Right Brain Rounds

Meet Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD MBA, is a board certified Internal Medicine doctor from Kansas. She learned medicine at the University of Kansas and finished her training at KU-Wichita. Dr. Shah-Haque knows firsthand about burnout, having felt it herself and seeing it in her colleagues. This made her passionate about talking openly about burnout and helping doctors understand their own importance.Dr. Shah-Haque shares stories and works to change the culture around burnout in medicine. She wants...

Meet Dr. Tala Kassm, a certified life coach and board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained glaucoma specialist. She helps physicians enjoy a life that they worked so hard to create and thrive despite challenges in a career that may lead to burnout. Dr. Kassm is like a coach and a healer combined. Dr. Kassm is on a mission to help doctors feel better and find balance in their lives. Imagine feeling tired and disconnected after helping people (and neglecting self-care)&nb...

"Meet us on 'Right Brain Rounds Podcast' for an insightful conversation with Dr. Joe Sherman, MD – a distinguished Board Certified Pediatrician and Master Certified Physician Development Coach. With over 35 years of pediatric practice, Dr. Sherman specializes in healthcare delivery to underserved and medically complex children, spanning locations from the District of Columbia to Uganda and Bolivia.In this episode, Dr. Sherman shares his expertise in cross-cultural medicine, leadership, and pr...

Meet Olivia Wolf, a seasoned healthcare executive with over two decades of experience and an Executive Healthcare MBA from Creighton University. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership, Olivia's commitment to holistic leadership is evident in her MBA research, a thoughtful exploration of physician well-being through the lenses of humanities, systems, and restorative justice. Beyond her executive role, Olivia is a respected public speaker and a staunch advocate for physi...

Join us as I discuss the "eDoula Experience" and discuss the transformative journey of pregnancy and childbirth with Dr. Bettina Paek, MD, MBA, a seasoned obstetrician with 25 years of experience and the visionary founder and CEO of eDoula. Dr. Paek brings a wealth of knowledge in maternal fetal medicine, having guided numerous families through both straightforward and complex pregnancies in Germany and the U.S.In each episode, Dr. Paek shares her unique insights into the differences in suppo...

Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, an internal medicine physician with 30 years of experience, founded my MD advocate in 2022, transitioning from in-person clinical medicine to the virtual medical advocacy arena. In 2020 she launched Menopause Menu, a website and blog providing free nourishing support for menopause and beyond. Her stories and essays have appeared on numerous online platforms and in many print publications. She lives in Seattle, Washington.Susan Baumgaertel, an internal medicine physician...

Listen in as we discuss Dr. Borad’s career path and her training to become a coach specializing in helping medical students thrive!Dr. Borad is a Concierge Family Medicine Physician and a coach for both medical students and Attending Physicians to prevent or treat burnout, gracefully manage all of the inevitable transitions that occur in a medical career, and discover a fulfilling career in medicine.She had the opportunity to experience life in Academic medicine for several years, during whic...

In this episode of right brain rounds Dr. Muller discusses her new book, The Ottava Method of Self-Coaching, as well as a new group coaching program for physician women, the LadyDOx Boss Academy.The Ottava Method is a book that describes Dr. Muller’s philosophy of coaching and achieving goals. The method is rooted in musical, business and self-coaching principles, and can help ANYONE achieve goals. It was originally written with the physician women in mind, but after much contemplation it bec...

Welcome back to another episode of "Right Brain Rounds." I'm excited to introduce our special guest today, Dr. Bradley Block. With a wealth of experience as an otolaryngologist in bustling New York City, Dr. Block has insights that all physicians can benefit from, especially those interested in private practice dynamics.Dr. Block runs his own successful private practice, Anti-Allergy Associates, which is one of the largest in the country. He's also the host of "The Physician's Guide to Doctor...

In this episode of Right Brain Rounds, we're joined by Alaine Noltt, a certified transitional and health coach, specializing in women over 45. As physicians, we often put others before ourselves, leading to burnout and neglecting our own well-being. Alaine helps us explore ways to maintain optimal health, achieve our goals, and find balance in our demanding careers.Join us as we delve into Alaine's approach to stress management, embracing a holistic lifestyle, and nurturing meaningful relatio...