Emerge Stronger 2024 was filled with powerful talks - here's mine on Tender Points & Tenderness. You'll hear new stories, a dissection of tender points, and how to break free and live a life of tenderness. It's worth it my friends. . . a tender life is a strong life.By georgemdcoaching

I made Vows (Episode 195) that I intended to uphold for a lifetime. Had I kept them. . .I would have missed out on him. I would have missed out on 21 years of loving a human more than I could imagine. Meet Roland George.By georgemdcoaching

Today’s episode is a spontaneous adventure with my dear friend Dr. Tricia Wooden. We share what love, faith, and growth look like in our lives. It is unrehearsed and straight from the heart. You’ll hear how God works through us, the areas we get stuck in, and who we’ve become because of our faith. (As a fun bonus. . .we offer each other advice.) Tr…

Dear Friends. . . Today’s episode is a unique review of 2023. We’ll explore 5 different questions to explore your experience of this year. . . and mine the gold for an extraordinary 2024. It’s simple, it’s effective, and it’s fun to share your responses with others. Women Physicians & Dentists - join us at Emerge Stronger 2024 - the joy begins on F…

Dear Friends. . . Today’s episode is a life update and conversation around vows. . . the type of vows we make in order to limit pain. You’ll hear joys, sorrow, and surprising plans for our future. You’ll also hear several examples of vows I’ve made, worked through, then broke. It’s all to help you explore the vows you’ve made in life, and discern i…

Dear friends. . .it’s an honor to introduce you to Dr. Siobhan Key. She is so many things to so many people - Wife, Mom, full-service Family Medicine Physician in Canada which includes Obesity Medicine, Founder of Thrive Academy, Podcaster, friend, runner. She is filled with wisdom and compassion. Today’s episode is about where we get stuck - as pe…

Dear friends - here is the long-awaited last installment of the book study with Dr. Jillian Rigert! We cover the last section of the book and our overall thoughts of Fierce Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff. We also talk about our lives and the direction(s) we're going. Join us for a conversation in which we laugh, tear up, and show deep respect …

Today’s episode is actually Dr. Michelle Quirk interviewing me for her YouTube Channel - Mindful Marathon. We talk about the journey to the first marathon for Craig & I, and emerging stronger. . . which includes the beautiful community of Emerge created with Dr. Dawn Sears. Michelle is a dear friend and our running coach - she makes life better. Fi…

Too many high achievers think they are alone. In this conversation, part 3 of the book study on Fierce Self-Compassion, you'll hear that you are not. Join Jillian Rigert, MD & DMD, and I for another real conversation about real life, real change, real uncertainty, and really taking care of ourselves through all of it. Women Physicians & Dentists - …

Dear friends - it’s time to share this journey of faith and service. This episode is from a talk given at the ACTS retreat last month. It’s the journey of how/why/when service became an important part of my life, and how faith has evolved what service looks like. The feedback shared by retreat participants, “We have a lot in common”, “you are just …

Join us for a conversation on chapters 2-4 of Fierce Self Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff. A lot is shared in this episode about our lives, our perceptions, and how we shaped (and beat up) our younger selves. You’ll also hear how compassion has helped us evolve into who we are today. Learn more about Dr. Jillian Rigert here - Website, YouTube, Linke…

Dear Friends. . . we are not meant to be high-achieving humans in isolation. (Big smile) Today’s episode is on the value of community. Specifically, we’ll cover why community helps us go farther, stay focused, and become the person who lives an unstoppable life. If you haven’t experienced an authentic community of growth-minded and supportive peopl…

Celebrating 50,000 downloads and introducing you to the amazing Dr. Jillian Rigert. Jillian has incredible depth, kindness, and compassion for others. We are teaming up for this book study because both of us lived for years without self-compassion. . . and we’ve had to learn differently. Today’s episode of the podcast covers the Introduction and Ch…

Celebrate 5 years of this podcast with us! This brief episode will share updates, takeaways, and what’s coming up on the podcast - a book study with Dr. Jillian Rigert of Fierce Self Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff. So thankful you are part of this community.By georgemdcoaching

Today's episode is simple. . .big smile. At least it's intellectually simple. It's quite challenging to do consistently. We are looking at what it takes for you to be a better you. We'll explore both the mindset and strategy in 6 different areas. The goal is to create compelling arguments so that there is no turning back. So that you are committed …

Ahhh. . . friends. . . where do we go after a podcast episode on Betrayal? Big smile. I think we talk about what was opened up, the patterns of coping from the past, and all of the opportunities that are now available. Today's episode is around the question 'How free do you want to be?'. You will hear the question intentionally presented in many di…

