(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 …
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 yoga …
