Productivity MD

Struggling to break free from negative thought spirals? Feeling stuck in a cycle that’s holding you back from peak productivity? Dr. Shafer Stedron is here to show you how to shift your mindset and overcome those barriers. As a life coach, Dr. Shafer has transformed her approach to challenges, and in this episode, she reveals the key mindset shifts that helped her—and can help you—unlock your full potential.

Discover how to identify and align with your "why," eliminate unproductive habits, and turn transactional relationships into meaningful, intentional connections. Plus, learn the importance of asking “curious questions” to reshape your perspective and how setting clear boundaries versus expectations can transform both your personal and professional life.

Key Points from This Episode:

1. Deep dive into our mindset to overcome challenges.
2. How becoming a life coach became a transformative experience for Dr. Shafer.
3. Navigating your “why” and cutting away habits that don’t serve it.
4. Turning transactional relationships into more intentional connections.
5. Understanding the difference between boundaries and expectations.
6. The power of asking “curious questions” to shift your mindset.
7. Stepping off the negative spiral when you feel stuck.

Resources: 

• Dr. Shafer’s Website 
• Talks with Dr. Shafer on Spotify

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Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to End Limiting Beliefs That Are Stifling Your Success with Dr. Shafer Stedron

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Here are 3 ways I can help you reclaim your time and be more productive:

#1: Book a 15 minutes 1 Year 1-1 Peak Performance and Productivity Coaching Qualification Call now to learn more and take control of your time! 

#2: Join my Private Facebook Group and get full access to my 7-day Video Masterclass to 3X Your Productivity

#3: Subscribe to Productivity MD Podcast (Formerly It's Not Rocket Science) on Health, Relationships, and Productivity or watch in YouTube.

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/11/15/episode-68/

In this episode, Dr. Mary Leung talks about her journey into mastering charting efficiency and becoming a coach. She shares how she transitioned from clinical practice to coaching, taking a big step by joining life coaching programs. Mary explains why being mindful of our thoughts is key—they influence how we feel and approach our work.

We also cover practical tips on setting clear intentions to stay focused during the day and avoid common pitfalls when it comes to planning.

If you're looking to reduce stress and get better at managing your time and charting, this episode is for you!

Key Points from This Episode:

1. How did Mary get into charting efficiency and coaching?
2. How she took the leap pf faith and joined life coaching programs
3. How to be really mindful of what we are thinking because it affects how we feel
4. Being intentional with your days
5. Setting your intention and mind to focus for the day
6. Top three mistakes of not setting your intentions straight
7. Charting is a communication tool
8. Thoughts in using EMR (electronic medical record)
9. Working with a team and minimizing distractions

Resources:

• Mary’s Website
• Email Mary at: [email protected]

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Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to Stop Dreading Charting and Finally Get It Done Faster with Dr. Mary Leung

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Here are 3 ways I can help you reclaim your time and be more productive:

#1: Book a 15 minutes 1 Year 1-1 Peak Performance and Productivity Coaching Qualification Call now to learn more and take control of your time! 

#2: Join my Private Facebook Group and get full access to my 7-day Video Masterclass to 3X Your Productivity

#3: Subscribe to Productivity MD Podcast (Formerly It's Not Rocket Science) on Health, Relationships, and Productivity or watch in YouTube.

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/10/15/episode-67/

Imagine a world where you could trade stress for serenity, and guilt for gratitude. Our guest today, Dr. Laura Suttin, is a physician specializing in helping healthcare professionals find balance and fulfillment in their lives. She'll share practical strategies to overcome the guilt that often weighs down medical professionals and replace it with confidence and contentment.

Discover how to prioritize self-care without feeling selfish, manage stress and improve sleep quality, strengthen relationships with friends and family, and find joy in your work and personal life. 

Let's explore how Dr. Laura’s insights can help you live a more fulfilling and guilt-free lifestyle. 

Key Points From the Episode:

1. What are the common challenges clients face in terms of feeling guilty, and what tactics can be used to overcome that? 
2. Recognizing and unlearning the dangers of ignoring our bodily needs.
3. How to replace the guilt you are feeling.
4. What is the best way to address anger?
5. Top effective tactics to make your life more productive.
6. Setting up your non-negotiables and boundaries
7. What is life without guilt? And how to live guilt-free? 

Resources:

• Follow Dr. Laura’s Website
• Dr. Laura On Facebook
• Dr. Laura on TikTok
• How To Be The Love You Seek by Dr. Nicole Le Pera

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Listen to the previous episodes here

Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to Overcome the Guilt Trap Many Professionals Encounter with Laura Suttin

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Here are 3 ways I can help you reclaim your time and be more productive:

#1: Book a 15 minutes 1 Year 1-1 Peak Performance and Productivity Coaching Qualification Call now to learn more and take control of your time! 

