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 …
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 …
Lean Out Podcast: Brave with Sasha Shillcutt
Sometimes, life’s most profound lessons come wrapped in the trials we’d never choose. My guest on the latest Lean Out Podcast episode is one I've admired for several years... even more in recent times. I've observed with eyes wide open as she placed boundary after boundary and dialed her …
