Lean Out Podcast

Dawn Baker MD, MS
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Do you feel stuck on the Treadmill of Achievement? Are you looking for a new approach to finding work-life balance? You've come to the right place. This is the Lean Out Podcast with your host, Dr. Dawn Baker, author of Lean Out: A Professional Woman's Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance. Become inspired by amazing women professionals who've taken the steps to lean out and find balance on their own terms. 

  1. Nobody's W2 with Aimee Lowe

    DEC 4

    Nobody's W2 with Aimee Lowe

    Send us a text In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Aimee Lowe. Aimee is the founder of the Lowe Legal Group based out of Omaha, NE. She represents c-suite executives, physicians, lawyers, and other professionals in complex compensation package negotiations, employment agreements, and contract reviews. Aimee shares the events that led up to her abrupt exit from a big law firm where she was about to make partner. She shares the ups and downs of starting her own firm (in the midst of COVID and family illness). Aimee also talks about how she created a firm that stays true to the quality of care she wants to give all her clients.  ** The Practice Balance 1:1 coaching special is still on through the end of this year! Go to practicebalance.com/coaching to learn more, or sign up for a free consultation here. ** Relevant/Mentioned Links: Lean Out Podcast episodes - Functional with Tracy McCarthy, Relationships with Margot OgburnEvents I'm attending in 2026 (see if you can join me!) - White Coat Investor Conference 2026, Revitalize:Physician Renewal Retreat (use code INVITE200 for $200 off), Brave Enough Women's CME ConferenceGet in touch with Aimee: Website - lowelegalgroup.comGet in touch with Dawn: Website - practicebalance.comInstagram - @practicebalanceFacebook - Dawn BakerLinkedIn - Dawn L Baker, MDBuy the Lean Out Book

    40 min
  2. A Few of My Favorite Things: 2025 Gift Guide

    NOV 28

    A Few of My Favorite Things: 2025 Gift Guide

    Send us a text In this episode, Dawn Baker shares her favorite things of 2025 in a gift guide that is meant for you or anyone you love. She gives recommendations in the areas of books, clothing, cosmetics, and wellness. Enjoy, and happy holiday shopping! ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Lean Out Confidence Course Black Friday Sale! Get the course here for $47, the lowest price ever offered. Use the code blackfriday Nov 20th through Dec 4th to get the deal. ** ** The 1:1 coaching special is still on through the end of this year! Go to practicebalance.com/coaching to learn more, or sign up for a free consultation here. ** Gift links:  Books - The Let Them Theory, The Inner Compass, Joy Prescriptions, The Purpose Code, Lean Out Subscribe to Audible or gift a prescription Thrive Liquid Lash Extensions mascara Wonderskin lip stain ELF sheer for it blush tint BK Beauty brushes - 109 small face brush, A506 kitten paw concealer brush Quince cashmere boatneck sweater Kuhl hygge ½ zip fleece Anrabess pullover henley sweatshirt 35 lb kettlebell Weight vest Revitalize:Physician Renewal Retreat registration (use code INVITE200 for $200 off) Other links mentioned: 5 love languages quiz Lean Out Podcast episodes - Joy with Tiffany Moon, Purpose with Jordan Grumet, 2023 Favorite Things gift guide, 2022 gift guide (blog post, pre-podcast) Michael Easter rucking article Get in touch with Dawn: Website - practicebalance.comInstagram - @practicebalanceFacebook - Dawn BakerLinkedIn - Dawn L Baker, MDBuy the Lean Out Book

