Permission to Burn Your Manual

Are you sitting there thinking "the place that heals you" sounds really woo woo? Yup, I see you! Nevertheless I encourage you to give this episode a try as you will learn: 1) How to ultimately care for yourself. 2) When lack of motivation is a problem and when it isn't. 3) Some tips for down-regulating your nervous system which can be used anytime you need it, but will be especially helpful when you've been in a chronic stress state. 4) The future of the podcast...don't worry it's not going away. Would you consider rating and/or reviewing the podcast? When you do so, more people will be shown the episode and with your help, we can help more people. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

For some people, hiring a coach is a scary undertaking. In this episode, I am sharing some tips and common mistakes made when hiring a coach. By the end of this episode you will: 1) Be able to decipher if now is the time 2) Develop your own criteria for what you're looking for 3) Decide which container of coaching is right for you 3) Learn from my personal experience some common mistakes and how to avoid them If you have any questions or need some guidance, I'm right here rooting for you. Even if I'm not the right coach for you, I'm happy to help you in your decision making. Just e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com Would you consider rating and/or reviewing the podcast? When you do so, more people will be shown the episode and with your help, we can help more people. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

If you give a mom a spatula, she will bake four dozen cookies...She will also injure her knee. Odd how those two things tie together isn't it? When you tune in to this episode, you will find out how those two things relate. Does this sound like you? You've lost 50 lbs and you're worried you're going to gain it back or maybe you learned to care for yourself better and you wonder if you'll be able to sustain it? Within this episode, we explore a case study to discuss how to 1) Meet ourselves where we are without judgment for where we started 2) Cultivate self-trust 3) Define your goals for self-care Would you consider rating and/or reviewing the podcast? When you do so, more people will be shown the episode and with your help, we can help more people. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

I don't have to tell you that changing your thoughts can be extremely uncomfortable. So, managing this discomfort once and for all isn't just so you can feel better, it's so you can truly cultivate new beliefs when you want to. What would it be like to cultivate a new belief easily, finding the best starting point JUST FOR YOU? If your current new belief already feels impossible, join me for this episode. You are about to learn two coaching tools that will quickly become your helpers on your journey to new beliefs: 1) Bridge thoughts 2) The thought ladder Would you consider rating and/or reviewing the podcast? When you do so, more people will be shown the episode and with your help, we can help more people. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

In this episode you're going to get my all access pass to starting the year off with a bang. If you've ever rung in a new year (we all have), chances are you can relate. New Year's Eve approaches and you reflect on the previous year with mixed emotions. You may be experiencing some regret for the things you did or didn't do. You're likely someone who has a huge desire to dump the baggage and start the new year off lighter. Join me in this episode for a little manual burning, a little self-love cultivation, and a whole lot more. This transition point is filled with limitless possibilities. Not only can you process the regret you may feel, but you can also learn how to craft the upcoming year in a way that minimizes the regret factor. When you rate or review the podcast, more people will be shown the episode. Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

In this episode, we will explore how to believe new things. You may think that cultivating a new belief is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, but that's a good thing. The discomfort stems from cognitive dissonance which is a sign you are well on your way to cultivating that new belief. Believing new things requires the following: 1) Recognizing the old belief and desiring to unlearn it 2) Identifying the new belief you want to cultivate 3) Preparing for the obstacles I can't think of a better time to believe new things than at the start of the year. If you agree, tune-in to this episode to get started on your way. When you rate or review the podcast, more people will be shown the episode. Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

As you work on cultivating your wellness permanently, you will quickly realize that there are some common triggers where we struggle to maintain our wellness. The legendary quest is to cultivate a life that not only promotes our wellness but preserves it during times of stress. At this time of year, one particular occurrence comes to mind, THE HOLIDAYS! Does this sound familiar? You work long hours and many days. You scramble to get everything together on time. By the end you are exhausted and just want it to be over. When it finally is, you're unsatisfied? I've certainly been there and done that and so have many of my clients. So within this episode, I'm going to discuss how I've navigated this common stressors and some tips for you to do the same. Remember there is no "have to" during the holidays. There is only "get to," "want to," or "choose to." The choice is yours to do it differently or the same. Awareness is key! This episode is designed to help you evaluate your circumstances and to cultivate a more serving experience if needed. It's never too late to make a one percent change. One percent over time grows into wellness millions. When you rate or review the podcast, more people will be shown the episode. Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

