The Revitalizing Doctor

In this podcast episode, Dr. Amanda River, uses her unique perspective to challenge the medical industrial complex and describes her journey to provide better care and value for patients.Dr. River works in a critical access hospital in her hometown in rural Iowa. She also does locums emergency medicine at a community hospital in Oregon and practices emergency medicine at a public government hospital in Guam. She has previously been the owner and medical director of a private cannabis medicine clinic and is currently working toward creatively integrating Lifestyle Medicine into her practice.  Andrea mentions a podcast with Dr. Vinny Arora on The Emergency Mind in which they discuss many myths and limiting beliefs around sleep deprivation in medicine. It's episode 51 available. Here's the link on Apple or Spotify.River mentions how much the previous episodes on this podcast with Drs. Paasch and Barrett (Season 2, episode 5 and 6 from Dec 13 and 20, 2022) resonated with her, specifically the term "medical, industrial complex." Which is the term they used to describe big healthcare and how it dehumanizes patients and providers.Andrea discusses the book It Takes 5 to Tango, which discusses how to align the interests of patients, providers, pharma, policy, and payors. Andrea and River discuss that there are many opportunities to make working conditions better for doctors and ultimately take better care of patients.Join our monthly Rev Room on Feb 28th at 9 am PT/12pm ET. We'll be having a Coffee Chat about the future of Revitalize. We'll share our vision and mission.We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your feedback! Click here to register.Our Leadership Mastermind program is designed specifically for women physician leaders, provides resources, support, and accountability to break through barriers, increase your influence and achieve your goals. The mastermind format will help you see challenges in a new light and offer many new perspectives so you can overcome the toughest challenges with success and gain more leadership presence. You will be gaining access to other high-achieving woman physician leaders in roles from department to C-suite, also looking to transform their influence and impact. Click here to learn more and register!Our Military Transitions Mastermind program is designed specifically for women physicians looking to leave the military in the next one to two years, provides accountability and expertise as you explore new possibilities and re-design your career to align with your vision and values. Click here to learn more and register!Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In this Valentine's Day recording, Dr. Austin shares how to embrace vulnerability and find joy in the middle of the rough patches of our love life, including divorce."Through an incredibly shitty period of your life, you are allowed to have joy in the middle, beginning, and during whatever part."Dr. Andrea Austin is a physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Revitalize, a coaching program for women physicians. She is passionate about helping women physicians move from surviving to thriving and creating a culture of authenticity, respect, and work-life harmony in medicine.Dr. Andrea Austin was a young 22-year-old when she got married. Feeling pressured to meet certain expectations, she soon learned that her marriage was not meant to last. Through an emotional roller coaster of grief, heartache and loneliness, she found solace in her medical school classmates. A dear friend and classmate helped her to find joy even amidst her sadness, validating her feelings and encouraging her to find moments of joy. Despite being in a difficult season of life, Dr. Andrea Austin was able to find moments of happiness and laughter that allowed her to move on from her divorce and find new strength in herself.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. Unpacking the Unique Challenges of Relationships for Women Physicians: What are the potential pitfalls and how can we better prepare ourselves for them?2. Compartmentalizing and Numbing in Difficult Times: How can we channel vulnerability to connect with others to support us?3. Unpacking the Joy Found in Difficult Seasons: How can we find moments of laughter and joy even in challenging times?Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalizeConnect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Dr. Sturchler is a double board-certified palliative care and emergency physician who is an immigrant and first-generation college graduate and achieved her calling as a physician on a nontraditional pathway. An experienced former educator, she earned master’s and doctoral degrees in mathematics education and educational leadership, respectively, while teaching full-time. Her doctoral dissertation addressed the gender gap in STEM fields and rekindled her desire to become a physician. A previously avid runner and cyclist, Maria was a 3-time Ironman competitor; these days in her spare time, she enjoys hiking and biking with her husband and children. Her passions include mentoring pre-health studies students, empowering women in leadership/STEM/medicine, and improving access to healthcare in marginalized communities. Maria shares her journey from being a teacher, a path she chose