Create Meaning in Medicine
By Dr. Joanne Sotelo and Dr. Erin Hurley
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Are you a woman in medicine looking to rediscover joy and balance in your career and personal life? Welcome to "Create Meaning in Medicine," the podcast where women physicians come to rewrite the rules and reclaim their fulfillment.
Hosted by Dr. Joanne Sotelo and Dr. Erin Hurley, this podcast offers a sanctuary for candid discussions on the tough topics no one else is talking about, such as burnout, mental health, and the intricate balance of relationships and professional obligations. Each episode brings insights from expert guests, offering you strategies to overcome the unique challenges faced by women in healthcare.
Subscribe to our podcast to navigate the complexities of your career with greater clarity and intention. Join us and explore actionable steps to enhance your well-being and achieve a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle. Your path to creating meaning in medicine starts here!
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183. Dr. Erin Hurley: The Power of White Space for Women in Medicine
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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182. Dr. Joanne Sotelo: Stopping Self-Neglect Before You Disappear in Medicine
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May 26, 2026 |
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181. Dr. Joanne Sotelo: The Second Shift No One Scheduled – Women Physicians, Caregiver Burnout, and What Actually Helps
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May 19, 2026 |
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180. It’s Not You, It’s the Environment – Dr. Erin Hurley on Women Physicians, Neurodiversity, and Burnout
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May 12, 2026 |
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179. Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur on Why the Doctor Is No Longer In and Why Doctors Are Walking Away from Medicine
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May 05, 2026 |
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178. Dr. Joanne Sotelo on Identity Shift, Burnout, and Becoming More Than the White Coat
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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177. Dr. Erin Hurley on Disrupting Medicine Through Community, Coaching, and Unicorn Outcomes
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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176. Dr. Joanne Sotelo on What Women in Medicine Need Now
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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175. Discernment, Momentum & Smarter Goal Setting with Dr. Erin Hurley
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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174. National Doctors Day: Reconnecting with Your Why in Medicine with Dr. Erin Hurley & Dr. Joanne Sotelo
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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173. Dr. Erin Hurley: The Ripple Effect of Small Acts of Kindness in Medicine
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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172. Dr. Todd Otten: Suck It Up, Buttercup and the Fight to Fix Medicine
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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171. Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein & Elizabeth Landry: The Hidden Cost to Physician Families
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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170. Women’s History Month: At What Cost Are Women Physicians Thriving?
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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169. Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD: From Perfectionism to Excellenceism
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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168. Realigning Priorities for Fulfillment in Medicine
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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167. Reconnecting With Yourself in Medicine with Dr. Joanne Sotelo
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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166. Dr. Erin Hurley: Discernment, Energy, and Better Decisions in Medicine
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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165. Dr. Joanne Sotelo: A Wake-Up Call for Women in Medicine
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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164. How To Know It's Time To Transition In Medicine
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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163. Direct Your Identity, Direct Your Life
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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162. AI in Medicine Meets Improv with Dr. Susan Shelmerdine
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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161. Boundaries In Medicine That Protect Time And Energy
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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160. Reclaim Your Energy With Physician Coaching
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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159. Boundaries and Better Habits With Community
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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158. Micro-Joy At Work: Faster Recovery And Better Patient Care
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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157. Building ADHD-Friendly Routines For Focus And Calm With Dr. Brittany Bell, MD
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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156. Practical Ways To Feel Connected This Holiday
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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155. Women In Medicine Self-Trust And Permission-Free Leadership
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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154. Grief, Money, and Time Pressures: Holidays for Women in Medicine
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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153. How to Build a Sustainable Life in Medicine
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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152. Rapid-Fire Q&A with Dr. Erin Hurley: Life & Lessons
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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151. Rapid-Fire Q&A with Dr. Joanne Sotelo: Heart of a Psychiatrist
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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150. How Marketers Hack Your Brain: Simple Rules to Buy Less
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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149. Holiday Stress And SAD: Sleep Better With Simple Habits
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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148. Asking For Help Made Simple: Small Asks With Big Impact
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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147. Grow Your Confidence In Medicine: Simple Steps You Can Start Now
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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146. The Beauty Of No Agenda: Reduce Anxiety And Reclaim Focus
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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145. The Truth About FOMO: Fear Pretending To Be Ambition
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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144. The Power of Grace: Compassionate Practice for Better Patient Care
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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143. Beyond Resilience: Healing, Growth, And Holding Your Form
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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142. The Power Of One Tiny Move In The Right Direction
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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141. Why Dr. Mary Leung Says "Today Will Be a Great Day"
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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140. How To Hold Joy And Sorrow At The Same Time
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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139. From Survival to Celebration: Dr. Buchanan's Wake-Up Call Part 2
