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A wave of nausea gripped her as she plopped in her car and headed to work. 

This feeling was nearly every day in the past year and growing.

That was Anna (her name is changed), a successful surgeon and mom of 3 young kids. 

Each morning, she brushed aside her body’s little alarm bells to repeat the same nightmare each day. 

It clearly wasn’t working for her, so why continue?

She fell victim to the sunk cost fallacy. She was stuck in a cycle of unhappiness, frustration and hesitation to change. 

The good news? Once she recognized this repetition, she labelled the true problem and extracted herself from this bad dream.

Are you stuck in a bad dream?

There is a way to climb out. 

Here, listen in and let me throw you a rope ladder. 

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“What do you do?”

It’s an inevitable question to get a picture of who I am. 

When people ask my kids, they just answer “Doctor.”  

And there you go; I am defined by one all-encompassing word.

Doctor has weight to it, right? 

But it also has hidden meaning – a debt often paid with health and well-being.  

This rigid persona was my whole identity for years. This one definition held me back from following my gut, my passions.

Who I am now? 

I am a physician who is also an entrepreneur, a coach, and a podcaster. I want to show my kids we are never defined by one career choice. 

I am now more malleable; I am a shape shifter. 

Does your role as a doctor hold you back from following your dreams?

Today, I talk about redefining the definition of self; of becoming a shape shifter. 

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Every day, I'm reminded of the extraordinary woman who shaped my world. 

Today, on her birthday, I honor her legacy.

Her laughter echoed through our home, her kindness warmed our hearts, and her integrity guided our lives.

My kids were too young to fully appreciate her influence. They were only a year old and ten months old when she left us.

But thankfully, her lessons have become a part of me, and I'm determined to pass them on to my family. 

Many women I speak with say a driving factor in their life is to be a positive role model for their children. 

And by raising well-balanced kids, women are shaping the future in the most profound way possible."

Building a legacy isn't about a specific outcome; it's about the choices you and I make every day. 

We've already started writing our stories; now, let's make sure they're ones we're proud to share.

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Just when I feel I’ve got the hang of parenting, my kids get older.

They enter a new stage I don’t feel equipped to handle. 

I find it difficult to transfer all my wisdom of talking to a 13-year-old, for example, to my next kid that hits 13. It doesn’t work; they are apples and oranges. 

For me, reading parenting books full of “how to” topics just doesn’t cut it. 

I am stuck.

But doesn’t the unpredictability make this journey more fun? Maybe that’s what makes this the greatest thrill ride I ever signed up for, twice!

But you know what makes thrill rides better? Someone seat belted in next to you, waving their arms and screaming their head off too. 

Company makes it better, or I should say community. 

So how do you find it when you barely have time to brush your own teeth? (?)

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Some days I think my drive to be a rule-follower is the pits. 

I have this sense of responsibility and commitment to do things the “right way.”

I was just professing to my husband that maybe being too honest holds me back. 

And you know what? He agreed!

He wasn’t hinting I should lie, rather he made me think about my unwavering dedication to following “the rules.” 

Where is this list of rules anyway? Who wrote them, and why do I have this innate drive to follow?

I feel like I should be the one to pick up the kids or make dinner. 

My to-do list is crowded with items labelled “I should.” 

How about your to-do list?

Today I’ll discuss how to break free from unwritten rules while maintaining integrity. Join me!

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 Eat when you can, sleep when you can, pee when you can. 

Does this sound familiar? 

This phrase is a war cry for busy physician moms who barely have time to sit, let alone warm up food or find a bathroom. 

It is also a perfect catchphrase for describing scarcity mindset for physicians. 

This mindset is indoctrinated in medical students the moment they set foot in a hospital – and it goes far beyond medical training. It’s woven in the fabric of who physicians are and blends seamlessly with the slew of parental responsibilities. 

The scarcity mindset is a belief that resources and time are limited and won’t meet our needs or goals.

It often leads to feelings of inadequacy, competition, anxiety and exhaustion. 

There is a way out. There is a counterbalance. 

It’s time to put this war cry to rest and feel better. This is the topic for today’s episode. 

Join me!

Disclaimer – This podcast is based on my own opinions and is not meant to constitute medical advice. I am telling my story to illustrate my own experience with a scarcity mindset. I am also not a urologist. Please seek proper medical advice from your physician if you are experiencing any medical conditions that concern you. 

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Do you ever feel you are slogging through your morning? 

I do. In fact, that is me today, in this moment as I jot down ideas for this episode. 

I planned this morning last night. I knew I had a late am meeting on my podcast writing day. So, I set my alarm one hour early. 

I also set the timer on my coffee maker, knowing I would have to get out of bed before it got cold. And let’s face it, reheated coffee is no fun. 

My alarm went off during a whimsical dream where we had moved into a house that had a view of an old European street out one window and a forest with a stream out the other. 

It was beautiful, until my alarm crept into that house and yanked me away. 

Warm and cozy in bed, missing my dream, and still feeling tired, I dragged myself up to get my hot cup of coffee. 

And then I sat at my computer, completely unmotivated.

But I got it done and I’ll tell you how.

I am curious, rain or shine, how do you harness what motivates you? 

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“I just don’t have the time.”

When I asked over 20 physician moms what they would want if they could have anything 3 or 6 months from now – time was a top contender for the number 1 thing. 

Oh, to have more of this precious resource!

You can spend more time with your kids, friends and family. You can have more hobbies, or heck restart a dormant hobby. Pick up the old knitting needles and dust off your favorite cooking book. 

You can also travel – imagine what that looks like!

We all have the same amount of time, 24 hours, 1440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds in a day. 

I would argue, you do have the time. 

So, where do you find it and what do you do with it when found? Keep listening to find out.

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Has someone ever stolen your idea in a meeting?

Not too long ago my introvert self was sitting in a day-long meeting.  I did a lot of listening that day but did speak up with an interesting idea. 

Unfortunately, another person repeated my idea in their dramatic soliloquy, and everyone nodded. They didn’t nod to me, but rather to this extroverted person. What?

Has this happened to you?

Introverts practicing medicine face a different set of challenges. Your natural demeanor undercuts deserved recognition or advancement in your group or organization. You are labelled as shy or too quiet. 

What if you think of being an introvert as an advantage?

Sure, the squeaky wheel gets the oil, and I sometimes wonder if I’m squeaky enough. But introverts have a trump card, or rather they have a whole hand of winning cards. 

Listen in today to learn more!

Link to Episode 20:
Saying No Like a Boss: Boundaries for Physician Moms

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I was that mom. I still am that mom. 

I’m that mom who jumps through a flaming hoop 8 feet off the ground for her kid. 

Honestly, I feel in my heart you are too. 

Now imagine that burning circle represents buying tickets for a mega pop star concert. 

You finally make it through that hoop, singed but relieved, only to find another fiery challenge now 9 feet off the ground.

I’m talking about Taylor Swift and her worldwide Eras Tour. 

As I leapt though each challenge, I never expected I would relearn profound lessons. 

I never expected to find a new role model for young kids, their moms and really so many people in the world.

I never expected to relearn how to leave aside excuses and live for my values. 

And I’m not ashamed! Here is my story which starts almost 2 years ago.  

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