Creating Phenomenal For Your Life

200 episodes dear friends!    Coming home. . .feeling at home. . .welcoming yourself with warmth no matter where you are at.  That's what we're exploring in this 200th episode. . . to become more unstoppable.

Emerge Stronger 2024 was filled with powerful talks - here's mine on Tender Points & Tenderness.  You'll hear new stories, a dissection of tender points, and how to break free and live a life of tenderness.  It's worth it my friends. . . a tender life is a strong life.

I made Vows (Episode 195) that I intended to uphold for a lifetime.  Had I kept them. . .I would have missed out on him.  I would have missed out on 21 years of loving a human more than I could imagine. Meet Roland George. 

Today's episode is a spontaneous adventure with my dear friend Dr. Tricia Wooden.  We share what love, faith, and growth look like in our lives. It is unrehearsed and straight from the heart.  You'll hear how God works through us, the areas we get stuck in, and who we've become because of our faith.  (As a fun bonus. . .we offer each other advice.)   Tricia is a wife, mother, family physician, and passionate advocate/leader for clinician well-being.  She received her MD degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. She is also a Navy Veteran and member of the Emerge Community.     Women Physicians & Dentists - join us at Emerge Stronger 2024 - the joy begins on February 29th.  Details & registration are at Emerge4Doctors.com

Dear Friends. . .  Today's episode is a unique review of 2023.  We'll explore 5 different questions to explore your experience of this year. . . and mine the gold for an extraordinary 2024.  It's simple, it's effective, and it's fun to share your responses with others.   Women Physicians & Dentists - join us at Emerge Stronger 2024 - the joy begins on February 29th.  Details & registration are at Emerge4Doctors.com

Dear Friends. . .  Today's episode is a life update and conversation around vows. . . the type of vows we make in order to limit pain.  You'll hear joys, sorrow, and surprising plans for our future.  You'll also hear several examples of vows I've made, worked through, then broke.  It's all to help you explore the vows you've made in life, and discern if they are helping or holding you back from an unstoppable life. Women Physicians & Dentists - join us at Emerge Stronger 2024 - Emerge4Doctors.com.  Your life will change for the better in only 4 days.

Dear friends. . .it's an honor to introduce you to Dr. Siobhan Key.  She is so many things to so many people - Wife, Mom, full-service Family Medicine Physician in Canada which includes Obesity Medicine, Founder of Thrive Academy, Podcaster, friend, runner.  She is filled with wisdom and compassion.     Today's episode is about where we get stuck - as people who are trying to lose weight, reach a goal, or simply by being human.  You will hear Siobhan's mastery of behavior change and what it really takes.  (Hint - it's not working harder).  You will also hear her love of helping people break free from what holds them back with weight loss.   Siobhan Key, MD is a Weight Loss Coach for Physicians and an expert in emotional and binge eating. She is also a practicing Obesity and Family Physician, mother of three amazing kids and an avid runner. Through her coaching and weekly podcast,Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life, she helps physicians go from feeling overwhelmed and out of control with their eating to finding relief from stress and binge eating without relying on willpower.   Find Siobhan here: Website - https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/ Facebook - Thriving as a Physician Community Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drsiobhankey/

Dear friends - here is the long-awaited last installment of the book study with Dr. Jillian Rigert!  We cover the last section of the book and our overall thoughts of Fierce Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff.  We also talk about our lives and the direction(s) we're going.   Join us for a conversation in which we laugh, tear up, and show deep respect for the human experience.     Learn more about Jillian here - Website, YouTube, LinkedIn Women Physicians & Dentists - Join us in the Emerge Community.  It's fun (and free).  Sign up here.

Today's episode is actually Dr. Michelle Quirk interviewing me for her YouTube Channel - Mindful Marathon.  We talk about the journey to the first marathon for Craig & I, and emerging stronger. . . which includes the beautiful community of Emerge created with Dr. Dawn Sears.  Michelle is a dear friend and our running coach - she makes life better. Find Michelle at https://mindful-marathon.com/coachmichelle, and her YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMarathon.