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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138. From Survival to Celebration: Dr. Buchanan's Wake-Up Call Part 1
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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137. The Truth About Shame And Burnout In Medical Culture
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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136. Why Physicians Need Retreats Too With Dr. Chrissie Ott
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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135. Calming The Chaos: Simple Tools To Regulate Anxiety
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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134. Holding Pressure on the Wound: Dr. Stefanie Simmons on a New Way to Treat Physician Burnout
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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133. Physician Suicide, Stigma & Hope in Healthcare: Corey Feist Speaks Out
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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132. Breaking The Silence: The Truth About Suicide In The Medical Field
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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131. The Better Physician Life: Dr. Michael Hersh On Creating A Career You Love
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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130. Why Women Need Boundaries Now More Than Ever With Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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129. How To Simplify Decisions And Reclaim Your Energy
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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128. Reclaim Your Time: The Slow Down Prescription For Doctors
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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127. Physician Wellness Role Models: Prevent Burnout And Lead Better
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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126. Stretch, Breathe, Realign: A New Approach To Physician Wellbeing
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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125. How Rod Stanley Helps You Transform Mind, Body, And Spirit
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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124. How To Reverse Stress-Induced Weight Gain With Dr. Tamara Beckford
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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123. From Survival Mode To Prepared: Coaching Tools That Work
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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122. The Truth About Career Transitions No One Talks About
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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121. Time For Joy: Play, Connection, And Burnout Recovery
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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120. Healing Through Curiosity: Tools for Better Listening and Mindset Growth
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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119. Physician Burnout And Hope For Change With Kim Downey
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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118. How to Talk to Kids About Difficult News Without Creating Fear
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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117. Protect Your Energy in a Noisy World
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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116. Energy Healing For Burnout And Transitions with Candice Van Dertholen Part 2
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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115. Energy Healing For Burnout And Transitions with Candice Van Dertholen Part 1
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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114. New Goals, No Guilt: Your Mid-Year Wake-Up Call
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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113. Ripple of Change: Healing Burnout and Building Better Systems with Dr.Todd Otten
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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112. Burnout in Medicine: Recognizing the Signs Before They Scream
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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111. Purpose Is the Prescription: A New Approach to Burnout Recovery with Dr. Pamela Buchanan
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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110. Burnout to Breakthrough: The Power of a Mindset Shift
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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109. Mastering the Pause: How Meditation Unlocks Better Choices
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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108. From Stuck to Empowered: The Truth About Choice
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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107. Redefine Who You Are to Reclaim Your Life with Jeanette Lira
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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106. Permission To Dream Again: The Path To Healing
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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105. Small Creative Habits That Make a Big Difference
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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104. Building Resilient Classrooms One Emotion at a Time with Hilda Guerrero
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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103. Break Free From What's Holding You Back (Roles, Rules, and Routines)
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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102. Live, Love, Matter: Running Into the Storm Together with Dean Jacobs
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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101. Live, Love, Matter: Facing Death and Choosing Joy with Dean Jacobs
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May 29, 2025 |
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100. What We've Learned After 100 Conversations About Medicine, Identity, and Growth
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May 27, 2025 |
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99. Healing Through Story: About Love, Loss, and Care with Dr. Rebecca Thompson
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May 22, 2025 |
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98. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Unlearning Helplessness in Healthcare
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May 20, 2025 |
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97. Reclaim Your Energy with the Science of Nature Therapy with Dr. Tamberly Conway
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May 15, 2025 |
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96. The Mental Health Spectrum: How To Check In And Build Resilience
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May 13, 2025 |
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95. From Quiet Quitting to Quick Wins in Medicine
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May 08, 2025 |
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94. The Quiet Quitting Conversation Every Physician Needs to Hear
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May 06, 2025 |
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93. Transparency Builds Stronger Relationships
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May 01, 2025 |
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92. The 60-Second Reset: Intentional Pit Stops for A Medical Professional's Peak Performance
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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91. When Stress Becomes Too Much for Women in Medicine
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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90. Saving Smallest Patients: Maternal Healthcare Revolution with Jill Pearson, MD, FAAP
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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89. Conquer Competing Interests with the Three S Framework
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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88. How Do Women Doctors Overcome Career Obstacles?
