She Thrives MD

Today Kathy is going to be talking about one of her favorite topics: self-compassion. Learning this is a superpower that benefits all of us and everyone around us. For most women in medicine, compassion for others comes naturally, but that same compassion doesn't always extend itself to their own needs. So in this episode, Kathy will share the importance of letting go of that inner critic and how to welcome more self-compassion into your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2U4Hdcs 

Many physicians say that they walk around with a sense that things should be different than they are. They describe this as a feeling of vague unease that accompanies them throughout the day. They may feel generally satisfied with work, life, or family, but they feel as though something isn't quite right. However, if you want to change something in your life, you must first identify what it is that needs work and how exactly you need to change it. So, in this episode, Kathy will be sharing actionable items you can use to reach the goals or results that you want in your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3cG1aNw 

It's not uncommon to feel as though we are stuck in our situation, perhaps more stuck than we truly are. We feel like we have little choice in how things are run, how things are scheduled, or what we're doing with our days. Many women feel as though we must keep going, grinding, no matter what. However, that is not the case. So today, Kathy will be explaining why it is not the situation that causes us to feel unhappy or stressed, what really causes this, and how to use this knowledge to take control. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3yRwmCR 

Researchers tell us that we think approximately 60,000 thoughts per day—and the majority of those are negative. Although we can assume that there is individual variation, many of us are experiencing a lot of negativity from our own minds every day. So how do we overcome these constant negative thoughts? The answer is: we don't. Instead, we embrace this normal way of thinking and learn to accept that this is our brain's way of making sure we are safe. In this episode, Kathy will be sharing how to use mindset work to acknowledge thoughts as they come while recognizing that we do not need to believe everything our brains tell us. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3z19LUy      

Welcome to She Thrives MD, where it's all about helping you go from merely surviving to actually thriving as a woman in medicine. This podcast aims to help busy physicians unleash the power of the mind so that you can create your version of a life well-lived, both in and outside of medicine. Each week, your host, Dr. Kathy Stepien, will share her wisdom, experiences, and practical steps to developing essential skills. In this inaugural episode, Kathy will be diving into three things every physician should know.  You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3wOnMTl