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Welcome to "Being in Medicine" with Jeff Marrs and Corey Anderson!
Join Jeff Marrs and Corey Anderson on "Being in Medicine," the podcast that explores the transformative power of integrating the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of healthcare. We'll guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, helping you unlock your full human potential.
In every episode, we dive into how embracing your authentic self and "who you are Being" can profoundly impact healing, leading to remarkable transformations in your life and the lives of those around you. Through insightful interviews with healthcare professionals, patients, and various experts, we'll reveal how to create a truly personalized and empowering healthcare experience.
Discover how integrating your mind, body, and spirit can boost your physical well-being while also nurturing emotional resilience and mental clarity. Learn how tapping into "who you are Being" can foster a deeper sense of purpose, connection, and fulfillment in your medical journey.
Whether you're a healthcare professional aiming to enhance your practice, a patient seeking a more connected path to healing, or simply curious about human potential, "Being in Medicine" is for you. Join Jeff Marrs and Corey Anderson as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation in the world of medicine and beyond.
Join Jeff Marrs and Corey Anderson on "Being in Medicine," the podcast that explores the transformative power of integrating the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of healthcare. We'll guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, helping you unlock your full human potential.
In every episode, we dive into how embracing your authentic self and "who you are Being" can profoundly impact healing, leading to remarkable transformations in your life and the lives of those around you. Through insightful interviews with healthcare professionals, patients, and various experts, we'll reveal how to create a truly personalized and empowering healthcare experience.
Discover how integrating your mind, body, and spirit can boost your physical well-being while also nurturing emotional resilience and mental clarity. Learn how tapping into "who you are Being" can foster a deeper sense of purpose, connection, and fulfillment in your medical journey.
Whether you're a healthcare professional aiming to enhance your practice, a patient seeking a more connected path to healing, or simply curious about human potential, "Being in Medicine" is for you. Join Jeff Marrs and Corey Anderson as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation in the world of medicine and beyond.
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🎧 Being in Medicine – The Ultimate Experience "There's a place where healing begins not with doing, but with being." What happens when the clinical meets the cosmic? When presence matters more than performance? Welcome to Being in Medicine, where we step beyond symptoms, science, and systems — and into the radical art of becoming whole. In this soul-expanding podcast, hosts Dr Jeff Marrs and Dr. Corey Anderson takes listeners on a journey through the hidden dimensions of healing — where grief, silence, joy, and surrender all hold medicinal power. Blending emotional vulnerability with spiritual insight, each episode becomes a ceremony of remembering: that we are not broken to be fixed, but beings to be felt. This special arc — The Ultimate Experience — chronicles a transformative encounter in Arizona, where medicine isn't a prescription — it's a presence. Guided by the work of The Ultimate Coach and surrounded by a community of courageous hearts, Jeff shares a visceral unfolding of identity, purpose, and sacred pause. This isn't just a story of healing — it's a dismantling of illusion, a devotion to truth, and a call to return home to yourself. Whether you're a clinician questioning the system, a soul navigating grief, or a seeker ready to let go of old stories — Being in Medicine invites you into something deeper. This is the medicine of now. This is the medicine of being. This is The Ultimate Experience.
✅ Episode Summary 🎙 Guest: Dr. Jordyn Feingold, MD, MAPP, MSCR Psychiatrist, Well-being researcher Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Fellow in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia/Cornell Co-author of Choose Growth Developer of the PEERS program, teaching Positive Psychology to medical trainees 🎯 Topic Focus: How Dr. Feingold is infusing Positive Psychology into psychiatric practice, medical education, and clinician well-being. A deep dive into human flourishing, character strengths, the "reversible cape" model, and building more human-centered healthcare systems. 🎥 Episode Title: REIMAGINING MEDICINE THROUGH POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ✍️ Episode Description 🌿 What if medicine didn't just treat illness—but helped us thrive? In this transformative episode of *Being in Medicine*, we sit down with psychiatrist and well-being researcher Dr. Jordyn Feingold to explore how Positive Psychology is reshaping psychiatry, medical education, and clinician well-being. From the origins of the PEERS program to her clinical use of character strengths, Dr. Feingold shares practical strategies for healing ourselves and our healthcare systems. 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✔ Why burnout isn't the end of the story ✔ How to cultivate meaning, purpose, and resilience ✔ What the "Reversible Cape" teaches us about healing ✔ The power of language, presence, and gratitude in medicine ✔ Strategies for transforming medical culture 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction 2:24 – What is Positive Psychology? 