#2: Join my Private Facebook Group and get full access to my 7-day Video Masterclass to 3X Your Productivity

#3: Subscribe to Productivity MD Podcast (Formerly It's Not Rocket Science) on Health, Relationships, and Productivity or watch in YouTube.

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/08/27/episode-66/

Do you want to understand how simple shifts in your mindset can radically transform your entire life? It’s time to stop those limiting beliefs and start focusing on your why’s.

Today we have Dr. Arpita Gupta De Palma, a mindset coach who has transformed her life by becoming aware of her thoughts and their impact. 

In this episode, she shares her journey of evolving through life’s challenges and guides us on finding our inner voice, determining if it serves us, and empowering ourselves towards success.

We delve into how our thoughts shape our reality, the difference between being reactionary and aware, and the significance of transformation. Dr. De Palma also discusses letting go of perfectionism, recognizing your purpose, finding your “compelling why,” and identifying ways to gain awareness and reduce reactivity. 

Listen in to discover how you can transform your life by tuning into your inner knowing.

Key Points From the Episode:

1. How our thoughts affect our essential reality?
2. How we can structure our thoughts so that we can be at our peak in all aspects?
3. What it’s like to be reactionary vs. what it’s like to be aware?
4. Why should people care about transformation and how they’re showing up?
5. How to determine your “compelling why”?
6. Letting go of perfectionism
7. The top 3 things to look out for in order to gain awareness and decrease reactivity
8. Recognizing and coming up with your purpose

Resources:

• Thoughtwork MD Website
• Dr. Arpita on Instagram
• Dr. Arpita on LinkedIn
• Dr. Arpita on Facebook

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Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to Stop Your Negative Thoughts from Creeping Up on You with Dr. Arpita Gupta De Palma

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/08/06/episode-65/

We welcome Dr. Dianah Lake, an ER Doctor and a Fitness & Weight Loss Coach to the show. Dr. Lake is here to crack the code on prioritizing health and self-care, especially for our amazing women in healthcare.

Forget the fad diets and quick fixes. Dr. Lake will share what truly motivates us to take charge of our well-being, and why lasting health transformation is a marathon, not a sprint. Tune in for practical tips on what to change from your diet and simple actions to build a healthy lifestyle that fits your busy schedule. Dr. Lake will also delve into the power of regular self-check-ins, staying active, and developing sustainable eating habits. 

Whether you're a doctor on the frontlines or simply juggling a demanding life, this episode is packed with insights to help you become the healthiest version of yourself. Don't miss out!

Key Points From This Episode:

1. What can motivate people to take action and prioritize self-care?
2. Showing up for yourself authentically i key to living the life you desire.
3. True transformation of your health and well-being is a journey, not a sprint.
4. Avoid sugar and learn to manage your cravings. Alcohol and major stressors can also derail your progress.
5. Start the practice or regular self-check-ins.
6. Explore the concept of emotional eating and how to manage it.
7. Manage your movement to stay active.

Resources:

• Follow Dr. Dianah

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Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to Conquer Your Body and Focus Your Mind with Self Care Strategies

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2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/07/16/episode-64/

This episode offers a unique perspective on building resilience and self-care practices for high performers. Join us as Dr. Nissa Keyashian, a psychiatrist, life coach, and meditation and yoga instructor, dives into the principles of mindfulness. Explore the science behind breathwork and meditation, and their effectiveness in cultivating awareness and promoting mental well-being. Dr. Keyashian will also discuss the practical benefits of self-care practices, including improved focus, emotional regulation, and self-compassion – all essential tools for healthcare professionals and those passionate about well-being. 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn strategies to enhance your own resilience and better support your patients. Tune in and take charge of your well-being – you deserve to perform at your best.

Key Points From This Episode:

1. The seven principles of mindfulness
2. Why should people care about breathwork and meditation?
3. What results should you expect when you practice self-care and mindfulness?
4. Living in the present moment is important.
5. Through meditation, you can build awareness.
6. Building awareness behind thinking.
7. The self-compassion break exercise.
8. Other types of self-care techniques for recovery.
9. Why should people care about breathwork?
10. Silencing inner and external noise through breathwork.

Resources:

• A Mindful MD
• Instagram 
• Facebook

Books:

• Practicing Stillness by Nissa Keyashian
• Calming Your Anxious Mind by Jeffrey Brantley

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Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to Manage Stress and Burnout with Mindfulness and Breathwork with Dr Nissa Keyashian

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1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching

2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/06/25/episode-63/

In this episode, we delve into the journey of Dr. Nerissa Kreher, an accomplished endocrinologist turned Chief Medical Officer of a biotech company, as she shares insights on exploring alternative spaces for achieving work-life balance. Dr. Nerissa shares her beginnings in medicine and her transition into the realm of biotech leadership and the motivations behind pivoting from clinical practice. 