“Do you know anyone well versed in leading a conversation about betrayal - giving language to the emotions, and opening up to healing? Bonus points if it’s you.” That was the invitation to Dr. Tracey O’Connell, who graciously said yes. She’s an incredible human - deeply insightful, compassionate, and empathetic. Tracey has lived a full & courageous…

Friends. . .today's episode may just surprise you. We are talking about the openness, the expansiveness, and the beauty of not having things figured out or complete. There are 4 offerings to help assuage your mind to see incomplete as a wonderful thing. Emerge Stronger 2024 - the conference for Women Physicians & Dentists is open for Registration -…

Today’s episode is about a triad of behaviors that many high achievers do every single day. . .leading to exhaustion and multiple unfinished tasks and projects. We’ll define this triad, what it leads to, and how to untangle yourself from it. Within this episode you’ll hear about a framework Dr. Shikha Jain uses to stay clear, focused, and out of th…

This episode is filled with exciting updates on Emerge, the talk given at Texas A&M, and what this summer looks like. We’ll also be exploring the concept of brain space at a simplified level. Specifically, the processing, storage, and retrieval of memories, from the perspective of default systems and becoming more intentional. It’s designed to help…

Intentional and ethical leadership requires great clarity and focus (to be successful). Today’s podcast episode explores 6 principles to help you see the bigger picture for any problem or challenge. We’ll cover each principle, talk about why it matters, and build a foundation for making decisions in the midst of uncertainty. All so that you can bet…

Ep #178 - Addiction, Humility, and Hope with Dr. Errin Weisman Dr. Errin Weisman has been part of my life for 4-5 years now. . . and today’s episode is absolutely incredible. It’s a whole new level of conversation. . .you will feel her love, see her depth, and experience her clarity on healing and supporting recovery from addiction. Everyone needs …

In this joyous episode, we’ll explore ‘high standards’, ‘getting it right’, and other terms we use that really mean perfectionism. It’s something that many of us high achievers do. We’ll explore the definition (and trap) of perfectionism. We’ll also explore the components of it and how to untangle ourselves from the web that keeps us stuck. All to …

High achievers. . . we deny a lot, especially when things change and we are struggling. Today’s episode provides a framework for recovering better. . . starting from when there is an abrupt change and your mind is spinning around in overwhelm. I’ll share what’s normal, what we do and no longer have to, and how you can create more calm and ease. It’…

Being still is not something we high achievers do often (or well). We prefer staying busy with an overloaded to-do list. (Big smile) Today’s podcast episode is all about the last 2 weeks and a new call to be still. I’ll share the precipitant for this unexpected journey, and the lessons I’ve learned. Laugh with me and take some notes. . . there are …

Life is difficult. Relationships are difficult. Organizations are difficult. It’s been a difficult three years since the world changed. So how do we move beyond surviving. . . into flourishing? Dr. Tricia Wooden is here to walk us through it. She’s deeply introspective and has thought a lot about flourishing at an organizational level and personal …

This short episode contains reflections on who we are called to be as high achievers with the capability to give and live at an extraordinary level. We’ll review some of the wisdom from the last episode shared by Dr. Mariano, and the why behind reaching farther and living louder. It’s all to create the world that we want to live in.…

This episode is filled with so much greatness. Dr. Connie Mariano has led an unstoppable life and shares her world with us - where she’s been, what she’s learned, how she thinks about service and serves all who come in contact with her, and what she’s welcoming for 2023. In the next 30 minutes you'll smile, tear up, and feel a genuine connection to…

Today we are exploring a habit that many of us have - self-protection during times of uncertainty or perceived threat. This concept is presented beautifully by Dr. Brené Brown in her book Atlas of the Heart. Here’s what we do as normal humans during times of stress or strain - default to believing with certainty what we (think we) know, armoring up…

This podcast is about sharing blocks/ideas/ways to improve your quality of life by shifting both mindset and practices. Today’s episode provides you with 3 things that you can leave behind in 2022. You’ll hear what they are, see how they hold you back, and have tools to set them down and walk into 2023 more free. It’s all part of living an Unstoppa…

First - print out a copy of this graphic. . . big smile. Today’s episode is a celebration and close-out of 2023. That’s right - we are going to be thinking about how 2023 went - what we experienced, where we traveled, what we created, and how we’ve grown for the year that starts in only 9 days. The goal is to generate depth and excitement for the y…

“I know I said 50, but I really wanted 100.” Moving the target. . .something we do so well as high achievers. We start with one goal, and by the end the marker of success is nearly impossible to reach. Today’s podcast episode is all about moving the target - why we do it, what happens when we do it, and strategies to quit this pattern. An unstoppab…

We are all climbing mountains in some way. . .doing incredible things that challenge us physically and mentally. Today’s conversation is with Dr. Nerissa Kreher, a physician in the biotech world and Mom to two amazing young adults. She has taken on 2 extraordinary challenges - raising money for the Fred Hutch Cancer Center and climbing Mt. Kilimanj…

