Pivot & Bloom

For me, focusing on financial wellness has always been challenging, as I know it is for many!   However,  seeking financial stability, with the ultimate goal of financial freedom, is a key component of a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle.   In this episode, I had an amazing and transparent discussion with Dr. Elisa Chiang about our unique backgrounds when it comes to money and finances, as well as how you can start to build your best financial future.    About Dr. Elisa Chiang:Elizabeth Chiang, MD, PhD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon, as well as a certified life coach from The Life Coach School.  Her mission is to help physicians create their best life now, by having financial stability and seeking financial independence.  For More from Dr. Chiang:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growyourwealthymindsetYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLZu1YRnbzUT_TlbOMMTlMQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealthy-Mindset-110067837960578Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-chiang-0582a432/

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Dawn Spann is a Breakup Coach and Founder of I.B.G. Coaching based in Westchester, NY.  Dawn helps women move on and get over their ex with dignity and grace.  Dawn began coaching women after breakup several years after struggling with her own breakup. Her goal is to help women navigate life after loss, rediscover their authentic self with a focus on building and maintaining healthy relationships.Dawn is a licensed social worker. She earned a master's degree in social work from NYU in 2004. Dawn launched her coaching business in 2019 after completing life coach training at JRNI, co-founded by relationship coach John Kim.Prior to coaching, Dawn worked as a family therapist, a sex educator and manager in the healthcare system.  Dawn can be found on Instagram @i.b.g._coaching (https://instagram.com/i.b.g._coaching?utm_medium=copy_link) and can be reached at i.b.g.coaching@gmail.com.

What an amazing episode with my friend Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown!  She dropped all the gems about sleep and how it can impact our lives and health, especially as busy moms.  Tune in, and I promise you will want to take notes! Dr. Brown is board-certified in pediatric pulmonary medicine and pediatric sleep disorders. As a double board-certified pediatric respiratory sleep medicine physician, Dr. Brown helps her patients breathe better and sleep better. By extension, she helps improve the sleep of their parents.Dr. Brown is a speaker, an educator, a writer, and the founder of Restful Sleep MD where she helps busy professional women and their children prioritize sleep to not only achieve their optimal health but also thrive and live to their fullest potential. She does this through courses and programs focused on educating and empowering busy professional women to make sleep a priority as a critical pillar of their health. Dr. Brown is a member of the  American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Thoracic Society (ATS). She has served on several committees locally, regionally, and nationally. Brown is passionate about mentoring the next generation of physician scholars and is particularly vested in the training and development of minority scholars. She also works with organizations and small businesses, to improve employee health by incorporating healthy sleep as part of their wellness journey. She does this through seminars, workshops, and round table sessions. Dr. Brown is here to help families learn how to create the best versions of themselves without sacrificing their health and losing sleep!For More from Dr. Brown:https://www.restfulsleepmd.com

Dr.  Toya is a wife, mother, board-certified OB-GYN  and the founder and CEO of Buy Default, a directory that curates brands and professionals that cater to and celebrate the Black community.  Dr. Toya is originally from Trinidad and Tobago and earned her Bachelor's and Medical Degrees from Howard University.  She is a diver, traveler, and Marvel movie connoisseur.  She currently lives with her family in Northern California. For more from Dr. Toya:Website:  http://buydefault.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/buy_default?utm_medium=copy_link

Bronson Dant has been coaching and training people in health and fitness for almost 10 years. He started CrossFit around his 40th birthday and quickly fell in love with the variety, community, coaching, and results. It didn't take long for him to realize that learning more about fitness and becoming a coach was the next path his life was taking.Bronson opened his own CrossFit gym in 2014. As a gym owner, helping people with their overall health and fitness, Bronson developed several programs to improve his client's quality of life and physical freedom consistently and sustainably.In 2018 Bronson discovered the secret to extreme optimization of his metabolic health and performance. Since then, he has designed specific methods to use both nutrition and fitness to radically improve the lives of hundreds of people all over the world.For more from Coach Bronson:Apex Training System:https://apxts.com/YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/GetFitwithCoachBronson

You must listen in to the inspiring story of my guest, Desireè Peterkin!  An avid cyclist, she started to develop symptoms  of an autoimmune disease that would alter the trajectory of her life.  Instead of giving up, she followed a path to wellness that was partially paved by the power of her community, medical team, and close friends and family.    With a profound sense of purpose and a ketogenic lifestyle, she now thrives to tell her compelling story of hope and healing.    There are so many lessons here!  You will want to take notes. 

