Podcasts about mindful healers podcast

What does following your inner knowing actually look like — not in theory, but in real life, with a mortgage, three kids, and twenty years practicing medicine inside an institution? In this solo episode, Jessie shares the long-form version of her story: how she went from Kaiser pediatrician of 20 years to leading 38 retreats, coaching hundreds of physicians, building Pause & Presence with her husband Mark, moving to Nicasio Creek Farm, and stepping onto the TEDx stage.  Every turn was an act of trust. None of it was a plan. This is not a story about leaving medicine.  It is a story about what becomes possible when you stop overriding your inner knowing — and what changes for the people around you when you do. Listen to hear: Why every turning point was an act of trust, not a plan Where the name Pause & Presence actually came from Working backward from how you want to feel The catalyst that actually moves physicians to change Why making decisions from depletion keeps you stuck What intentional healing spaces make possible The unexpected ripple effect on family, marriage, and kids Pearls of Wisdom Every turn we take toward our inner knowing is an act of trust — and trust grows by following it. What we model is far more powerful than what we say. The biggest gift of change is often the ripple effect on the people we love most. You cannot know the how until you get there — you can only set yourself up well for the process. Your best ideas come in a parasympathetic state, not when you are pushing. Without the pause, we react. Without the presence, we miss our own life. Working backward from how we want to feel is one of the most underused tools in medicine. Suffering is not required to make meaningful change. Reflection Questions Where in your life are you choosing fine over alive? How do you want to feel most days — and how do you feel now? What is one small act of trust you could make this week? What are you modeling for the people we love, whether you mean to or not? Where might support help you trust your own inner knowing more? Ways to work with Jessie Mahoney MD 1:1 Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.com CME Wellness Retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

Food can become one more place where we try to get it right, especially in midlife. Perimenopause and menopause add more noise, rules, and self-judgment around food.  In this conversation, Dr. Heather Awad and Dr. Jessie Mahoney explore a kinder, simpler approach to mindful eating in midlife and menopause. We talk about nourishment rather than perfection, eating real meals instead of grazing, and using protein and vegetables as a gentle anchor rather than as another rigid rule.  We reflect on emotional eating, sugar, self-compassion, and how to make supportive choices on the busiest days.  This is not about doing food perfectly. It is about building more trust, steadiness, and ease in our relationship with food and with ourselves. Jessie reflects on the approach to nourishment she and her husband, Mark, share at retreats: food as medicine, culinary medicine, family-style, farm-to-table meals, and a return to the basics. The invitation is to be thoughtful, kind, and intentional about how we nourish ourselves. What emerges instead is a return to the basics: eating like your grandma, choosing real food, and being thoughtful, kind, and caring toward our bodies. It is a mindful and intentional approach to nourishment rather than another performance project. At retreats, nourishment is not only about what is on the plate. It is also about beauty, delight, creativity, and presence. Jessie reflects on tasting with your eyes, on how beautiful food can feel nourishing before we even take a bite, and on desserts that feel special, intentional, and thoughtfully made.  In that spirit, food becomes something to savor and enjoy with attention, rather than another place to strive or follow rules. In this episode, we discuss: How food can become another arena for striving and performance The value of simple meals over grazing all day Emotional eating and the importance of pausing with awareness Protein and vegetables as a helpful foundation in midlife Backup meals and flexibility for busy real lives Why shame and self-criticism do not create lasting change How to be more intentional about sugar and dessert What nourishment can look like in retreat spaces and everyday life Pearls of Wisdom Midlife eating does not have to be a part-time job. A simpler meal structure can support awareness and steadiness. Self-compassion creates more sustainable change than striving. Food can be beautiful, creative, and deeply nourishing when approached with intention. Reflection Questions Where has food become one more place where you try to perform or get it right? What might change if you approached midlife eating with more kindness and less striving? What stories are you telling yourself about your body, and how are those stories affecting you? How might beauty, creativity, and delight become part of nourishment? Dr. Heather Awad's Links: Free Resource: vibrant-md.com/breakfast LinkedIn: /www.linkedin.com/in/heatherawadmd/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/heatherawadmd/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/heathervibrantmd YouTube:www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ksjIG1j7eIRttczBE1o2Q Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

