The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians Dr. Sasha Shillcutt

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses: 

How to figure out your life mission 
How having a vision for your life helps you with difficult decisions 
Giving yourself permission to change  
What a personal “board of directors” looks like  
Quote:
“You cannot live your life’s mission and have immense joy without disappointing nice people.” – Dr. Sasha Shillcutt 
Episode Links: 
BE24 Conference
The Table
Between Grit and Grace
The Vision Driven Leader
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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Harriet Hopf discuss:  

Financial decisions and how they impact our joy How to develop your professional identity How harmful mindsets about money can lead to burnout Choosing impact and peace over money in our careers How mentors can help you figure out what brings you joy 

Harriet W. Hopf, MD, is Professor of Anesthesiology and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Utah. She has held senior leadership roles at the medical school, university, and national level that positioned her for her current focus on nurturing career and leadership success in the next generation. As a three-sport college athlete she learned leadership, persistence, and how to get things done. Her husband Leo, who she met playing volleyball, is an expert in strategy and decision-making and a peerless peer mentor. Their offspring, McKinley, is a grad student busy reinventing the way history is told. Harriet is content never to have learned to say “No.” and thrilled to have been selected as one of 250 images on the Utah Women 2020 Mural, public art commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. 
Quote:
“I am not good at doing things I do not enjoy, so I will choose impact and personal peace over tasks that make me money every time.” - Dr. Harriet Hopf 
Episode Links: 
BE24 Conference
The Scoop
Brave Boundaries
Getting to Yes
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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Marcene McVay Gillam discuss: 
How to start to make the decision of a career transition How loyalty can hold women back How to process the guilt of leaving a role or a job How to reset your brain on failure Defining your own success 
Marcene is board certified in pediatric surgery and general surgery. She completed residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences followed by fellowship at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She is an Air Force veteran, honorably discharged as a Lt Colonel after serving in San Antonio & Afghanistan. 

She is an Associate Professor of Surgery, serves as a consultant to the pediatric surgery board, and is active in committee leadership for the American Pediatric Surgical Association. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and was voted one of the “Best Women in Healthcare 2023” by AY Magazine. 

She is a native Arkansan, Razorback alumna (Chemical Engineering), baseball fan, farmer’s wife and beagle mom. 

Tenacious with a touch of OCD. Seeker of authenticity. Culture builder. Collaborative leader. 
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Quote:


“I finally found the courage to make the hard decision when I realized that my success does not have to be defined by other people.” Dr. Marcene McVay Gillam 
Episode Links: 
BE24 Conference
Coaching with Sasha
Invite Sasha to Speak
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Today, more than 6,000 clinicians have fallen in love with Freed.
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In this episode of the Brave Enough Show, we share stories and highlights from the 2023 Brave Enough Conference!
Enjoy these stories from women in the Brave Enough community and make sure you join us in 2024!


Episode Links:
Brave Enough Conference 2024
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In this episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt shares three easy steps for us to have less stress in our lives in the upcoming year. Stress seems to be the “norm” in our lives, and it can have deleterious effects on our health, on our relationships, and our productivity.  

How to do a quick stress self-assessment 


Physiological symptoms of stress 
Acute stress vs. Chronic stress 
The power of the “Instant No” 
Simple ways to schedule a recharge  
Quotes:
"We, as women, are conditioned to live in a constant state of stress. We take on the responsibilities of everyone around us which results in chronic stress, and can lead to serious health issues that we ignore.” Dr. Sasha Shillcutt 
Episode Links:
Brave Balance Masterclass
Brave Boundaries Book
REVIVE: BE Winter Retreat
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The Coach Firm is a women-owned business that certifies life coaches in our signature method that focuses on mindset, coaching tools, and emotional regulation.
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 In this episode, Dr. Sasha talks with leadership gurus Michelle Troseth and Dr. Tracy Christopherson to discuss  

Unhealthy Leadership Norms that Hold us Back 
Breaking up with the “Us vs. Them” Mentality 
The difference between Doing and Being 


How Culture work is KEY to stress relief in the workplace 
Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth are co-founders of MissingLogic®. The core of their work is to help leaders to overcome leadership norms that cause suffering, achieve work life balance, create healthy work cultures and environments by leveraging Polarity Intelligence™. Tracy and Michelle are co-authors of the book Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership and co-hosts of The TRU Leader Podcast (previously known as Healthcare’s Missing Logic Podcast). The dynamic duo is known for helping leaders balance leading and living so they can be TRU leaders—thriving, resilient, and unstoppable. 
Quotes:
“All change starts inside. You can’t change external environments without first changing yourself internally.” 

“Many problems leaders struggle with are not actually problems – they are polarities, and understanding the difference is key to being a good leader.” 

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The Coach Firm is a women-owned business that certifies life coaches in our signature method that focuses on mindset, coaching tools, and emotional regulation.
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