I have written and talked about the importance of alignment—aligning our work, values, and well-being to create a fulfilling life. In the most recent episode of The Lean Out Podcast, Dr. Jillian Rigert shared her deeply personal and powerful journey of redefining success and stepping into …
Self-Knowledge is a Superpower
In today’s “lean-in” culture, we’re conditioned to equate self-worth with productivity. As a result, it’s easy to forget how to simply be. Time for self-reflection and joy often falls by the wayside. Many professionals, especially those juggling careers and parenthood, feel this way. Years of …
Lean Out Podcast: Time with Maria Colon-Gonzalez
Medicine has long been a profession rooted in service and sacrifice, but as demands increase, physicians are left grappling with burnout, lack of autonomy, and a fragmented work-life balance. On the Lean Out Podcast, Dr. Maria Colon-Gonzalez shares her journey of transitioning from traditional …
The Scars Are Inevitable
[Note: Scroll to the bottom to hear this article in podcast form]Once I figured out what was truly wrong with me as a burned out medical resident who was neglecting her own self-care, I had to undergo surgery to remove a very large pituitary tumor. They can send to me for a craniotomy in case they …
Lean Out Podcast: Purpose with Jordan Grumet
Welcome to 2025, and welcome to Season 3 of the Lean Out Podcast! I thought it'd be fitting to start the new year (and the new season) off with a discussion on an important topic: purpose.You might be thinking of ways you'd like to improve your life, your health, or your balance this year. But the …
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 …
