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A quick episode on how we can all work with our inner critic. That pesky critical voice that we all have.

Using coaching knowledge, from training with The Co-Active Training Institute, Dr Isabella covers what the inner critic is, how we can identify it, and then work with it.

For coaching with Isabella go to balancedmedics.com/coaching

Dr. Maryam Baqir shares her journey from growing up in
Pakistan to becoming a physician in New York. Dr. Baqir opens up about her experience of burnout and shares her journey of finding joy in medicine. Dr. Baqir also explains her transition from being a hospitalist to primary care, driven by her passion for preventive care and helping patients
proactively maintain their health.



We discuss


Experiencing burnout after years of exhaustion and neglecting other aspects of life
The importance of being in touch with oneself
Exploring different aspects of medicine to find
what aligns with your vision and philosophy of health – it’s okay to not be drawn to a particular specialty straight away
The importance of saying NO
Staying curious, asking questions, and seeking help to find a path in medicine that brings you joy

 

Reach out to Dr Maryam Baqir on Instagram or LinkedIn

For coaching with Isabella go to balancedmedics.com/coaching

Dr. Catherine Kizana is an Emergency Medicine Specialist and Parenting Coach. We're lucky to have her on to share her journey through medicine, parenting, and postnatal depression. Dr Kizana sees her experience being admitted in a mother and baby psychiatric unit for 5 weeks as the hardest thing she's ever been through and the greatest gift. From this difficult time, her company ABC Parenting was founded so that she can help other parents in their own journey.



We discuss:


Transitioning to a new specialty in medicine
Fertility journey and postnatal depression
Mandatory reporting
The impact of childhood experiences on parenting
Fear is a common theme in parenting, and understanding its impact can lead to better responses

For parenting coaching with Dr Kizana go to ABC Parenting

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Dr. Phillippa Smith shares her journey from surgical training
(SET program) to medical administration training (RACMA), highlighting the possibility of changing career paths at any point. She discusses her background in science and academia, her transition to government work, and her decision to pursue medicine. Dr. Smith also explains her initial interest in surgery, the process of applying to the surgical training program, and the factors that led
to a career change to medical administration. Additionally, Dr. Smith discusses her experience juggling medicine and motherhood, as well as the impact of fertility on women in medicine.

 

Takeaways

- It is possible to change career paths at any
point in your medical career

- Seeking support from mentors, career coaches,
and loved ones can help navigate career decisions and personal challenges

- Building a strong support network is crucial for
success and wellbeing

- Reflecting on what’s worth it for you is really
important in making career decisions and when considering changing career paths



For coaching with Isabella go to balancedmedics.com/coaching



Reach out to Dr Phillippa Smith by emailing contact@balancedmedics.com

Dr Sarah Arachchi is a paediatrician, soon to be author, speaker, mother of two boys and a strong advocate for women. She has organised conferences and events for medical parents and currently co-convenes the RACP educational sessions for paediatricians as well as being a member of the AMA Women in medicine committee.



We discuss:

- How mentorship and support are crucial in a medical career

- Being a parent and a doctor

- Fertility in medicine

- Representation matters



For coaching with Isabella go to balancedmedics.com/coaching

Reach out to Sarah Instagram

Dr Adaira Landry is an Emergency Medicine Physician, and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School with almost a decade of experience mentoring students and early-career professionals. She is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and mentor. She co-founded Writing in Color, a nonprofit that teaches the craft of writing. 

Dr Resa E. Lewiss is a Professor of Emergency Medicine, TEDMed speaker, designer, entrepreneur, educator, mentor, and point-of-care ultrasound specialist. She also hosts the Visible Voices Podcast, amplifying content in the healthcare, equity, and current trends spaces. 

They're on to discuss their upcoming book, 'Micro Skills: Small Actions Big Impact', which is a business self-help book about reaching big goals in small actionable steps. They share their personal journeys in medicine and writing, as well as what drew them to emergency medicine. The book covers various themes, including self-care, communication, reputation building, networking, conflict navigation, and finding new opportunities. The authors emphasise the importance of self-care first, before everything else.



We Discuss


The importance of self-care and the impact of the workplace environment on professional success
Dr Lewiss & Dr Landry's new book, 'MicroSkills: Small Actions Big Impact'


Self-care and compassion are essential to prevent burnout and promote well-being
The importance of authentic self-expression, doing things you enjoy, and how this helps us show up as better versions of ourselves

For coaching with Isabella go to balancedmedics.com/coaching

Connect with

Dr Adaira Landry here: X/Twitter, LinkedIN, Instagram; www.adairalandryMD.com

Dr Resa E. Lewiss here: LinkedIN, Instagram, X/Twitter;  www.resalewissmd.com

Buy the book from April 16th 2024 here: Amazon | HarperCollins