Welcome back for sleep episode part two. In this episode, we will explore our beliefs about sleep. So many of us crave sleep, want more of it, and yet don't get more. Why? If you find yourself in this boat, your beliefs about sleep, and the relationship you have with sleep is likely one of the culprits. The way we think about sleep determines our relationship to it, how much we have of it, and how much we prioritize it. So join me in exploring my own personal relationship with sleep through the years. Inside, you will learn my tips/tricks for getting a consistent 7-8 hrs of sleep each night. When you rate or review the podcast, more people will be shown the episode. Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

In this episode my friend, Dr. Audrey Wells, joins me as we explore all things sleep. My clients often mention sleep as a significant struggle, and it certainly was for me prior to hiring a coach. This episode presents a sleep discussion like you've likely never heard it. Within this episode, we will discuss: 1) Why sleep is so important (THE THINGS YOU HAVEN'T HEARD YET). 2) Barriers to getting good sleep 3) Tips to getting better sleep (THINGS I HADN'T HEARD YET). Whether you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or have poor sleep quality, this episode addresses it all. I wish I had been able to have this conversation as a new mom. If you love this episode, please help me show some love to Dr. Wells. When you rate or review the podcast, more people will be shown the episode. Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com Dr. Wells is a sleep medicine physician and certified mindset coach on a mission to help people sleep better so they can feel more awake and alive all day long. She offers a group coaching program and a private Facebook community for those struggling with sleep apnea and treatment, including CPAP. She also does individual coaching for those who want to uplevel their productivity and potential by taking “too tired” out of the equation. You can find her at: SuperSleepMD.com www.CPAPcourse.com https://linktr.ee/supersleepmd DrWells@SuperSleepMD.comFacebook: @supersleepmdLinkedIn: /company/supersleepmdInstagram: @supersleepmd

Welcome back for our final installment about time management and scarcity. If you've missed the previous episodes, go back and start with episode 30. You won't regret it! I love to talk about the autopilot mode that our brains have. So when is that mode a problem? Tune into this episode because I"m going to tell you all about it and help you discover when it's a problem and when it's not. Awareness is key and we are going to discuss how to gain more clarity. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question? You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com The Restorative Wellness Coaching Collective will be opening again for enrollment towards the end of the month. Space is limited, so hop on over to get on the waitlist. Spots go to the waitlist participants first. Sign-up here: https://www.freedomforphysicians.com/waitlist

Here we are again for our next installment about all things time. In this episode we will discuss how to say no free of guilt or any other bad feelings that befall you. Being able to say no when we want to is the key to being able to enforce our own boundaries around time and honor our true priorities. Being able to say no when we want to also helps us become more of who we truly are. This episode is one of several so don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the final episode. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question? You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

It's time, it's time for the next installment about time management and our time scarcity! In this episode we will discuss how boundaries or lack thereof really impact our time management. Emotional or internally set boundaries are no different than physical boundaries except for the fact that you must make your boundaries known because they cannot be seen. Why do we want to explore boundaries and time you ask? When we DON'T create and enforce boundaries around time, we don't honor our plan for our time. When we don't honor our plan, we also become disempowered, and we can develop resentment for those that aren't honoring our time. So boundaries in regard to time help EVERYONE...both you and the receiver of the boundary enforcement. This episode is one of several so don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the next several episodes all developed to help you slay the beast of time scarcity and mange your time. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

Welcome back for yet another installment of our time management and time scarcity series. Although I thought it would be short and sweet, I got chatty. Our brain goes on autopilot to help us be the most efficient version of ourselves, but un-checked we don't realize we may be veering off course from our priorities. Do you find yourself at the end of the day, realizing that something important is not yet done? Do you stay awake late at night trying to get it done? In this episode you will hear about How it happens that our day to day actions do not match our priorities. The implications as it pertains to time Why we want to solve for this AND how to do just that Don't forget to revisit your beliefs about time with this particular topic. What do you believe about time? What do you believe about your ability to manage your daily activities to ensure your actions match your stated priorities? What are the lessons that your parents taught you about addressing your priorities? What do you believe about your ability to have and create a healthy relationship with priorities and time? This episode is one of several so don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the next several episodes all developed to help you slay the beast of time scarcity and mange your time. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. Have a special request for a topic or a question?You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @CathiWhaleyMD or you can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com