after an unfortunate incident in which a math professor discouraged her from attending medical school. She ultimately went to medical school and shares how this early setback strengthened her commitment to the medical field and spurred her to advocate for women to pursue their dreams in STEM fields.Maria finished her emergency medicine residency at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares her experience as a resident, being pregnant, and ultimately making tough choices to protect her health and her family. She shares how this experience forced her to clarify her values and led her to pursue a palliative care fellowship. Andrea and Maria discuss changing how we think about being emergency physicians. Maria discusses feeling "survivor's guilt," leaving traditional emergency medicine. Andrea suggests that emergency medicine residency is more about a mindset/way of thinking and that we should embrace being an emergency physician life-long, regardless of our specific practice environment. To learn more about this philosophy, check out Andrea's blog.Maria shares Scripps hospital's innovative palliative medicine embedded in the emergency department. As a palliative medicine/EM-boarded physician, she is particularly well suited to work in the emergency department to provide palliative care consults. It's a win-win-win for the patients, the EM physicians, and the palliative care team. To learn more about this program, check out this article. To learn more about the Palliative Care fellowship, click here.This podcast is a project of Revitalize Women Physician Circle. We are dedicated to helping you go from surviving to thriving as a woman physician. Reach out today to schedule an individual consultation to learn about individual and group coaching options. Check out our upcoming Women Physician Leadership Mastermind!Your support makes it possible for Dr. Austin to bring you heartwarming and inspiring conversations with medical trailblazers. Consider a donation today to offset the costs associated with this podcast! Revitalize Women Physician Circle is dedicated to paying it forward to make medicine better for physicians and patients. ConsideConnect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP is an Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University and an emergency physician at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. She currently serves as the Immediate Past President and a member of the Board of Directors of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).We discuss surprise billing and what the No Surprises Act was designed to do. Dr. Schmitz highlights the implementation challenges, including that many insurance companies are not reimbursing physicians fairly or even showing up to arbitration, as the law requires. We discuss how organized medicine amplifies the voice of individual physicians. We discuss that a powerful antidote to burnout is to get involved and make changes. Dr. Schmitz debunks some of the myths around ACEP, specifically that it kowtows to private equity. We'd encourage listeners to check out ACEP's policy statement on private equity and corporate investment in emergency medicine. To learn more about the benefits of ACEP, check this link. We discuss the potential for ACEP to implement an emergency department accreditation system. The aims of this system would include raising the bar on quality and ensuring that the working conditions are sustainable and just for emergency physicians. We end our discussion on the importance of physician involvement and engagement in policy and advocacy. We discuss the importance of civility and encourage listeners to reach out to ACEP leadership when they have a question or concern. ACEP's membership page is a great place to start.We encourage you to check out AAWEP's in-person pre-conference, Power Up: Women in Emergency Medicine Leadership on April 30th in Washington, DC.  Has the pandemic left you wondering about your future in emergency medicine? Join us for an engaging and interactive pre-conference to reinvent and reinvigorate your passion for medicine and leadership. Leave empowered to transform your own career and with the tools to connect and energize your colleagues.This podcast is a project of Revitalize Women Physician Circle. We are dedicated to helping you go from surviving to thriving as a woman physician. Reach out today to schedule an individual consultation to learn about individual and group coaching options. Check out our upcoming Women Physician Leadership Mastermind!Your support makes it possible for Dr. Austin to bring you heartwarming and inspiring conversations with medical trailblazers. Consider a donation today to offset the costs associated with this podcast! Revitalize Women Physician Circle is dedicated to paying it forward to make medicine better for physicians and patients. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor; even $1 will help keep this podcast going. Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP is an Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University and an emergency physician at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. She currently serves as the Immediate Past President and a member of the Board of Directors of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).In this episode, we discuss our career paths in military medicine, including being professors at The Uniformed Services University. Civilians can work as contractors and civil servants for the military, VA, and other government organizations. To learn more about government positions, check out USA jobs.  