Too many high achievers think they are alone. In this conversation, part 3 of the book study on Fierce Self-Compassion, you'll hear that you are not. Join Jillian Rigert, MD & DMD, and I for another real conversation about real life, real change, real uncertainty, and really taking care of ourselves through all of it. Women Physicians & Dentists - join us at Emerge Stronger 2024 - https://www.denageorgemd.com/stronger

Dear friends - it's time to share this journey of faith and service.  This episode is from a talk given at the ACTS retreat last month.  It's the journey of how/why/when service became an important part of my life, and how faith has evolved what service looks like.  The feedback shared by retreat participants, “We have a lot in common”, “you are just like me”, and “you could be telling my story”.  That's the reason for sharing it today - perhaps it will resonate with you too.   Growing, stumbling, falling, and refining with a greater sense of purpose and meaning is the journey to an unstoppable life.

Join us for a conversation on chapters 2-4 of Fierce Self Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff.     A lot is shared in this episode about our lives, our perceptions, and how we shaped (and beat up) our younger selves.  You'll also hear how compassion has helped us evolve into who we are today.    Learn more about Dr. Jillian Rigert here - Website, YouTube, LinkedIn Women Physicians & Dentists - Join us in the Emerge Community - Sign up here.

Dear Friends. . . we are not meant to be high-achieving humans in isolation.  (Big smile)     Today's episode is on the value of community. Specifically, we'll cover why community helps us go farther, stay focused, and become the person who lives an unstoppable life. If you haven't experienced an authentic community of growth-minded and supportive people, you'll hear 5 reasons why it's time to find one or create one.   Women Physicians & Dentists - join us at Emerge Stronger 2024 - Emerge4Doctors.com

Celebrating 50,000 downloads and introducing you to the amazing Dr. Jillian Rigert.  Jillian has incredible depth, kindness, and compassion for others.  We are teaming up for this book study because both of us lived for years without self-compassion. . . and we've had to learn differently.   Today's episode of the podcast covers the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Dr. Kristin Neff's book Fierce Self-Compassion.  We'll talk about what stirred in our hearts, why we've believed that we aren't good enough or worthy of kindness/compassion, and how we think differently today.  It's an offering to take your internal work on self-compassion even farther.   Part 2 of the book study will release in a few weeks and cover Chapters 2-4.   Jillian references Dr. Olivia Ong's TedX talk “How to Be Your Own Best Friend” - find it here.   Learn more about Jillian here - Website, YouTube, LinkedIn Women Physicians & Dentists - Join us in the Emerge Community.  It's fun (and free).  Sign up here.

Celebrate 5 years of this podcast with us!  This brief episode will share updates, takeaways, and what's coming up on the podcast - a book study with Dr. Jillian Rigert of Fierce Self Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff. So thankful you are part of this community.

Today's episode is simple. . .big smile.  At least it's intellectually simple.  It's quite challenging to do consistently.  We are looking at what it takes for you to be a better you. We'll explore both the mindset and strategy in 6 different areas.  The goal is to create compelling arguments so that there is no turning back.  So that you are committed to the practices that set you up for success.  The time to be a better you is every single day.  Start here with this episode. Join Dr. Jillian Rigert and me with the book study of Fierce Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff.  This launches mid-July with Chapter 1. Women Physicians & Dentists, join us at Emerge Stronger in February.

Ahhh. . . friends. . . where do we go after a podcast episode on Betrayal?  Big smile.  I think we talk about what was opened up, the patterns of coping from the past, and all of the opportunities that are now available. Today's episode is around the question 'How free do you want to be?'.  You will hear the question intentionally presented in many different ways.  All so that you can cultivate a more unstoppable life. Women Physicians and Dentists, join the Emerge Community here.  