6:50 – Dr. Feingold's Journey into Medicine & Mental Health 12:05 – Creating the PEERS Program 18:40 – Using Character Strengths in Psychiatry 24:15 – The Reversible Cape Model 32:00 – Impacts on Patient Outcomes 41:10 – Building Resilient Healthcare Teams 47:20 – Hope, Healing, and Human Potential 53:00 – Advice to Healthcare Leaders 📚 Explore More: 🔗 https://jordynfeingold.com 📘 *Choose Growth* by Dr. Jordyn Feingold & Scott Barry Kaufman 🎧 Join Our Community: 🌐 Website: https://systemofcreation.com/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingInMedicine 🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wMaMHLPUoWXJXSs0ridIp 🧠 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-being-in-medicine-with-jef-276428148/ #BeingInMedicine #PositivePsychology #PhysicianWellbeing #JordynFeingold #HolisticHealing #MedicalBurnout #CharacterStrengths #ResilientHealthcare 🎤 Guest Introduction Jordyn H. Feingold, MD, MAPP, MSCR is a psychiatrist, well-being researcher, positive psychology practitioner, working to bring the science of well-being to clinicians and patients everywhere. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she earned her BA in Health & Societies and her Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) and went on to receive her MD and a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2021, where she also completed her psychiatry residency in 2024. She is an active clinician working with adult patients as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Mount Sinai and in private practice, and since 2024, she has been completing a Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NewYork‑Presbyterian/Columbia and Cornell Universities, which she'll complete in 2026. As a passionate advocate for clinician well‑being, Dr. Feingold has developed and taught various programs at the intersection of Positive Psychology and Clinical Medicine (Positive Medicine) designed to support resilience and reduce burnout among healthcare professionals. She is the co‑author (with Scott Barry Kaufman) of Choose Growth: A Workbook for Transcending Trauma, Fear, and Self‑Doubt, and has contributed to dozens of academic works on the topics of posttraumatic growth, clinician resilience, the gut-brain axis, and more. 🧠 Key Quotes & Takeaways 💬 Memorable Quotes (with timestamps): "We practice dissecting wellness just as we learn to dissect illness." — [00:16:32] "You have to bring the intervention to where people are—during the workday, not after it." — [00:52:40] "It's not about being blindly optimistic. Hope means believing in a better future and your role in making it happen." — [00:48:00] 📌 Key Takeaways: Positive Psychology is not about ignoring suffering—it's about also cultivating well-being. Clinician well-being directly improves patient outcomes and organizational performance. The PEERS program offers a scalable model for training resilience and reflection among healthcare workers. Tools like character strengths, gratitude, and mindfulness can be integrated into both clinical practice and team culture. Leadership buy-in is crucial for building positive organizations in healthcare.
🔥 Summary What if your illness wasn't the end—but the invitation to something deeper? In this powerful episode, Cari Rickabaugh shares how she rewrote her story—from childhood abuse and chronic illness to embodying purpose and possibility. With raw vulnerability and insight, Cari walks us through what it means to "do it scared" and finally come home to yourself. 👤 Guest Bio Cari Rickabaugh is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Master Bodyworker, and Trauma Healing Life Coach with over 20 years of experience. Her unique approach integrates bodywork, coaching, somatic and energy healing to help clients break free from the root causes of pain and step into their authentic self. · 🌐 Website: Resilience Mind and Body Coaching · Linktree: https://linktr.ee/resiliencemindandbodycoaching 💬 Episode Highlights · Cari's awakening to resilience as a way of being, not just a skill · Processing and healing long-buried trauma through somatic work · Transforming illness (fibromyalgia, epilepsy, PCOS) by addressing energetic root causes · The power of choice in becoming who you are—not who you were told to be · The role of forgiveness and awareness in true healing · A powerful group healing experience at The Ultimate Experience event 🧠 Key Takeaways · True healing requires facing what hurts—and feeling it fully · You are not your trauma or diagnosis · Self-forgiveness is a muscle that builds self-trust · "Doing it scared" leads to personal expansion · Resilience means learning from pain—not being defined by it ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction to Cari Rickabaugh 4:35 – Discovering resilience through trauma 13:10 – Healing somatically and spiritually 24:45 – The shift from victimhood to possibility 32:45 – The body keeps the score—how trauma lives in the body 42:00 – Healing from illness through emotional release 51:33 – Group healing and forgiveness at The Ultimate Experience 57:33 – Letting go of trauma that isn't yours 1:04:00 – Advice for those in healthcare and trauma-rich spaces 🔗 Additional Resources · 📖 The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk · 🧠 Learn more about somatic trauma healing: systemofcreation.com 📣 Call to Action 💬 "How has this episode shifted your view of resilience and healing? Share your insights in the comments!"👍 Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell for more weekly episodes.🌐 Join our community: [Instagram] | [Website] | Spotify | iHeart
💥 What if your chronic pain wasn't just physical? In this powerful episode of *Being in Medicine*, we sit down with nurse and mind-body coach Lindsey Miskin to explore the radical idea that chronic pain can be healed—not just treated—by reprogramming the brain and body. After a life-altering health crisis, Lindsey discovered a new way to heal from within, and now she helps others do the same. 🧠 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ The science behind brain-generated pain ✔ How to re-regulate your nervous system ✔ Why emotional awareness is essential to healing ✔ The role of self-compassion in recovery ✔ How to identify pain that isn't purely structural 📌 **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Introduction to Lindsey Miskin 2:15 – Lindsey's story: from RN to chronic pain patient 8:00 – Myopericarditis and being misdiagnosed 14:30 – Discovering the Curable app 19:40 – The 3 Pillars of Mind-Body Healing 27:50 – Emotional awareness through journaling 33:00 – How visualization influences healing 38:45 – Self-compassion as medicine 47:00 – Redefining identity beyond diagnoses 52:20 – Helping patients believe in their healing 56:40 – Teaching nurses to get curious 1:02:15 – The FIT criteria for identifying brain-generated symptoms 1:10:00 – Why pain is the invitation 1:16:20 – How Lindsey shows up differently as a mom and coach 1:21:00 – Final reflections and hope for chronic pain patients 🎧 **Join Our Community:** 🌐 Website: https://systemofcreation.