Naija- American Infectious Diseases physician. Author, The Decade After; Thriving After Divorce. Short podcasts on a variety of topics on personal growth, single and co-parenting, adulting, all things HIV/PrEP/ hepatitis/STIs, menopause, empty nesting and more .. serious topics presented with candor and humor
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The Doctorโs Life podcast features lively and candid discussions with fellow doctors and scientists on how to achieve success in clinical medicine and non-clinical careers while staying healthy in mind, body and spirit and living a rich, purposeful life. Your host, Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD, MPH is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and nationally recognized author, speaker, and coach. Dr. Dianne is known for her powerful and practical coaching, which she shares with her exclusive one-on-one ph ...
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8 wellness tips from our dog ๐โ๐ฆบ๐ฅฐ
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In this episode, I discuss 8 wellness tips from our dog Gage. Just watching her navigate life, we have a lot we can learn from our pets. Hope you Enjoy this episode.
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Breaking up is always hard. Itโs especially hard when you are trying to eliminate added sugar and highly processed foods from your diet. I discuss tips on how to get you over the hump.
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Harnessing the 5Cโs on your wellness journey
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I discuss the 5Cโs we utilize in tfal&chi wellness coaching and we how you can harness them on the journey to a sustainable healthy lifestyle
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COVID 19 vaccines- Its a resounding YES for me !!!
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In this episode, I discuss the efficacy of the COVId-19 mRNA vaccines and address concerns about the development timeline. Itโs a YES for me once my name gets on the list.
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Family history is an aspect of history taking for us as physicians. Too often, people have no/little information about their family health history. Discussing health and family history equips the next generation with much needed vital health information.
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How do you encourage others? Encourage X with James E. Brown, Jr.
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All of us wish to encourage others but most of us feel inadequate around it. What you say and do for others to encourage them carries tremendous impact--think of the people that have influenced or even discouraged you during your life and you will know that this is true. In today's episode, Dr. Dianne interviews James E. Brown, Jr. who is the foundโฆ
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5. Real Talk with a Medical Mama of Four! with Dr. Carolyn Fitzpatrick
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We have such a great episode today! Dr. Carolyn Fitzpatrick is a busy family practitioner in an academic center where she is a medical director and residency program director. She also has 4 children, the first of which she had as an intern (!?!). She is a superwoman! However, you will be captivated by her down-to-earth sharing of her experiences oโฆ
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The Covey โ7 Habitsโ in COVD-19 times
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As we stay home /lock down/shut down in COVID-19 times, adjusting to this new reality can be difficult . Here I discuss how the covey โ 7 habits of highly effective peopleโ can be applied during this time and hopefully make this period one of growth.
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COVID-19 update (part2): how to show appreciation for the healthcare workforce.: social distancing!
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Discuss what doctors and health care providers are going through these COVID-18 times and how social distancing is the best way to show your appreciation for the healthcare workforce.
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An update to the March 3 episode. Review stats, transmission, prevention and rx updates
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4. Physicians on Social Media--How To Do It Right with Sue Koch
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If you think social media is not for physicians, you are wrong! Sue Koch, a nationally recognized media consultant and I discuss why social media is a must for physicians. In our conversation, Dr. Dianne and Sue break down the myths around social media, explain its value and how it works, and give you a roadmap for starting in social media if you hโฆ
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Interesting time to be an ID Doc in the era of COVID-19. What am I telling my family and friends?
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3. The Kids Are Gone, Now What?--The Empty Nest with Dr. Toyin Falusi
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Empty nesting isn't just a "syndrome"--it's a life changing event in so many ways! Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn and Dr. Toyin Felusi are empty nesters and living on their own after their kids have gone to college. It is a positive time for kids, but can be a hard time for parents. There is so much in this episode--personal experiences and practical advicโฆ
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โThe only constant in life is changeโ- Heraclitus ( Greek philosopher)- Embracing change broken down by the letters in the word C H A N G E
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2. Professional Fulfillment, Self-Renewal, and CME: Physician Wellness Conferences with Dr. Imelda Tija and Dr. Alicia Kowalski
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Are you interested in Physician Wellness, want to connect with like-minded physicians, go to an academic conference with national academicians and thought leaders in the field and get to know them, AND have fun and relaxation in an amazing resort in Santa Fe, New Mexico? The founders of the Burnout to Brilliance conference which is April 2-5, 2020 โฆ
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Itโs important to get your annual ( or more frequent) check ups. Here are a few Tips for Preparing for those visits .