“Do you know anyone well versed in leading a conversation about betrayal - giving language to the emotions, and opening up to healing?  Bonus points if it's you.” That was the invitation to Dr. Tracey O'Connell, who graciously said yes.   She's an incredible human - deeply insightful, compassionate, and empathetic.  Tracey has lived a full & courageous life.  She started as a Radiologist and has evolved her skills to include facilitating Dr. Brené Brown's Daring Way program, leading expressive writing programs, and coaching people on sustainable well-being and positive self-worth.  She knows how to lead difficult conversations. Today's conversation is about betrayal.  It's a complex topic entangled with strong emotions, and is a deep wound for many of us.  We'll  share our stories and do some processing in real time.  We'll also talk about what has helped in the past and what helps us today.  Experiencing complex emotions, such as betrayal, is part of the human experience.  The episode is an offering for you to give language to any deep wounds that may be present, and start the journey of healing knowing that you are not alone. Tracey O'Connell, MD is a self-described "recovering physician" who expanded her career in Radiology to being an educator, speaker, and coach, fostering positive self-worth and sustainable well-being with teens, physicians, and LGBTQ+. She is a certified facilitator of expressive writing and Brené Brown's shame resilience programs. Her change of direction came after many years of feeling "not enough" as a person, a physician, a parent, or partner. She learned that helping people FEEL better helps them feel BETTER. Owning how we actually feel, how we'd like to feel, how we don't want to feel, and how others feel, significantly helps sustain our self-worth and well-being.    Find/follow Tracey here: Website - https://www.traceyoconnellmd.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/traceyoconnellmd/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EDDz2qXnTQpzElkwBPU6w

Friends. . .today's episode may just surprise you.  We are talking about the openness, the expansiveness, and the beauty of not having things figured out or complete.  There are 4 offerings to help assuage your mind to see incomplete as a wonderful thing.     Emerge Stronger 2024 - the conference for Women Physicians & Dentists is open for Registration - Emerge4Doctors.com.  GreenCloud Apparel is our first official sponsor and there's a huge warehouse sale going on through May 14th, 2023.  Check it out at GreenCloudApparel.com.

Today's episode is about a triad of behaviors that many high achievers do every single day. . .leading to exhaustion and multiple unfinished tasks and projects.  We'll define this triad, what it leads to, and how to untangle yourself from it.   Within this episode you'll hear about a framework Dr. Shikha Jain uses to stay clear, focused, and out of the triad of ineffective behavior.  Find out more about her at shikhajainmd.com or on an upcoming episode of Trailblazers Changing Medicine podcast. Emerge for women physicians and dentists will be hosting a conference February 29 - March 3, 2024 in San Antonio.  Block your calendar now for this event that will refresh your soul.  Learn more about the Emerge Community here.

This episode is filled with exciting updates on Emerge, the talk given at Texas A&M, and what this summer looks like.  We'll also be exploring the concept of brain space at a simplified level.  Specifically, the processing, storage, and retrieval of memories, from the perspective of default systems and becoming more intentional.  It's designed to help you free yourself from patterns that negatively consume your time and energy.    Think differently and demand better from your brain. . . this episode will show you how.

Intentional and ethical leadership requires great clarity and focus (to be successful).  Today's podcast episode explores 6 principles to help you see the bigger picture for any problem or challenge.  We'll cover each principle, talk about why it matters, and build a foundation for making decisions in the midst of uncertainty.  All so that you can better serve the people you lead.

Ep #178 - Addiction, Humility, and Hope with Dr. Errin Weisman Dr. Errin Weisman has been part of my life for 4-5 years now. . . and today's episode is absolutely incredible.  It's a whole new level of conversation. . .you will feel her love, see her depth, and experience her clarity on healing and supporting recovery from addiction.   Everyone needs to listen. . . and see all the beauty that arises when one is living their calling and sharing their gifts.  This is what an unstoppable life looks like. Experience all the joy that Errin offers: Doctor Me First podcast Burnout to Badass podcast Website - www.burntouttobadass.com/ Instagram - Burntout_to_Badass