We discussed an early career setback that spurred Gillian to consider a different career path. This ultimately led to her running for the ACEP board. She ultimately became ACEP President. We discuss the importance of physician leadership, current policy challenges, and the future of emergency medicine.We deep dive into the EM workforce report and how many of the initial factors that went into the report are now obsolete.  Check out the Workforce homepage to learn about the latest updates and projections for the EM workforce. We talk about ACEP successes, including The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which aims to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among healthcare professionals. We discuss the recent changes to EM billing and how ACEP is helping EM physicians understand the changes. The changes are meant to align better with what is necessary for an ED chart! We encourage you to check out AAWEP's in-person pre-conference, Power Up: Women in Emergency Medicine Leadership on April 30th in Washington, DC.  Has the pandemic left you wondering about your future in emergency medicine? Join us for an engaging and interactive pre-conference to reinvent and reinvigorate your passion for medicine and leadership. Leave empowered to transform your career and with the tools to connect and energize your colleagues.This podcast is a project of Revitalize Women Physician Circle. We are dedicated to helping you go from surviving to thriving as a woman physician. Reach out today to schedule an individual consultation to learn about individual and group coaching options. Check out our upcoming Women Physician Leadership Mastermind!Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Miranda Phillips is the co-founder of Elite Wealth and Wellness, teaching other physicians how to gain financial freedom.  She is an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, international speaker, and physician.  Dr. Phillips started practicing medicine in 2009, and her love for helping others continues to grow.  She stands by her lifelong physician oath to ‘Do No Harm’ as she works towards fulfilling her mission of creating wealth and wellness for all.  She generated wealth through Multifamily Investing: She is currently a limited partner in approximately 5,000 doors and a general partner in approximately 2,800 doors.   She is board certified in lifestyle medicine. Check out the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to learn more about this board certification. Her lifestyle medicine clinic is SahaVida in Sarasota, FL.Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In this episode, Andrea interviews Revitalize Women Physician Circle co-founder Dr. Linda Lawrence on her career in leadership. We discuss the unique challenges in healthcare now and why women physicians are an important part of leading the transformation in healthcare to be equitable, safe, and promote sustainable careers.Linda and Andrea discuss the upcoming Women Leadership Mastermind offered by Revitalize. They discuss how leadership courses are about knowledge transfer, and a mastermind program is an adaptive group that assists with knowledge application. The mastermind program also allows for support and accountability, which many courses and retreats don't offer.Dr. Linda Lawrence is an Executive Healthcare Coach with a distinguished career as a Physician Executive in multiple senior healthcare leadership roles within the military, academia, nonprofit boards, and start-up companies. She is a servant leader who always puts her people first. Having experienced multiple leader transitions, she knows the value of teamwork.She is a visionary, transformational leader with a high tolerance for ambiguity; Linda is a creative disruptor who collaborates to instill successful change management leadership that drives value-based high levels of staff engagement. Skilled in strategic planning and organizational transformation, Linda guides leaders to build cultures of trust and resilience that empowers and energizes staff.She is a change catalyst with a proven track record for fostering high reliability and safety by coaching leaders to develop learning organizations committed to continuous improvement resulting in better care, higher professional satisfaction, and lower costs.Linda is an expert in gender bias; a national speaker; a recognized trailblazer for innovative programs fostering gender equity and inclusivity in the workplace; network builder for women. Proven track record helping organizations and individuals break through bias barriers.Certified Career Coach who helps physicians come to the table, be a voice for patients and the delivery of high-quality safe care. Enhance emotional intelligence and leadership skills and overcome impostor syndrome to take their career to the next level. Specializes in helping military physicians effortlessly transition into rewarding civilian careers. Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In this episode, host Dr. Andrea Austin interviews the co-founders of Mana Wellness, Dr. Maria Paasch and Dr. Anna Barrett. They have been caring for the health of women for a combined 30-plus years. In this episode, we dig into what is Functional Medicine and why it is part of the transformation in healthcare.After a decade or so into their careers, Drs. Paasch and Barrett found Functional Medicine. They understood instantly that it was not only the solution to this problem but that it was the medicine of tomorrow. Through their own journey with Functional Medicine, they have been able to identify and address underlying issues on the biochemical level that were the cause of symptoms that they assumed were just a “normal” part of motherhood and aging, symptoms that they just assumed they simply had to live with. Functional Medicine has shown them that feeling truly well and vital is possible at any age and with almost any health issue. They are learning on a deeper level, just how amazing the human body is and the innate power it has to function and heal. They founded Mana Wellness Medicine to help reconnect women to the innate power and wisdom that they already possess. The fulfillment of helping other women realize, through Functional Medicine principles and practice, that they have within them the ability to heal and achieve optimal wellness is truly comparable to sharing with them the life-changing experience of pregnancy and childbirth.To learn more about Functional Medicine: Check out The Functional Medicine InstituteConnect with their functional medicine practice, Mana Wellness, on FacebookConnect with their OB-GYN practice, Thrive, on FacebookConnect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In this episode, host Dr. Andrea Austin interviews the co-founders of Mana Wellness, Dr. Maria Paasch and Dr. Anna Barrett. They have been caring for the health of women for a combined 30-plus years. They grew up in a family surrounded by strong women and therefore, found themselves drawn to women’s health without hesitation. Their women’s health training took them from the deep South to the South Pacific, giving them the opportunity to work with women across the continent and from varied backgrounds. Through their training in Obstetrics & Gynecology and in their practice, they have found deep satisfaction in the connections formed with women while helping them through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Working with women through some of their most intense and life-changing moments, they created intimacy and a bond with their patients that are unique to women’s health and not often found in other areas of medicine. Returning to the South and settling in Savannah, they cultivated a practice, a sisterhood of caring, that feels more like a family as they care for mothers, sisters, and daughters. According to Drs. Paasch and Barrett, "Taking care of women and their families year after year is an honor and a privilege. It is also revealing of the shortcomings of our medical system." Many women, year after year, share the same health concerns and frustrations with little relief. As physicians, they spend time hearing their stories and offering recommendations only to find themselves frustrated with a system that is not designed to guide patients to true wellness. Through the course of their careers, they recognized the importance of caring for the mind, body, and soul, and developed a passion for teaching women about wellness. While they sincerely value their OB/GYN training, they recognize that true preventive medicine and the art of cultivating and maintaining wellness are largely lacking both in allopathic training and in traditional medical practice. They consistently find it difficult and frustrating to help women achieve true wellness in a system that is not designed for this purpose. At the same time, they realized that they had not been fully attending to their own health. Juggling demanding careers and families of their own, Super Mom Syndrome (as they call it) had left them burned out and depleted, less than truly well. They found themselves at a crossroads, both personally and professionally. After a decade or so into their careers, this crossroads led them to Functional Medicine. They understood instantly that it was not only the solution to this problem but that it was the medicine of tomorrow. Through their own journey with Functional Medicine, they have been able to identify and address underlying issues on the biochemical level that were the cause of symptoms that they assumed were just a “normal” part of motherhood and aging, symptoms that they just assumed they simply had to live with. Functional Medicine has shown them that feeling truly well and vital is possible at any age and with almost any health issue. They are learning on a deeper level, just how amazing the human body is and the innate power it has to function and heal. They founded Mana Wellness Medicine to help reconnect women to the innate power and wisdom that they already possess. The fulfillment of helping other women realize, through Functional Medicine principles and practice, that they have within them the ability to heal and achieve optimal wellness is truly comparable to shConnect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Dr. Mehrdad Soleimani is the assistant medical director of the Temecula Valley Hospital Emergency Department. Podcast host, Dr. Andea Austin works with Dr. Soleimani and selected him as the first of many guests to be featured as allies to women in medicine. Dr. Austin selected him due to his welcoming and empowering style, which she appreciated as a new physician at their site. Dr. Soleimani is a well-being champion. He shares his interesting life journey immigrating to the United States from Iran in his teens. He then became a nurse, and later an emergency medicine physician after a few years of general surgery residency. We discuss how all of these experiences influence our stories and the power of human connection.Dr. Soleimani is also the co-owner of Neo Med Spa (IG @neomedaesthetics) in Temecula.  