    20 min
  3. Solocast: How to Practice Compassion This Season

    NOV 20

    Solocast: How to Practice Compassion This Season

    Send us a text Do you beat yourself up every time you make a mistake? How you would treat a friend or loved one who did the same thing? In this solocast episode appropriate for the holiday season, Dawn Baker talks all about self-compassion. She gives examples and talks about the components of self-compassion that we can learn to practice every day. ANNOUNCEMENTS: ** Lean Out Confidence Course Black Friday Sale! Get the course here for $47, the lowest price ever offered. Use the code blackfriday Nov 20th through Dec 4th to get the deal. ** ** The 1:1 coaching special is still on through the end of this year! Go to practicebalance.com/coaching to learn more, or sign up for a free consultation here. ** Relevant/Mentioned Links: Website - self-compassion.orgGuided meditations and practices for self-compassionPB articles about mindfulness - Mindfulness: What It Is, Why You Want It, and How to Get It, Meditation For Skeptics and Busy PeopleLean Out Podcast – Freedom of Thought, Perfectionism with Amna ShabbirGet in touch with Dawn: Website - practicebalance.comInstagram - @practicebalanceFacebook - Dawn BakerLinkedIn - Dawn L Baker, MDBuy the Lean Out Book

    16 min
  4. Perfectionism with Amna Shabbir

    NOV 13

    Perfectionism with Amna Shabbir

    Send us a text In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Amna Shabbir. Amna is a TEDx Speaker, podcaster, and dual board-certified physician with advanced training in integrative well-being, performance, and leadership development. She is the Founder and CEO of the Early Career Physicians Institute® and Success Curated, and she is the host of the podcast Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD. Amna speaks and consults on perfectionism, sustainable success, and the well-being of high achievers. Beyond her professional roles, she embraces her most cherished title—Super Mom to two young girls. We discuss Amna’s experience with perfectionism, which is a lifelong struggle for her. She shares vulnerable moments in the realization that she needed to make a change, and how she’s currently “releasing” herself from the clutches of perfectionism. We get into her work with early career physicians, and what it’s like to give a TEDx talk.  ** Don't miss the 1:1 coaching special this month over at Practice Balance! Need to fulfill your CME budget? Get CME for reflecting on your coaching sessions and have the whole thing covered! Go to practicebalance.com/coaching to learn more, or book a consultation/mini coaching call here. ** Relevant/mentioned links: Amna's TEDx talk - Perfectionism Has A Solution - It's Not What You ThinkLean Out Podcast – Purpose with Jordan GrummetGet in touch with Amna: Website - dramnashabbir.comPodcast - Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MDYoutube - @dr.amnashabbirLinkedIn - Amna Shabbir MDInstagram - @dr.amnashabbirFacebook - Dr Amna Shabbir MDGet in touch with Dawn: Website - practicebalance.comInstagram - @practicebalanceFacebook - Dawn BakerLinkedIn - Dawn L Baker, MDBuy the Lean Out BookGet the Lean Out Confidence Course (listeners can use the code POD for $100 off!)

    43 min
  5. Social Media with Dana Corriel

    NOV 6

    Social Media with Dana Corriel

    Send us a text In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Dana Corriel. Dana is an internal medicine physician turned digital entrepreneur. She transitioned out of clinical medicine after recognizing both a skill in digital design and the need for more professionals to create online. She has since infused her passion into her own personal website drcorriel.com and her online platform SoMeDocs (doctorsonsocialmedia.com), which aims to showcase verified physicians so they can connect with each other and the world. We discuss why Dana created SoMeDocs, how she transitioned out of clinical medicine and the repercussions she felt when doing so, the positives and negatives of social media, plus what we need to watch out for when sharing online as professionals. Don't miss this episode!  Relevant/mentioned links:  Lean Out Podcast - Navigating the World of Social Media, Holistic Practice with Cindy LibertThe winter coaching sale is on! Get the support you've been craving to take your work-life balance to a new place. Schedule a free consultation with Dawn for 1:1 coaching hereGet in touch with Dana: Website - drcorriel.comOnline platform - doctorsonsocialmedia.comGet in touch with Dawn:  Website - practicebalance.comInstagram - @practicebalanceFacebook - Dawn BakerLinkedIn - Dawn L Baker, MDBuy the Lean Out BookBuy the Lean Out Confidence Course (listeners can use the code POD for $100 off!)

