The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
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This podcast teaches women physicians, women in healthcare, and professional women strategies to take control of their time and set boundaries to create work life balance. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt teaches women how to own their calendars, say no to unpaid work, and create daily time for themselves to improve their wellbeing.

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  1. The Shock of Transition: When the Life You Built Stops Feeling Like Home

    Episode 1

    The Shock of Transition: When the Life You Built Stops Feeling Like Home

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:  Why transitions feel destabilizing (even good ones)  Why women feel guilt for wanting "more"  Naming the invisible grief of change  Normalize the "What is wrong with me?" phase  "You're grieving a version of life that no longer fits who you're becoming." – Dr. Sasha   Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    23 min
  2. Identity After the Title: Who Am I Without This Role?

    Episode 2

    Identity After the Title: Who Am I Without This Role?

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Jane Hanson discuss:  Career identity loss (doctor, leader, achiever, caregiver)  Why we as women undervalue ourselves and how to stop doing it  Changing people and friendships as you evolve  Practical exercise: separating who you are from what you do  "When your friends change, you have not failed. The opposite is true: you are growing." -Jane Hanson    Guest Bio:  Jane Hanson – Emmy-Winning Journalist, Communication Coach, and Media Strategist. Jane Hanson grew up in rural Minnesota, coming to New York three decades ago to join NBC as an anchor and correspondent in NY.  She co-anchored "Today in New York," and hosted  "Jane's New York"; She covered events ranging from the tragedy of 9/11 to the joy of Yankees victory parades to Wall Street and Washington; has interviewed presidents, business leaders, prisoners, and celebrities; traveled as far as the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and the great depths miles below New York City for her special reports. Most recently, she hosted a daily entertainment and lifestyle program, New York Live, for NBC4. Jane has won 9 Emmys; was named Correspondent of the Year by New York's Police Detectives and Firefighters, among many other awards. Jane has served as the March of Dimes Walk-America Chairman, honorary chair for the Susan B. Komen Foundation's Race for the Cure, and as a board member of Graham Windham, Phipps Houses, the Randall's Island Sports Foundation, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, and Telecare. She has taught at Long Island University, Stern College, and the 92nd Street Y. and was President of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.  She is currently a much sought-after communications coach working with top-tier leaders in every field while continuing to emcee, speak and host broadcasts.  Social Media Links:  Website IG LinkedIn     Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Coaching with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt As a leadership coach and a certified Enneagram coach, Dr. Shillcutt provides a personalized coaching strategy to help meet you exactly where you are, according to your personality. She will provide an in-depth look at your current work life challenges, and lead you through a plan to master them using the power of your personality strengths. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    36 min
  3. Leaving Without Burning Bridges: How to Leave Jobs, Roles, and Relationships with Integrity

    Episode 3

    Leaving Without Burning Bridges: How to Leave Jobs, Roles, and Relationships with Integrity

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:  When it's time to leave vs. when it's time to renegotiate  How to exit without over-explaining  Letting go of the need to be "the good one"  Scripts for graceful transitions   "One of the hardest things high-achieving women do isn't starting something. It's leaving something."  - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt   Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    23 min
  4. Becoming Her Before You Feel Ready: How to Step Into the Next Version of You Before Confidence Shows Up

    Episode 4

    Becoming Her Before You Feel Ready: How to Step Into the Next Version of You Before Confidence Shows Up

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Christina Radics discuss:  Confidence follows action—not the other way around  Taking routine mini retreats to hold yourself accountable  Normalizing career pivots  "We must be brave enough to take time to ask ourselves what is it that I really want? And not be afraid to follow the answer." - Dr. Christina Radics   Dr. Christina Radics is a dentist and former clinic owner who understands leadership from the inside. She created Leadership Pulse™ to give leaders a safe, structured way to listen to their teams — and make better decisions without burnout, guesswork, or hierarchy getting in the way. This system is coach-led by design, because leadership requires interpretation, not automation.  Website  Christina's book    Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Coaching with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt As a leadership coach and a certified Enneagram coach, Dr. Shillcutt provides a personalized coaching strategy to help meet you exactly where you are, according to your personality. She will provide an in-depth look at your current work life challenges, and lead you through a plan to master them using the power of your personality strengths. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    36 min
  5. The Loneliness of Outgrowing People: When Not Everyone Comes With You

    Episode 5

    The Loneliness of Outgrowing People: When Not Everyone Comes With You

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:  Why growth often means relational loss  The grief of being misunderstood  Releasing the need for approval  Making peace with changing friendships  "Growth often costs you proximity, but it gives you alignment." - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt   Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    17 min
  6. Grief, Guilt, and the Cost of Change: Why Every Transition Comes with Loss (Even the Right Ones)

    Episode 6

    Grief, Guilt, and the Cost of Change: Why Every Transition Comes with Loss (Even the Right Ones)