In Part 2, we discuss some of the challenging trends as medicine becomes more corporate and how physicians can gain more autonomy through opening their own practices. Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Dr. Mehrdad Soleimani is the assistant medical director of the Temecula Valley Hospital Emergency Department. Podcast host, Dr. Andea Austin works with Dr. Soleimani and selected him as the first of many guests to be featured as allies to women in medicine. Dr. Austin selected him due to his welcoming and empowering style, which she appreciated as a new physician at their site. Dr. Soleimani is a well-being champion. He shares his interesting life journey immigrating to the United States from Iran in his teens. He then became a nurse, and later an emergency medicine physician after a few years of general surgery residency. We discuss how all of these experiences influence our stories and the power of human connection.Dr. Soleimani and Dr. Austin discuss the importance of emotional regulation and processing emotional traumas that occur in medicine. If you'd like more info on resources on trauma processing, check out Andrea's blog post on a safe container for trauma and also season 2, episode 1 of this podcast.Dr. Soleimani is also the co-owner of Neo Med Spa (IG @neomedaesthetics) in Temecula. Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In this episode, Andrea interviews Sharee, a registered Psychologist and Executive Coach. She considers mindfulness the most effective way to bring sustained change and focus to life. Sharee has worked in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors over the last 25 years building a unique combination of expertise in organizational, health, and counseling psychology. She is the author of The Thriving Doctor – how to be more balanced and fulfilled working in medicine. Check out Sharee's website: https://www.coachingfordoctors.net.au/Order a copy of her book, The Thriving Doctor. Andrea has read it cover to cover multiple times and feels it should be mandatory reading for any aspiring or practicing doctor.Sharee recommends the book, Immunity to Change for developing a more receptive approach to challenges.Sharee also facilitates the Thriving Doctor international book club. The International Thriving Doctor Book Club is about helping doctors to thrive, we will share what we know and invite you to share too. This is an exploratory space designed to open up your field of vision, your thinking, and our collective possibilities. Andrea is a member and highly recommends it; she enjoys connecting with colleagues across the globe in this virtual format. Check out Andrea's other interview with Sharee on The Emergency Mind podcast, episodes 48A and 48B, https://www.emergencymind.com/podcast.Connect with Sharee:sharee@coachingfordoctors.net.auwww.coachingfordoctors.net.auwww.linkedin.com/in/sharee-johnsonConnect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In this Season 2 opener, Revitalize Women Physician Circle co-founder and host of the podcast, Dr. Andrea Austin previews what is on the horizon for our company and podcast. She starts with a discussion of her personal journey through COVID-19, shares a recent health setback, and how this has pushed her to radically rest and prepare for the next phase of her career. Andrea talks about her recent experience with Functional Medicine, and how Dr. Danielle Douglas is helping her improve her health.She talks about her experience processing emotional trauma. She recommends the following books for learning more about emotional trauma:What Happened to You by Oprah and Dr. Bruce PerryHow to Unfuck your Brain by Faith HarperBuy Yourself the F*cking Lilies by Tara Schuester Family TraumaBody Keeps the Score by Bressel van der KolkWounded Healer by Dr. Omar RedaAndrea thanks Anna Rainville, MS LMFT, co-founder of Grounded Roots for opening her mind and heart to understand and process trauma as a caregiver.Andrea mentions how before leaving for her sabbatical, she left going "horizontal," a term Brené Brown uses on her first episode back, on Unlocking Us, describing how she felt before she left on her sabbatical.She also discusses the current state of morale among physicians, the severe moral injury we've experienced pre-COVID and exacerbated by the pandemic, and how despair has been part of the design to disempower physicians. She mentions the book The Persuaders, and a recent discussion on this book on Brené Brown's podcast, and it relates to the challenges in medicine. She'll share why she's hopeful, and how Revitalize is part of the solution for transforming medicine. What is good for physicians, is good for our patients too.Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Leslie Koenig, MD is a board-certified emergency physician, Afghanistan combat veteran, COVID frontline hero, and creator of the Stress Relief Survival Guide. In the emergency room, Dr. Koenig accumulated an arsenal of techniques that work quickly and efficiently to lower stress. Through her military service, fast-paced career, work through the pandemic, and personal journey, she has helped thousands through their worst days in just minutes. Born and raised in the Midwest, she loves being a mom and wife, loves to exercise, travel, meditate, and is constantly seeking new hobbies.In this episode, we discuss the large cultural shifts needed to transform the healthcare system to promote physician well-being. We also discuss strategies to enhance sustainability within emergency medicine. We mention TeamSTEPPS, a system used in military hospitals to enhance teamwork and communication among personnel. Free resources are available on their website.Check out her awesome resources:FREE video tutorial course: https://youtu.be/z-sXGka4984You can find Dr. Koenig’s book here: https://amzn.to/3jMjRRsWebsite: https://www.stressreliefsurvivalguide.comWebinar: https://www.stressreliefsurvivalguide.com/webinarConnect with her on Social Media:FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stressreliefsurvival/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stressreliefsurvivalguide/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliekoenig/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stressreliefsgConnect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Leslie Koenig, MD is a board-certified emergency physician, Afghanistan combat veteran, COVID frontline hero, and creator of the Stress Relief Survival Guide. In the emergency room, Dr. Koenig accumulated an arsenal of techniques that work quickly and efficiently to lower stress. Through her military service, fast-paced career, work through the pandemic, and personal journey, she has helped thousands through their worst days in just minutes. Born and raised in the Midwest, she loves being a mom and wife, loves to exercise, travel, meditate, and is constantly seeking new hobbies.In this week's episode, Andrea and Leslie discuss their experiences in the military and emergency medicine. Leslie shares her journey to go from stressed out to zenned out. Leslie shares how her well-being journey has evolved to include meditation, fasting, and tracking her heart rate variability. This episode will help you level up on your well-being strategies!We mention two devices how to track your heart rate variability: WhoopOura Check out her awesome resources:FREE video tutorial course: https://youtu.be/z-sXGka4984You can find Dr. Koenig’s book here: https://amzn.to/3jMjRRsWebsite: https://www.stressreliefsurvivalguide.comWebinar: https://www.stressreliefsurvivalguide.com/webinarConnect with her on Social Media:FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stressreliefsurvival/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stressreliefsurvivalguide/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliekoenig/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stressreliefsgConnect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In part 3 of my interview with Dr. Kimberly Chan Ko, she shares answers to the top questions she receives regarding opening a ketamine clinic. Even if you're not interested in opening a ketamine clinic, there are lots of great pearls on opening your own medical practice. We discuss how you can have more autonomy and create a medical practice that aligns with your values!Kimberly Chan Ko, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is the co-founder of Ketamine StartUp, an online course teaching physicians how to open their own ketamine infusion clinic. Dr. Chan Ko created Ketamine StartUp with her emergency medicine physician husband after several years as the creative director of their own ketamine infusion clinic -Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs, CA.She is a graduate of Pacific Union College with a B.S. in Business Administration. She obtained her medical education at Loma Linda University where she also completed her ophthalmology residency. She has been trained in coaching by Co-Active Coaching Institute. She is passionate about professional development, and how patient care begins with personal healing and growth in physicians.You can download your free ketamine clinic checklist and business plan worksheet at: https://ketaminestartup.com/revitalizingdoctorSocial media/ways to connect:Dr. Kim Chan Ko's IG profile is @DrkimberlykoHer husband and her's ketamine clinic @resetketamine (FB, IG, Twitter)To learn more about starting your ketamine clinic, follow them: @ketaminestartup (FB, IG, Twitter)Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In this episode, Revitalize Women Physician co-founders discuss mentoring, sponsoring, coaching, and mastermind groups. We debunk some mentoring myths and share how group coaching and mastermind groups can rapidly accelerate your personal and professional development. We discuss how women physicians can get unstuck and unlock more joy and fulfillment both at home and at work.  We discuss the upcoming Career Transitions Program, a virtual, 5 session mastermind group for women physicians looking to make a professional change. This change could be taking on a leadership role, pivoting to a non-clinical role, or changing up your clinical mix. We also welcome physicians that may want to stay where they are but need help with job crafting and mindset shifts to make their current position better.  The program will be Sept 7, 21, Oct 5, 26 and Nov 2nd at 12pm ET/9am PT. Sessions are 90 minutes. If you'd like to learn more, check out our website, or email us revitalizemm.info@gmail.com.Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