    40 min
  6. Solocast: Acceptance

    OCT 30

    Solocast: Acceptance

    Send us a text In this episode, Dawn Baker talks all about acceptance. She shares stories of her own resistance, along with tips for how to practice acceptance in your life. As we head into a busy holiday season, let this episode be a grounding and gentle reminder of how to approach your own resistance to circumstances, other people, and yourself!  Relevant/Mentioned Links: Lean Out Podcast - How to Deal With Avoidance, Human Being vs. Human Doing Tara Brach, Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha Get in touch with Dawn:  Website - practicebalance.comInstagram - @practicebalanceFacebook - Dawn BakerLinkedIn - Dawn L Baker, MDBuy the Lean Out BookBuy the Lean Out Confidence Course (listeners can use the code POD for $100 off!)

    13 min
  7. Designing Your Job with Elisa Chiang

    OCT 23

    Designing Your Job with Elisa Chiang

    Send us a text In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Elisa Chiang. Elisa is a practicing Oculoplastic Surgeon, certified life coach, speaker, and podcaster. She is the founder of Grow Your Wealthy Mindset, where she helps physicians take charge of their money and reach their financial goals. Elisa hosts the Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast to help physicians gain the financial knowledge and mindset they need to succeed. Elisa shares her journey as a highly specialized physician in the world of part-time, locums, and per diem work. She also talks about how she became interested in personal finance and financial coaching, and she gives her best tips for physicians who want more autonomy and freedom.  Relevant/mentioned links:  Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast – Redesigning Work to Fit Your LifePhysician Side Gigs Article - Coast FIRE: A Milestone in the Financial Independence Journey When You No Longer Need to Save for RetirementGet in touch with Elisa: Website - GrowYourWealthyMindset.comPodcast -  The Grow Your Wealthy Mindset PodcastInstagram - @GrowYourWealthyMindsetFacebook - ElisaChiangYouTube: - @growyourwealthymindsetLinked In: ElisaChiangGet in touch with Dawn:  Website - practicebalance.comInstagram - @practicebalanceFacebook - Dawn BakerLinkedIn - Dawn L. Baker, MDBuy the Lean Out BookBuy the Lean Out Confidence Course (listeners can use the code POD for $100 off!)

    37 min
  8. Holistic Practice with Cindy Libert

    OCT 16

    Holistic Practice with Cindy Libert

    Send us a text In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Cindy Libert. Cindy is a board-certified family physician, founder of Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine, and creator of Re-Think Aging and The Joy Prescription—two innovative programs that help high-achieving women and men prevent burnout, optimize brain health, and extend their healthspan. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she integrates cutting-edge functional medicine with biblical wisdom to address the root causes of fatigue, stress, and cognitive decline.  Cindy is a wife, mother, and seasoned entrepreneur who shares in this conversation her multi-year journey to build her dream medical practice. She talks about the difficulties she encountered and the tools she's used to get to a state of balance. ** Physicians: Join me and Cindy at the 2026 Revitalize: Physician Renewal Retreat in southern Utah, April 9-11, 2026! Use this link to register for the retreat, and I will gift you a post-retreat debrief coaching session where we will discuss all the great insights you had and how to integrate them into your daily life! ** Relevant links: Register for the Revitalize: Physician Renewal 2026 retreat (hiking in Zion National Park, yoga, poetry, connection... and CME!)Lean Out Podcast - Passions with Mary Wilde, Why You Need a RetreatGet in touch with Cindy: Website - caringforthebody.orgYoutube - @CynthiaLibertMDFacebook - caringforthebodypllcX - CynthiaLibertMDInstagram - drcynthialibertLinkedIn - drlibertGet in touch with Dawn:  Website - practicebalance.comInstagram - @practicebalanceFacebook - Dawn BakerLinkedIn - Dawn L. Baker, MDBuy the Lean Out BookBuy the Lean Out Confidence Course (listeners can use the code POD for $100 off!)

    36 min
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Do you feel stuck on the Treadmill of Achievement? Are you looking for a new approach to finding work-life balance? You've come to the right place. This is the Lean Out Podcast with your host, Dr. Dawn Baker, author of Lean Out: A Professional Woman's Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance. Become inspired by amazing women professionals who've taken the steps to lean out and find balance on their own terms. 

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  • Creator
    Dawn Baker MD, MS
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Lean Out Podcast
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    Lean Out Podcast

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