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Brittney Anderson discuss:  Naming ambiguous grief  Letting yourself mourn what could have been  Guilt about leaving roles, teams, versions of yourself  Rituals for closure "With changes in our jobs and our lives, we mourn the loss of the expectation. How we thought our life would be, and what we expected to happen."  -Dr Brittany Anderson    Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    34 min
  7. Career Pivots Without Imploding Your Life: Changing Careers Without Panic, Shame, or Financial Recklessness

    Episode 7

    Career Pivots Without Imploding Your Life: Changing Careers Without Panic, Shame, or Financial Recklessness

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:  Myth: You must blow it all up to be brave  How to test change safely  Strategic vs. emotional decision-making  Regulating fear while planning next steps  "Quitting things, and removing tasks are key to growing as a woman. Otherwise, if you try and evolve without quitting, you will end up in two places: staying stagnant, or burning out from too many responsibilities on your plate." - Dr Shillcutt    Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. The Legacy Collective is a beautifully designed club built just for women who are building their legacies—on their terms. Whether you're growing a business, raising a family, or both, this is your space to pause, connect, and thrive. At Legacy Collective, we believe when women gather, magic happens. Here, you'll find other bold, brilliant women who are redefining success and supporting one another along the way.  Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    22 min
  8. Motherhood Transitions & the Empty Nest: Who Are You When They Don't Need You the Same Way?

    Episode 8

    Motherhood Transitions & the Empty Nest: Who Are You When They Don't Need You the Same Way?

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Barb Edelheit discuss:  The silent grief of the empty nest  Reclaiming desire, ambition, and agency  Redefining purpose beyond caretaking  Giving yourself permission to want more again  "Not every stage of life is fabulous, and we put a lot of pressure on ourselves as working moms. We can be intentional in the moments of motherhood and enjoy the moments we can, even in the busy years."   Dr. Barb Edelheit    Guest Bio:  Barbara Edelheit, MD, is an accomplished pediatric rheumatologist, educator, and passionate advocate for gender equity in medicine. She serves as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she has made significant contributions to both clinical care and academic leadership. At Connecticut Children's in Hartford, CT, Dr. Edelheit holds several key leadership roles, including Division Head of Rheumatology, past Board Chair of the Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, and Vice President of the Medical Staff. Dr. Edelheit's clinical expertise centers on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She earned her medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, followed by residency at The New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Medical Center. She then completed her pediatric rheumatology fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Edelheit is deeply committed to fostering the next generation of medical professionals. Her leadership extends to promoting women in medicine, most notably through founding and chairing an affinity group for women physicians at Connecticut Children's. She strongly believes in the critical importance of mentorship and sponsorship throughout medical careers. As the National Mentorship Chair for the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), Dr. Edelheit works to empower women in medicine, advocating for their success and professional growth. She also serves as the faculty mentor for the University of Connecticut's AMWA student chapter, providing guidance and support to medical students pursuing their careers.    Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference: For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    38 min
  9. The In-Between Is Not a Failure: Why the Waiting Season Feels So Hard—and How to Survive It

    Episode 9

    The In-Between Is Not a Failure: Why the Waiting Season Feels So Hard—and How to Survive It

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses: Why women hate uncertainty  The nervous system during transition  How to stop rushing clarity  Anchoring yourself when there are no answers  "There is a period of time, a few minutes, where you have intubated an hypoxic patient, and the sats are still low. Everyone around you is second-guessing you, because the pulse ox sound is still ominous. But you know the tube is in the trachea…you watched it go in. The worst thing you can do is doubt yourself and pull the tube out. You must remain, even if everyone around you doubts. This is like a transition, and the waiting period. Don't doubt; remain." -Dr. Sasha Shillcutt    Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. The Legacy Collective is a beautifully designed club built just for women who are building their legacies—on their terms. Whether you're growing a business, raising a family, or both, this is your space to pause, connect, and thrive. At Legacy Collective, we believe when women gather, magic happens. Here, you'll find other bold, brilliant women who are redefining success and supporting one another along the way.  Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    21 min
  10. Designing a Life That Can Evolve: Building a Life That Doesn't Trap You

    Episode 10

    Designing a Life That Can Evolve: Building a Life That Doesn't Trap You

    In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Terri Hanson Mead discuss:  Creating flexibility instead of rigid success  Values-based decision-making  How to future-proof yourself against burnout  Teaching women to check in before crisis hits  "Rather than seeing midlife as a crisis, I want women to see midlife as an opportunity." - Terri Hanson Mead    Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

    42 min
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This podcast teaches women physicians, women in healthcare, and professional women strategies to take control of their time and set boundaries to create work life balance. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt teaches women how to own their calendars, say no to unpaid work, and create daily time for themselves to improve their wellbeing.

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