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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87. From Stuck to Unstoppable
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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86. Mastering Your Pace A Woman Physician's Guide to Peak Performance
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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85. Simple Acts of Kindness That Can Change Lives with Sherry Richert Belul Part 2
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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84. Simple Acts of Kindness That Can Change Lives with Sherry Richert Belul Part 1
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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BONUS EPISODE: Healing the Healer – Prioritizing Well-Being and Purpose on Doctor's Day
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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83. Transforming Physician Well-Being and Medical Culture Part 2 with Kim Downey
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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82. Transforming Physician Well-Being and Medical Culture Part 1 with Kim Downey
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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81. Why You Can't Care for Others Without Caring for Yourself First with Dr. Samantha Wiseman, DO
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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80. Find Balance and Community Support with Dr. Laura Guadiana Sanchez
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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79. Overcoming Menopause Discomfort with Kirsten Smith's Expert Pelvic Floor Tips
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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78. Empowering Midlife Women: Addressing Menopause with Holistic Orthopedic Care with Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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77. The Role of Momentum in Achieving Sustainable Motivation for Physicians
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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76. Holistic Health Strategies for Menopause with Dr. Leslie Sanchez Goettler
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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75. A Framework of Self-Love and Compassion for Women Physicians
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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74. The Impact of 'Magic in the Mail' on Medical Professionals
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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73. Empower Your Medical Career by Activating Conviction for Success
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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72. Expert Sleep Tips For Medical Practitioners with Dr. Andrea Matsumura
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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71. Why You're Struggling to Reach Your Goals (And How Community Can Fix It)
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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70. 5 Steps to Become Consistent in Your Goals
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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69. 3 Powerful Hacks for Doctors to Reclaim Time & Energy
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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68. Hidden Signs & Powerful Relief Strategies for Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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67. The Silent Strength of Community in Women's Health Careers
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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66. Transform Your Menopause Experience with Expert Advice from Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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65. Reviving Your Passion: How Hope and Belief Transform Women in Medicine
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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64. Getting Unstuck: A 5-Step Framework to Move Beyond Stagnation
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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63. Stop Decision Fatigue in Its Tracks with Better Sleep Habits
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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62. End Sleepless Nights with These Expert Strategies for Better Rest with Diane Luzny
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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61. Powerful Insights to Start the New Year Right Part 2
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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60. Powerful Insights to Start the New Year Right Part 1
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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59. Small Steps, Big Results: The Ritual Health Approach to Fitness with Rod Stanley
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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58. How 2024 Tested Us and Made Us Stronger Than Ever
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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57. What 2024 Taught Us About Balance and Fulfillment
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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56. Reframe Your Thoughts to Overcome Limiting Beliefs
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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55. The Power of Asking the Right Questions
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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54. The Power of Being Fully Present
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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53. Fuel Success Through Personal Growth as a Woman in Medicine
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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52. A New Look, A Clearer Mission: Our Podcast Rebranding Announcement!
