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Today we talk about the concept of "unsubscribing" – not just from email newsletters, but from the thoughts, beliefs, and habits that no longer serve us as physicians.
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Remember: You deserve a sustainable, fulfilling life with meaningful work AND connection to the people you love outside of medicine.
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To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
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This week, we talk about the significant changes happening in medicine that aren't likely to reverse, and how we as physicians need to adapt to navigate these shifts effectively.
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Where do YOU need to adapt to the changing medical landscape?
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To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
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In this episode, we explore the neurotransmitters that make up the acronym DOSE - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Epinephrine - and how they affect our daily lives and well-being.
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Where do YOU need to adjust your DOSE?
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Note: This episode discusses food and alcohol consumption, which may be triggering for some listeners with histories of disordered eating or addiction.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share with a colleague who might benefit!
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To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
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I explore how to find and create meaning in both our professional and personal lives, especially when facing burnout and challenges in medicine.
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Getting clear on where you find meaning and joy helps you notice these experiences more often and actively seek them out. When you use your gifts and talents in work that feels meaningful, you become a better human and bring amazing things into the world.
Take time to reflect on what truly matters to you. Journal about where you find meaning, what these experiences feel like in your body, and how you might create more of these moments in your life. This work is essential for navigating the challenges ahead.
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If you're feeling stuck in default thinking patterns and ready for something different, let's talk! Reach out to schedule a time to chat about how we can work together to change those old thought patterns that keep you feeling burned out and exhausted. Schedule a time for us to chat here: https://calendly.com/healthierforgood/coaching-discovery-call
This is powerful work that can transform how you experience life - both in and out of medicine.
Let’s Stay Connected:
This work is challenging, but it’s worth it. If you’re ready to explore how you can reclaim your energy and redefine your path in medicine, I’d love to help.
📧 Reach me at [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com to learn about my coaching programs, including Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives.
If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a colleague who might need to hear it. Your support means the world.
Support the show
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
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Ever have a moment where you suddenly realize you've slipped back into old thought patterns? In this episode, we dive into what happens when those default ways of thinking return - and how to move past them without getting stuck.
When Old Thought Patterns Come Knocking
After my emergency surgery for a perforated IUD (yes, really!), I found myself sliding back into victim mode thinking - feeling angry about missing work, frustrated about not having sick leave, and generally falling into old patterns of negativity and blame.
Sound familiar? These default thought patterns don't just magically disappear, even when we've made significant progress. They can return during times of stress, fatigue, or when we're facing situations that trigger old memories.
The good news? We don't have to stay stuck there! Here's how to notice and move beyond those default thoughts:
Three Steps to Break Free from Default Thinking
Changing Thoughts vs. Changing Circumstances
Here's a truth bomb: If you keep the same thoughts but change your circumstances (like leaving medicine to become a barista or work on a beach), you'll have the same emotional experience - just in a different place.
That doesn't mean we should never change circumstances! But if we want to feel different, we need to think differently. The good news is we can practice new thought patterns regardless of our situation.
Remember This
We're all on a journey. The place you are now is further along than where you were last year, five years ago, or ten years ago. When we intentionally work on our thought patterns, we're building the foundation for the next version of ourselves.
Those people you admire who seem to have it all figured out? They've faced challenges too - they've just made different decisions about how to navigate them. And you can do the same.
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Reach out to schedule a time to chat about how we can work together to change those old thought patterns that keep you feeling burned out and exhausted. Schedule a chat here: https://calendly.com/healthierforgood/coaching-discovery-call
Support the show
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
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In today’s episode, I share a personal medical experience that taught me lessons about self-advocacy, trusting intuition, and seeking help - lessons that apply both personally and professionally in medical practice.
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Key Takeaways
For Healthcare Providers
Final Thoughts
We are all works in progress. Taking care of ourselves isn't selfish - it's necessary. We must let go of the belief that we must suffer a certain amount before deserving help, and instead acknowledge that we are worthy of support.
Let’s Stay Connected:
This work is challenging, but it’s worth it. If you’re ready to explore how you can reclaim your energy and redefine your path in medicine, I’d love to help.
📧 Reach me at [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com to learn about my coaching programs, including Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives.
If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a colleague who might need to hear it. Your support means the world.
Support the show
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
Want to contact me directly?
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Fresh off our exciting kickoff for the second round of Unbound, we're diving into something that affects nearly every physician - why we struggle to work less, even when we desperately want to. Let's explore the mindsets keeping us stuck in overwork mode!
The Hidden Beliefs Blocking Our Path
Have you ever had a free day suddenly open up in your schedule? Instead of treating it as actual free time, chances are you immediately filled it with tasks from your never-ending to-do list. This isn't random - it's a pattern revealing deeper beliefs about how we're "supposed" to work.
In this episode, we explore three key mindsets that keep us trapped in overwork:
Making the Shift
When we find opportunities to work less, the key is not filling that time with more work! Instead, we need intentional rest, exercise, quality time with loved ones, or activities that nourish us. Otherwise, we'll stay stuck in the same exhausting cycle.
