In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:

The science failing well, and evidence of the top three steps to take when you are facing failure or rejection. 

• Pause & Process 

• Share Your Failure with A Trusted Peer 

• Take the Next Small (Winnable!) Step 

Quote:

“Hiding our failure and rejection does not serve us. We must invite silence and reflection in to process our hardest moments in order to succeed in the future.”

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Lydia Kang discuss:

Dr. Lydia Kang’s journey as an author and how she balances her writing with her work as a physician. They talk about how to receive negative feedback and how rejection can be a stepping stool to deep growth. In this episode, they touch on: 

• How to filter feedback to assure it is useful to you 

• How to craft criticism in a way that people respond and grow from it 

• The beauty of sharing your rejections and failures with another person  

“When you put yourself in big places and try bigger things, you are going to experience more failure and rejection. It is normal and more common that people understand in our shiny world of posting all the positive things on social media.” Dr. Lydia Kang 

Dr. Lydia Kang is an author of young adult fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction, and poetry. She graduated from Columbia University and New York University School of Medicine, completing her residency and chief residency at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. She is a practicing physician and associate professor of Internal Medicine who has gained a reputation for helping fellow writers achieve medical accuracy in fiction. Her poetry and non-fiction have been published in JAMA, The Annals of Internal Medicine, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Journal of General Internal Medicine, and Great Weather for Media. She believes in science and knocking on wood, and currently lives in Omaha with her husband and three children. 

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses: 

• Her top 3 lessons learned from failure 

• How rejection opens doors 

• How to process failure and rejection so it doesn’t hold you back 

“Success is wonderful, but the truth is, we don’t learn anything from it. What we truly learn in life comes from walking through hardship, failure, and even rejection.” - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt  

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses the top 5 things she has learned walking through the hardest year of her life. 

1. You only have to be brave enough for today. 

1. When you don’t have enough, God is enough. 

1. Live your life in portrait view.  

1. Do not give energy to people or places that drain you 

1. Let people who want to be there for you be there. Don’t worry about anyone else. 

“It is all okay in the end. If it is not ok, it is not the end.” 

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Keri Lynne Shaw discuss: 

“There are no golden handcuffs. The only handcuffs that keep you in a toxic job are the ones you put on yourself.” Keri Lynne Shaw 

• Three critical questions to ask yourself when you are struggling at work 

• Understanding your purpose 

• Having a negotiating mindset 

• Overcoming unhappiness in your workplace  

Keri-Lynne Shaw is a Fractional Chief People Officer revolutionizing salary negotiation and career growth. Starting in the trenches and learning the hard way, KL has mastered the nuances of compensation dynamics and is dedicated to empowering people to recognize their market and negotiate with intent.  

With extensive experience in HR, KL has guided countless professionals secure the pay they deserve and has become the go-to expert educating professionals on articulating their value and framing negotiations with mutual benefit where everyone wins. 

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Diana Pallin discuss: 

• How to make good choices when you are stressed out 
• Picking through bad advice and finding experts 
• Giving yourself grace to make 10% changes 
• Making your own nutrition a foundation of your health 

“If I do not have good nutrition, I cannot make good decisions, I cannot take care of myself, and therefore, I cannot take care of anyone else who needs me.” - Dr. Diana Pallin 

Dr Diana Pallin is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and has been practicing Obesity medicine since 2013. She is a TEDx speaker, member of the Obesity Medicine Association and founder of New Start Medical, a metabolic practice that offers comprehensive weight management programs which follow the Obesity Medicine Association guidelines.  

She is passionate about offering her patients the tools needed to be successful in their weight management journey, in a medically supervised setting. Management of cardio-metabolic conditions modified by lifestyle changes is an important part of her practice. Becoming an obesity medicine specialist has allowed her to help patients improve their health and quality of life, lose weight safely and prevent developing chronic, metabolic conditions associated with carrying extra weight. 

She was born in Romania, graduated from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj Napoca. Completed her residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC where she was chief resident and was responsible for creating the educational curriculum for Grand Rounds and morning reports.  

On her time off, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to new places and enjoys spending time in nature.  