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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51. Mastering Mindset Shifts for When Life Doesn't Go Your Way
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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50. Simple Ways to Recharge Your Mind and Body
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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49. Thanksgiving Special: How Practicing Gratitude Impacts Your Well-being
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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48. Future Casting Techniques to Boost Your Personal Growth
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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47. Why More Doctors Are Leaving Medicine and How We Can Change It
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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46. Prepare For A Meaningful 2025 with This Guide to Vision, Goals, and Action
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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45. Simple Changes to Make This Year's Holiday Season The Most Memorable Ever
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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44. Beat the Holiday Blues with These Practical Mental Wellness Tips
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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43. Reduce Parenting Stress with These Proven Tips for Physician Moms
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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42. Tips for Women in Medicine to Strengthen Relationships During the Holiday Season
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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41. Effective Time Management Strategies to Boost Your Efficiency Every Day
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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40. Your Action Plan for a Powerful Year-End and an Amazing 2025
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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39. Emotional and Mental Tips You Need To Know Before Disaster Strikes
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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38. World Mental Health Day: A Call for Greater Mental Health Support in Medicine
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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37. The Power of Saying Yes
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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36. The Power of Stories
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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35. How Strengths Become Weaknesses: The Hidden Pitfalls of Perfectionism
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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34. Stop Letting Imposter Syndrome Hold You Back from Success by Doing These Tips
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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33. Practical Strategies to Navigate Major Transitions as a Physician
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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32. Practice This Positive Self-attitude to Overcome Physician Stress
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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31. Proven Methods for Physicians to Push Through Resistance and Create Change with Dr. Mike McManus Part 2
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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30. Proven Methods for Physicians to Push Through Resistance and Create Change with Dr. Mike McManus Part 1
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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29. Rediscover Joy in Medicine with these Simple Steps for Everyday Fulfillment
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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28. Stop the Silence: Urgent Steps for Preventing Physician Suicide Now
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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27. Helpful Tips to Recognize and Respond to Physician Burnout and Depression
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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26. Perfection vs. Excellence
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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25. Stop Struggling in Silence by Following These Expert Solutions
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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24. Get Support to Lower Your Stress
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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23. How to Overcome the Stress of Advancing Your Career From A Financial Perspective
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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22. Get Back To Balance to Lower Your Stress Levels
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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21. The Stress of Advancing Career As A Leader
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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20. Breeze Through Life's Stressors with Easy and Healthy Solutions
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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19. The Best Financial Management Advice for Successful Professionals
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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18. Transform Your Stress into Success with These Powerful Stress-Busting Tips
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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17. Quick Stress Busters to Stay Ahead in High-Pressure Work Environments
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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16. Managing Change with Ease and Confidence
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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15. Proactive Strategies to Stay Ahead of Financial Change
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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14. Stress vs. Burnout: Your Action Plan to Beat Them For Good
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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13. How Leaders Win Over Their New Team When Getting Promoted
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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12. 4 Lessons from Our First Month of Podcasting
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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11. Transformative Life Lessons and Strategies for Modern Professionals
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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10. A Recap of Key Insights on Myths, Mindsets, and Mastery for Holistic Success
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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9. Redefining Parenting in the Post-Pandemic Era
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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8. Questions To Ask Your Financial Team (And Why You Need To Ask Them!)
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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7. Proactive Measures Against Stress and Overwhelm for Professionals
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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6. Leadership's Most Underrated Tool to Turn You Into the Leader You're Meant to Be
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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5. OCEAN: 5 Personality Traits for Your Personal and Professional Success
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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4. Work Smarter, Not Harder: Strategies for Achieving More with Less Stress
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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3. Turn Your Financial Anxiety into Empowered Wealth Management
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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2. Redefining Self-Care from 'Me-Time' to 'Must-Do' for Mental Well-Being
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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1. Steer Clear of These Top 3 Fails in Leadership!
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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