In this joyous episode, we'll explore ‘high standards', ‘getting it right', and other terms we use that really mean perfectionism.  It's something that many of us high achievers do.    We'll explore the definition (and trap) of perfectionism.  We'll also explore the components of it and how to untangle ourselves from the web that keeps us stuck.  All to reach a higher level of living an unstoppable life. All women physicians and dentists are invited to Emerge - a meaningful community.  SIgn up here -  www.denageorgemd.com/nextjourney .  If you are also a Veteran or on Active Duty, join Women Warrior Healers here - www.denageorgemd.com/W2H

  High achievers. . . we deny a lot, especially when things change and we are struggling.   Today's episode provides a framework for recovering better. . . starting from when there is an abrupt change and your mind is spinning around in overwhelm.  I'll share what's normal, what we do and no longer have to, and how you can create more calm and ease.  It's all part of living an unstoppable life.

Being still is not something we high achievers do often (or well).  We prefer staying busy with an overloaded to-do list.  (Big smile)    Today's podcast episode is all about the last 2 weeks and a new call to be still.  I'll share the precipitant for this unexpected journey, and the lessons I've learned.  Laugh with me and take some notes. . . there are take-aways for creating a more unstoppable life.

Life is difficult.  Relationships are difficult.  Organizations are difficult.  It's been a difficult three years since the world changed.  So how do we move beyond surviving. . . into flourishing?     Dr. Tricia Wooden is here to walk us through it.  She's deeply introspective and has thought a lot about flourishing at an organizational level and personal level.  In this episode we cover what wellness looks like, how she thinks about it, and the habits she's adopted to flourish in her life.   Tricia is a wife, mother, and family physician, and passionate advocate/leader for clinician well-being.  She received her MD degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. She is also a Navy Veteran and member of Women Warrior Healers. 

This short episode contains reflections on who we are called to be as high achievers with the capability to give and live at an extraordinary level.  We'll review some of the wisdom from the last episode shared by Dr. Mariano, and the why behind reaching farther and living louder.  It's all to create the world that we want to live in.

This episode is filled with so much greatness.  Dr. Connie Mariano has led an unstoppable life and shares her world with us - where she's been, what she's learned, how she thinks about service and serves all who come in contact with her, and what she's welcoming for 2023.  In the next 30 minutes you'll smile, tear up, and feel a genuine connection to the stories she shares. Dr. Connie Mariano is used to breaking barriers and shattering the glass ceiling. Her life has been filled with many achievements: high school valedictorian, graduate with honors at the University of California at San Diego, medical degree from the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, and a distinguished 24-year career in the U. S. Navy. Dr. Mariano has also been the first in the following achievements: The first military woman to become the White House Physician to the President The first woman Director of the White House Medical Unit The first Filipino American in US history to become a Navy Rear Admiral Dr. Mariano now works full time in her private practice, the Center for Executive Medicine, in Scottsdale.  She is the author of the book, The White House Doctor: My Patients were Presidents, A Memoir. She also hosts her own talk show on the VoiceAmerica network, “House Calls with Dr Connie,”. Even with all of her accomplishments, she believes her most important titles are wife, mother, grandmother, and since July 2019, widow. She is currently writing her memoir about widowhood and launching her second monthly podcast, The Widow's Walk, on the Voice America Empowerment Channel dedicated to the 700,000 new widows each year in America. Find out more about Dr. Mariano at www.cemedicine.com

Today we are exploring a habit that many of us have - self-protection during times of uncertainty or perceived threat.  This concept is presented beautifully by Dr. Brené Brown in her book Atlas of the Heart.     Here's what we do as normal humans during times of stress or strain - default to believing with certainty what we (think we) know, armoring up to defend ourselves, and knowing everything rather than being open to learning.  In this state, we make decisions quickly, even irrationally, to avoid feeling things like. . . vulnerability. . . uncertainty. . . and foolishness.   In this episode, we'll also explore two offerings of living differently in the world, offered by Big Love and Dr. Brown. Simple steps are available to go from ‘normal human behavior' to living a life that is extraordinary.   Happy New Year friends.  It's going to be an incredible year.