Have you ever been asked to do something in a way that just didn't sit right with you? If you are a physician, the answer is almost certainly yes — and probably this week. We get trained to defer, to accommodate, to keep the peace, to make it work. And somewhere along the way, accommodation stops being a skill and starts being a default. A reflex. A cost. There is a quiet teaching most physicians absorb without realizing it: that there is one right way to do things, and our job is to find it, follow it, and not step out of line. The tension between that conditioning and our own inner knowing is the territory of this episode. There is no one right way. There are many. In this episode, Jessie and Ni-Cheng sit with the exact moment that conditioning gets tested — the bristle, the chest tightness, the split-second pull between complying, refusing, or saying nothing at all. Jessie shares a current dilemma where her expertise and what is being asked of her are not quite aligned. Ni-Cheng offers examples from her own practice, including the automatic bristle that comes when a patient hands her a pre-written letter to sign. Together they explore why over-accommodation is so common in medicine, what it actually costs us, and how mindfulness opens up something better than compliance or conflict. In this episode Jessie walks through the layers underneath that moment of tension — why it is rarely just about the task, and why physicians in particular are so prone to over-accommodation. The episode explores the hidden cost of defaulting to easy, good, and agreeable; the difference between an automatic reaction and a true inner knowing; the third option that becomes possible when we pause; and the four C's that change everything — curiosity, creativity, connection, and co-creation. Above all, this episode is a reminder that there is no one right way to practice medicine, lead, parent, or live. There are many. What we explore Why over-accommodation is so common — and so costly — for physicians What the moment of tension is really about: identity, safety, boundaries, belonging, self-trust How conditioning, hierarchy, and perfectionism shape our reactivity The difference between automatic reaction and true inner knowing The pause, the third option, and the four C's Why there is no one right way — there are many Pearls of Wisdom There is no one right way. There are many. Over-accommodation is a trained response, not a personality trait. It can be unlearned. The moment of tension is not just about the ask. It is about identity, safety, boundaries, belonging, and self-trust. Their urgency is not your urgency. You can choose alignment over someone else's approval — without abandoning the relationship. Not every disagreement means your inner knowing is one hundred percent right. Mindfulness helps us tell the difference. Reflection Questions When was the last time something didn't feel right, but we went along with it anyway? What did that cost us emotionally, energetically, or relationally? Where in our work or life have we confused accommodation with care? How do we recognize our inner yes versus our inner no? Where might we experiment with pausing before automatically agreeing or automatically refusing? What would it look like to trust ourselves a bit more — and stay curious about their perspective at the same time? Ways to work with Jessie 1:1 Coaching: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ CME Wellness Retreats — Connect in Nature & Nicasio Creek Farm Women Physicians Retreat: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Free Live-Stream Mindful Yoga: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga Jessie's Blog: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog Podcast Page: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

If charting is taking over your evenings, weekends, and mental space, this episode is for you. Dr. Jessie Mahoney, board-certified pediatrician, physician coach, and former physician wellness leader at Kaiser Permanente, shares a mindful, sustainable approach to clinical documentation that doesn't require working faster, working later, or another productivity hack. Most charting advice for doctors focuses on efficiency tools, templates, dot phrases, AI scribes, and time-blocking. Those things help. But they don't address the real reason so many physicians chart late into the night: the nervous system state we are in when we sit down to chart. In this episode, you'll learn: Why charting feels harder than it should — even when you know what to write The mindset shift that makes notes flow instead of stalling How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-explaining quietly inflate every chart A presence-based practice you can use between patients to reset Why "charting with ease" is possible without sacrificing clinical quality This conversation is for women physicians, primary care doctors, pediatricians, family medicine, internal medicine, hospitalists, and any clinician who is tired of pajama-time charting and wants a sustainable, human approach to EHR documentation. Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast. If this resonates, go deeper with 1:1 Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ Connect in Nature & CME Wellness Retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Free Live-Stream Mindful Yoga: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga Blog: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog

