if the answer isn’t pushing harder, but learning how to flex?

In today’s episode, I share a simple 4-step framework to help you respond to life’s curveballs with confidence, clarity, and a little grace. 

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure what to do next, you’re in the right place. Time to dive in!

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“Turn off the music, eyes over here, it’s time for the time-out!”

This happens every day in the operating room, at the start of every case. 

It’s a mandated checklist read out loud to the team of surgeons, nurses, techs and anesthesiologists. 

We make sure to have the right patient, the right procedure and that possible complicating issues are addressed. 

It is a moment to stop and reflect on our purpose for being there in that cold, bright room. 

Regular reflection works in the same way by checking in with your inner compass. 

Without taking moments to pause and reflect, you risk moving through life on autopilot. You drift further from what truly matters until one day, you may look up and wonder how you got here.

I’ll walk you through why you get off track, the consequences of not checking in, and how to use simple reflection techniques to realign with what matters most.

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Have you ever wished you could go back in time and give your past self some much-needed advice?

What would you say? What would you do differently?

I have a few things that spring to mind. But the truth is, if I could actually go back, it might change everything – even the lessons I needed to learn. 

What I can do is take action now, make healthier choices and share what I’ve learned with other people.  

That’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s episode. 

My guest, Dr. Christina Kraft, is an integrative dentist who has walked the difficult road of burnout and health challenges. Her journey forced her to rethink how she balanced work and life. 

She crafted a new practice in dentistry that considers the health of the whole person.

We sat down to discuss her shift away from burnout and toward a more balanced and peaceful way to practice.

There is always another way. Listen to her story.  

Find Dr. Kraft at HandKraftedLife.com.

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