Do you run around like a chicken with your head cut off? Are you constantly telling yourself... "I don't have enough time to care for myself." "There isn't enough time in the day." "There must be something I can take off my plate." If you answered yes or these statements resonate with you, then tune in! Within this episode we are going to discuss scarcity culture particularly around time, our beliefs about time, and time management. If we are to effectively tackle time scarcity we must explore our beliefs about time. What do you believe about time? What do you believe about your ability to manage the time? What are the lessons that your parents taught you about time? What do you believe about your ability to have a healthy relationship with the concept of time? What do you believe about your ability to create that relationship with time? This episode is one of several so don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the next several episodes all developed to help you slay the beast of time scarcity and mange your time.

Limits: Are they good or bad? I would argue they are both. When we talk about limiting beliefs, we often only discuss them in the context of us holding ourselves back from a result we want. But there are some limits that are good. Eating without limits...probably not ideal. Dreaming without limits...probably amazing. Join me in this episode for all things limits and beliefs. We will explore how to determine whether a belief is a limit we want to keep or eject and how we go about it. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

Self-care is as essential as water in terms of quality of life. Yet, we still struggle with implementing a self-care plan that is effective and consistent. This week, we are going to further explore the barriers to self-care and learn a superpower sure to help you jumpstart your self-care plan. This episode will help you better understand why you might not be implementing a self-care plan and offer you tools to start planning it in. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

Have you ever noticed how people have life altering events and all of a sudden seem capable of spectacular, innovative things? Or they overcome their fears to try something new, create something new, be someone new? In this episode, I am going to discuss one of my life altering events and how the path I created afterwards was always available to me. We will discuss how to live in the "life is short" zone now rather than wait for that life altering event. To supplement, I am offering a sneak peak into the Restorative Wellness Coaching Program completely free to you. To sign up to receive the video, go to: https://www.freedomforphysicians.com/intro-to-thought-model Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809, and thanks for your support of this show! I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

One truly is the loneliest number and somehow we can manage to be lonely even in a crowded room... Loneliness leads to mental isolation --> and is a risk factor for suicide. Healthcare professionals are high risk for suicide. So in honor of National Physician Suicide Awareness day and all those who have lost their lives..we are going to dive into the topic of loneliness and explore how we solve for this factor.. Because we CAN solve for it... If this episode resonates with you, please do me a favor and share it with someone who needs it. I don't care if you rate the podcast or write a review, but I do care about early intervention. So if you know someone in healthcare who needs to hear this, please share the episode. The Physician Support Line is a national, free, and confidential support line service of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists to provide peer support for physician colleagues and American medical students. ​Call 1-888-409-0141 or visit www.physiciansupportline.com. National Suicide prevention line: 988

Whelp, I found myself with the corona this week and did not have a back-up episode. Rather than come to you with my hacking cough from my corona den, I decided to take a page from my own book and focus on caring for myself... But fear not, I phoned a friend and fellow coach for a podcast takeover this week.. Meet Dr. Jillian Rigert, a military veteran, dentist, coach, and physician. Her motto is "live it to give it" and that is just what she does. Having overcome career burnout, severe suicidal ideations, and living with an eating disorder, Jillian lives to say the things that need saying in the hopes her words might benefit someone else. She describes herself as a "Human, not robot. Writer. YouTuber." You can find her at her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JillianRigertDMDMD/featured Within this episode, Jillian shares her key takeaways from the first 24 episodes of the show and offers some additional insights. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

Obstacles are EVERYWHERE! I'm not talking about the ones we see coming, I'm talking about those mountains that pop-up underfoot all of a sudden. While some obstacles may not amount to much, we often blame them for delays in the achievement of our dreams/goals. When those big obstacles pop-up, OVERWHELM often appears once again and then we are stuck. In this episode, we will discuss a framework for tackling these obstacles one mountain at a time. Using a personal story, you will see how I have recently practiced these tools myself to end the overwhelm and move forward, asking myself a VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION in the process. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

