Episode 124: When the Job Doesn’t Match the Offer
The job might have looked perfect on paper. But now that you’re in it, does the reality match what you agreed to? I’m talking about how to evaluate your contract once you’ve lived it for a while, and what to do when the expectations, support, or workload aren’t adding up.
Episode 123: You’re Not in Training Anymore—Stop Working Like You Are
You’ve finished training, landed the job, and upgraded the call room, but somehow the hustle still hasn’t stopped. In this kickoff to June’s “Year One Debrief” series, I’m talking about how hustle habits follow us into our careers, how to stop the impulse to constantly perform, and why your value as a doctor isn’t tied to how much you can endure.
Episode 122: When Purpose Starts to Feel Like a Prison
You used to love this work. You believed in it. You stayed up all night, sacrificed time with friends and family, and pushed through burnout because you cared so much. But what happens when the purpose that once inspired you now feels like a burden? I’m talking about how the early messages we receive about purpose, service, and sacrifice can trap us in roles that no longer reflect how we want to live.
Episode 121: Don’t Quit.. Yet! How To Redesign Your Career Without Starting Over
Do you ever feel like quitting is the only way out? Like the only path to peace is leaving the job you worked so hard to build? You don’t have to stay miserable, and you don’t have to start over either. Redesigning your career starts with being honest about what’s working, what’s not, and what you’re ready to ask for next.
Episode 120: You Don’t Have to Choose Between Mission and Money
Do you ever feel guilty for taking a vacation? I’m talking about what it really means to rest, the pressure to always be available, and why your career shouldn’t feel like something you have to escape from. I’m also challenging the belief that you have to choose between mission and money. That if you’re passionate about the work, you shouldn’t expect to be paid well.
Episode 119: The Dream vs. The Daily Reality
In this episode, I talk about the gap between what you imagined and what your day-to-day has become, and what it actually takes to reclaim the version of medicine and life you envisioned. Because just surviving the week isn’t the goal. You can shift things without blowing up your entire life.
Episode 118: Contracts, Community, and Career Longevity with Dr. Cynthia Hill
How do you find the right fit—and actually stay? In this guest episode, I’m joined by Dr. Cynthia Hill, a physician who’s been in the same clinic for over 20 years. We talk about how she found meaningful work in a community she loves, what she’s learned through contract negotiations and career pivots, and why community is the secret to staying grounded in a system that’s constantly shifting.
Episode 117: Performative Wellness vs Actual Change
In this continuation of the Bloom series, I talk about the difference between what looks like wellness and what actually makes you feel better. Whether you’re overworking on vacation or scheduling rest like another obligation, it’s time to get honest about what’s helping and what’s just performative.
Episode 116: The Soft Life Is a Hard Win
We all say we want ease—but are you actually choosing it? In this episode, I’m talking about what it really takes to build a soft life and why it’s not as effortless as it seems. Rest, boundaries, and time freedom don’t just happen. They require strategy, unlearning, and a willingness to sit with discomfort.
Episode 115: Blooming Into Your True Identity
Who are you when you stop living for everyone else? In this episode, we explore what makes blooming so hard—especially when the title of “doctor” starts defining how we see ourselves. But what if blooming isn’t just about career growth? What if it’s about reclaiming the parts of your life and yourself that got lost along the way?
Episode 114: Blooming Isn’t Passive—You Have to Choose It
In this kickoff to our Bloom Series, we’re redefining what it means to grow, thrive, and fully show up in your career and life. Spring isn’t about hustle energy—it’s about alignment, softness, and choosing yourself on purpose. This episode is your gentle nudge (or maybe your bold invitation) to stop shrinking and start blooming.
Episode 113: It’s Your Season—Time to Bloom
It’s time to stop playing small. Opportunities don’t just wait around for you. Whether it’s negotiating for what you’re worth, making a bold career move, or finally going after that dream, this is your season to step up and claim it.
Episode 112: You Didn’t Fail—You Just Stopped Too Soon
What if the moments you’ve labeled as failures weren’t failures at all? So often, we walk away too soon, convinced that one setback or rejection means we weren’t meant to succeed. But what if the only difference between success and failure is deciding to keep going?
Episode 111: Feeling Fear and Doing It Anyway
If you’re still waiting to feel ready before making a move, this episode is for you. Fear has a way of keeping us stuck, convincing us that we need more time, more research, or more certainty before we act. But fear isn’t a stop sign, it’s just part of the process.
Episode 110: Who Am I to Ask for That?
How many times have you stopped yourself from asking for something—more pay, better hours, extra time off, or even your food prepared the way you want it—because you convinced yourself it was too much? . Problem is: if you don’t ask, the answer is already no.
Episode 109: Taking Control in Uncertain Times
The political landscape, workplace instability, and uncertainty about the future can make it seem like we have no control. And honestly? It’s exhausting. But while you can’t change everything, you can decide how you show up, advocate for yourself, and build security on your own terms.
Episode 108: Taking Ownership of Your Doctor Identity
In medicine, it’s easy to become who the system expects you to be. You adjust, you accommodate, and before you know it, your identity at work is shaped by everything but your own goals. But you don’t have to accept the role that’s handed to you—you can decide who you want to be.
Episode 107: Stop Saying No to Yourself Before You Even Ask
Too often, we shut down possibilities before we even explore them. We assume the job we want doesn’t exist, that we can’t negotiate for more, or that asking will only lead to disappointment. But that assumption is holding you back.
Episode 106: Navigating Difficult Conversations: Set the Stage
Negotiations don’t end when a contract is signed—they’re ongoing. Conversations about responsibilities, expectations, and compensation all have negotiation elements. But too often, we avoid setting a clear premise, unsure of how it will be received.
Episode 105: Saving Yourself: Building a Career That Works for You
Sometimes, saving yourself means rethinking your career. In this episode, I speak candidly about how stepping away from traditional expectations—and regularly taking the full month of January off—helps me prioritize flexibility and self-preservation.