Last spring, we spent a few weeks camping in a mountain biking area outside Zion National Park. There's a nice park along the Virgin River with beach-like sand, smooth rocks, and lots of sun. One day, my daughter and I ventured down to "the beach" for some fun, and there was another family there. …
Lean Out Podcast: Community with BC Krygowski
I met physician, mom, FIRE enthusiast, and author extraordinaire BC Krygowski years ago, when I became immersed in a community of doctors who care about financial literacy and freedom. Little-known fact: BC's family, my family, and Leif's (aka Physician on FIRE's) family were all slated to take a …
Lean Out Podcast: Autonomy With Kara Pepper
Hello! It's been a hot minute here on the blog.I've spent the first bit of 2023 finalizing, publishing, and distributing my book ... Then appearing at the White Coat Investor Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference to talk about the concepts, share the book, and lead some meditations …
This January, Look Back to December
Happy 2023! January is always a refreshing time - to make a new start, to try new habits, or to focus on new challenges.I commonly write a January post about goals, productivity, or personal development. In 2020, I wrote about embracing a growth mindset and doing hard things. In 2021, I offered my …
A Balanced Holiday Gift Guide
Happy holidays! What are you up to this winter? I'm finishing up the first draft of my book (out Spring 2023), and I'm about to complete my 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification. Blending both these endeavors into my personal balance of outdoor time, family time, and work time has made for …
How to Deal With Impostor Syndrome
How impostor syndrome came up for me recently, and what I did to deal with itI pulled up to the big hospital near downtown in the dark of the early morning. Six police cars surrounded the yellow-taped entrance to the ER. After parking, I filed through the main entrance. This involved a bag check, …
