In today’s “lean-in” culture, we’re conditioned to equate self-worth with productivity. As a result, it’s easy to forget how to simply be. Time for self-reflection and joy often falls by the wayside. Many professionals, especially those juggling careers and parenthood, feel this way. Years of …
Lean Out Podcast: Time with Maria Colon-Gonzalez
Medicine has long been a profession rooted in service and sacrifice, but as demands increase, physicians are left grappling with burnout, lack of autonomy, and a fragmented work-life balance. On the Lean Out Podcast, Dr. Maria Colon-Gonzalez shares her journey of transitioning from traditional …
The Scars Are Inevitable
[Note: Scroll to the bottom to hear this article in podcast form]Once I figured out what was truly wrong with me as a burned out medical resident who was neglecting her own self-care, I had to undergo surgery to remove a very large pituitary tumor. They can send to me for a craniotomy in case they …
Lean Out Podcast: Purpose with Jordan Grumet
Welcome to 2025, and welcome to Season 3 of the Lean Out Podcast! I thought it'd be fitting to start the new year (and the new season) off with a discussion on an important topic: purpose.You might be thinking of ways you'd like to improve your life, your health, or your balance this year. But the …
Lean Out Podcast: Harmony with Tamara Beckford
She spent over a decade as a dedicated ER physician, including six years working full-time night shifts. However, by 2019, she felt a growing restlessness—a desire to expand her impact beyond the hospital walls. Inspired by luminaries like Zig Ziglar, she began exploring personal development and …
Lean Out Podcast: Creativity with Sonal Kamalia
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 …