Are you tired of mothering on autopilot or reactively? Of loving your kids deeply and sometimes losing yourself in the loving?  Of the constant " Am I doing this right?" In our annual Mother's Day episode, we explore "mothering on purpose."  Between us, we have an 8-year-old, a 16-year-old, a 21-year-old, a 26-year-old, and an almost 30-year-old. Each one needs something different.  What is similar is the approach.  "Your approach determines the landing." We get into not fixing, not swooping, holding your tongue, and recognizing that your urgency is not their urgency.  We talk about reparenting yourself in real time and becoming the mother you wish you'd had.  About mothering all the way out into adult children, in-laws, and grandchildren, and Jessie walks through mindfulness tenets as a framework for intentional mothering: patience, non-judgment, trust, letting go, acceptance, curiosity, generosity, gratitude, and paying attention on purpose. Pearls of Wisdom "Your approach determines the landing." Their struggle isn't yours to absorb. Hold it, look at it, put it down. "We are raising children to become adults, not raising children to stay kids." Your urgency is not their urgency. Sometimes love is sitting in silence. You can be the mother you wish you'd had.  Mothering is a long game.  Reflection Questions What tone and energy are you mothering from? Are you absorbing things that aren't yours? Solving problems that aren't yours to solve? What energy or intention do you want to bring to your mothering? Mindful coaching is one of the most powerful ways we know to parent with presence and intention.  Whether you're navigating a teenager, an adult child, or grandchildren, or simply your own urge to fix and swoop — coaching helps you build the skills to mother on purpose. A special invitation: join us at Connect in Nature at Nicasio Creek Farm. Mindfulness and yoga in the redwoods, the yurt, and the gardens. A few spaces are left this summer. Partners welcome. 1:1 Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ Connect in Nature & CME Wellness Retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Free Live-Stream Mindful Yoga: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga Blog: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

What happens when you've done all the right things, built the life you were supposed to build, and something inside you still won't settle?  This episode is for the physician whose inner self feels restless.  You'll hear Ni-Cheng share the raw truth of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 and what her body was trying to tell her. Jessie tells the story of the day she handed in her resignation and felt sick instead of relieved.  You'll meet the concept of expansion anxiety — the feeling that you've lost your mind when really you're just growing — and the idea of jumping into cold water with a life preserver.  You'll leave with permission to stop using struggle as proof of your strength and to let the easy parts be easy. "There are no shortcuts to a big life. There are many shortcuts to a life that looks big on the outside, but is killing you on the inside." - A line, from Enia Oakes' 108 Notes from a Studio in Oakland, is the heart of this episode.   Pearls of Wisdom If you don't choose who you're becoming, circumstances choose for you. Not choosing is still a choice. Jump but with a life preserver. When you feel untethered, it often means you're growing. Let the easy parts be easy. The person you become will catch you when you fall — if you've taken good care of her. Reflection Questions If you were building your life on purpose starting today, what would stay and what would go? Where are you taking shortcuts to a life that looks big but doesn't feel like yours? What life preservers do you already have, and what do you still need before we jump? Closing Invitation If you are in a season where your old life isn't quite fitting and the new one hasn't yet taken shape, you are not lost — you are in the liminal space where real change happens.  I'd love to support you there through coaching, a retreat, or a free live-stream mindful yoga class. 1:1 Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.com CME Wellness Retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Free Live-Stream Mindful Yoga: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga The PAUSE (my blog): www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog Listen to other episodes of the Healing Medicine Podcast page: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast Referenced in this episode: Episode 261 with Enya Oakes on 108 Notes from a Studio in Oakland Jessie's TEDx Talk: What Would Love Do? The Question We're Not Asking Join Jessie and Ni-Cheng for the Connect in Nature Retreat at Nicasio Creek Farm: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

Do you know what you want? Not what is expected. Not what comes next on the list but what you actually want. For many of us, curiosity has been crowded out by pressure, productivity, and the conditioned belief that we should already know the answer. In this episode, we explore what curiosity needs to grow, what gets in its way, and how to start creating the conditions for more of it. PEARLS OF WISDOM • Curiosity does not grow well under pressure. It grows in specific conditions, and those conditions can be understood, created, and practiced. • For most physicians, curiosity has been pushed aside by urgency, productivity, perfectionism, and the belief that we should already know the answer. • Curiosity is physical, not just intellectual. Noticing how it feels in the body — openness, energy, flow, aliveness — gives us clues about how to create more of it. • Solving and fixing mode is the opposite of curious mode. Clarity, creativity, and connection show up when there is more room, not more thinking. • What we practice grows. Small, repeated conditions for curiosity matter more than one big breakthrough. Reflection Questions What conditions help curiosity grow for us, and what shuts it down most quickly? Where do we feel more open, more creative, and more like ourselves? What role do nature, community, and white space play in our own clarity? What strengths in us might be asking for more room right now?     If this episode resonated, and you are in a season of figuring out what is next — or simply wanting to feel more alive and connected to what you love — curiosity is the place to start. Listening to podcasts is a wonderful way to begin. Putting yourself in environments that support curiosity is where things shift. The Connect in Nature Retreat that Ni-Cheng and I co-lead is happening again this summer.  It is designed around exactly what we talk about in this episode: space, nature, community, embodiment, and room for curiosity to grow.  Retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm offer the same optimal conditions.  Coaching, one-on-one or in small groups, is another way to explore what you are asking for more room in your life. www.jessiemahoneymd.com www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.

