Talking about hard things is a lot like talking about balance. It's a relative term, and it's different for very individual. What is hard for one person might not be hard for another, and what is hard for you right now might change over time. In the world of mindfulness and wellness, "hard" has a …
Lean Out Podcast: Functional with Tracy McCarthy
Are you wanting to lean way out from your field of expertise? What if your passion is met with skepticism? My guest on the most recent Lean Out Podcast is Dr. Tracy McCarthy. Tracy is a psychiatrist and a functional medicine physician certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine. She owns her …
Lean Out Podcast: Calling with Sanj Katyal
Do you know your calling? What if it's not what you studied in school or what you're doing for work? My guest on the most recent Lean Out Podcast is following his calling, and it's not exactly the straight career path he originally chose. Dr. Sanj Katyal was pushed early in life to get an …
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: Mindful with Jessie Mahoney
With mindfulness in your back pocket, any transition can be easier.My guest on the most recent Lean Out Podcast is Dr. Jessie Mahoney. Jessie is a pediatrician by training who spent years doing clinical work as well as serving as a wellness officer for her group before transitioning to the world of …
Lean Out Podcast: Intuition with Orisa B. Water
Have you ever found yourself in a workplace where your values don't mesh with the values of others around you? How did it affect you - physically, mentally, or otherwise? In her book Daring Greatly, Brene Brown said, "The space between our professed values and practiced values is where burnout …