Today’s episode is all about creating more peace, calm, and connection for the holiday season. It’s a fun conversation with Dr. Santi Tanikella who exudes kindness and grace. We’ll cover ways to create more depth during the holidays, and how to overcome the threats to peace. Near the end of the episode, Santi will guide you to reconnect with yourse…

Many, many high achievers experience guilt, shame, and unworthiness. This podcast episode is all about noticing the unease or restlessness in your body that accompanies these emotions. It’s the unease that we try to push away or numb out from. . . distracting us from what we really want in life - peace, meaning, fulfillment. We’ll explore how to re…

Today’s episode is about Indecision and what it steals from our lives. You’ll see why it is difficult to make decisions, and learn a simple tool to assess the weight of any decision you are making. You’ll also gain a better framework for making powerful decisions more often. There may even be some conversation about the Army Reserves (big smile). D…

So often I think I know. . . the “right way”, the “right time”, the “right decisions”, only to find out that each day is a new day. Today’s episode is about what’s happening within me right now. . . timely for Veterans Day. You’ll hear about “this feeling” and how I’m navigating the unknown with trusted souls who aren’t (yet) on board. You’ll also …

This real conversation is with Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang, a palliative care & hospice physician, podcaster, author, and life coach who helps people build a purposeful life. We cover how she thinks about her life, adds more intention into her work, and keeps growing in a meaningful way. You’ll hear her journey of discovering her voice and sharing it with…

Giving is simple. It’s something we do a lot as high achievers. Sometimes (or quite often) we give more than we have. Today’s episode is about being on the other side. . . becoming an abundant receiver. We’ll explore what holds us back from receiving, and how to move forward in a way that honors ourselves and the giver. You’ll see that you are not …

Amanda Hill, JD, is a powerhouse - fiercely advocating for doctors as a healthcare attorney, fiercely loving and nurturing her relationships, and living a life filled with grace and humor. This conversation is filled with many pearls - how/where she finds humor, how she manages competing demands, and how she leads people through difficult times. Am…

Today we are going back to where it all started. . . with episode one on judgment. This episode honestly came about because I was the most judgmental person I knew. . .and I wanted to do better. A life of fulfillment and freedom is one without the need for judgment. This episode is just fun. It starts with how I think about judgment now and thought…

Fierce So many of us have been told that being fierce is bad or wrong. Today's conversation is with Heidi Abdelhady, MD, a woman who embraces and embodies fierce as part of who she is. Together we'll explore what being fierce means, how it positively affects others, and why it's essential for an authentic life. About Dr. Abdelhady - she is a triple…

Wake up early. Develop that idea for something new. Exercise. Eat better. Sit down and write. How often do you say you will do something. . . and then do it? For many high achievers, we follow through when we are accountable to someone else. If it’s for ourselves, it gets postponed. Today’s episode is about creating strong commitments to yourself A…

Meet Dr. Aval Green - a joyful, thoughtful, amazing human. In this episode, she shares how she experiences the world and greets the world with intention and thoughtfulness. Dr. Green is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine, in addition to being a Certified Medical Director through the Society…

Too many people are walking around asleep to their lives and telling themselves that others are smarter. Today’s podcast episode is an antidote. We’ll cover what separates people (and it has nothing to do with being smart), and how to step further into your calling. Sign up for the Believing audio at this link: https://dena-george-md-coaching.mykaj…

So spending 50ish years on this planet may have given some insight to ourselves and the humans around us. Some lessons came from our families, some our friends, others from the not so friendly. Those lessons could be good or bad or somewhere in between. Come join us as Craig and I reflect on what we have learned and what has surprised us in that le…

Do you feel you are not normal - not like those around you? Do you feel that there is something missing in the day to day of our busy life? How do you accomplish being more? Today we are going to discuss our place in the world as we see it. As we explore and work to be better, we will look at our need to stay focused, see the great picture of who w…

Dr Erika Aragona joins the podcast today to talk about inspiring others. In this episode, we discuss situations that have the ability to be a major change for you in a positive direction. Join us in letting your voice be heard and express yourself in a way that embraces and empowers you and women around you. Dr. Erika is a board certified family me…

What do you think you are capable of today? Are you limiting yourself without seeing if you are capable of more? You may believe that you have reached the top. However, you can still break through that ceiling and go further! In this episode, explore how to overcome a limiting mindset. It is about going further than what you think and how to believ…

Today we are talking to an amazing woman and physician, Dr. Meera Beharry, adolescent medicine specialist. So let's think - what is hebiatrics and what are we missing with the issues that our adolescents are facing today? What can we do to provide a positive impact that can help them? The problems adolescents face now (social media, pandemic, isola…