Ep 043 Nicole Swiner, MD: How to avoid the Superwoman Complex

Dr. Nicole Swiner is a family physician, mother of two, author, speaker, professor and owner of her own publishing company. Her interests include: minority health, women’s health, and pediatrics. She is an author of many books including, “How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex: 12 Ways to Balance Mind, Body and Spirit.” In this episode, she talks to us about how she thought of the idea to write this book, and how we can all apply it to our busy lives as physicians to gain health and happiness.    In this episode, you will learn: Her definition of the Superwoman Complex. How the complex specifically applies to women physicians. Her tips to balance mind, body and spirit along with everything else in life. How important it is to outsource and delegate things in your life. Why she decided to write the book and how she got started as an author. How she started her own publishing company to self publish her work. Her tips on how to become an author and start writing when you’re busy. Why she enjoys public speaking and how you can get speaking gigs too. Dr. Swiner did her undergraduate studies at Duke University, and obtained her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. From there, she decided Family Medicine was for her, and completed her residency at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Currently Dr. Swiner is an adjunct associate professor at U.N.C.’s Family Medicine Department in Durham, North Carolina. Links we discussed in the show: Swiner can be found at docswiner.com, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Find all of her books on Amazon or other online booksellers: How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex: 12 steps to balance mind, body and spirit. The Superwoman Complex: A Follow-Up Visit. Thinking about Quitting Medicine? Swiner got her inspiration for her book from this book: The Superwoman Syndrome. Find out more about Kevin MD and his Physician's Speakers Bureau. If you want to find out more about attending Dr. Swiner’s Overnight Writing Retreat check that out here. Quotes from Nicole Swiner, MD: “It sounds easy, but it’s probably the hardest thing, it’s to say no.” “It all comes back to self care.” “Don’t feel stuck. Do what makes you happy!” “We have huge amounts of knowledge and experience that we can share with the world.” Special thanks to this week’s sponsor: The White Coat Investor’s new course Fire Your Financial Advisor! Thank you for listening to the Hippocratic Hustle! I know that time is your most valuable resource so I really appreciate you spending some of it with me. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it! If you’d like to help me improve and grow the podcast, send your suggestions to: [email protected] Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, so you won’t miss an episode!