Dr. Nerissa highlights the opportunities and challenges within the biotech industry compared to traditional medical roles. From discussing the importance of cross-functional collaboration to offering top tips for breaking into the field, Dr. Nerissa provides actionable advice for those seeking to explore new avenues while maintaining peak performance and achieving the perfect harmony between work and life.

Key Points From This Episode:

1. How did her career start?
2. What does a chief medical officer of a biotech company do?
3. Why would a physician want to pivot into this space?
4. What is the monetary compensation in this field compared to a full-time physician's salary?
5. Top three tips that you need to get into this space.
6. Top skills and strategies you need to employ to keep up your peak performance.
7. Utilizing coaching throughout every aspect of work and life.

Resources:

• Industry MD Coach
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Show Notes - How to Navigate Other Spaces to Achieve a Work-Life Balance with Dr. Nerissa Kreher

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1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching

2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/06/11/episode-62/

Say goodbye to the old and embrace a better way of living with today's insightful discussion about prioritizing yourself first. We're joined by Dr. Marina Aghababyan, a full-time family physician and founder of Physician Moms Thrive, a transformative coaching program designed to empower you with the tools to combat stress, burnout, and fatigue.

In this episode, Dr. Aghababyan will challenge the traditional narrative and guide us on a journey of self-discovery. Learn how prioritizing your well-being can be the key to becoming a better parent, doctor, and overall human being.

Key Points From This Episode:

1. Why should moms take some action, commitment, and effort into finding a coach?
2. What was her life like before establishing a coaching business?
3. The financial aspect of coaching.
4. Making small changes can make a big difference.
5. How to get over the "mom guilt" of prioritizing yourself first.
6. Self-care is like crafting a life when you have that time to yourself and discover what that means to you.
7. Decide to take some time for yourself (and your spouse) whenever you have extra time.
8. What is the biggest issue, and what are the top three tips she advises in terms of priority?

Resources: 

• Get your special 20% discount by entering “PMD20” when you go to  Physician Mom’s Thrive Website. Avail their services now!

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Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to Prioritize Yourself for a More Fulfilling Life with Dr. Marina Aghababyan

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Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 

1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching

2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/05/28/episode-61/

Are you interested in exploring the potential of plant-based eating to enhance your well-being? Dr. Heather Gosnell, a highly experienced pediatrician and certified plant-based health coach, will be sharing her insights on this topic. Dr.Gosnell brings over two decades of expertise to the table, having served the Phoenix, Arizona community for many years.

Dr. Gosnell's presentation will delve into the benefits of incorporating a wider variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet. She'll explore how these dietary choices can contribute to a more vibrant and healthy lifestyle. Get ready to discover practical strategies for integrating plant-based meals into your daily routine, making positive changes that are both sustainable and enjoyable! 

Key Points From This Episode:

1. How did Dr. Heather decide to become a plant-based nutrition coach? 
2. Just by changing our lifestyle and what we eat, we can decrease diseases.
3. Transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle
4. By changing your diet, you can reduce inflammation.
5. How might people feel when you are inflamed?
6. What is the general principle if you want to incorporate a plant-based diet?
7. Try to focus on what you can add to your diet.
8. What types of meat are inflammatory or non-inflammatory?
9. How to improve your lifestyle through plant-based nutrition
10. What do you mean by processed food?

Resources:

• EWG Website
• Eat Plants MD Coach Website

Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to Nourish Your Body for Longevity and Optimization with Dr. Heather Gosnell

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Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 

1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching

2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/05/14/episode-60/

Get ready to dive deep into holistic wellness with Dr. Robyn Tiger, a powerhouse physician fusing lifestyle medicine, stress management, and yoga therapy. In this episode, Dr. Tiger, the founder of Stress Free MD, throws open the door to a world where self-care isn't a luxury; it's the key to unlocking peak productivity and lasting well-being. We'll explore the fascinating world of yoga therapy, unpack the core principles of lifestyle medicine, and discover why prioritizing holistic health practices has never been more important.

Dr. Tiger delves into the power of social connection and equips you with actionable tools to combat burnout. This conversation is an empowering journey towards nurturing the whole you—mind, body, and spirit—for a life brimming with health and fulfillment.

Key Points From This Episode:

1. To be productive in life, one must know how to recover.

2. The field of yoga therapy 

3. Why is it important for you to begin recovery and self-care now?

4. What is lifestyle medicine?

5. Dr. Robyn’s vision of lifestyle medicine 3 to 5 years from now

6. Top three actions that you can take to mitigate burnout

7. Social connection is the key component of our well-being.

8. Three fundamental things to address to reduce stress

9. Focusing on breathworks (abdominal and exhale breaths)

Resources:

• Stress Free MD Website
• Stress Free MD Podcast

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Welcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!

Show Notes - How to Invest in Yourself for Lifelong Health & Productivity with Dr. Robyn Tiger

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Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 

1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching

2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 

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https://www.productivitymd.com/2024/04/30/episode-59/