The crux of a rock climb is a "problem" section. A puzzle of sorts to solve. We all encounter many cruxes on our respective journeys, whether they be climbs or professional paths. My guest this week on the Lean Out Podcast reminds us to focus on solving the problem at hand instead of the final …
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: Elements with Sara Cheng
What if you had the chance to try out different workplaces in your chosen profession? How do you know you wouldn't love another environment better than the one you're in now? My guest on the most recent Lean Out Podcast is Sara Cheng, MD PhD, who is doing just that. Sara is a board certified …
Lean Out Podcast: Sharing Burnout Experiences with Charleston Edwards
The epidemic of burnout spans across all professions and work environments. Some studies quote burnout rates as high as 70-80% of workers.What is burnout?Burnout is typically defined as a constellation of symptoms including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of …
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Lean Out Podcast: Prevention with Marjan Bolouri
Prevention is kind of a strange theme for a Lean Out Podcast episode. But my guest has demonstrated the concept of prevention in many ways during her lean out journey.Her name is Dr. Marjan Bolouri.Marjan is a mother, a wife and a board certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging in Denver, …
Lean Out Podcast: Dreams with Kristine Goins
Do you have a wild dream that you're waiting to pursue for that perfect point in your life? Like, one day you'll press "GO" on the dream... My guest on the Lean Out Podcast had a dream of working as a digital nomad. Dr. Kristine Goins is an integrative child and adult psychiatrist who does …