Welcome to the “Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon” podcast, hosted by Dr. Sharon Givens. This podcast provides listeners with expert advice and practical strategies to improve their overall well-being and career satisfaction. Dr. Sharon Givens is a licensed professional counselor and certified career counselor with 20 years of experience helping individuals overcome personal and professional obstacles. In each episode, Dr. Sharon provides thoughtful reflection and engaging conversations with ...
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Discover the Power of Peacefulness and Stress Relief with Sharon T McLaughlin, MD, FACS Welcome to "The Power of Peacefulness and Stress Relief," the essential podcast designed specifically for women who feel overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. Hosted by Sharon T McLaughlin, MD, FACS, a physician who has personally experienced burnout, this podcast is a sanctuary for those who struggle to prioritize self-care, advocate for themselves, and manage the relentless pressures of modern livin ...
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Sleep the Ultimate Stress Relief With Dr. Valerie Cacho
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Send us a text In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Valerie Cacho, a renowned sleep specialist. She will discuss common sleep problems, their causes, and practical solutions for those struggling with sleep issues. Dr. Cacho shares her personal inspiration, rooted in her father's experience as an interventional cardiologist who of…
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Experiences of Marginalized Women in the Workplace with Dr. Kimberly Frazier
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In this episode, Dr. Sharon and Dr. Kimberly Frazier discuss the experiences of marginalized women in the workforce, the impact of toxic work environments, and the systemic barriers that these women face. Dr. Kimberly N. Frazier recently served as the 71st president of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and is one eight African Americans to …
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Calming Inner Anxiety With Dr. Aniesa Hanson
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Send us a text Today, we have Dr. Anissa Hansen with us. She will be discussing how to calm our inner anxiety. Dr. Hansen holds a Ph.D., and she is both a therapist and a therapeutic coach. We are thrilled to have her here. Anxiety, unfortunately, is a significant issue in our society, and many, including myself, have suffered from it since childho…
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Send us a text Chantal Wade is a psychotherapist specializing in trauma, self-esteem, and anxiety I spoke to Chantal about Shame Key Takeaways: Healthy vs. Toxic Shame: Healthy shame once served to maintain social order, while toxic shame is pervasive and damaging, leading to feelings of unworthiness. Curiosity as a Tool: By becoming curious about …
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Send us a text Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Sonny Miles, a specialist in integrative medicine and palliative care, to our podcast. Dr. Miles focuses on a holistic approach to health and comfort care, making her insights particularly valuable for our discussion today. Thank you, Dr. Miles, for joining us and sharing your expertise on…
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Monitor your stress & anxiety with MindGinie and Jessica Dawda
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Send us a text In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Jessica Dawda, an accomplished engineer with an MBA, who is here to discuss a very important topic—mental health. Jessica, thank you so much for joining us today. Jessica's journey into engineering began with a childhood fascination for cars and machines, leading her to become a mec…
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Experiences of Marginalized Women in the Workplace with Dr. Diandra Prescod
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In this episode Dr. Sharon and Dr. Diandra Prescod, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Counselor Education at the University of Connecticut, discuss the challenges faced by marginalized women in the workforce. Diandra shares her personal experiences and the intersectionality of the barriers she has faced. The conversation also emphasize…
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Power of our feelings with Dr. Brittany Chidley
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Send us a text Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Brittany Chidley with us. She's a clinical psychologist, marital and family therapist with over two decades of experience in the mental health field. Currently, she is the director of Trails Therapy and the founder of We Feel, a platform that offers resources about emotional wellness. Our discussion…
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Navigating Expectations with Dr. Beverly Joyce
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Send us a text Dr. Joyce discusses the profound impact of external expectations on one's mindset and alignment with core values. She highlights the journey many women, especially women physicians, undergo when facing these pressures and the potential for burnout. Summary: In this insightful episode, we are joined by Dr. Beverly Joyce, a board-certi…
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Dealing with Divorce: Strategies to Cope and Move Forward With Dr. Richard Gajdowski
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Send us a text In this episode of the Power of Peacefulness Podcast, host Sharon McLaughlin is joined by Dr. Richard Gajdowski to discuss the topic of divorce, with a focus on the challenges faced by physicians. Dr. Gajdowski, an emergency room physician with a law degree, practices in Pittsburgh and New York, specializing in family law, wills, est…
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Intrusive and Triggering Questions With Dr. Gail Miller