Many of us have had frustrating experiences with AI — not because we lack intelligence or willingness, but because no one has translated it in a way that makes sense for how we actually work and live. This is part two of a conversation with my son Slade about using AI in mindful, practical ways. We talk about real use cases — reviewing a lease, finding a job, making a blog findable, writing show notes — and what it actually takes to communicate clearly with a tool that cannot read your mind. What emerged is something we did not expect: the skills that make AI work well are the same skills we teach in coaching. Get clear on your end goal. Offer the right context. Know where your own judgment and voice still matter. PEARLS OF WISDOM • AI cannot replace your authentic voice. Its output is never you, and that is where your value and job security live. • Communicating well with AI requires the same skills as communicating well with humans — clarity, context, and knowing your desired outcome. • AI can amplify your work and help people find you, but the creative and human parts still belong to you. • Knowing what AI can and cannot help with brings simplicity and reduces the overwhelm of endless possibilities. Reflection Questions Where in our work or life might AI save us energy on tasks that are not our unique gift, so we can protect time for what is? What would it look like to approach AI the way we approach learning a new language — with patience, curiosity, and a willingness to ask for help? Where might we be avoiding AI out of frustration rather than true limitation, and what would one small experiment look like? If you are curious about using AI in a more grounded, intentional way, Slade now offers sessions to help you build your own relationship with these tools. You can find him at AIWithSlade.com. Slade will also share his wisdom and answer questions in a live Zoom session for the Mindful Healthcare Collective and Pause & Presence. April 24th, 9:30 am Pacific Register here: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/curious-about-coaching He will share a practical, grounded, and mindful approach to AI. You will leave able to relate to it more easily, effectively, and efficiently — so you can spend more time on what matters most in your practice, your business, and/or your life. This session will be clear, honest, and jargon-free. No technical background required. About Slade  Slade Mahoney is an AI consultant and strategist based in San Diego — and the son of Dr. Jessie Mahoney, founder of Pause and Presence Coaching and Retreats. He got into this work because he believes AI should make us more human, not less. Too many brilliant, accomplished people are spending their most valuable hours on things that have nothing to do with why they became brilliant and accomplished in the first place — the emails, the scheduling, the follow-ups, the research — tasks that have nothing to do with why they built something of their own. The work that means most to him is helping people like his mom: smart, accomplished people who are curious about what AI can do and want to explore it for their business, their work, or their life. In his career, he has built AI tools for organizations ranging from small businesses to Kaiser Permanente, The Walt Disney Company, and the CDC — giving him a rare view into how AI is actually being deployed at every level and what it means for the rest of us. He works one-on-one with physician entrepreneurs and small business owners — teaching them how to use AI to build real tools for their businesses and get back to the work only they can do. Find him at aiwithslade.com (http://aiwithslade.com). And if you are a physician who wants support in a deeply human space — through coaching, retreats, yoga, or simply being in community with other physicians who understand — I would love to connect with you. www.jessiemahoneymd.com www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast   Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.

What if your hesitation around AI is not a problem, but a reflection of how much you care? Have you noticed how thoughtful, conscientious people imagine the worst-case scenario when something new arrives? Could it be that some of the fear around AI is less about the tool itself and more about our stories about it? And what if you do not need to love it to change your relationship with AI? This is part one of a two-part conversation with Jessie's son, Slade, about AI — not the technology itself, but the feelings it evokes and the stories we tell about it. We explore why AI feels so charged for physicians and high-achieving women, and how we might relate to it with more awareness, discernment, and self-compassion. PEARLS OF WISDOM • Hesitation around AI is often not a lack of intelligence or willingness — it is a reflection of how much we care about doing things well and doing them right. • Physicians are trained to anticipate risk and forecast danger. Sometimes we misapply that training to situations where curiosity would serve us better than caution. • AI is a tool. How we interact with it depends on slowing down, asking ourselves the right questions, and deciding how we want to show up. • The one thing AI does not have is a soul. Original, heart-centered, authentically human work will become more valuable, not less. • Everyone needs support learning this — even people who seem like they already understand it. There is no shame in asking for a guide. Reflection Questions What feelings come up for us when we think about AI — and how might we begin to shift from catastrophizing into discernment? Where are we resisting, rather than showing up with curiosity? How do we want to relate to AI in a way that is aligned with our values and protects our energy for what matters most? This is part one of a two-part series. In the next episode, Slade and I dive into the practical side — real use cases, real tools, and how communicating with AI is a lot like learning a new language. If you are a physician looking for support in navigating change — whether it is AI, career, identity, or how you want to show up in medicine and in life — I would love to connect with you. www.jessiemahoneymd.com www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