Dr. Catherine Toomer is a Family Medicine & Community Health physician - founder and CEO of Health Wellness and Weight Loss Centers - a virtual coaching platform for optimizing health and wellness through weight loss, and maximizing weight loss through targeted health and wellness measures.  Dr. Toomer created what became her 1:1 health, wellness, and weight loss program twenty years ago when she was obese, an insulin dependent diabetic, and diagnosed with congestive heart failure, but was told she was too high risk when seeking help to lose weight and control her diabetes.  Using the program she developed, she lost 60 pounds in 6 months, got off insulin, and survived her CHF when told she had a 50% chance of living 5 years. She has now converted her program to a new online group coaching course - Total Wellness + Weight Loss.Dr. Toomer lives in South Carolina with her husband, 2 labradoodles, and an empty nest.For More from Dr. Toomer:Website: https://drtoomer.comCourse:  bitly.com/total-wellness-weightloss

Dr. Tamara Beckford is a board-certified emergency physician, speaker, host of the Docs Who Care podcast, and founder of the UR Caring Society. The UR Caring Society helps busy professional women take an active role in their health and wellness by putting themselves first for just two hours per month. During the pandemic, Dr. Beckford recognized that many professional women were constantly tired, eating poorly, missing sleep, not working out; therefore, she launched the UR Caring Society to support these women on their wellness journey. As a busy ER doctor in the middle of a pandemic, a wife, and a mother, I KNOW how hard it is to put myself first without feeling guilty.For More from Dr. Beckford: CEO of UR Caring DocsConnect with me on LinkedInHost of the Docs Who Care PodcastFind me on Social MediaYou Tube: http://www.youtube.com/urcaringdocs

Hey there!  I am planning an epic challenge for January 2022.  Tune in for my whys and some early details and continue to listen in for updates as it gets closer. 

Reflecting on our errors as a lesson, rather than dwelling on them as a punishment, is an important example for those who look up to us.  

The way we use our time and spend time with those we love, speaks volumes about who we are.

Thoughts on how to give "shape" to your kids through the examples you provide for them in your day-to-day living.   

A key part of our legacy is to pass on our health and wellness habits to our children.  This is important for all parents, but is especially vital for single parents.  Tune in to hear how you can start to be intentional with your habits, such that you enhance your own life and that of your children.  To Join The Single Well S.W.E.E.T on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/singlewellsweet/

The style of of your life is one of the most important decisions you make.   Style is fluid and often changes for each season.  Similarly, the style of our lives usually shifts as time goes on.  It is very important that your health and wellness lifestyle is one that actually enhances your now and your future.   Join The Single Well S.W.E.E.T:https://www.facebook.com/groups/singlewellsweet/

Have you ever thought about the meaning of the word "health"?  Interestingly, it can be defined in many different ways by many different people.   The more I think about health, the more I realize it is difficult to define what it is without considering what it is not.  This is not a discussion on unhealthy habits but an examination of the mindset surrounding health.  It is important to understand what health is not as we head into the holidays, a season where for many, the desire for or pursuit of physical health may be on hold.   Join me in The Single Well S.W.E.E.T on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/singlewellsweet/

Tune in for my review of the show about single motherhood that everyone is talking about.  And let me know what you think over at The Single Well S.W.E.E.T. on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/groups/singlewellsweet/

There are so many stereotypes surrounding single motherhood.  I have come to realize that we have a choice on whether or not to embody them. Who says we have to fit into the mold of single motherhood set by society?  Let's take the reins and change the narrative AND break the mold.  Our authenticity is what makes us amazing and we can leverage it to optimize our mind, body and spirit.  Tune in to hear more about this amazing retreat I attended and how we can improve our lives together.  To Join The Single Well S.W.E.E.T. Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/singlewellsweet/

Defining health is the first step to improving it.  What is your definition?  This episode will help you to gain clarity on what health truly means to help you clear the path to your best health. To Join the Get A Head Start on 2022 Challenge, get in The Single Well S.W.E.E.T. Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singlewellsweet/

How many times have you said you would change your lifestyle but never got around to it?  In this episode I review three key mindset shifts that will help you to get ready for your transformation.  *************************************We are gearing up for the "Get A Head Start on 2022" Challenge!  Be sure to join the Facebook group below to get all the updates!

Here's the challenge and kickstart you've been looking for!  Instead of waiting until January 1 to make changes, why not start now?  Meaningful transformation always starts with a mindset shift.  Decide to change your life now and work out the details as you go.  Listen in for more details.

We often focus on being nice and kind to others, but do we extend ourselves the same courtesy.  We are applauded for being our own worst critic, but what is that doing to your mindset?  How is that helping you to achieve your goals?  While we have to be able to motivate ourselves,  we must also give ourselves grace.  I hope this episode encourages you to intentionally address and clear the limiting thoughts that are holding you hostage and pushing your further away from your God-given purpose!  

