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ShaEssa Wright
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Dr. ShaEssa Wright D.O., The "Quality Life" Doc, hosts a series of conversations from her perspective as a physician experiencing the challenges of life as an underrepresented minority in medicine, wife, mother, caregiver, and friend. Topics include health and wellness, relationships, and professional development. The intent of this podcast is to empower you to L.I.V.E. (Learn.Inspire.Validate.Enrich) your Quality Life! Disclaimer:Personal opinions on this podcast are my own or the views of the guest. This is not medical advise and should not substitute your own health care professional

Episodes

  1. 10/25/2021

    Episode 6: Fear of Failure: Failure Is Not An Option

    Episode 6:  Fear is crippling....I've experienced it in many ways in my own life. I recognize it when it is present and I have figured out several ways to overcome Fear. Fear is one thing that many people do not feel empowered enough to overcome, but it does not have to be that way. Failure is not an option, it is apart of life. The sooner we accept it for what it is and stop measuring our success up against the societal norms, we will find our selves mentally and emotionally free with space enough to conquer all of our fears. Listen to this episode as I talk about personal strategies I have developed to help you overcome the Fear of Failure!

    33 min

  2. 05/17/2021

    Episode 5: My Clock Is Ticking: Top 10 Benefits for Having a Baby after the Age of 35

    Not every woman,  parent or couple has the opportunity to have a child during “peak” childbearing age! Many factors impact when their family actually starts. Believe it or not some women/parents and couples Actually plan to wait! For my husband and I it was a combination of both, but ultimately it was God’s timing. On this Episode I discuss my Top 10 Reasons and Benefits for having a child after the age of 35! No shame! There are definitely shared benefits of having a child at any age but few discussions highlight the benefits of being older at the time of becoming a parent. Based on my own personal experience and some of the studies I've casually read, I decided to share my perspective of this journey as mommy in her late 30s. Stay tuned and share with other parents you know who started a family later in life!

    19 min

  3. 03/20/2021

    Episode 4: Sick of COVID 19 Part II: Debunking the Myths About COVID 19 & Quarantine Guidelines

    On this Episode 4: Part II: Dr. Wright continues to discuss EVERYTHING COVID related specifically as it pertains to Updated CDC Quarentine Guidleines and Debunking 8 MYTHS surrounding the COVID 19 virus. For example: 1) If I have COVID 19 I have immunity-False 2) COVID 19 is treatable with antibiotics 3) Children are immune to COVID 19-False 4) Wearing a mask will increase my carbon dioxide levels-False... There is so much information to share therefore this COVID 19 discussion will be a multipart Episode you do not want to miss. Share the information with your friends and family. Dr. Wright references the CDC Website www.cdc.gov/coronavirus more information about the topics of discussion found here. Part  III will discusses more about the Coronavirus Vaccine and her personal decision to get the vaccine as well as the side effects she experienced after the shot #2.

    15 min

  4. 03/12/2021

    Episode 4: Sick of COVID 19 Part I: What You Need to Know About COVID 19

    On this Episode 4: Part I: Dr. Wright discusses EVERYTHING COVID related. She breaks it down in basic language including What is SARS COV2/ COVID19? Where did the virus come from? What are the symptoms? When to seeks medical attention? What do we know about COVID 19 Variants? How is COVID 19 different then the flu virus? What populations are most affected? What are the treatments? What do we know about survivor outcomes? There is so much information to share therefore this COVID 19 discussion will be a multipart Episode you do not want to miss. Share the information with your friends and family. Dr. Wright references the CDC Website www.cdc.gov/coronavirus more information about the topics of discussion found here. Part II and III will discuss more about the Myths surrounding COVID19, Quarantine Guidelines and the Coronavirus Vaccine.

    30 min

  5. 02/12/2021

    No Copay: Free to Be Your Authentic Self

    Episode 3: What is the meaning of Authenticity? Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who WE think we’re SUPPOSED to be and EMBRACING who we ARE. -Dr. Brene Brown. So who are you? If I introduced you without actually saying your name to a crowd of your closest friends and family…… would they know I was talking about you? On today’s episode we’re breaking down the meaning and importance Authenticity in all areas of our lives including with our relationships with our families, friends, children, in the work place as well as with our faith. We discuss why authenticity is important and do a Self Check on the authenticity of every area of our lives as it pertains to our Core Values. Listen until the end:! We discuss SIMPLE things you can do to identify your own core values and Enrich your life so that it will be one of Quality!

    18 min

  6. 02/05/2021

    Checking In- with Dr. Wright

    Episode 1: Checking In- with Dr. Wright. Who is Dr. ShaEssa Wright? Listen here if you want to:learn more about me and my personal journey. I start from the very beginning with some of my earliest childhood memories of my mom and my absolute favorite toy I played “doctor” with growing up in Philadelphia, PA. I walk you through the summary of many hurdles I’ve had to overcome including failing my MCAT exam, moving back home to NJ after graduating from Howard University without a “back up” plan. I’ll also share the inspiration for this podcast and and my approach to holistic patient care. I breakdown the meaning behind L.I.V.E., and I also discuss the reasons why I feel it is important to teach others how to LIVE a “Quality Life". Stay tuned, you don't want to miss it.

    19 min

  7. 02/05/2021

    Don't be late: 10 Tips on How to Get the Most out of your "20" Minute Doctor Visit

    Episode 2: On this Episode of Dr. Wright Says, We discuss 10 Helpful Tips on How to Prepare for your medical appointment in order to get the most out of your "20 minute" Doctor Visit. I easily walk you step by step through simple things you can do to maximize your time and achieve your goals. We cover everything from: How to PREPARE for the visit and examination PRIOR to your arrival, What to BRING with you to the visit, What to do while WAITING in the WATING ROOM and exam room, What to WEAR and  What NOT to do! Stay tuned, I promise after this you will feel more prepared, less anxious and will IMPRESS your doctor or health care professional. Most importantly, after listening to this episode you will feel more supported on your health & wellness journey  and better prepared to L.I.V.E. your Quality Life.  TIPS 1-10 1.Set A Reminder & Arrive On Time 2. Research the Provider 3. Prepare 2-3 Goals in Advance 4. Bring a copy of your medical records 5. Fill out forms in their entirety 6. Bring a copy of your medications 7. Avoid Distractions during the visit 8. Wear accessible clothing 9. Tell the Truth 10. Take Notes

    19 min

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    Dr.WrightSays 1 Minute Trailer

    Dr. Wright Says L.I.V.E. (Learn/Inspire/Validate/Enrich) Your “Quality Life”- Hosted by Dr. ShaEssa Wright, The "Quality Life" Doctor. Music Credit: RiceLife Productions

    1 min

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Dr. ShaEssa Wright D.O., The "Quality Life" Doc, hosts a series of conversations from her perspective as a physician experiencing the challenges of life as an underrepresented minority in medicine, wife, mother, caregiver, and friend. Topics include health and wellness, relationships, and professional development. The intent of this podcast is to empower you to L.I.V.E. (Learn.Inspire.Validate.Enrich) your Quality Life! Disclaimer:Personal opinions on this podcast are my own or the views of the guest. This is not medical advise and should not substitute your own health care professional

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  • Creator
    ShaEssa Wright
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
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    © ShaEssa Wright
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