What if the unexpected is not an interruption, but an invitation? Have you noticed how quickly a small technical difficulty become a full-on nervous system event? Could it be that some of our frustration is less about what went wrong and more about the stories we tell about what it means? What if we could meet these moments — the glitches, the delays, the disappointments — with a little more awareness, grace, and compassion? Technical difficulties are part of modern life. The microphone breaks, the internet fails, the slide deck disappears. Things go sideways, and suddenly we find ourselves frustrated, urgent, and judging ourselves. This episode explores what happens inside us when things do not go as planned — and offers a gentler, more grounded way to respond. PEARLS OF WISDOM • Technical difficulties show us our patterns of reactivity and our patterns of responding to stress. They are invitations to notice, not just fix.  • When something unexpected goes wrong, our nervous system often responds before our thinking brain catches up. Pausing to notice the body, name the emotion, and observe the story can soften the moment.  • Letting something be imperfect is not the same as not caring. Sometimes choosing presence over perfection is actually caring more. • Impermanence applies to technology, too. A broken thing is not always just broken. It might be a marker of all that has been lived through it.  • We can choose acceptance where acceptance is needed, and action where action is possible. The wisdom is knowing the difference. Reflection Questions What kinds of unexpected disruptions tend to activate you the most quickly? What do you notice in rour body and thoughts when something goes wrong that you did not plan for? Where in your life are you spending energy trying to fix things that might need acceptance instead? Have you ever discovered tenderness, meaning, or beauty in something ordinary when it breaks? This episode offers a gentler lens for the next time something does not go according to plan - in medicine, in life, or on a Zoom call. If you are looking for a community that practices exactly this kind of presence, I would love to have you join me for free livestream yoga most weekends. These classes blend coaching, neuroscience, mindfulness, and an incredibly warm community of women who have been practicing together for six years. You can also join us for a retreat where we practice all of this in real life, in nature, together.   Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.

Coaching is a practical and effective form of support for physicians practicing amidst the chaos of modern medicine. It is a grounded way to help physicians practice with greater agency, steadiness, and self-respect. This episode explores: Why many struggles in medicine are not effort problems The role of nervous system regulation in sustainable change What physician coaching is, and what it is not Pearls of Wisdom Depleted and burnt out physicians are responding predictably to current conditions in medicine. Sustainable excellence requires skills that most physicians were not taught in training. Skepticism can be wise, but it can also keep us from receiving helpful and needed support. Effective change comes from noticing, regulating, and responding on purpose --not trying harder.   Reflection Questions What are you trying to solve with more effort that requires a different skill? Where is skepticism serving you wisely, and where might it be getting in your way? What might shift if you showed up more regulated, less activated, and more intentional in medicine and at home?   Ways to work with Jessie 1:1 Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.comCME Wellness Retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Free Live-Stream Mindful Yoga: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga Jessie's Blog: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog Podcast Page: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast *Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

When we are depleted, reactive, and under pressure, even small decisions can feel surprisingly hard. Intention, physiology, and physiologic awareness make decision-making simpler, steadier, and less draining. This episode explores decision fatigue through the lens of physiology, neuroscience, mindset, and intention.  Decision-making in healthcare is an expensive process. Physician thought patterns make decisions more burdensome. Decision drain builds when choices are delayed, avoided, or made at too high a cost.  In this episode, we cover: How intention and physiologic awareness simplifies decisions The expensive decision-making process in healthcare and the burden of decision debt How focusing on what is in our control gives back our energy and agency Pearls of Wisdom: Physiologic depletion, chronic pressure, and conditioning are the problem Physician patterns make decisions more draining than they need to be. Intention and physiologic awareness make decision-making simpler and less energetically expensive. Reflection Questions: When does decision-making feel most draining for you? What is increasing the cost of choosing in your life right now? Which physician patterns make your decision-making more expensive than it needs to be? How might intention or physiologic awareness simplify one decision this week? What is within your control in about how you decide, communicate, or show up? What decisions are you postponing or avoiding? Ways to work with Jessie Mahoney MD Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.comCME Wellness Retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Free Live-Stream Mindful Yoga: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga More Blog: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog Podcast page: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.