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Send us a text In this episode of the Power of Peacefulness Podcast, host Sharon McLaughlin, MD, interviews Dr. Gail Miller, a life coach and maternal fetal medicine physician who is childless not by choice. Dr. Miller discusses the challenges of probing inquiries and the importance of setting boundaries when faced with uncomfortable questions abou…
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Trauma Recovery Skills: Breaking the cycle of trauma & abuse with Grace Guffey LMHC
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr Sharon McLaughlin interviews Grace Guffey, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in adult attachment therapy. They discuss the complexities of attachment issues, including how they manifest and ways to address them. Grace shares her personal journey, highlighting her experiences with abuse, assault, and …
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The Stigma of Mental Health with Dr. Michael Foti
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Send us a text Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Michael Foti discusses the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly in the healthcare profession. Dr. Foti is an internal medicine physician and faculty at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also on the board of directors for the New York State Osteopathic Medical Society and…
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Becoming More Me through EFT with Theresa Lear Levine
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Send us a text In this episode we speak about, 1. Slow is the New Fast 2. Anxiety is a wonderful Teacher 3. How to discreetly regulate your Nervous System 4. How to tame generalized anxiety FAST 5.. Why Talk Therapy isn't getting you Results 6. Why Blocked Energy is keeping you Stuck As an EFT Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, Theresa impleme…
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Send us a Text Message. Chantal Wade has been a therapist, specializing in trauma & self-esteem for 20 years. She recently created a program for humans who experience low self-esteem who want to build a healthy, trusting & loving relationship w/ themselves & others. In this episode, you will learn: How to practice self compassion How to work with y…
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Healing Anxiety and Cultivating Peace In Physicians and High-Functioning Women With Dr Jeannie Lawrence
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Send us a text Dr. Jeannie Lawrence, MD is a psychiatrist, transformational life coach, & CEO of Sanctuary For Women Physicians. Her mission is to empower overwhelmed women physicians to create more peace and lives that feel as good inside as they look on the outside. In this podcast, 1. Quickly reduce anxiety and stress anywhere by harnessing the …
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Send us a text In this podcast episode, Mel McSherry, an expert in human design shares a few tips to help us live a better life. Mel shares her journey of discovering human design and how it transformed her life and business. She explains the five different human design types - generators, manifesting generators, projectors, manifestors, and reflec…
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The Mind Body Connection and Women's Hormones With Dr Karolina Skrzypek
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss how the mind-body connection affects our hormones as women and how we can use certain techniques such as mindfulness and meditation to help bring that into balance. 1. Mindfulness and meditation are powerful tools for improving not only out mental health but can affect our hormones 2. Mind body practices, …
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Send us a text Dr. Diana Stafford, a mold expert, discusses the impact of mold on health and how stress exacerbates the immune response. She shares personal experiences and insights into diagnosing and treating mold-related illnesses. Dr. Stafford emphasizes the prevalence of mold issues in indoor environments and the importance of recognizing mold…
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Creating Peace Within With Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD
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Send us a text In this episode we speak about creating peace within ourselves by reframing self-criticism into self-compassion, developing a curious, non-judgmental mind, and letting go of false beliefs of who we should be as we embrace who we are. Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD is a Certified Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach and Leadership Coach who help…
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Positive Pyschology with Michelle Falzon, MSc
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Send us a text In this episode, we speak about postive pyschology with guest Michelle Falzon, MSc Positive psychology is a field of psychology that focuses on the study of positive emotions, strengths, virtues, and well-being. Unlike traditional psychology, which often focuses on addressing mental illness and dysfunction, positive psychology aims t…
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Wellness Wednesday - Exercise and Mental Health: An Interview with Sarah Spicer
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Dr. Sharon and fitness trainer Sarah Spicer discuss the positive impact of exercise on mental health. Sarah emphasizes that any form of exercise can boost endorphins, improve self-esteem, and enhance body image. Sarah explains that any form of exercise can be beneficial, as long as it's consistent, and emphasized that exercise complements other tre…
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Becoming Immune Confident & the Impact of Stress on our Immune System Health With Dr Kara Wada
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Send us a text Stress and Autoimmune disease Learn How to Optimize the daily choices that make the biggest difference for YOU. Why You Need to Prevent stress-driven inflammation from sabotaging your long-term health. Protect your mental clarity and emotional wellbeing. Kara Wada MD is a 4x board certified allergy/immunology & lifestyle medicine phy…