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses: 

How to make day to day life easy when things are hard 

The important of understanding your emotional capacity 

Getting in the moment and protecting your mental health 

How to show yourself deep grace when you don’t have much to give 

“When you are going through struggles, your emotional capacity has changed. Giving yourself permission to protect your mental energy, and who can access it, is key to staying well in seasons of hardship.” Dr. Sasha Shillcutt 

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Stephanie Byerly discuss: 

1. Being self-aware on how you show up in the workplace and home  

1. How are success can come from obstacles, challenges, and trauma 

1. The difference between resilience and anti-fragility 

1. Moving from trauma to choosing your own destiny 

“I cannot be a slave to my past anymore or what my parents did or did not do. When we choose to understand our parents came to the table with their best foot forward, it allows us to move past our trauma and experiences and use them to fuel our destiny.” Dr. Steph Byerly 

Stephanie I. Byerly, MD Obstetrical Anesthesiologist, Life, Leadership, Women Empowerment, and Trauma Informed Coach. Author, speaker, entrepreneur. 

Dr. Stephanie I. Byerly is an Obstetrical Anesthesiologist who recently transitioned from academic medicine as Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management to private practice Obstetrical Anesthesiology.  Dr. Byerly is a Certified Life, Professional, and Trauma Informed Coach who additionally holds the International Coaching Federations, Associate Certified Coach designation.  Dr. Byerly is a Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Coach. 

Dr. Byerly has practiced Anesthesiology in an academic setting for her most of her career and has held many leadership roles including Chief of Staff, Chief of Anesthesiology, Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology, Director of Resident Recruitment, Director of the Operating Room, and Chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee on Women Anesthesiologists.  Dr. Byerly is a Physician Wellness Champion and is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee on Physician Wellbeing. 

Dr. Byerly has published many articles addressing gender bias in the workplace.  As a Certified Life Coach, she started her own business, Stephanie I. Byerly, LLC.  She currently is a life coach for women physicians and specializes in coaching women in leadership roles, women aspiring to leadership roles, and women physicians experiencing burnout.  Dr. Byerly has additional coaching certifications in advanced feminist and women centered coaching as well as Trauma Informed Leadership Coaching. 

Her wealth of personal experiences in leadership roles, coach training, and coaching clients gives her a unique understanding of the challenges women encounter when considering entering leadership, are already in a leadership role but feel they are not effective or would like to feel more confident in their leadership abilities.  Dr. Byerly’s unique skill sets, and knowledge enable her to educate and coach leaders in organizations to promote women in leadership roles.   

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses: 

• How to be a friend to someone who is grieving 

• Overcoming shame and asking for help 

• The beauty that comes when you give and receive grace 

• How to maintain work productivity when you are in hard times 

Quote:

“When you don’t know what to do for someone who is hurting, the best thing to do is to do something. Don’t ask them – just do it.” Dr. Shillcutt 

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Brooke Buckley discuss: 

• How to stop a failure narrative 

• The beauty of awkward conversations 

• The power of community when you feel alone in grief 

• Prioritizing self-care when it feels overwhelming to start 

Brooke Buckley, MD, MBA, FACS is a board certified General Surgeon and a diplomate in Lifestyle Medicine. She has over a decade in administrative medicine including five years as a Chief Medical Officer.  Dr Buckley is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health.  She completed her surgical internship and residency in the Cleveland Clinic System.  Her BA and MBA were completed at The Johns Hopkins University.  Dr Buckley is passionate about physician health and wellness.  She is a national speaker on burnout, resilience, and trauma-informed leadership.  She is actively engaged with the AMA as Chair of the American Medical Political Action Committee, and the AHA as the Chair of the Committee of Clinical Leadership.  Dr Buckley’s administrative career is an outgrowth of her commitment to the physician’s oath to ‘do no harm’.  A proven leader, she focuses on process improvement at all levels of care delivery systems in pursuit of healthier, happier medical careers, enhanced personal wellness, with a deep commitment to quality and safety.  Dr Buckley is mother to three boys, the younger two are twins. 

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“Suffering is not competitive.” Dr. Brooke Buckley 

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