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingInMedicine 💖 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-being-in-medicine-with-jef-276428148/ 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wMaMHLPUoWXJXSs0ridIp?si=6a5c91642b8e4a89 👤 Guest: Lindsey Miskin, RN🎯 Episode Focus: Healing chronic pain through the mind-body connection, emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion.🎓 Guest Expertise: Nurse, Mind-Body Coach, Founder of Shift Mind Body Coaching🌐 Guest Website: https://shiftmindbodycoaching.com Today on Being in Medicine, we're joined by a nurse whose career bridges both science and soul. Lindsey Miskin is a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in settings ranging from clinical research and school nursing to home health and hospice. In 2025, she became a certified Nurse Coach and founded Shift Mindbody Coaching, a practice dedicated to helping people with chronic pain and persistent symptoms reclaim their lives. Through evidence-based mind-body techniques — including nervous system re-regulation, emotional awareness, and self-compassion — Lindsey guides her clients to not only manage symptoms but to step into their role as active partners in their own healing journey. A devoted wife, mother of four, and woman of faith, Lindsey brings both professional expertise and deep personal compassion to everything she does. She's here today to share how we can integrate body, mind, and spirit to create lasting transformation in healthcare and in our own lives.
🌿 What does it truly mean to "BE" in medicine? In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Joy Falkenburg shares her remarkable 20+ year journey practicing rural medicine in Custer, South Dakota. Her holistic, faith-infused approach to patient care will inspire you to see medicine through the lens of presence, divinity, and deep human connection. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ How presence and spiritual grounding enhance patient care ✔ The power of forgiveness and self-awareness in healing ✔ Why embracing mystery and uncertainty is essential in medicine ✔ How Dr. Falkenburg integrates faith, intuition, and science ✔ The emotional challenges and beauty of rural family medicine 📌 **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Welcome + Introduction 2:10 – Life force, identity & divine presence 6:33 – Showing up at a dying patient's bedside 11:00 – Why "being" comes before "doing" 17:45 – Presence over protocol: building healing gardens 24:20 – Authenticity, emotion & showing up as your full self 31:00 – Forgiveness as medicine: the labyrinth approach 37:50 – Teamwork, soul leadership, and vulnerability in care 45:15 – Redesigning healthcare: curiosity, love, and empowerment 55:42 – Personal illness, spiritual resilience & patient advocacy 🎧 **Join Our Community:** 🌐 Website: https://systemofcreation.com/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingInMedicine ❤️ iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/263-being-in-medicine 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wMaMHLPUoWXJXSs0ridIp 🎙️ Guest Info Dr. Joy Falkenburg Family Medicine Physician, Custer, South Dakota Over 20 years of experience Community health leader Creator of a hospital healing garden Advocate for integrative, faith-based, and deeply humanistic care Today's guest is someone whose life and work truly embody what this podcast is all about. Dr. Joy Falkenburg is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who has spent the last 25 years practicing deeply intentional and holistic care in Custer, South Dakota. She grew up on a ranch just 30 miles from where she now serves — a fourth-generation steward of both land and community. Dr. Falkenburg isn't just a doctor — she's a life force. Whether she's guiding patients through their final moments, planting healing gardens outside the hospital, or inviting presence and prayer into the exam room, she brings divinity, authenticity, and deep human connection into every part of her work. She's also an entrepreneur, the founder of drmamajoy, a business blending vacation rentals, farm tours, and rural wellness. But perhaps one of her most beautiful creations is the Healing and Wellness Garden at Monument Health — a sacred space where patients and staff can reconnect with nature and their inner peace. 🧠 Key Episode Highlights Practicing presence: Why being fully with a patient often matters more than doing something Faith in action: Using spirituality and divine connection to guide clinical care The healing power of touch: Washing the feet of dying patients Redefining success in medicine: Asking, "What are we doing this for?" — not just "What are we doing?" Forgiveness as medicine: Using labyrinth walks to guide emotional healing Authenticity in medicine: Showing up as your whole self — even in professional spaces Listening deeply: Why 7 uninterrupted minutes can transform care 🗣️ Memorable Quotes "I identify as a life force. When I show up, I show up as an expression of divinity." – [00:03:10] "If I could see the divinity in everyone — even someone yelling at me in the ER — imagine the healing that could happen." – [00:05:00] "Sometimes, all we can do is say: I don't know the answer — but I'm here with you." – [00:14:32] 🔑 Key Takeaways Presence Heals: Being truly present often heals more than procedures ever could. Forgiveness Frees: Forgiveness — especially of self — unlocks powerful emotional and physical healing. Authenticity Matters: Patients feel safest when physicians are real, vulnerable, and emotionally attuned. Medicine is Sacred: True care honors mystery, faith, community, and love — not just diagnoses and metrics. Curiosity is the Future: The next wave of medicine requires slower, deeper curiosity — not faster throughput.
