The first part of my book Lean Out is all about how the current "lean in", hustle culture has significant costs for women professionals. Chapter 3 is all about the cost no one talks about. So much so, that I pitched and gave a talk about this topic at a very large physician conference a couple …
Navigating the World of Social Media
In today's always-on, information overload, highlight reel, echo chamber world, how do you stay sane? How do you balance social media and device use - arguably an imperative activity for most of us - with other things that matter? I recently prepared and delivered a talk on this subject at The …
What to Think About When Purchasing Land
Have you ever thought about making a life change by moving somewhere with a slower pace? What would it feel like to have a place in nature that's just for you to get away? Having traveled to so many beautiful wilderness places to rock climb, my husband and I have always wanted a piece of …
Retreat For Personal Growth
A retreat is something you can look at in two ways. It can mean “to go back” – back to basic life skills, back to family connection, back to faith. Also, it can signify a return to focusing on your own self-care (a “re-treat”). Ever since I was a young adult, I’ve wanted to attend an organized …
Balanced Interview: Physician in Numbers
Today's Balanced Interview spotlight is on the Physician in Numbers. While her blog is only a little under 2 years old, she posts multiple times a week on topics beyond medicine: fitness, finance, mindset, and others. Given the content on her blog, I knew I had to have her share her story …
We’re ALL Helping
Physicians all over the world are fighting a battle. The war references are ubiquitous: Front linesPPE armourGearing upGame face I’m proud to be a member of this “army” that’s working hard to contain the death and destruction of COVID-19. And yet, I’m currently on the sidelines of battle. I’ve …