The hardest part? Setting boundaries with people we care about. Saying no to a friend's text about a rash or asking family members to handle their own chores can feel incredibly uncomfortable. But these skills are learnable, and they're essential for creating the life we want outside of medicine.
Join Us!
If you're a woman physician looking for community, structure, and accountability to make these changes, there may still be spots available in our current Unbound cohort! Reach out to [email protected] to learn more. If you miss this round, our next cohort begins in early June.
Let’s Stay Connected:
This work is challenging, but it’s worth it. If you’re ready to explore how you can reclaim your energy and redefine your path in medicine, I’d love to help.
📧 Reach me at [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com to learn about my coaching programs, including Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives.
Support the show
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
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Life in medicine is intense right now, especially in early 2025. In this episode, we're diving into six essential elements that can help us not just survive, but thrive during challenging times. Whether you're looking to join our Unbound physician community or just trying to figure out how to make medicine work better in your life, these are game-changers.
The Big Six (Yes, They Really Matter!)
Why This Matters Now
These aren't just nice ideas - they're your toolkit for:
Want to Dive Deeper?
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New Unbound cohort starts Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. If you're ready to ditch the perfectionism and people-pleasing that's burning you out, come hang with us. We get it, and more importantly, we know how to change it.
PPS Are you a Pediatrician or do you work in a FQHC? If so, I'm offering a special price just for you (this is an honor system folks). Type "PEDS25" or "FQHC25" at checkout to claim your discount.
📧 Reach me at [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com
Support the show
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
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Episode Summary:
If cynicism has been creeping in lately, you’re not alone. As physicians, we’re constantly navigating uncertainty—whether it’s within healthcare, in our personal lives, or in the world around us. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion, frustration, and a sense of futility.
In this episode, we’re diving into 10 intentional ways to combat cynicism before it takes over. These are practical strategies to help you step out of the negativity spiral, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with more clarity and purpose.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to recognize when cynicism is taking hold
✅ Why taking intentional breaks can make a difference
✅ How small moments of joy and connection can help shift your mindset
✅ The importance of focusing on the basics—sleep, food, hydration
✅ How embracing kindness (for yourself and others) can be a powerful reset
10 Ways to Combat Cynicism:
1️⃣ Take breaks (from work, from stress, from the news)
2️⃣ Focus on the fundamentals—sleep, nutrition, hydration
3️⃣ Stay connected with the people who truly support you
4️⃣ Seek out fun, joy, and awe in your daily life
5️⃣ Sit in your value—acknowledge the incredible work you do
6️⃣ Get clear on your core values and use them as a guide
7️⃣ Find safe spaces where you can be yourself and feel supported
8️⃣ Practice self-kindness—let go of guilt and judgment
9️⃣ Pay attention to your energy levels and honor them
🔟 Intentionally be kind to someone else—it benefits you too
Resources & Links:
Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives – A 12-week program designed for women physicians to break free from burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so you can reclaim your time, energy, and confidence. Next round starts Sunday, March 2nd! Learn more here.
Have questions? Reach out to Dr. Megan Melo: [email protected]
Take Action:
✔ Take a moment to reflect: Which of these strategies do you need most right now?
✔ Share this episode with a friend or colleague who could use some encouragement.
✔ If you’re ready to make real changes, come join us in Unbound—because you don’t have to do this alone.
Let’s Stay Connected:
This work is challenging, but it’s worth it. If you’re ready to explore how you can reclaim your energy and redefine your path in medicine, I’d love to help.
📧 Reach me at [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com to learn about my coaching programs, including Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives.
If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a colleague who might need to hear it. Your support means the world.
Support the show
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
Want to contact me directly?
Email: [email protected]
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@MeganMeloMD
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In this episode of Ending Physician Overwhelm, we explore a question that can feel deeply uncomfortable—maybe even confrontational: Who do you think you are?
For so many of us, this question has been used to silence us. To keep us in line. To make us doubt ourselves. Whether it was a parent, a mentor, a patient, or the healthcare system itself, we’ve been conditioned to second-guess our worth and our right to take up space.
But what if we asked this question differently?
Together, we reflect on this in three ways:
The reality is this: we are not the problem. The system was never designed to care for us as human beings. But if we can step back and see the truth, we can begin to make different choices.
💡 If you’re ready to explore this work in a deeper way, consider joining Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives, opening for enrollment in March.
📩 Let’s connect: If this conversation resonates with you, let’s talk. Schedule a call with me here.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Let’s Stay Connected:
This work is challenging, but it’s worth it. If you’re ready to explore how you can reclaim your energy and redefine your path in medicine, I’d love to help.
📧 Reach me at [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.healthierforgood.com to learn about my coaching programs, including Unbound: Women Physicians Reclaiming Their Lives.
If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a colleague who might need to hear it. Your support means the world.
Support the show
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
Want to contact me directly?
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Instagram!
@MeganMeloMD
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I'm Megan Melo, board-certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician and Physician Coach. In this podcast we talk about the many ways that burnout shows up in our lives, and what we can do about…
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