📄 Episode Description 🌟 What happens when you replace years of self-judgment with radical self-love? In this heartfelt episode of *Being in Medicine*, holistic health expert Melanie Dixon Waite shares her personal journey from childhood self-doubt to deep self-acceptance. Drawing on decades of experience in nutrition, fitness, massage therapy, and aromatherapy, Melanie explores how our thoughts shape our health — and how small daily practices can shift everything. 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✔ How early beliefs shape lifelong decisions ✔ The hidden link between negative thoughts and physical health ✔ Practical daily habits for cultivating self-love ✔ How integrity creates a true healing environment ✔ Strategies for supporting patients and loved ones in fear or anxiety 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction 3:25 – Melanie's Early Self-Image Story 10:42 – Shifting the Mindset Through Small Steps 21:00 – Helping Clients See Limiting Beliefs 35:15 – The Role of Being in Health Outcomes 47:50 – Daily Practices for Self-Love 1:05:20 – Supporting Patients in Fear 1:15:00 – Mind as the Ultimate Healing Tool 🎙 Guest Introduction Welcome to Being in Medicine, where we explore the deep connections between mind, body, spirit, and healing. Today we're honored to be joined by Melanie Dixon Waite — a holistic health enthusiast, nutrition and fitness expert, massage therapist, and aromatherapist. Melanie's journey began with a childhood belief that shaped decades of her life — a belief that she wasn't enough. Through years of study, self-reflection, and practical healing work, she's transformed her inner dialogue into one of radical self-love. Her story is one of resilience, integrity, and the power of small daily practices to change everything. Today, she'll share how our thoughts shape our chemistry, our health, and even our presence with others. Melanie, we're so happy to have you here. 💬 Key Quotes "Every belief we have impacts our health." – [00:34:12] "Small changes can feel insignificant, but they're the building blocks of transformation." – [00:12:45] "Integrity is the foundation of a true healing environment." – [01:18:20] "Fear clouds our access to the universal love source." – [00:58:05] 📌 Key Takeaways Self-love is cultivated through awareness and consistent, small daily actions. Our thoughts directly affect body chemistry and health outcomes. Presence and listening are powerful tools for healing in medical settings. Integrity between beliefs and actions creates a supportive environment for wellness. Patients and practitioners both benefit from creating emotional space in healthcare. 📝 Full Podcast Show Notes Episode Summary: In this inspiring conversation, Melanie Dixon Waite shares her lifelong journey from self-criticism to radical self-love. She explains how early childhood beliefs shaped her decisions for decades, and how shifting her mindset — one small step at a time — transformed her health, relationships, and work with clients. Guest Bio: Melanie Dixon Waite is a holistic health practitioner with expertise in nutrition, fitness, massage therapy, and aromatherapy. She helps individuals uncover limiting beliefs, align with personal integrity, and create healing environments that support long-term wellness. Episode Highlights: The belief formed at age five that shaped Melanie's self-image for 52 years How understanding the mind-body connection shifted her approach to health Practical strategies for recognizing and replacing negative thoughts Creating a healing environment by living in integrity The role of presence in patient care and supporting loved ones Resources Mentioned: Jordan Peterson on the power of making your bed The Ultimate Coach community Essential oils for emotional grounding Call to Action: If this episode inspired you, subscribe for more weekly conversations that explore the intersection of medicine, humanity, and healing. Share your insights in the comments — how has self-love impacted your health?