What happens when physician partners step away and make space to slow down together? In this episode, we explore how rest, reflection, and shared experience can help us reconnect with ourselves, our relationships, and the deeper reasons we practice medicine.  Drs. Angela Wong and Doug Conrad share their experience of coming to The Connect in Nature Mindfulness Retreat at Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center together as a physician couple.  They reflect on what it was like to step away from the daily pace of medicine for a few days to reconnect—with themselves, with each other, and with what matters most.   They talk about perfectionism in medicine, the hidden cost of constant productivity, and how slowing down can restore perspective, compassion, and connection.  This conversation is a reminder that a pause for self-care is not indulgent. It is one way we reclaim agency in medicine and remember who we are beyond the roles we carry. If this conversation resonates, we would love to welcome you to future retreats where we explore rest, mindfulness, and connection in community with other physicians.  The next Connect in Nature Mindfulness Retreat is July 30-August 1, 2026 Listen to learn about: Why slowing down can help you reconnect with yourself and your partners How perfectionism can quietly shape life and work in medicine What happens when you allow yourself to receive care Why shared experiences outside medicine can strengthen physician relationships How rest, movement, breath, and nourishment can influence how you care for patients Pearls of Wisdom: Shared experiences outside the clinical environment can strengthen physician partnerships and help us see one another as people, not just colleagues in a busy life. Slowing down is not indulgent. It creates the space needed to reconnect with ourselves, our partners, and the deeper reasons we practice medicine. Perfectionism often masquerades as professionalism in medicine. Letting go of that inner judge can restore both well-being and relationships. The practices we experience personally—mindful movement, nourishment, rest, and breath—often become the most authentic tools we bring to patient care. Reflection Questions: What might shift if you intentionally created time to slow down with a partner or loved one? Where in our lives might you be moving so quickly that you have stopped noticing how you actually feel? How might releasing the need for perfection allow more compassion toward yourself and others? What small daily practice could help you reconnect with your breath, body, and sense of agency? Ways to connect and work with us: Website: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ ; https://awakenbreath.org/Retreats: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Yoga: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga Blog: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog Podcast: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast *The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast. Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.  

During this session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference, Dr. Jessie Mahoney shares her thoughts on why high-achieving professional women often find themselves in relationships with neurodivergent men, sometimes without even realizing it and what the hidden pain point is that keeps showing up in these relationships, and how can it be overcome.Dr. Jessie Mahoney, a professional coach for high achieving professional women and a physician herself, shares a few powerful insights to help you navigate the challenges of your neurodiverse partnership.If you're a successful professional woman who has recently discovered that you are in a neurodiverse relationship, this episode is for you. You'll learn:* The dynamics that often lead high-achieving women to neurodivergent partners* The most common source of tension and frustration in neurodiverse relationships* A game-changing mindset shift that can help ease conflictDrawing from her personal experience and years of coaching, Dr. Mahoney will share how to shift your approach to your relationship and move forward with greater ease and harmony. Dr. Jessie Mahoney is a Board-Certified Pediatrician, Professional Coach, and an expert in helping high-achieving women who are successful on the outside but feel frustrated and overwhelmed beneath the surface. Through her coaching, Dr. Mahoney empowers women to connect with a sense of calm, clarity, and courage—transforming their struggles into actionable steps for personal and professional growth.  As the founder of Pause & Presence Coaching and Retreats, Dr. Mahoney provides both one-on-one coaching and immersive retreats designed to help women create lasting change. She is also a cohost of the Mindful Healers Podcast, where she shares strategies for mindfulness and well-being and is a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor, Dr. Mahoney is passionate about supporting healthcare professionals and women's empowerment, serving as a wellness consultant and keynote speaker in these fields. In addition to her professional work, Dr. Mahoney has been married to her neurodivergent high school sweetheart for over 31 years. She brings a deeply personal perspective.  To learn more about Dr. Mahoney and her transformative work, visit www.jessiemahoneymd.comTo learn more about the support groups, coaching services and many other resources Mona Kay has available, you can check out her website here.

Whether you're a physician, a parent of young athletes, or someone exploring your own healing journey, this episode is a reminder that healing isn't always found in a prescription pad, it might be found in motion. Episode Summary: Have you ever felt there had to be more to practicing medicine? That healing could happen beyond prescriptions and procedures? In this powerful and heartwarming episode, we welcome Dr. Amy Valasek, a Presidential Award winning pediatric sports medicine physician, group fitness instructor, and mom of two athletes, as she shares how she integrated movement and joy into her medical practice. Reuniting after 20 years since medical school, host Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang and Dr. Valasek dive into the transformative power of physical activity—for themselves, their patients, and their families. Special Guest: Dr. Amy Valasek is a physician at Nationwide Children's Sports Medicine and an associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 2005), she is board-certified in sports medicine, a Les Mills certified instructor, and winner of the 2024 President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award.  

