When an ice storm strikes and they are forced to stay in, Dawn and Alan are inspired to discuss the value of doing nothing.   

The writing Dawn refers to is a piece called, "how to do nothing" by Jenny Odell.

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We continue our discussion with Dr. Peter Nieman, a practicing pediatrician and life coach for physicians suffering burnout.  This week's discussion is packed with wisdom and tips for a better life, all of which are in Peter's book, "Moving Forward Daily; The Power of Conscious Choices in Every Day Life."  

You can reach Peter through his website: http://movingforwarddaily.com

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This week we meet Dr. Peter Nieman, a pediatrician and life coach for physicians suffering with burnout.  Peter shares with us how he makes time for his passions of running daily and sharing wisdom with colleagues in need.   You can find Dr. Nieman on the web: http://movingforwarddaily.com/ You can reach The Peaceful Practice Podcast in the following places: 

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With the New Year approaching, Dawn and Alan discuss the ups and downs of New Year's resolutions and commitments to self.  

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After hearing Dr. Kirk discuss his struggles with cutting ties with patients on his podcast, the Business of Dentistry, Dawn and Alan invite him over for a chat about the crucial life skill of saying no.  

You can hear the episode referred to here:  

https://businessofdentistrypodcast.com/bod122/

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After a brief discussion of the possibility of being more productive with fewer days on the office schedule, Dawn and Alan hash it out about cursing on the podcast.  When claiming to have real and authentic conversations, does editing language really make sense? 

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Episode 11: Dentists vs. Lawyers, (The 'all in fun' debate!) Who is More Hated?   

“I hate the dentist” vs.  all of those awful lawyer jokes!  Alan, Dawn and Kimarie have a fun conversation about the public perceptions of their professions and how they have learned to not take these things personally.   

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Episode 10: Kimarie Stratos Part Two, The Road From Lawyer to Meditation Teacher 

Continuing our discussion with Kimarie Stratos, an accomplished attorney, we learn how she became a meditation teacher and how her meditation practice has helped her cope with the demands of life in the legal profession.   

The song Kimarie uses as part of her morning practice is “Long Time Sun,” by Snatam Kaur.  You can hear it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gexkiDmQa9I 

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Episode 9:  Kimarie Stratos, The Peaceful Practice Podcast’s Legal Voice

This week, we meet Kimarie Stratos, an attorney with over 30 years of experience.  Kimarie is also a certified meditation teacher! In the realm of legal practice, she’s done it all; a federal clerkship, private practice, partner in a large firm and corporate in-house.  In this week’s episode, Kimarie breaks the code of silence and shares a lot about stress, burnout and coping skills among lawyers.  We look forward to her being a regular guest on our podcast.  

You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:    

Email us at: [email protected] 

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Episode 8: Don’t Compare Your Real Life to Someone’s Fake One 

Alan and Dawn discuss the wonders and the pitfalls of social media and selfie culture.  They also talk about the benefits of a gratitude practice.  If you want to try one, join the Facebook group or email and Dawn will walk you through it.    The blog piece by Josh Austin that Alan references can be found here:  http://dentalhacks.com/blog/porn-addiction-its-not-what-youre-thinking

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