✅ Unlocking Potential Under Pressure: Real Talk with Eric Fogg 🗣️ Guest Introduction Today, we're exploring what it really takes to succeed under pressure — not just academically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Our guest is Eric Fogg, a physician assistant with over 30 years in medicine, a nationally trained test item writer, an administrator, and a performance coach who has helped over 228 students pass their boards after failure. What makes Eric's story unique is how he discovered that success on high-stakes exams has far more to do with mindset and self-belief than content alone. From visualization and confidence coaching to deeply listening to what students aren't saying — Eric shows us what it means to truly unlock human potential. We're thrilled to welcome this incredible leader and compassionate guide — Eric Fogg! 🌟 What really determines success in high-stakes medical exams? In this transformative episode of Being in Medicine, we welcome Physician Assistant, educator, and performance coach Eric Fogg, who has helped over 228 students pass their boards after failure…not just by focusing on content, but by shifting mindset. Eric dives deep into what truly unlocks performance under pressure, how language creates reality, and the importance of showing up as the person you want to be on test day. His approach combines clinical wisdom, visualization, mentorship, and confidence-building — all grounded in compassion and purpose. 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✔ Why test failure is more mental than academic ✔ The 3 key principles Eric uses with every student ✔ How language and visualization shape outcomes ✔ Why mindset is medicine — for both providers and patients ✔ How to lead healthcare teams with loving-kindness 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Welcome to Eric Fogg 3:05 – How Eric Became a High-Stakes Test Coach 12:50 – From Failure to Passing: A Transformational Story 20:00 – Mindset, Language, and Visualization 31:20 – Coaching Healthcare Providers Too 39:10 – The Culture of Loving Kindness at York Hospital 53:45 – Root Cause in Medical Mistakes: It's Not What You Think 1:07:00 – How to Lead with Meaning in Challenging Times 1:15:50 – What Teams in Healthcare Are Really Hungry For 1:25:40 – Final Wisdom from Eric 🔑 Key Takeaways & Quotes 💬 Memorable Quotes "Hope is not a strategy. We're not living on a prayer — we need belief." – [00:53:14] "Students don't need more advice — they need someone who believes in them." – [00:42:19] "Failure is the symptom — the root cause is almost always mindset." – [00:24:12] ✨ Key Takeaways Mindset is the biggest differentiator in high-stakes exam success. Visualization, language, and presence help students show up with confidence. Eric uses root cause analysis — not just content review — to unlock performance. Healthcare leaders must support staff first to improve patient care. Leading with loving-kindness builds sustainable, empowered teams. 🎧 More from Eric Fogg: 🌐 [https://www.pathwaytopass.com](https://www.pathwaytopass.com) 📱 Instagram: @pathwaytopass 💼 LinkedIn: Eric Fogg 💬 Join the Conversation: What's your experience with high-stakes performance in medicine? Drop a comment below. Let's talk about mindset, growth, and what it really takes to thrive.
In this profound episode of Being in Medicine, we welcome transformational coach Chris Chitty for a deeply inspiring conversation on intentional being, healing energy, and the sacred practice of what he calls "dojo work." Chris shares how he overcame post-viral depression, lost over 70 pounds by "being" his future self, and navigated a serious cancer diagnosis, all by aligning with who he truly is. Meet Chris Chitty: Today's guest is someone who truly embodies intentional living. Chris Chitty is a coach, teacher, and founder of TriggerMyConfidence.com. His unique journey—from overcoming post-viral depression, to transforming his health and thriving through a serious cancer diagnosis—is deeply rooted in a concept he calls 'dojo work.' But Chris's magic isn't just in what he teaches—it's in who he's being. Peaceful, powerful, and utterly real. Get ready for a soul-nourishing conversation with a man who reminds us all what it means to come home to ourselves. 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✔ The power of congruent being over external performance ✔ How to create your "inner dojo" to realign with your true self ✔ Why presence and energy are key to healing ✔ How gratitude, language, and choice shift our health outcomes ✔ What healthcare professionals can learn from stillness 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Episode Intro 2:18 – What is "dojo work"? 10:04 – Healing through alignment & energy 17:41 – Weight loss through being 26:00 – Cancer diagnosis and identity 33:12 – Impact in hospital through presence 41:10 – Awareness, prayer, and gratitude 50:33 – Advice for clinicians 56:48 – Chris's purpose & parting message 🎧 Join the Being in Medicine Community: 📖 Explore More: https://systemofcreation.com/ 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingInMedicine 💚 Listen on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-being-in-medicine-with-jef-276428148/ 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wMaMHLPUoWXJXSs0ridIp?si=6a5c91642b8e4a89
