Leaning out doesn't have to look like an abrupt, dramatic transformation. After my health scare and wakeup call to get off the Treadmill of Achievement, I began my medical career in a desirable, no-call position. I worked 3-4 days a week clinically, had the ability to take vacations of decent …
Navigating the World of Social Media
In today's always-on, information overload, highlight reel, echo chamber world, how do you stay sane? How do you balance social media and device use - arguably an imperative activity for most of us - with other things that matter? I recently prepared and delivered a talk on this subject at The …
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 …
Create a Life You Don’t Have to Escape From
After a little break from creating content, I'm baaaaaack! The last episode of Lean Out was released during Christmas week. After that, my family and I had a quiet Christmas and New Year on our property, which was increasingly becoming colder and snowier. Luckily, we had a few trips to …
Lean Out Podcast: Priorities with Chrissy Guidry
“I started looking around and seeing things that I was missing.” “I can still be a surgeon and not work as much. I can still be a surgeon and get the respect, get the support around me, but actually build a life outside of work as well.” “Doors are opening and doors are closing for all the …
Lean Out Podcast: Education with Kara Wada
You're in your first "real job." You've arrived! Yet it's not necessarily what you expected. Things are hard, but you're on the treadmill. Until your health fails and you have to get off. My guest today on the Lean Out Podcast is Dr. Kara Wada, a quadruple-board-certified …