What happens when life presents a moment when you must choose to take actions in service of or in violation of your life vision? What happens when in that moment, you violate the boundaries you've set to preserve your life vision? My default is to beat myself up for it and to see it as a failure and a loss of progress. But I practice what I preach, so within this episode you will learn a framework to evaluate these zig zags and harness the power to choose wisely and place your focus where it serves you most. You will hear a real life recent example of how I practiced this framework, and how I managed to quit kicking my own ass.. Note: If you haven't heard episode 7 yet, hit the pause button and listen to that episode first. You'll get THAT MUCH MORE out of this episode... Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

Debbie Bradley is a board-certified medical oncologist, certified executive coach, avid mountain biker and adrenaline junkie. She has worked in the academic setting, private practice, and somewhere in between. Most recently, she has pivoted to leave clinical medicine and step into industry/pharma. AND this is where our conversation began, exploring her decision to make a change. This lengthy episode is packed full of goodies. Although much of our conversation discussed our experiences as physicians, there is useful information for ANYONE WORKING IN HEALTHCARE. She also coaches women physicians “Who Don't Have it All Figured Out”. Her passion is to empower women physicians to become the CEO of their life - showing up authentically doing what makes them happy, not what makes others happy. You can find Dr. Bradley at www.debbiebradleymd.com Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

Are you hearing that song by The Clash? Yup ME TOO. Ok ya'll this episode is about ALL THINGS CHANGE... Specifically about how important it is to allow ourselves the choices that do exist and also how we can make decisions around change with clarity. The HOW to change isn't the important part. The WHAT to change is. The how comes when you know the what. What you seek, you will find. Within this episode you will learn a framework that will help you evaluate any potential change. The world longs for what you have to offer. So no matter what the change is and what you decide, let's do this! Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

In this episode we will discuss LOVE one last time, namely loving all the parts of yourself. You know those deep down dirty parts we want to go away and not own? Yup, those need love too. When you can love those parts and own your story, the shame goes away. AND we further increase our capacity to love ourselves.. Tune in to find out one of my hidden parts and how I'm learning to love her. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

In this episode we are going to explore ALL things love, from love languages and how we reconcile the differences, to lovability and our capacity to love. When we do not SEE the love being offered and received, we miss out on connectedness, respect, trust, and compassion. A few questions to ponder before listening. 1) Do you believe you are lovable? 2) Do you offer yourself love? 3) Do you recognize when someone is practicing love towards you? 4) Do you know your own love language? Here is a hint...YOUR LOVABILITY has nothing to do with you. Want to know more? Tune into this episode. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

In this episode, we will explore living in a state of impatience. Impatience--when we lack the capacity to accept and tolerate delays. I have struggled with this for so long, and I imagine some of you are currently. There are so many unintended consequences of living in a state of impatience, most importantly the lack of enjoyment in the moment. It might feel unsolvable now, but I'm here to tell you that with a few Jedi mind tricks you will be well on your way to enjoying the now. Tune into this episode to learn all about it. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

We are all born inherently worthy...it's a fact. BUT somewhere along the way we lose our internal sense or worthiness. Within this episode we will discuss the cause of feelings of unworthiness and how they correlate with imposter syndrome before finally discussing a framework to unearth or cultivate our internal sense of worthiness...once again. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

In this episode we will explore why we want to use the power to choose wisely and the various components that increase or decrease our power. I'm also showing you a framework to increase your power to choose exponentially. The power to choose wisely impacts EVERY area of your life. So, highly recommend tuning in for this one. The book referenced is called What Should Danny Do? The book can be purchased at the following non-affiliate LINK. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

I'm so excited to host my friend Dr. Nissa Kiyashian, a psychiatrist and mindfulness instructor. I found it so hard to learn to be still and rest. Fortunately for me, my sister is a psychiatrist and mindfulness instructor who guided me along the way. Stillness is a habit but a habit that we don't inherently seem to possess. Join me in this episode where Nissa and I discuss how to get started. Would you like to contact Nissa? You can find her at https://amindfulmd.com. Would you like to purchase her book? It's available on kindle unlimited or you can purchase at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Stillness-Simple-Exercises-Moment-ebook/dp/B09YHZNKYT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PQR8Q3L419B5&keywords=practicing+stillness&qid=1656271819&sprefix=practicing+stillnes%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

We are afflicted with so many addictions these days...it's just the human brain being human. No addiction impacted me more than the addiction to busyness. I am now happily recovering but sharing my journey through about busyness. Within this episode I will 1) Discuss the problem and why we want to correct this 2) The underlying causes of this addiction 3) Ways to overcome it 4) Obstacles you might face 5) A plan to jumpstart kicking this addiction. Let's 12-step this bitch!! Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

