The Peaceful Practice

The Peaceful Practice

By Dr. Dawn Kulongowski and Dr. Alan MeadHealth & FitnessMental Health
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The Peaceful Practice episodes

  • Episode 27: The only thing worse than working is not working.

    Dawn and Alan discuss the ways in which they are coping with the "shelter in place" order from the government. Physical activity and letting go of outcomes are key survival skills!

    You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

    Email us at: [email protected]

    Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

    Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

    On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

    30 min
  • Episode 26: We only know what we know

    Dawn and Alan discuss how they are coping with our rapidly changing reality in the world of COVID-19.

    You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

    Email us at: [email protected]

    Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

    Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

    On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

    33 min
  • Episode 25: Take a Breath

    Dawn and Alan discuss how to cope with the crazy circumstances of life in practice during the Coronavirus outbreak: Take a breath. Accept that we don't control most things. Make your best choices. Trust and live in the moment. We got this!

    You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

    Email us at: [email protected]

    Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

    Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

    On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

    27 min
  • Episode 24: Is Hard Work Really Where It's At?

    Dawn and Alan challenge the culture of "hard work is everything" by discussing the fact that we are our most productive and best selves when we prioritize self care.

    Dawn references davidji's book "destressifying" which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/destressifying-Real-World-Personal-Empowerment-Fulfillment

    You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

    Email us at: [email protected]

    Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

    Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

    On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

    30 min
  • Episode 23: Pressure to Do What's Wrong

    Inspired by a friend's story of a patient seeking opiate pain medication, Alan and Dawn discuss the pressure professional practitioners are under from patients to do things we know are wrong.

    The articles referenced are:

    http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2017/02/study-finds-patient-pressure-can-sway-antibiotic-prescribing

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/denying-the-grave/201802/why-do-doctors-overprescribe

    You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

    Email us at: [email protected]

    Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

    Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

    On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

    34 min
  • Episode 22: The Diesel Tank

    Alan shares a story of putting off moving a diesel tank from his garage for years which leads to a discussion of the things we are all putting off for no rational reason. Can just shining the light of awareness on those things help us to deal with them more efficiently?

    You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

    Email us at: [email protected]

    Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

    Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

    On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

    25 min
  • Episode 21: Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

    With Dawn's kettlebell competition looming, Alan and Dawn discuss the path to self actualization being paved with discomforts, and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.

    You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

    Email us at: [email protected]

    Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

    Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

    On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

    33 min
  • Episode 20: February Sucks! Or does it?

    When things get slow in the practice, doomsday thinking can so easily take over. Dawn and Alan discuss how they handle the slow times in their offices, the things they control and the things they don't and how the right attitude can turn things around.

    We'd love to hear how you handle the slow times in your practice!

    You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

    Email us at: [email protected]

    Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

    Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

    On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

    38 min
  • Episode 19: Professional Peer Pressure

    Freshly home from a successful meeting, Dawn and Alan discuss the culture of "you're not doing it right" that exists in these settings and the pitfalls of not listening to your own desires when mapping out your professional life.

    32 min

About The Peaceful Practice

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Professional burnout can set fire to every aspect of your life. Dr. Dawn Kulongowski and Dr. Alan Mead want to help you put out the flames. If you're a professional and dealing with burnout, addiction…