Ending Physician Overwhelm Megan Melo, Physician and Life Coach

As physicians, we like to believe that we are fact driven and that we operate based on evidence, science, data, and knowledge. And this is true.... to a certain extent thanks to our training.

But as humans, our brains are wired for story. We are meant to connect pieces of factual information with emotional overlay, and use it to interpret events that are going on now or in the future.

Put it all together and what do we get? A reality that is mixed with objective truth as well as some undeniable fiction that we create for ourselves based on our emotions. So in this episode of the Ending Physician Overwhelm we're going to be asking ourselves, "what are the stories in my head?"

We'll take a look at where this often arises for physician, how to help to differentiate fact from fiction, and we'll discuss strategies for taking control of our own narrative. Because after all, while the stories we tell ourselves often serve a purpose of keeping us in a perceived state of safety and comfort, they also can very easily keep us stuck in a place that makes life more difficult for us.

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To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

In this week's episode of the Ending Physician Overwhelm Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the always wonderful Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown. We talked about her journey with burnout, from her rigorous medical training in Nigeria, to becoming a triple board-certified Sleep Medicine Physician in the US, and ultimately founding and running her own practice, Restful Sleep MD. 

Through her lived experience with burnout, she saw first-hand what an impact sleep can have on an individual's well-being. She now helps parents and their children prioritize sleep, achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential.

As you'll hear, prioritizing sleep was a big component of how Dr. Funke got through burnout, but another major component was aligning her work with her values, which required a transition from academic medicine to starting her own practice. We'll discuss the challenges and planning that went into making this move, as well as the joys that have come as a result. I had such a great time recording with Dr. Funke and I'm sure that you're going to enjoy this conversation as much as I did! 

If after listening you're interested in learning more about Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown's work, be sure to check out any of her links below. Enjoy! 
Website: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfunkebrown/Facebook: restfulsleepmd Support the Show.
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

At some point in our lives we've probably all felt like we've settled into a groove where everything is comfortable enough and there's nothing standing in the way of life going on like this for a while. 

But what if you know deep down that you want to change something about your life? It can be EXTREMELY hard to make that decision to make a change when you know that you might be straying away from comfort and stepping into the" unknown". But you also know that if you don't make a change, you might have regrets or feel unfulfilled.

This is called miserable discomfort, and it's what we're going to be talking about this week on the Ending Physician Overwhelm Podcast. As you listen, I encourage you all to dream big and consider what is possible beyond your current circumstances. I'll share stories of incredible physicians breaking free from the traditional mold of medicine to embrace their passion and find professional freedom. We'll reflect on areas of our lives that might be holding us back, and discuss ways in which we can side-step them to take the first step forward to a life that aligns more with what we dream of.

So enjoy, and to see what other badass Women Physicians are building, follow these folks on IG:
Dr Rachel Rubin, Sexual Medicine and Menopause Specialist @drrachelrubin Dr Funke Afolabe-Brown, Sleep Medicine Physician and Coach for families @restfulsleepmd Dr Sadaf Lodhi, Sexual Health and Menopause @drsadafobgynDr Andrea Wadley, Breastfeeding Medicine @breastfeedingmedicinedoc Support the Show.
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

As physicians, we're trained to prioritize evidence above everything else, and oftentimes this comes at the cost of suppressing our intuition. But what if we allowed evidence and intuition to co-exist?

In this episode of the Ending Physician Overwhelm Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Erica Bove, OBGYN and REI, to discuss how rediscovering, and learning  to listen to her intuition allowed her to escape burnout and find a sustainable path forward in medicine. Her story is a great one for anybody out there who feels stuck in the traditional channels of medicine to listen to. She felt the same way and endured years of feeling burnt-out until she took a leap of faith and pivoted to doing what she truly loves, which is helping women facing infertility issues in a more holistic way. 

Through this venture she founded Love and Science Fertility, which combines evidence, empowerment, and compassion to help women physicians and professionals to thrive through infertility. Now, Dr. Bove has found autonomy, time freedom, and fulfillment, and because of her openness to her own intuition, she has found a way to pair her love for clinical work with her passion for life coaching. 

Dr. Erica Bove is a wonderful human and I know that her story will resonate with many of you, so I hope you enjoy. If you're interested in learning more about her work, be sure to check out any of the links below.
Website: https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183Dr. Bove's Bio:
Erica Bove, MD, is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. She is also the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility.  She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She is beyond excited to bring coaching skills and paradigms to help women professionals thrive while undergoing fertility treatments. She is an expert in the field of sex and intimacy, as well as embodiment and mindful self compassion. She believes that the best outcomes are obtained when the whole person is seen and understood. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of.  
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To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

How do you deal with those days when you feel like you're unable to do or learn something? 

In this episode of the Ending Physician Overwhelm Podcast, we'll talk about the phenomenon of feeling "uncoachable." It's a sentiment that's often expressed by individuals who are hesitant to engage in coaching, therapy, or any form of self-improvement due to various mental and emotional barriers. I see it all the time in my clients, and I've experienced it myself as well!

We'll dive into the reasons behind these feelings, including self-criticism, discrepancy between facts and perceived stories, and the "benefits" of remaining unchanged. Because as we come to understand our own unique barriers, we can start to ask ourselves important reflective questions to slowly break them down. Questions such as, "What experience do I want to have?" and "Who is really benefiting from my uncoachability?"

My hope is that this episode will provide some common ground for all of us who sometimes feel "uncoachable" to reflect and find new perspective for our lives. So enjoy, and thank you for being here!

If you want to listen to Dr Siobhan Key in her wonderful podcast, Thriving as a Physician, here's her recent episode: Dr Siobhan Key’s podcast, Thriving as a Physician, episode from March 4, “The Question that changes everything” https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/one-question-changes-everything/ 
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To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

I am so thrilled to share this week's episode with you all, featuring my business mentor and all-round incredible human, Dr. Una! She's a pediatrician, best-selling author, speaker, and the founder of EntreMD - a business coaching program that helps doctors build profitable businesses so they can live life and practice medicine on their terms!

Dr. Una and I find a lot of common ground in the fact that we both love doctors and love to serve them in our unique ways. In it's essence, EntreMD is really Dr. Una's love letter to physicians all over. It's her way of empowering them to find financial and professional freedom, along with joy and satisfaction, within a medical system that is more and more favoring corporate profitability over physician and patient well-being. 

And speaking from having been a part of the EntreMD universe for several years, what she has built is nothing short of incredible. In fact, it's such a supportive and knowledgable program that as members we always joke that it's the "only business school you never want to graduate from!"

So without further ado, in this episode of the Ending Physician Overwhelm podcast you'll hear the ins and outs of her journey from being an employed physician to starting her private practice and eventually founding EntreMD. We'll highlight the importance of overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, learning to set boundaries, and developing business skills to achieve financial freedom and control over one's life and practice. 

This episode is full of gems, so I really hope you enjoy and take something away that helps you to fill your cup. And if you'd like to learn more about Dr. Una and EntreMD, see any of the links below:
Website: https://entremd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entremd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entremds/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrUnachukwuLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/druna Support the Show.
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.