This podcast is about sharing blocks/ideas/ways to improve your quality of life by shifting both mindset and practices.  Today's episode provides you with 3 things that you can leave behind in 2022.  You'll hear what they are, see how they hold you back, and have tools to set them down and walk into 2023 more free.  It's all part of living an Unstoppable Life.   Women physicians & dentists - join us in Emerge. . . a community for meaningful connection and unique gatherings.  Sign up for the email list and join the community kick-off on Sunday, January 1st.  https://www.denageorgemd.com/nextjourney

First - print out a copy of this graphic. . . big smile.   Today's episode is a celebration and close-out of 2023.  That's right - we are going to be thinking about how 2023 went - what we experienced, where we traveled, what we created, and how we've grown for the year that starts in only 9 days.  The goal is to generate depth and excitement for the year you want to experience.  In this episode you'll hear how Bev Aron (incredible thought leader & coach) shared the process of ending the year before it begins.  I'll then guide you through the categories of a meaningful life, and share how I'm thinking about a year from now.  It's a fun journey to start today.   We all need community & strong relationships for a meaningful life.  There are 2 communities for women physicians & dentists: Emerge Women Warrior Healers - exclusively for Active Duty or Veteran women of the US

We are all climbing mountains in some way. . .doing incredible things that challenge us physically and mentally.     Today's conversation is with Dr. Nerissa Kreher, a physician in the biotech world and Mom to two amazing young adults.  She has taken on 2 extraordinary challenges - raising money for the Fred Hutch Cancer Center and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.  In just 2 months she'll leave with a team from around the country to ascend to 19,000+ feet.   In this episode we explore how she's preparing her mind and body for this challenge.  We talk about what's been most uncomfortable and what she considers success.  She also shares what she's learned through training, and some advice for all of us climbing metaphorical mountains.   Follow the journey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/journey2kilimanjaro/   Support the Fred Hutch Cancer Center here - ​​https://secure.fredhutch.org/site/TR/Climb/FredHutchinsonCancerResearchCenter?px=2016720&pg=personal&fr_id=2050 Find Nerissa here - https://industrymdcoach.com/

Today's episode is all about creating more peace, calm, and connection for the holiday season.  It's a fun conversation with Dr. Santi Tanikella who exudes kindness and grace.  We'll cover ways to create more depth during the holidays, and how to overcome the threats to peace.  Near the end of the episode, Santi will guide you to reconnect with yourself through a meditation she created.     Peace, calm, and connection don't magically happen. . .especially for the high achiever.  They require doing less intentionally, stepping back from wanting/needing to control, and enjoying the moments exactly as they are.     Santi Tanikella, MD, is a General Pediatrician, Integrative Medicine practitioner, and Life Coach. Her deepest aspiration is to help others find peace and strength – no matter what their challenges are.  She has always been interested in the intersection between mind, body, spirit, and motivation. She uses the wisdom of mind-body medicine and coaching to help her clients become aware of negative thought patterns, understand them, and move beyond them so that they can live an empowered life.   Website: iamwellmd.com Email: iamwellmd@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamwellmd

Many, many high achievers experience guilt, shame, and unworthiness.  This podcast episode is all about noticing the unease or restlessness in your body that accompanies these emotions.  It's the unease that we try to push away or numb out from. . . distracting us from what we really want in life - peace, meaning, fulfillment.   We'll explore how to recognize it, notice the patterns/behaviors that accompany it, and what you can do to stay intentional and in alignment with your values.  Rather than being something to run away from, unease can be a beautiful sign that realignment is needed.

Today's episode is about Indecision and what it steals from our lives.  You'll see why it is difficult to make decisions, and learn a simple tool to assess the weight of any decision you are making.  You'll also gain a better framework for making powerful decisions more often.  There may even be some conversation about the Army Reserves (big smile).   Decisions can be easy, fun, meaningful, light, humorous, and with far less suffering than you've experienced in the past.  They are what lead to a more unstoppable life.

