Is there a creative pursuit you wish you “had more time” for? What kinds of things do you love to create?
My guest on the Lean Out Podcast is Dr. Sonal Kamalia. Sonal is a hospitalist, an artist and a coach. She supports people who want to work on their hobbies, passion projects, and other creative endeavours but struggle to find the time, space and energy to do so. She conducts 1:1 coaching and Mindful Art workshops.
In this episode, we talk about Sonal’s departure from full-time internal medicine work so she could focus more on her art and helping others make art, too. She discusses going against cultural expectations of what a doctor’s career should look like, and she gives helpful tips for how to break out of a creativity rut.
Sonal reminds us that balance isn’t about doing it all or doing it perfectly—it’s about showing up. Whether it’s asking for help or committing to a small, consistent practice, these steps create the foundation for long-term growth.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or hesitant to begin, take a tip from Sonal: start small, listen to your intuition, and let the process unfold naturally.
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