Is Medicine Built on Adult Development? with Dr. Sasha Heinz 🔥 Episode Summary What if the root of suffering in healthcare isn't just the system—but our own resistance to growth? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Sasha Heinz, developmental psychologist and pioneer in positive psychology, unpacks why transformation in medicine starts with how we develop as humans. You'll learn how shifting from "fixing dysfunction" to "facilitating growth" could redefine healing—for patients and providers. 🎙️ Guest Information Dr. Sasha Heinz Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, is a developmental psychologist, coach, and expert in positive psychology, adult development, and transformational change. With a rare ability to blend scientific insight and practical wisdom, Dr. Heinz helps individuals move beyond self-sabotage and into self-authorship. She is the host of The Change Lab Podcast, where she explores why personal growth isn't a luxury—but a critical part of healthy human development. In her private practice, she works with a select group of individuals and groups committed to meaningful change. Dr. Heinz holds degrees from some of the world's top institutions: a B.A. from Harvard University, a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University, and a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania—where she's also served on faculty. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, Forbes, Goop, InStyle Magazine, and more. Website: drsashaheinz.com 🧠 Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways 🔹 Main Talking Points: Why medicine still operates in a legacy culture of pathology and dysfunction How positive psychology rebalances the focus on "what's right with us" The difference between technical fixes and adaptive healing How adult development stages directly affect patient decision-making and provider communication Why providers often feel stuck in imposter syndrome or emotional distance—and how to shift The transformative power of authenticity, presence, and curiosity in clinical care What it means to lead patients from their "socialized" selves into self-authorship 💬 Memorable Quotes: "Being human is not a diagnosis—it's a developmental journey." — [00:55:21] "The system is designed to heal—but the being in the room is missing." — [01:12:48] "We're asking patients to grow while doctors aren't given room to grow themselves." — [01:18:10] ✅ Key Takeaways: Mind-body unity: The mind is the body—healing isn't neck-up vs. neck-down Systemic inertia: Without intentional change, systems regress by default Human growth is messy: Authentic healing includes discomfort, uncertainty, and loss Patient development matters: 60% of adults are developmentally "stuck," impacting treatment outcomes Language shapes experience: How we label illness can prolong or liberate healing Curiosity > Authority: Expertise must leave space for inquiry to avoid clinical detachment 🔗 Additional Resources Sasha's Website: drsashaheinz.com Book Recommendation: The Mindful Body by Ellen Langer Book in Progress: Dr. Heinz's forthcoming title on adult development (stay tuned!) 📣 Call to Action 👉 Subscribe to Being in Medicine for more conversations that explore human potential in healthcare💬 Share your growth edge: What part of this episode challenged your thinking the most? Drop a comment or DM us. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify
🌟 Discover how brain health and personal presence intersect in this inspiring episode of Being in Medicine. We're joined by Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind for All Seasons, to explore how being fully present and shifting our mindset can deeply impact cognitive health. 🧠 Eric shares powerful insights from decades of work in dementia care, cognitive optimization, and mental wellness. We dive into what it means to "have a mind for all seasons" and how clinicians and individuals alike can take proactive steps to prevent cognitive decline. 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✔ How presence and mindfulness affect brain health ✔ Why neurodegeneration begins decades before symptoms ✔ The Enhanced Protocol for cognitive improvement ✔ The difference between what we feel and who we are ✔ Practical steps for shifting being and creating healing spaces 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction 3:12 – What is A Mind for All Seasons? 8:37 – Presence & Brain Health Connection 16:45 – Music, Emotion & Experience 24:30 – Coaching for Cognitive Wellness 32:12 – Who Am I Becoming? 41:55 – Cold Sores, Brain Health & a Powerful Recovery Story 52:00 – Long-Term Care Culture & The Task Trap 1:01:05 – Preventing Alzheimer's: Why Wait? 1:09:33 – Closing Reflections 📬 Contact Eric: Visit: https://amindforallseasons.com Take the Free Brain Health Assessment: amindforallseasons.com/energy 🎧 Join Our Community: 📖 Website: https://www.beinginmedicine.com 👥 YouTube: Being in Medicine 🎙️ iHeart: Being in Medicine on iHeart 🎵 Spotify: Being in Medicine on Spotify #BeingInMedicine #BrainHealth #EricCollett #CognitiveHealing #HolisticMedicine #MindBodySpirit #AlzheimersPrevention
🌟 Discover how true transformation in medicine starts from within. In this heartfelt episode of *Being in Medicine*, Dr. Carla Rotering shares her extraordinary journey from burnout and overwork to compassion, clarity, and leadership. A former Chief of Staff turned transformational coach, Dr. Rotering opens up about the pivotal ICU moment that changed everything—and how she now helps healthcare professionals rediscover their humanity and purpose. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔️ Why overwork leads to disconnection—and what to do about it ✔️ How self-awareness and compassion change patient care ✔️ The power of presence and emotional safety in medical leadership ✔️ Tools for physicians to heal from within and thrive ✔️ How to create supportive, heart-centered medical teams 📌 **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction 2:35 – Dr. Rotering's background and transformation 15:20 – The ICU moment that changed everything 26:50 – Coaching, healing, and the road to Santa Monica 38:10 – Impact of compassion in clinical leadership 50:00 – Building safe, authentic teams in healthcare 1:06:45 – Advice for new providers and future physicians 1:14:00 – Where to connect with Dr. Rotering 🎧 **Join Our Community:** 🌐 Explore More: www.beinginmedicine.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingInMedicine 🎧 iHeartRadio: [Listen Here] https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-being-in-medicine-with-jef-276428148/ 🎵 Spotify: [Follow on Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/show/1wMaMHLPUoWXJXSs0ridIp?si=6a5c91642b8e4a89 📬 **Connect with Dr. Carla Rotering:** 🔹 Website: https://drcarlarotering.com 💌 Email: [available on her site] 📘 Stay tuned for her upcoming book: *Bartering for Belonging*