In this reflective solocast, Dr. Ni-Cheng invites you to join her on a journey into the lives of two very special Bald Eagles—Jackie and Shadow—and their eaglets, high above Big Bear Lake, California.  She shares both the magic of nature and powerful life lessons that resonate far beyond the treetops. This episode is for anyone who: Loves wildlife or is fascinated by eagles Enjoys learning from real stories in nature Wants to reconnect with their authentic self Could use a gentle, heartfelt reminder to slow down and pay attention You'll hear: Fascinating backstory about the Bald Eagle's conservation comeback The unique behavior of Jackie, a rare eagle who stayed close to home Observations from this year's nesting season, including the joys and heartbreaks of raising eaglets in the wild The whimsical antics of nocturnal visitors, Fiona and Fast Freddie (San Bernardino Flying Squirrels) Life lessons inspired by the patience, strength, and partnership of these majestic birds Pearls of Wisdom Nature has much to teach—if we pause and pay attention. Parenting, even for eagles, involves trust, mistakes, love, and resilience. Slowing down, observing, and honoring natural rhythms can bring us wisdom and peace. Humor and whimsy are everywhere in the wild—yes, even squirrels in an eagle's nest! You can invite more nature into your life intentionally, in both big and small ways. Reflection Questions What aspects of nature most captivate you? How can you bring more of the natural world into your daily environment? What lessons might nature be offering you right now? Resources Mentioned: Eagle Nest Cam: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE www.friendsofbigbearvalley.org Tune in for stories, insight, and a little eagle-inspired magic. Nature is always nearby—you simply have to notice.   Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.    

In this episode of Healing Medicine, we explore the powerful metaphor of cleaning windows as a way to gain clarity in our minds and lives. Inspired by a real-life experience of hiring professionals to clean her skylights, Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang reflects on mindfulness, yoga, and coaching as intentional practices to clear the metaphorical grime from our perspective and lens of awareness. We don't usually realize how cloudy our outlook has become until we make space for clarity. Listen to discover how letting in more light—both literally and figuratively—can transform how you see and experience life. Pearls of Wisdom: Mindfulness is Window Cleaning: Just as windows gather dirt and grime, our minds collect judgments, biases, and old stories that cloud our perspectives. Mindfulness helps clear away these mental residues, allowing us to see the present more clearly. Clarity is Kindness: Gaining clarity through mindfulness, yoga, or coaching not only benefits us but also those around us. It opens us to lightness—both in terms of illumination and the relief of mental weight. Investing in Clarity is Worth It: Often, it takes an unexpected nudge to prioritize self-care. Just as investing in professional window cleaning brings unexpected brightness, investing in personal growth yield profound shifts. Awareness Precedes Change: Often, we don't know how cloudy our mental windows have become. Practices that foster mindfulness, reveal how patterns like judgment, negative bias, or people-pleasing color our experiences. Moving from Default to Choice is Empowerment: With clearer mental windows, we gain the ability to move from habitual reactions to intentional, mindful choices that align with our values.   Reflection Questions: When was the last time you “cleaned your windows”—both literally and metaphorically? Are there thought patterns, biases, and/or assumptions clouding your perspective? What might become more beautiful and clear if you took the time to "clean your windows"? Take a step toward clarity by joining Jessie for a retreat. You'll experience practices to clear your mental and physical windows through coaching, yoga, mindfulness, and community. You'll also get to enjoy the sparkling windows! Learn more and reserve your spot here: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats If you would love fresh perspective and to feel free from mental grime, consider coaching with Jessie one-on-one: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching If you enjoy the Healing Medicine Podcast, both Jessie and Ni-Cheng  are available for workshops, keynote talks, and retreats for groups. Simply reach out. *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.  