Tune in this week as I dive into how we navigate a crisis. Tragedy is happening everyday, but the concentration in which we have been focusing on these tragedies has been highest over the last two years. Doubt and overwhelm are protective mechanisms deployed by our brain . However, doubt and overwhelm lead to being "stuck." Join me as I share my own personal journey through doubt and overwhelm. Here you will learn the tips/tricks necessary to help you become "unstuck" and navigate any crisis that comes your way. Did this episode resonate with you? Please help me in spreading the word by subscribing and writing a review on your podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @Freedomforphysicians.

In this episode, we will explore feelings...a somewhat complicated topic which I aim to simplify within this episode. Why do we do the things we do? Quite simply, we take actions or avoid taking actions because of how we think it will make us feel. If you would like to improve the quality of your life on a daily basis, dive right into this episode to learn the different between resisting, reacting, and avoiding feelings vs. allowing and processing. Special ANNOUNCEMENT: Free coaching series on Burnout Recovery Starting June 20th. To register follow this link.

In this episode, I am discussing the arrival fallacy. If you search on apple podcast you will find tons of podcast episodes devoted to this topic. However, this episode ties together the previous two episodes and addresses arrival fallacy from a new perspective. The arrival fallacy is the idea that things will be better when..... When I become an attending... When I quit my job.... When I have checked off everything on my "to-do" list... Why do we fall prey to the arrival fallacy and how do we stop? This episode will tell you just that. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @freedomforphysicians.Haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is go to , https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-burn-your-manual/id1616743809 and thanks for your support of this show! LINKS:Connect with me on Instagram & Facebook!

You've heard me talk about the idea that comparison invalidates our suffering. And we've all also likely heard the phrase "comparison is the thief of all joy," but I have a different take on that phrase. In this episode, we are going to explore how the act of comparing can dilute our pleasure. Diluting out pleasure leads to sooo many things: 1) Difficulty losing weight 2) Coveting something we don't have (a new car) 3) Buyer's remorse Comparison is natural. Find out how to harness the power within this episode. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. 1) Please subscribe and leave a review on whatever platform you are listening on. I will give you a personal shout out as a thank you. 2) Please share this episode on your social media page and share what you learned from this episode. 3) Use the hashtag #freedomforphysicians All of your efforts help improve the discoverability of this podcast to expand our reach and help more listeners. Want to reach me? E-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com. Want to hang out on social media? Find me @freedomforphysicians on both Instagram and Facebook.

Short and Sweet! In this episode we will explore the necessary evil of cognitive dissonance- the byproduct of any thought change. While cognitive dissonance has some very negative connotations in the world of COVID-19, learning to manage our own internal dissonance helps us move forward with thought change. Within this episode, learn tips to manage dissonance so that you can continue to revise core beliefs, set new goals, and live the life you design on purpose. If you too are committed to helping healthcare professionals become empowered and live a fulfilled life, would you help me in this mission? I have a special ask. If this episode resonated with you, please join me in being a part of the VIP launch team: 1) Please subscribe and leave a review on whatever platform you are listening on. 2) Please share this episode on your social media page and share what you learned from this episode. 3) Use the hashtag #freedomforphysicians All of your efforts help improve the discoverability of this podcast to expand our reach and help more listeners. United, we can change the culture of medicine. Want to reach me? E-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com. Want to hand out on social media? Find me @freedomforphysicians

In this episode we are going to explore the power of language and how certain words keep us past-focused vs. future focused. By keeping ourselves past-focused, we miss out on the limitless potential that exists in the future. How do we craft our thoughts to represent this future potential? What is the benefit of being more aware of the words in our internal dialogue? Find out in this episode. This podcast is a part of my purpose driven mission to help healthcare professionals become empowered and live a fulfilled life. Would you help me in this mission? I have a special ask. If this episode resonated with you, please join me in being a part of the VIP launch team: 1) Please subscribe and leave a review on whatever platform you are listening on. 2) Please share this episode on your social media page and share what you learned from this episode. 3) Use the hashtag #freedomforphysicians All of your efforts help improve the discoverability of this podcast to expand our reach and help more listeners. United, we can change the culture of medicine. Want to reach me? E-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com. Want to hand out on social media? Find me @freedomforphysicians P.S. It appears episode 3 has become the lost episode periodically not showing up on apple podcasts. For a direct link to episode 3, please click here.

