How do you find peace? What do you do to remember joy? For me, it's the outdoors and noticing the changes of seasons. Every time. Right now, spring is in full swing and the colors are so vibrant. Everything's alive again.My most recent guest on the Lean Out Podcast also uses nature as her solace …
Why You Need a Retreat
(Scroll to the bottom to listen to the podcast version of this post)I just came back from a retreat, and it was magical. Well, not really. Just a group of physicians connecting in nature, doing reflective activities together, and not adhering well to the set schedule because of all the side …
Lean Out Podcast: Reinvention with Sharon McLaughlin
How often do you reinvent yourself? It doesn't have to be a huge, sweeping change. Reinvention can look like taking stock of what you want and making small moves towards being the person you want to be. My guest on the Lean Out Podcast is Sharon McLaughlin. Sharon is a plastic surgeon turned serial …
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A Dream That Made Me Question My Path
(Note: If you'd rather listen to this article as a podcast, click here.)Last night I had this dream. I was attending a conference with some of my other doctor blogger/coach/entrepreneur friends, and the scene turned into my classic “anxiety dream”: I had to be somewhere, had to meet some people, but …
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 …
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 mountain …