So often I think I know. . . the “right way”, the “right time”, the “right decisions”, only to find out that each day is a new day.   Today's episode is about what's happening within me right now. . . timely for Veterans Day.  You'll hear about “this feeling” and how I'm navigating the unknown with trusted souls who aren't (yet) on board.  You'll also hear encouragement for your calling, and how to navigate it in a meaningful way.  We don't need the answers right now, and they are not available.  We simply need trust for the next best step forwards.   Happy Veterans Day and a special shout-out to the life of CSM Gary Bess and his family.  Thank you for your service, we miss you already.

This real conversation is with Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang, a palliative care & hospice physician, podcaster, author, and life coach who helps people build a purposeful life.  We cover how she thinks about her life, adds more intention into her work, and keeps growing in a meaningful way.  You'll hear her journey of discovering her voice and sharing it with others.  You'll also hear gems of wisdom, and what she wants everyone in the world to know.   Kathy's mission is to bring the clarity, purpose and meaning that comes with confronting one's mortality to those fortunate enough not to—because everyone deserves to live the life they want with the time they have left.     Connect with her in these ways: Website - luyikathyzhang.com Instagram - instagram.com/purposefilter  The Purpose Filter podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-purpose-filter/id1579203704

Giving is simple.  It's something we do a lot as high achievers.  Sometimes (or quite often) we give more than we have. Today's episode is about being on the other side. . . becoming an abundant receiver.  We'll explore what holds us back from receiving, and how to move forward in a way that honors ourselves and the giver.  You'll see that you are not alone and that better is possible. Create more depth in your relationships and become a better giver by abundantly receiving. Women + Physician or Dentist + Active Duty or Veteran = Women Warrior Healers.  Join the facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwarriorhealers   Women + Physician or Dentist = Emerge for Doctors.  Join the community here:  https://www.denageorgemd.com/nextjourney Women Physicians or Dentists in San Antonio area who want to meet up in early November - email me Hello@GeorgeMDCoaching.com

Amanda Hill, JD, is a powerhouse - fiercely advocating for doctors as a healthcare attorney, fiercely loving and nurturing her relationships, and living a life filled with grace and humor.   This conversation is filled with many pearls - how/where she finds humor, how she manages competing demands, and how she leads people through difficult times.  Amanda shares many lessons and her newest entrepreneurial endeavor - Guard My Practice - equipping doctors with important information to build a solid medical practice.     Non-doctors benefit from this conversation too - she offers many things to think about for contracts, negotiations, and pitfalls to be aware of as an employer or employee.   Find & Follow Amanda here: https://guardmypractice.com/ https://hillhealthlaw.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amandahillwrites/ https://www.instagram.com/guardmypractice/ 

Today we are going back to where it all started. . . with episode one on judgment.  This episode honestly came about because I was the most judgmental person I knew. . .and I wanted to do better.  A life of fulfillment and freedom is one without the need for judgment.   This episode is just fun.  It starts with how I think about judgment now and thoughts about that initial episode. . . followed by the original episode.  I look forward to hearing what you think.      Women Physicians & Dentists - join us in the new community called Emerge.  It's a place for authentic & meaningful connection with unique gatherings.  Check it out at DenaGeorgeMD.com/NextJourney

Fierce   So many of us have been told that being fierce is bad or wrong.  Today's conversation is with Heidi Abdelhady, MD, a woman who embraces and embodies fierce as part of who she is.  Together we'll explore what being fierce means, how it positively affects others, and why it's essential for an authentic life.   Dr. Abdelhady is a triple board certified critical care and pulmonary medicine physician, with both academia and community teaching hospital experience.  She's initiated new programs in the ICU, lead departments, founded committees, and served as a physician leader in the diversity, equity and inclusion space at the national level.  She is also a fierce advocate for K-12 public education and special education in Maryland, a skilled home cook, and story teller.     Dr. Abdelhady is founder of Critical Care Continuum, LLC.  You can find her: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-abdelhady-md-55074614/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/heidiabdelhady?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeidiAbdelhady

Wake up early. Develop that idea for something new. Exercise. Eat better. Sit down and write.   How often do you say you will do something. . . and then do it?  For many high achievers, we follow through when we are accountable to someone else.  If it's for ourselves, it gets postponed.   Today's episode is about creating strong commitments to yourself AND following through.  We'll explore the barriers to staying accountable, update the language that you use to stay focused, and build more belief that this is achievable.  Staying accountable to yourself leads to higher levels of freedom and fulfillment. . . the ingredients for an unstoppable life.   By the way. . .help more people find us.  Simply leave a rating and review on itunes for this show. 