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Working on being measured in our words- Speaking with The โfive Iโsโ
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As we set goals in the new year a reminder that there a few ### before the #GOALS
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knowing Yourself- 5 reasons to do a SWOT analysis on YOU
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I discuss the why and how of Knowing yourself. Intention/introspection/inquiry . You donโt need anything but yourself in a quiet space
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Primer on Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
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HCV overview in 12 minutes. Screening , linkage, treatment and cure.
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Have you wondered what coaching is about? Have you had a goal that you wanted to reach or something that you want to change in your life but really didn't have a systematic way to do so? Today Dr. Ansari-Winn discusses what coaching is, what coaching is not, and gives you a model of coaching which you can easily use to self-coach. You can reach Dr.โฆ
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9 life lessons from Group fitness classes ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ
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Group fitness exercises are fun and teach us a lot about life
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What are some middle school behaviors that carry into adulthood? How we can spot these Things and Do BETTER๐๐พ
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What does it mean to truly delegate? Why donโt we do it? What happens when we donโt? How can we start delegating? Delegating is a win-win that frees up your time and empowers others
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Is social isolation the same as loneliness? Does being alone =lonely?
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When you decide to take out the garbage /trash in your physical and mental space , you start to find more things that need to GO!!! Stay the course and get the trash OUT!!!
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What are boundaries? Healthy boundaries? Why do we need them? This episodes discusses why we all need healthy boundaries
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What are the Benefits of volunteering? How do I start? This episode highlights the many benefits of being a VOLUNTEER
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REST- what is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING ๐ฅฐ
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Discusses how taking time to REST- is a sign of strength ๐ช๐ฟ
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QUICKIE- 5 practical mental exercises that help you embrace and own the awesome YOU!!!
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Life can be rough and sometimes we forget how amazing and fabulous we are. These are 5 things you can do to re- discover and own the awesome YOU!!!
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Taking stock of your finances- not a maybe? A definite MUST!
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Do you take stock of your finances? Have a plan? Know whatโs in place?. I discuss how i went from clueless Toyin to the now savvy Toyin after my divorce
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In this episode I explore the 4 common reasons we donโt ask for what we want/need.
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The game of scrabble is fun! A great time of bonding while learning new words. However over the years, i have come to realize that scrabble teaches many life lessons.... 13 ways life is like scrabble
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Age appropriate Health screenings - A MUST!
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This episode highlights the common reasons many women avoid screening tests/exams and the importance of keeping up with them.
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Persistence the 3rd P in getting our goals accomplished. (passion+ purpose + persistence). Why do we let obstacles stop us? How to keep going
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The similarities end with what you see on the outside... when we compare ourselves to others we miss the critical point that there is more we donโt know than we know about people, relationships, financial status etc.
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why single moms are the real CEOโs ๐ช๐ฟ
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12 reasons single moms are the real CEOs/MVPs- Fortune 500 companies are you listening?
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Talk to HER! - A love letter to your (self+20) year old.
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Look into the future 20 years from now. What do you want for that future self? Where is she? What is she doing? Who is around her? Visualize her and be Kind to her โค๏ธ
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My Book-The Decade After: Thriving after divorce . Cliff notes version
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Why did I write the book? Who is my audience? Whatโs the book about? Listen to this short cliff notes version of the book. Tips on staying positive and getting BETTER not BITTER โค๏ธ
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We donโt like to talk about it but hey... Menopause happens! A spin on the Covey 7 habits and Menopause๐
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Have to do? Donโt have to do? Want to do? Donโt want to do? This episode discusses breaking down tasks into quadrants as a way to getting things done
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When you chose to FORGIVE you are giving yourself a gift. In this episode I break down The letters in F.O R .G I .V E to highlight the process and benefits of forgiveness.
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Do you strive to be your best? Or despair because you want to be The best? Hereโs to doing your best- itโs freeing ๐๐พ
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With our finite resources- we should always strive to choose QUALITY over QUANTITY
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Burnout is Real!!! What are the symptoms? How does knowing yourself help prevent burnout?
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What parenting means to me ๐
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Are your relationships high or low quality? Evaluating the time/quality continuum
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Be present๐. Canโt live in the past and not guaranteed the future.
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Growth during hardship YES! Growth when things are great- Even better!!! Visualize the growth/hardship combo in yet another circle ๐
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Iโm a soon to be empty nester! YIKES!!!! How to prepare, cope and enjoy the process and beyond
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