In this episode we are going to explore how a 10-yr plan might be sabotaging your efforts at living a life you design. We will also discuss how to craft a 3-5 yr plan that doesn't pigeon hole you into a "new manual" but rather elevates a specific vision. Steps to creating the vision: 1) Evaluate each priority category and rate it on a scale of 1-10. Then list what would make it a 10. 2) Create a vision from your "make it 10" list with an emphasis on big picture. Whether you create a vision for each category or one large over-arching vision, you're doing it just right. Your way is the right way FOR YOU. This podcast is a part of my purpose driven mission to help healthcare professionals become empowered and feel better. Would you help me in this mission? I have a special ask. Please join me in being a part of the VIP launch team: 1) Please subscribe and leave a review on whatever platform you are listening on. 2) Please share this episode on your social media page and share what you learned from this episode. 3) Use the hashtag #freedomforphysicians All of your efforts help improve the discoverability of this podcast to expand our reach and help more listeners. United, we can change the culture of medicine. Want to reach me? E-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com.

On this episode you will hear me explore perfectionism as a culture within medicine. I share with you how I cultivated perfectionism as a third year medical student on the surgical rotation and suggest ways in which we can overcome this culture. If you are also passionate about the mission of helping our disempowered healthcare professionals become empowered and feel better, I have a special ask. Please join me in being a part of the VIP launch team: 1) Please subscribe and leave a review on whatever platform you are listening on. 2) Please share this episode on your social media page and share what you learned from this lesson 3) Use the hashtag #freedomforphysicians All of your efforts help improve the discoverability of this podcast to expand our reach and help more listeners. United, we can change the culture of medicine. Want to reach me? E-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com.

In this episode we explore why those internalized opinions matter and how they influence our ability to celebrate ourselves. Can you take a compliment? Do you believe the words when someone offers you a compliment? I invite you to reflect on how you answer this question now and how you'd like to answer it in the future. If you wouldn't mind taking a few minutes to answer a few questions. I'd love to hear from you about what your current pain points are and if there are is any special content you'd like to hear. Survey can be found here.

Welcome back my tribe! This episode explores all things thoughts and core beliefs. Here I will take you on a exploration of how we form thoughts in childhood and into adulthood. Who do you hang out with in your mind? Whose opinions have you internalized? Do you want them there? The choices is yours. It's never too late to set forth with intentional thoughts that over time become core beliefs.

Welcome my tribe! In this first episode, I share about my journey to discovering the manual and explore the content of our manuals. In this episode I hope to help you reflect on your own manual. How did your manual come to be? What is contained within your manual? Is your manual serving you? Does it reflect who you are at your core? Who would you be if you didn't have a manual and you didn't live under the requirements of the manual? Small steps you can take: 1) Three reasons why this is important to you. What is your strong why? 2) What are two reasons you are well-equipped to make this change? 3) What is one next action you can take today that is a small step in the direction that you want to go. Does burning your manual seem impossible? What's holding you back? I'd love to hear from you. You can e-mail me at freedomforphysicians@gmail.com. I'd love to invite you to join me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/freedomforphysicians/ Supplemental material: Kevin MD article titled Permission to Burn Your Manual

Welcome back my tribe! In this episode we explore who we are and how we define ourselves. Where do you go to answer this question? Do you go to the past or the future? I invite you to reflect on how you answer this question now and how you'd like to answer it in the future. Are there ways in which you define yourself in the past that should be redefined? Find out how to do that in episode # 2. For more information on coaching through Freedom For Physicians please visit https://www.freedomforphysicians.com.

Welcome Welcome! How do you define self-care? In this episode, I invite you to reflect on your personal definition of self-care and whether you feel worthy of self-care. As healthcare professionals we frequently subjugate our well-being for our patients and the healthcare system. How do we create boundaries that allow for self-care? What will it take to make us want to? The free anonymous confidential Physician Support Line can be found at 1.888.409.0141. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 800.273.8255 Additional resource: Kevin MD article titled "Me too" instead of "me last:" Have you filled your self-care bucket today? For more information on coaching through Freedom For Physicians please visit https://www.freedomforphysicians.com.