🌟 From nursing to lunar art to personal transformation—Becky Robbins' journey will leave you inspired! In this unforgettable episode of *Being in Medicine*, we welcome Becky Robbins—a former nurse turned visionary artist, global speaker, and transformational mentor. With decades of experience at the forefront of personal development, Becky shares how her patient journey, medical challenges, and artistic mission all intertwine to reveal the deeper truth of healing: that it begins within. You'll hear about her rare neurological condition, the surgeon who showed true compassion, and how she found her strength in the most vulnerable moments. Becky also offers powerful reflections on empathy in medicine, the miracle of the human body, and how creativity can be a profound tool for healing. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply someone on a path of personal growth—this conversation will move you, challenge you, and light a fire in your soul. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ Becky's powerful story of self-advocacy in navigating a rare medical condition ✔ How compassion and connection transformed her patient experience ✔ The role of art, creativity, and consciousness in healing ✔ What "being in medicine" truly means 📌 **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Episode Welcome 2:31 – Becky Robbins' incredible introduction 5:12 – Personal story: From vaccine injury to healing 18:03 – What makes a healing doctor-patient connection 30:20 – Compassion, resilience, and the ICU experience 44:00 – Participating in your own rescue 55:16 – Certainty in the unknown: Art, surgery & spirit 1:12:08 – Final reflections on divinity in medicine 1:17:55 – What's next for Becky Robbins 📬 **Contact Becky Robbins** 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyrobbinsart 🎧 **Join Our Community:** 📖 Explore More: www.beinginmedicine.com 👥 Connect with Us: www.youtube.com/@BeingInMedicine Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wMaMHLPUoWXJXSs0ridIp?si=6a5c91642b8e4a89 iHeart:(https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-being-in-medicine-with-jef-276428148/)
🌟 What does it truly mean to *be* in medicine? In this extraordinary episode, we're joined by Dr. Linda Sandel Pettit—psychologist, author, and spiritual mentor with over four decades of experience—who shares her powerful journey of healing, intuition, and divine wisdom. From catatonic patients to heartfelt awakenings, Dr. Linda explores how being rooted in love and spiritual consciousness transforms the therapeutic process. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ The role of intuition in healthcare ✔ How spiritual consciousness shapes healing ✔ Why every patient interaction is a sacred opportunity ✔ Personal stories of divine resonance in therapy 📌 **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Dr. Linda 3:15 – Defining "Being" in Medicine 12:42 – Spiritual Wisdom and the Role of Intuition 21:50 – Transformative Stories from Clinical Practice 39:30 – Lessons from "Leaning Into Curves" 52:10 – Final Wisdom for Healthcare Professionals 💌 Connect with Dr. Linda Pettit🌐 Website: lindasandelpettit.com 📬 Contact: Use the form on her website—she replies to every email! 📚 Book: Leaning Into Curves: Trusting the Wild Intuitive Way of Love 🎧 **Join the Conversation:** 📖 Learn More: www.beinginmedicine.com 💬 Comment Below: What does "being" mean to *you* in your practice? 📣 Share this episode with a healer in your life!
🌟 Discover the Healing Power of Sound and Spirit In this transformative episode of Being in Medicine, we welcome Sundance Robson — a transformational facilitator, sound creation artist, and Indigenous storyteller — to explore how music becomes medicine when spirit, sound, and story align. Through powerful stories like White Feather, Sundance shares his healing journey from trauma and addiction to global leadership and ancestral connection. You'll hear how music and sound offer deep somatic healing, especially when rooted in ceremony, and how they can be applied in everything from sweat lodges to corporate boardrooms. 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✔ How intergenerational trauma is healed through storytelling and music ✔ Why music grounds us in the present moment and becomes sacred medicine ✔ The role of sound in emotional, spiritual, and community healing ✔ How Sundance bridges traditional Indigenous practices with modern leadership 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Episode Introduction 2:15 – Sundance's background and purpose 9:47 – The story of White Feather and spiritual significance 22:30 – Trauma, healing, and ancestral wisdom 34:12 – Authenticity, alignment, and embodiment 50:08 – Music, ceremony, and sweat lodge teachings 1:03:45 – Using sound as medicine in professional settings 1:16:22 – Final reflections on healing and presence 📬 Contact Sundance Robson: 🔗 www.spiritwealth.ca 🎧 Join Our Community: 📖 Learn more: https://systemofcreation.com/ 👥 Connect on YouTube: Being in Medicine 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: Being in Medicine on Spotify 📻 Listen on iHeart Radio: Being in Medicine on iHeart
🧠💓 Ready to transform from the inside out? In this episode of *Being in Medicine*, we welcome transformation coach and HeartMath trainer Tom Lipinski to explore the science and soul of healing. With certifications in HeartMath's Resilience Advantage and Dr. Joe Dispenza's NeuroChangeSolutions, Tom shares how rewiring the brain and regulating the heart can create measurable breakthroughs in personal well-being and performance. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ How heart-brain coherence supports healing and resilience ✔ The power of mindset to reshape your reality ✔ Why emotional regulation is key to unlocking potential ✔ Real-life applications of neuroscience and heart-centered practices 🌟 **Explore More with Tom Lipinski:** 👉 Schedule a free consultation: https://everestperformancecoaching.com/page/booking-page 🎧 **Join the Community:** 🌐 Website: https://systemofcreation.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingInMedicine 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wMaMHLPUoWXJXSs0ridIp ❤️ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-being-in-medicine-with-jef-276428148/ #BeingInMedicine #HeartMath #NeuroChange #PersonalTransformation #HealingJourney #JoeDispenza #MindBodyConnection #EmotionalResilience