Meet Dr. Aval Green - a joyful, thoughtful, amazing human.  In this episode, she shares how she experiences the world and greets the world with intention and thoughtfulness.   Dr. Green is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine, in addition to being a Certified Medical Director through the Society for Post-Acute and Long Term Care.  She is a graduate with honors from Texas A&M College of Medicine and she completed her Internal Medicine Residency and Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at the University Of Virginia.  While there, she was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Educators.   Dr. Green returned to Texas in 2011 to be closer to her family and at that time, joined the team at Baylor Scott & White (BSW) in Temple.  She currently serves as the Division Director for Geriatric Medicine, the Medical Director of Baylor Scott & White Hospice, and member of the Scott and White Clinic Board of Directors. In 2021, she achieved a Master in Health Administration Degree from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health. She is a proud wife and mother who serves as a certified Zumba instructor in her free time. You can find Dr. Green here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aval-g-a52055152/ Zumba - https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profile/aval-naree-green/1559842

Too many people are walking around asleep to their lives and telling themselves that others are smarter.  Today's podcast episode is an antidote.  We'll cover what separates people (and it has nothing to do with being smart), and how to step further into your calling.   Sign up for the Believing audio at this link:  https://dena-george-md-coaching.mykajabi.com/believing-audio

So spending 50ish years on this planet may have given some insight to ourselves and the humans around us.  Some lessons came from our families, some our friends, others from the not so friendly.  Those lessons could be good or bad or somewhere in between.  Come join us as Craig and I reflect on what we have learned and what has surprised us in that learning.

Do you feel you are not normal - not like those around you?  Do you feel that there is something missing in the day to day of our busy life?  How do you accomplish being more?  Today we are going to discuss our place in the world as we see it.  As we explore and work to be better, we will look at our need to stay focused, see the great picture of who we are, and many other concepts of who we are and how we can get there.  It all starts with the idea that we are made for more.

Do you feel you are not normal - not like those around you?  Do you feel that there is something missing in the day to day of our busy life?  How do you accomplish being more?  Today we are going to discuss our place in the world as we see it.  As we explore and work to be better, we will look at our need to stay focused, see the great picture of who we are, and many other concepts of who we are and how we can get there.  It all starts with the idea that we are made for more.

Dr Erika Aragona joins the podcast today to talk about inspiring others. In this episode, we discuss situations that have the ability to be a major change for you in a positive direction. Join us in letting your voice be heard and express yourself in a way that embraces and empowers you and women around you. Dr. Erika is a board certified family medicine physician with a focus on preventive medicine and women's health. In addition to a full time practice, she serves as adjunct faculty at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine where she teaches women's health and clinical skills courses. She holds an additional degree of a Bachelor of Arts in English, has published a book and several pieces in national journals. She serves as an expert physician consultant with appearances on television and social media as well as news writing. Her passion is making medicine cheerful, and with her website, dr-erika.com, she highlights female entrepreneurs as well as discusses positive aspects of medicine. Her goal is to create a social media presence as an engaging physician who makes medicine fun and relatable to everyone. Instagram @doctor_erika_ Twitter @doctor_erika_ LinkedIn @Doctor Erika, DO Facebook @DrErika DO TikTok @Dr_Erika_

What do you think you are capable of today? Are you limiting yourself without seeing if you are capable of more? You may believe that you have reached the top. However, you can still break through that ceiling and go further! In this episode, explore how to overcome a limiting mindset. It is about going further than what you think and how to believe you are capable of more!