And then God answered: “Write this.    Write what you see.Write it out in big block letters    so that it can be read on the run.This vision-message is a witness    pointing to what's coming.It aches for the coming—it can hardly wait!    And it doesn't lie.If it seems slow in coming, wait.    It's on its way. It will come right on time.Habakkuk 2: 2 (MSG)*********************************************************************Listen in for a guide to formulating your own personalized wellness plan. For your free wellness plan template and/or to schedule a free wellness consultation, go to: https://thesinglewell.lpages.co/dr-milah/

It is so common on social media to see goals attached to what others are posting - #relationshipgoals #lifegoals #vacationgoals, etc.  Let's change this paradigm!  What are your #wellnessgoals?  Listen in to discover why wellness goals are so important in your single season.For the  free wellness template and/or to sign up for a free wellness consultation go to:https://thesinglewell.lpages.co/dr-milah/

In this episode, I discuss how I learned to intentionally incorporate mental wellness into my lifestyle and ways you can do the same.  Topics Covered Include (in no particular order):Learning to pursue opportunities for mental stimulation outside of my daily workEmbracing self-care on a deeper levelThe importance of presence and self-awarenessHow mental wellness (or lack thereof) affects other pillars of wellnessHow mental and emotional wellness coincide, yet differTips to start optimizing your mental wellnessTo obtain your FREE Wellness Plan Template or to schedule a discovery call for The Single Well 1:1 & Group Coaching Program go to: https://linktr.ee/kamilahmariemd

In this episode, I explore my personal spiritual journey and provide tips for you to start curating your own consistent spiritual practice.  Topics Covered (in no particular order):My spiritual background and foundationLearning to include God in all of my relationships (romantic, friendships, family, etc)How impending motherhood affected my relationship with God and the churchHow my faith was tested within the church

This episode explains the shift from Pivot & Bloom Podcast to The Single Well as well as what to expect with this new venture!The Single Well Coaching Program Email: thesinglewell@gmail.comIG: @thesinglewell

Live taping to commemorate 1 whole year of Pivot & Bloom episodes.  Listen in to hear 10 lessons I learned on this journey and how they also relate to my wellness.  Stay tuned for big changes coming soon to Pivot & Bloom.  If you are a regular listener, thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

This is the final episode in the series about my career/life pivot and the various reasons behind it, as we round out the first full year of Pivot & Bloom podcast.  I am eternally grateful!Pivot & Bloom will be making a pivot of its own as it becomes "Pivot & Bloom Wellness Collective" and the podcast will be shifting to focus on those traversing their wellness journey as single women/Moms.  Stay tuned!

Learning entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart.  But, first I had to embrace the concept.  Listen in as I explain the pivot to entrepreneurship which had a part in my career leap.  

Letting go and allowing God to lead me in every area of my life, including in my career, took tremendous faith. However, I learned quickly that letting go of my job did not mean letting go of my career.  In fact, it meant so much more.....

Philanthrophy involves much more than financial donations.  In this episode I explain how my desire to give back is playing a major role in my personal life/career pivot.  

In this episode, I discuss some of the signs and symptoms I had that enlightened me to the toll stress was taking on my body and what I needed to do about it.  

Life is a series of pivots.  I have learned this more over the past year, than at any other time in my life.  Leading up to the completion of one full year of the podcast, I wanted to delve into the various components and individual pivots that have led up to my huge career leap. 

An episode dedicated to healing our healers!  It is not well-known to the general public, but physicians tend not to take good care of themselves.  However, this is a common issue amongst those who spend their lives dedicated to caring for others..  Join me and Dr. Stephanie Byerly as we jointly discuss all things physician wellness and self-preservation.  To Contact Dr. Byerly: Website: https://physicianhealer.comInstagram: @stephaniebyerlymdFacebook: Stephanie Byerly MDFollow Pivot & Bloom on:Instagram: @pivotandbloompodcastFacebook: Pivot & BloomBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com

As a physician with my own obesity challenges, as well as a passion to heal it in others, I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD.  She is a wealth of knowledge, having spent her entire career pursuing her passion of treating patients who have the chronic condition of obesity.  Dr. Francavilla Brown is compassionate and makes it her mission for her patients to feel seen and heard,  while also inspiring other physicians to embrace the practice of Obesity Medicine.  We can all learn a lot from her and I am so grateful to her for taking the time to have this discussion!Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD is a Board Certified Family Physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.  She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care,  where she practices family and obesity medicine.  She is pivoting to teaching other physicians practice obesity medicine through her platform Help Your Patients Lose Weight. For more from  Dr. Carolynn Francavilla Brown:https://helpyourpatientsloseweight.comIG: @helpyourpatientsloseweightFollow Pivot & Bloom on:FB: Pivot & BloomIG: @pivotandbloompodcastBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com

This episode is about the change in desires, mindsets and priorities that result in meaningful transformation, and how they have affected my own career pivot.