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In this episode, Dr. Sharon shares 12 self-care practices for promoting mental and emotional wellbeing. She emphasizes the importance of learning to say "no," practicing gratitude, and engaging in activities like meditation and reading. She also highlights the benefits of laughter and exercise. Dr. Sharon encourages you to incorporate these activit…
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Self Love Tips With The Love Coach-Alia Jamal
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Send us a text Alia Jamal, known as the Love Coach, shares her journey of overcoming deep depression and finding self-love after a painful breakup. She emphasizes the importance of trust in oneself, self-validation, and connection with one's soul as key aspects of self-love. Alia offers resources such as workshops, consultations, and a podcast, and…
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In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Dr. Sharon emphasizes the importance of managing stress for overall mental and physical well-being. She highlights how chronic stress can lead to various health issues, affect productivity and performance at work, and negatively impact relationships. Dr. Sharon provides techniques to manage stress, including enga…
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Send us a text Goal setting is the foundation of personal and professional growth, providing direction and purpose to our lives. By setting clear, specific, and achievable objectives, we give ourselves a roadmap to success and a framework for progress. Goals serve as beacons, guiding our actions and decisions, motivating us to push beyond our comfo…
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Introducing a monthly wellness series for April 2024 called "Wellness Wednesday" with Dr. Sharon! The goal of this series is to provide tips and strategies for prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The focus of the first Wednesday session is on gratitude. Dr. Sharon highlights the numerous benefits of gratitude, including its abi…
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Is There a Perfect Job? with Matthew Bierds
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In this episode Dr. Sharon and Matt Bierds, a licensed counselor in private practice, discuss the concept of "the perfect job" and how to achieve career satisfaction. They emphasize the importance of career work in therapy, managing career expectations, and finding balance within the work environment. They also stress the significance of self-aware…
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Break Free from Emotional Suppression With Susan Lazar Hart
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Send us a text In this podcast episode, host Sharon welcomes Susan Lazar Hart, a mindset coach, to discuss the topic of suppressing emotions. Sharon recounts personal experiences related to emotional suppression, particularly regarding her parents' approach to grief. Susan highlights how societal conditioning often leads individuals to suppress the…
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Send us a text In this episode, Sharon speakis about negotiations. She uses the book Geting to Yes as a framework. https://amzn.to/3x28y2N https://amzn.to/3x28y2N In this discussion, negotiation tactics are explored in various contexts, emphasizing their applicability in personal relationships and professional settings, including scenarios like res…
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Send us a text In this episode, Sharon McLaughlin delves into the theme of fear and how it can impede personal and professional growth. She highlights various manifestations of fear, from the fear of the unknown to the fear of rejection, and provides actionable strategies to overcome them. Sharon discusses the paralysis caused by perfectionism when…
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Sexual Harassment With Women Rights Attorney Alreen Haeggquist
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Send us a text Alreen Haeggquist: a seasoned lawyer, author, and advocate on a mission to amplify voices and combat silence around abuse. With over 21 years of legal expertise, Alreen champions women facing sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse, drawing from her own traumatic past to empower others. As the founder of Haeggquist & Eck, LLP in…
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Send us a text In this podcast episode, the we explore the profound impact of self-compassion on confidence, drawing inspiration from Kristin Neff's three components: kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity. Delving into the differences between self-compassion and self-esteem, the discussion emphasizes the internal nature of self-worth and resil…
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Confidence in the Workplace With Dr Sharon McLaughlin
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Send us a text In this podcast segment, the host delves into an eye-opening article from the Harvard Business Review by Darren Baker and Julia Rourke, which sheds light on how confidence can be weaponized against women in the workplace. Despite the common belief that confidence is beneficial, the hosts discuss three reasons why it may not be the id…
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Living a Healthier Life with Dr. Monica P. Band
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Checking in ... how is your year going? In this episode, Dr. Sharon and Dr. Monica P. Band discuss strategies for starting fresh and living a healthier life through understanding the importance of self-acceptance, self-love, and acknowledging losses before moving forward. They also highlight the potential drawbacks of disconnecting from one's body …
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4 Attachment Styles and Self Love With Julie Menanno MA
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Send us a text Julie Menanno MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Relationship Coach. Julie's Journey into Couples Therapy: Julie shares her motivation for entering couples therapy, rooted in her desire to be a better parent. Growing up in a home with emotional challenges, she aimed to create …
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Confidence to Overcome Emotional Eating With Jessica Procini