In part 2 of my interview with Dr. Kimberly Chan Ko, we discuss the details of owning a ketamine clinic. We talk about the importance of exploring your why behind wanting to open your own practice and how to get started.Kimberly Chan Ko, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is the co-founder of Ketamine StartUp, an online course teaching physicians how to open their own ketamine infusion clinic. Dr. Chan Ko created Ketamine StartUp with her emergency medicine physician husband after several years as the creative director of their own ketamine infusion clinic -Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs, CA.She is a graduate of Pacific Union College with a B.S. in Business Administration. She obtained her medical education at Loma Linda University where she also completed her ophthalmology residency. She has been trained in coaching by Co-Active Coaching Institute. She is passionate about professional development, and how patient care begins with personal healing and growth in physicians.You can download your free ketamine clinic checklist and business plan worksheet at: https://ketaminestartup.com/revitalizingdoctorSocial media/ways to connect:Dr. Kim Chan Ko's IG profile is @DrkimberlykoHer husband and her's ketamine clinic @resetketamine (FB, IG, Twitter)To learn more about starting your ketamine clinic, follow them: @ketaminestartup (FB, IG, Twitter)Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Kimberly Chan Ko, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is the co-founder of Ketamine StartUp, an online course teaching physicians how to open their own ketamine infusion clinic. Dr. Chan Ko created Ketamine StartUp with her emergency medicine physician husband after several years as the creative director of their own ketamine infusion clinic -Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs, CA.She is a graduate of Pacific Union College with a B.S. in Business Administration. She obtained her medical education at Loma Linda University where she also completed her ophthalmology residency. She has been trained in coaching by Co-Active Coaching Institute. She is passionate about professional development, and how patient care begins with personal healing and growth in physicians.You can download your free ketamine clinic checklist and business plan worksheet at: https://ketaminestartup.com/revitalizingdoctorSocial media/ways to connect:Dr. Kim Chan Ko's IG profile is @DrkimberlykoHer husband and her's ketamine clinic @resetketamine (FB, IG, Twitter)To learn more about starting your ketamine clinic, follow them: @ketaminestartup (FB, IG, Twitter)In the podcast, we mentioned that there is some literature supporting the use of coaching for physician well-being. Here are the articles:1) Skinner, Sarah C. PhD*,†; Mazza, Stéphanie PhD*; Carty, Matthew J. MD‡; Lifante, Jean-Christophe MD*,§; Duclos, Antoine MD*,†,‡. Coaching for Surgeons: A Scoping Review of the Quantitative Evidence. Annals of Surgery Open: September 2022 - Volume 3 - Issue 3 - p e179.2) Dyrbye LN, Shanafelt TD, Gill PR, Satele DV, West CP. Effect of a Professional Coaching Intervention on the Well-being and Distress of Physicians: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2019 Oct 1;179(10):1406-1414. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.2425. PMID: 31380892; PMCID: PMC6686971.Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize

Dr. Maryam Zia is a hematologist/oncologist, currently working at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she also attended college at Saint Louis University, on a full scholarship, and graduated magna cum laude. She then matriculated to the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and went on to complete her internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Illinois-Chicago, where she was awarded the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award. Upon graduation, Dr. Zia worked at the Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky for two years before returning to Chicago, where she is also an assistant professor of internal medicine at Rush University. Aside from her clinical care, she is interested in global health, completing two missions in Arequipa, Peru, as part of Health Volunteers Overseas.Dr. Zia also participates in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, research, service, and quality improvement initiatives. Link to her inspiring acceptance speech as the Women in White Coats Hero of the Year.Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevitalizeWomenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revitalize-womens-mastermind-groupWebsite: https://www.peoplealwayshcc.com/revitalize