Tune in for a wonderful conversation about the state of medicine and how the transformation of physicians can lead to meaningful change in the world.   Dr. Adam Harrison is a multi-faceted, physician and attorney, who knows the power of change well, as he has transformed himself many times, and now endeavors to help other professionals do the same!More About Dr. Adam:"Hi, I'm Adam and I am a practising family physician and qualified but non-practising barrister (lawyer), medical educator and medical director / leader turned life, career, leadership and executive coach. I'm British-born but moved to Darwin, Australia, with my maxillofacial surgeon wife and our two young daughters in July 2019 and have been living in Hamilton, New Zealand, with them since January 2nd this year!As someone who has changed career several times, burnt out at least twice (that I know of) and been bullied multiple times, I have a special interest and expertise in coaching career transitioners, doctors burning out and doctors being bullied.My superpowers are being very open, honest and exceptionally fair, fighting against injustices (very resonant with my support for victims of bullying) and doing all of this with love and a generous sense of humour. I'm also a master networker and my favourite SM platform for networking is LinkedIn, so please connect with me there at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/.My main mission is to help doctors and other professionals who feel they are suffering the effects of working in a toxic environment (or who are being bullied), develop the skills to successfully deal with their situation, so they can be happier and more successful at work.I do this via the use of coaching techniques to help them get through those tough times and come out the other side more confident, resilient, assertive and influential people. Please contact me via dr.adamharrison@gmail.com if you think I may be able to help you."EntreMD Facebook Group (Dr. Una):https://www.facebook.com/groups/entremd/?ref=shareEntreMD Podcast:https://entremd.comFollow Pivot & Bloom on:FB: Pivot & BloomIG: @pivotandbloompodcastBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com

Get excited about this amazing episode with Ashley Wynn-Grimes, BSN who is the CEO and Founder of Cannabis Nursing Solutions!  As a nurse with a passion for patient-centered care, she transformed her life and career to eventually become an advocate for cannabis education.  Ashley has a wealth of knowledge, and is an excellent resource on this very controversial topic.  I thoroughly enjoyed this mindset-shifting interview.  To connect with Ashley:Website: https://cannabisnursingsolutionsllc.comBook: Asa's Medicine (can be purchased on her website)IG: @cannabisnursingsolutionsFollow Pivot & Bloom on:FB: Pivot & BloomIG: @pivotandbloompodcastBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com

Join me and my "dawg" Jonathan J. Johnson (aka Triple J) as we discuss his pivot to the ketogenic lifestyle and how it has transformed his life and empowered him to take control of his health.  Follow Pivot & Bloom on:FB: Pivot & BloomIG: @pivotandbloompodcastBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com

In this episode I discuss the importance of personalizing self-care, by defining what it truly means to you.  

Part 3 and the final installment of the procrastination series.  Here I provide some actionable tips to get you unstuck and on to better things.  Follow Pivot & Bloom on:FB: Pivot & BloomIG: @pivotandbloompodcastBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com

This is part 2 of my series on procrastination, where I talk about some key reasons why we tend to procrastinate and what is underlying them.    The goal is to identify and work through these sticking points so that we can get past them and on to manifesting our dreams.Follow Pivot & Bloom on:FB: Pivot & BloomIG: @pivotandbloompodcastBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com

This episode explores the 4 different types of procrastinators and my attempt to tackle my own issues with lifelong procrastination.  The 4 main types of procrastinators and how to not be one of them, according to 2 accountability coacheshttps://www.businessinsider.com/main-types-of-procrastinators-how-to-avoid-accountability-coaches?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbarFollow Pivot & Bloom on:FB: Pivot & BloomIG: @pivotandbloompodcastBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com

The life expectancy for all Americans has decreased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Even more striking is that the decrease for Black Americans is 3 times that of White Americans.   On social media, I saw some disparaging remarks about the focus on race when discussing these topics.   Even in such a racially tense climate, we are still largely uncomfortable with this topic, and it is often dismissed.  It is time we have a frank and ongoing discussion about the very real effect race has on our well-being.  PBS News Hour: “COVID-19 has already cut U.S. life expectancy by a year.  For Black Americans, it's worse. “https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/covid-19-has-already-cut-u-s-life-expectancy-by-a-year-for-black-americans-its-worseFollow Pivot & Bloom on:FB: Pivot & BloomIG: @pivotandbloompodcastBuzzsprout: https://pivotandbloom.buzzsprout.com