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Send us a text Segment 1: Building Confidence for a Healthier Lifestyle: Host discusses the common struggle of lacking confidence in achieving a healthier lifestyle. Importance of a different approach for different results is emphasized. Jessica introduces the holistic perspective of health, including emotional and mental wellbeing, beyond just nut…
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, I speak with Janet Harvey, CEO and Director of Education at InviteChange, focusing on building confidence, especially among women. Janet shares her journey from corporate settings to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for mindset shifts in navigating large-scale change initiatives. The discussion…
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Mastering Decision-Making: A Practical Guide With Dr Sharon McLaughlin
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the challenges of decision-making and explore practical strategies to enhance this crucial skill. Personality Test - Understanding Yourself: Start with a personality test like the Colby to gain insights into your analytical thinking and unique interpretation of situations. Acknowledge that everyone has …
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Athletes and Mental Health with Dr. Paul Harris
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In this episode, Dr. Sharon and Dr. Paul Harris share their personal experiences and passion for sports and express concern for the mental health of today's athletes. The conversation includes potential issues athletes face, the stigma surrounding mental health in the athletic community, and the need for proactive measures to support the mental hea…
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Effective Communication At Work With Dr Sharon McLaughlin
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Send us a text In today's episode, we delve into the art of effective communication—something crucial not only in the workplace but also in our personal lives. Oftentimes, the stumbling block is our failure to actively listen. Join us as we explore practical scenarios and learn how to navigate conversations with finesse. Many relationship problems …
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Handling Harsh Feedback With Dr Sharon Mclaughlin
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Send us a text Episode Title: Navigating Performance Reviews with Confidence Host: Sharon McLaughlin Podcast: The Sharon McLaughlin Show Introduction: Topic: Handling performance reviews, especially negative feedback Context: Sharon shares her personal experience of being labeled the "lowest performer" in a past review Main Content: Responding to F…
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How To Communicate Your Intimacy Needs With Dr Alexandra Stockwell
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Send us a text Podcast Show Notes: Navigating Intimacy Challenges with Dr. Alexandra Stockwell Episode Overview:Welcome to today's episode, where we're joined by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, an intimacy expert renowned for her work with couples. Our focus will be on the common challenges couples face in communicating about intimacy. Key Highlights: Dr.…
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The Science of Happiness Unveiled: Unlocking the Secrets to Living a Joyful Life
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Send us a text Overview: The episode focuses on understanding the various facets of happiness, its impact on our lives, and how we can cultivate it. Key Topics: The Interplay of Influence and Happiness Discussion on the common traits of influential and happy people. The impact of happiness in personal and professional spheres. Understanding the Sci…
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Have a Curious Mind With Dr Sharon McLaughlin
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Send us a text In this episode, we speak about being curious.Discussion on the fear of making mistakes and its impact on taking action.Overview of Adam Grant's book, "Think Again," focusing on the positive aspects of being wrong.Key Concepts:Embracing Wrongness:Grant's perspective on being wrong as a learning opportunity.The concept of open-mindedn…
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How to Care Less About What Others Think of You With Dr Sharon McLaughlin
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Send us a text Building a Better Life: Why We Should Care Less About What Others Think Host: Sharon McLaughlin Overview: In this insightful episode, Sharon McLachlan explores the theme of caring less about others' opinions and focusing more on personal values and priorities. Key Points Discussed: Understanding Control: Emphasizing that we have no c…
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Create a Sustainable Life That You Love With Dr Libby
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Send us a text Today's episode features Dr. Libby a former physician turned life coach. Dr. Libby shares insights into life design and her podcast, "Living True by Design."Background and Transition: Dr. Libby's medical background includes a family practice residency before specializing in pathology. After years in pathology, she transitioned to lif…
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Many people encounter seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the fall or winter months as seasons change. In this episode, Dr. Sharon shares her experience working with clients who have experienced SAD, a form of depression that can affect mood, sleep, and energy levels. While the cause isn't known, there are some risk factors may contribute to exper…
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Student Loan Planner With Sim Terwilliger
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Send us a text Student Loan Repayment Tips for Physicians Sim Terwilliger, a certified financial planner specializing in physicians and their families. The focus of the episode is on common mistakes physicians make when repaying student loans. Segment 1: The Three Most Common Mistakes: Repaying Without Exploring Options: Sim highlights the misconce…
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