🔥 Discover the power of compassionate leadership in medicine! In this inspiring episode of *Being in Medicine*, we sit down with Dr. Elisabeth Adams — a gynecological surgeon, medical leader, and fierce advocate for healthcare reform. With over 32 years of experience, Dr. Adams shares her powerful vision for eradicating burnout, bullying, and poor outcomes in medicine through compassionate, competent leadership. 💡 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ Why burnout and bullying persist in medicine — and how to end them ✔ How Dr. Adams is helping doctors and patients reconnect to purpose ✔ Proven strategies to reduce litigation, complaints, and investigations ✔ Insights from coaching 200+ acutely suicidal individuals ✔ The role of holistic wellness, including essential oils, in healthcare 🙌 **Join the Movement:** Website: https://systemofcreation.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeingInMedicine Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wMaMHLPUoWXJXSs0ridIp?si=6a5c91642b8e4a89 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-being-in-medicine-with-jef-276428148/ 👇 Drop a comment: **How do YOU think we can support healthcare professionals better?** #BeingInMedicine #MedicalBurnout #HealthcareLeadership #EndBullying #HolisticHealing #DoctorWellness
🌍 What if hormone healing could transform not just your body—but the entire future of medicine? In this episode of *Being in Medicine*, we sit down with Dr. Nargess Kaviani, a board-certified endocrinologist and founder of a groundbreaking online clinic that blends functional and conventional approaches to treat PCOS, thyroid disorders, obesity, and low testosterone. With 20+ years of experience, Dr. Kaviani brings science, soul, and vision to every patient encounter. But her impact goes far beyond the clinic. From teaching teens financial literacy to her mission of founding 50 orphanages in 50 countries, Dr. Kaviani is on a quest to redefine medicine as preventive, personalized, and truly holistic. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ How functional endocrinology treats root causes, not symptoms ✔ Why conventional labs don't tell the full story ✔ The link between cultural humility and better care ✔ Dr. Kaviani's global vision for healthcare transformation ✔ How to become an empowered partner in your healing journey 🎧 **Join Our Community:** 💻 Website: [Insert Your Podcast Website] 📸 Instagram: [@YourHandle] 📬 Newsletter: [Signup Link] #BeingInMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #Endocrinology #PCOS #HolisticHealing #RootCauseMedicine #DrKaviani #GlobalHealth #WomenInMedicine
🧠 Discover the path to inner peace through the lens of psychiatry and spiritual wisdom. In this enlightening episode of *Being in Medicine*, Dr. Bill Pettit shares his transformative journey integrating the Three Principles into his psychiatric practice. Mentored for over 26 years by Sydney Banks, Dr. Pettit has spent four decades helping individuals reconnect with their innate mental well-being. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ The origin and essence of the Three Principles ✔ How mind, consciousness, and thought shape our reality ✔ The shift from symptom management to innate health ✔ Why peace of mind is always accessible 🎧 **Join Our Community:** 🌐 Learn More: [Podcast Website Link] 📸 Follow Us: [Instagram/Facebook/Twitter links] #BeingInMedicine #ThreePrinciples #MentalWellness #SpiritualHealing #DrBillPettit
🌟 Healing after loss. Bold advocacy. Unforgettable purpose. In this deeply moving episode of *Being in Medicine*, we welcome Erik Thureson—media executive, storyteller, and father—who shares how the tragic loss of his 18-year-old son, Jacob, to an opioid overdose became a mission to spark real change. With 30+ years of experience at Disney, the Oscars, Fox Sports, and more, Erik now uses his creative gifts to advocate for mental health, destigmatize substance abuse, and inspire healing through intentional presence and purpose. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ How grief can evolve into meaningful advocacy ✔ The power of creativity in emotional healing ✔ Breaking the silence around mental health and addiction ✔ A father's mission to make every moment matter 💬 **Join the Conversation:** What part of Erik's story resonated most with you? Let us know in the comments. 🎧 **Stay Connected:** 📖 Learn More: [Podcast Website Link] 👥 Follow Us: [Social Media Links] #HealingAfterLoss #BeingInMedicine #MentalHealthAwareness #GriefHealing #CreativeHealing #ErikThureson #SubstanceAbuseAwareness #StorytellingForHealing
🌟 Unlock the next level of your leadership potential! In this inspiring episode of "Being in Medicine," we sit down with Executive and Leadership Coach Ken, who partners with high-performing leaders to create bold, meaningful change. Rather than offering advice, Ken provides a candid space for reflection, helping leaders face hard truths, elevate their vision, and drive aligned action — both at work and in life. 🔹 **What You'll Learn:** ✔ How to uncover blind spots in your leadership style ✔ Strategies to think more strategically and lead with conviction ✔ Ways to elevate your leadership presence and lasting impact 🎧 **Join Our Community:** 📖 Explore More: [Podcast Website Link] 👥 Connect with Us: [Social Media Links] #BeingInMedicine #LeadershipCoaching #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveCoaching #StrategicLeadership























