Navigating Possibility

Dr. Christina Adams
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Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power. Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you. I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change. In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including: • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout • Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots • Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond • Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career • Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system • Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat. You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here. ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine. 📬 Stay connected: • Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - https://www.christinaadamsmd.com • Explore coaching support on the website - https://www.christinaadamsmd.com • Follow along with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for grounded community and real talk It’s time to redefine what’s possible—for you, and for the future of women in medicine.

  1. 12: Fierce Self Compassion - Why Being Kind to Yourself Sometimes Means Drawing a Line

    3D AGO

    12: Fierce Self Compassion - Why Being Kind to Yourself Sometimes Means Drawing a Line

    In this episode we discuss Fierce Self Compassion - based on Kristin Neff's book by the same name.   Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/

    13 min
  2. 11: Burnout Isn't About Stress - It's About the Stress Cycle

    FEB 4

    11: Burnout Isn't About Stress - It's About the Stress Cycle

    In this episode, I talk about insights about burnout from the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily and Amelia Nagasaki.  This book frames stress as a chronic condition that comes from not completing the stress cycle - not signaling to your body physiologically that you are safe, and the stressor has passed. Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/

    19 min
  3. 10:What to Do When You Feel Completely Done — and Can’t See a Way Forward

    JAN 28

    10:What to Do When You Feel Completely Done — and Can’t See a Way Forward

    In this episode, I talk about what to do when you tell yourself "I'm just done" and start to try to figure out how to make a change as a woman in medicine.  And we talk about why the first thing to do is NOT dust off your resume and start applying for a new job.   At the end of this episode, I talk about setting up a coaching consultation call with me, and here's the link to do that:  coaching consult call link   Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/

    17 min
  4. Episode 9: Advocacy as a Means to Mitigate Physician Burnout

    JAN 21

    Episode 9: Advocacy as a Means to Mitigate Physician Burnout

    In this episode, I discuss how getting involved in changing the system through advocacy can help build community, increase agency, and increase personal confidence to help heal from burnout and prevent future episodes of burnout.  I'll also discuss specific strategies to get involved in legislative advocacy for physicians.  Link to my blog post about advocacy:  read the blog Journal opinion pieces about advocacy and burnout:     Eisenstein, L. “To Fight Burnout, Organize.” N Engl J Med 2018;379:509-511  Jeelani, R., Lieberman, D., Chen, S “Is Patient Advocacy the Solution to Physician Burnout?” Semi Reprod Med 2019;37:246-250.  Coughlin, C., Cullen, D., Stewart, A. “The Unexpected Antidote: Engaging in Advocacy.” Journal of Health Advocacy, December, 2024 Butcher, L. “Advocacy Work: Antidote to Burnout.” Physician Leadership Journal 2020; 7:20-22   Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/

    33 min
  5. Episode 8: Lessons from the book “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away” by Annie Duke

    JAN 14

    Episode 8: Lessons from the book “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away” by Annie Duke

    In this episode, I discuss how reading the book "Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away" by Annie Duke can help you reframe the idea of "quitting" something that is no longer serving you and start to look at it as strategic reallocation of energy rather than failure.   Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/

    17 min
  6. Episode 7: Why I Named this Podcast "Navigating Possibility"

    JAN 7

    Episode 7: Why I Named this Podcast "Navigating Possibility"

    In this episode, I discuss why I named this podcast "Navigating Possibility" and three different categories of possibilities I help women physicians navigate.   Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/

    15 min
  7. Episode 6: Don't Go Shopping for Pain: Online Physician Reviews

    JAN 1

    Episode 6: Don't Go Shopping for Pain: Online Physician Reviews

    In this episode, we discuss why reading your online reviews as a physician is just "shopping for pain", and how to set boundaries if you can't avoid reading them.    Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/

    14 min
  8. Episode 5: Bad Outcomes and Second Victims

    12/23/2025

    Episode 5: Bad Outcomes and Second Victims

    In this episode, we discuss the emotional toll on the physician of experiencing bad outcomes in medicine.   Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power  Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you.  I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change.  In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including:  • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout• Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots• Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond• Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career• Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system• Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision  This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat.  You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here.  ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine.📬 Stay connected:• Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - Join the newsletter• Explore coaching support on the website - Visit the Website• Follow along on the social channels for grounded community and real talk  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christinaadamsmd02/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977027465 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-adams-md-5b7642175/

    13 min
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Navigating Possibility — A Podcast for Women Physicians Ready to Reclaim Their Power. Navigating Possibility is the podcast for women physicians who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck at a crossroads—ready for change, but not sure what’s next. Whether you're questioning your future in medicine, exploring nonclinical career options, or feeling the call to advocate for something bigger, this space is for you. I’m Dr. Christina Adams—OBGYN, former burned-out physician, and certified life coach. I help women physicians break free from survival mode and reconnect with the possibility, autonomy, and purpose they deserve. I’ve been where you are, and I know this truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems issue. And healing requires both internal tools and collective change. In each episode, you’ll get the mindset shifts, nervous system strategies, and practical insight to help you move from overwhelm to empowerment, including: • Tools to regulate, reset, and rebuild from burnout • Real conversations about clinical and nonclinical career pivots • Stories from women rewriting what’s possible in medicine and beyond • Coaching strategies to create a sustainable, aligned career • Advocacy insights so you can use your voice to change the system • Permission to honor your limits and expand your vision This is your space to breathe, reflect, and remember who you are beneath the white coat. You are not alone. There’s a growing movement of women physicians reclaiming their power—and you belong here. ✨ Subscribe to Navigating Possibility, share it with the women in your circle, and help spark a new future for medicine. 📬 Stay connected: • Join the email list for weekly insights and resources - https://www.christinaadamsmd.com • Explore coaching support on the website - https://www.christinaadamsmd.com • Follow along with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for grounded community and real talk It’s time to redefine what’s possible—for you, and for the future of women in medicine.

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