When I was in residency, I became sick and didn't know why. One of the manifestations of this was a problem with my reproductive system, and after some lab work, the specialist told me my infertility issues and hormonal imbalances were stress-induced. So before I even knew what was really wrong with …
Lean Out Podcast: Adventure with Rachel Wood
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drop everything and move to the opposite side of the globe? My guest on the most recent episode of the Lean Out podcast recently did just that. Dr. Rachel Wood is an anesthesiologist with subspecialty training in pediatrics. While working hard at …
Lean Out Podcast: Travel with Claire Johnson
What's your one thing? You know, that thing that's always been part of your life. The thing that's stayed with you through all life's seasons. For Claire Johnson, that one thing is travel. Claire is an OB-GYN physician who started her medical career at a time and place where work-life …
Lean Out Podcast: Flow with Milena Regos
After a brief hiatus, the Lean Out Podcast is back with a new episode! I had a week of clinical work consisting of intense, 10-12 hour days - during which I wondered, how do people who work this many hours, 5 days a week 50 weeks a year, DO IT?? When I have a busy week in the hospital, all else …
Lean Out Podcast: Experiments with Cheri Wiggins Aiello
Dr. Wiggins. Mrs. Aiello. She uses both titles and loves it. Her orchestra of balance is playing a rich musical composition. This episode of the Lean Out Podcast features my conversation with Cheri Wiggins Aiello, whom I've known for a number of years. We initially met at the very first …
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Book Review: Outlive – The Science & Art of Longevity
As a young adult, I remember watching my aunt add extra salt to her potato chips. Back story: she was the kind of person who lived life vigorously. She was not only adventurous with her activities and travel; she loved to eat, drink, and be merry. I wide-eyed and quite self-righteously said to …
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