This episode of the Lean Out Podcast is the next in a series where I share each chapter of the book Lean Out: A Professional Woman's Guide to Finding Authentic Work Life Balance. Chapter One examines the work life balance of two very different professional women: Dr. A and Dr. B. Note that …
Key Things I’ve Learned in 50 Years on This Earth
Recently, I celebrated a milestone birthday. I turned 50. The day came and went without much fanfare, really. And that’s just fine with me. SASH MOTS I remember rounding on patients in the thoracic ICU as an intern. Sometimes, days would go by and not much would happen with patients. …
Lean Out Podcast: Steps with Seema Desai
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 …