Welcome to Healing Medicine, formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  This episode is a heartfelt thank you, an intentional pause, and a meaningful unveiling. After 250 episodes and over 150,000 downloads, we are stepping more fully into who we've always been—with clarity, purpose, and love.  Our rebrand is not a departure, but a deepening.  Healing Medicine reflects the essence of what we've been offering all along: medicine that heals, and a space to heal medicine—from the inside out.  We are here to help physicians reclaim balance, focus, and a love for medicine, one mindful step at a time. Pearls of Wisdom: Healing Medicine is both a calling and a commitment - to offer medicine that heals, and to heal the culture of medicine so those who want to keep practicing  it can flourish and come alive again. Clarity is love. Our name change is about alignment and visibility. Love would make it easier for those seeking support, nourishment, and community to find us. Mindfulness remains at our core. Our voices, our mission, and our compassionate approach are here to stay—rooted in presence and shared humanity. This podcast honors imperfection. We show up just as we are, and invite you to do the same. The ripple effect is real. If this podcast has supported you, please share it with others who need to know they're not alone. Reflection Questions: What does healing medicine mean to you? Where might you be called to grow in alignment with who you truly are? Is there something in your life or work that needs a name change, a reframe, or a release? How might you help someone else heal by sharing what's helped you? If our conversations resonate: Come practice with me through weekly online outdoor yoga classes—rooted in mindfulness and offered with heart or explore the many offerings at your own pace on YouTube. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga Or join me to practice in person ata transformative retreat: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats If you're longing for more alignment in your work and life, coaching is a great next step. Together, we'll unlearn what no longer serves and plant the seeds of what's next: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching If you'd like to bring the message of healing medicine to your institution, team, or conference, we offer deeply engaging keynotes and workshops centered on mindfulness, mindset, and sustainable physician well-being: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking To invite Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang to speak on mindfulness or integrative medicine, visit: www.awakenbreath.org Please take a moment to leave us a written review, share this episode with someone it might support, or email us to let us know how it helped you. This work grows through connection, community, and love. Thank you for walking this healing path with us. *Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.  

What if rebuilding strength isn't about pushing harder—but trusting yourself more?  After decades of practicing medicine with a mindset of pushing through exhaustion, injury, and disconnection, Jessie reflects on how partnering with a personal trainer helped her rebuild something she hadn't even realized she had lost: trust in her own body. Jessie shares how mindful movement, compassion, and curiosity can heal old patterns of disconnection—and help you grow strength, resilience, and self-trust from the inside out.  This episode invites you to explore the parallel journeys of physical healing and emotional healing—and to remember that trust, acceptance, and compassion are essential muscles to build if we are to live, lead, and heal sustainably. You'll hear about: How physician training teaches us to override our body's messages—and how to gently unlearn it Why trust, acceptance, and compassion are not luxuries, but essential practices for strength and well-being The surprising ways mindful strength training mirrors mindset coaching How small, intentional shifts both physical and mental, can lead to profound change Why support, investment, and attention are the foundations of sustainable healing Fourteen mindful strength lessons -- applicable far beyond the mat or gym Reflection questions: Where are you ready to begin trusting your body again? Where might leaning into acceptance and kindess offer you more freedom and strength? How would it feel to move through your health, your work, and your relationships with more compassion and curiosity? Healing does not come from pushing harder. Strength does not come from force. Sustainability grows from trust, presence, and honoring what is. When you invest in yourself, with care and attention, you don't just heal your body.  You heal how you live, how you love, and how you lead. You are stronger when you get support. And you are worth it.  What might this look like for you? 1:1 coaching, small group coaching, a retreat, or something else? Please share this episode with a friend or colleague who needs the reminder that strength, trust, and compassion are skills we can all grow. Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

In honor of Earth Day, we invite you into a nurturing and grounding conversation about the wisdom of the Earth—and how it offers profound guidance for sustainable living, healing, growth, and leadership.  In this episode, we explore the essential, often overlooked parallels between medicine, healing, and the rhythms of the natural world.  Through stories, we share how nature reminds us what it truly means to flourish—imperfectly, interdependently, and in cycles. This Earth Day episode is a celebration of “the Earth's Playbook”—rich with insights for physicians, parents, leaders, and anyone longing for sustainability in their work and life. Pearls of Wisdom: Growth and healing are inherently messy. Whether it's bird poop, wildflower chaos, or compost, embracing the imperfections of nature offers us a gentler path forward in medicine and life. Sustainability is rooted in rest, pruning, and interconnection. Just like soil needs to rest and flowers need space to bloom, we also need nourishment, boundaries, and community to thrive. Trust the unseen. Planting seeds—of dreams, ideas, or changes—requires belief, not immediate evidence. Nature teaches us to trust the slow, quiet unfolding of transformation. The right environment matters. Thriving often requires being in the conditions that suit us best. Just like sunflowers need sun, humans flourish when we're planted in alignment with who we are. Honor the seasons. Life, careers, and relationships ebb and flow. When we soften into the cycles, we waste less energy resisting and discover the beauty of each phase. Reflection Questions: Where might you need to prune something “good” to make space for something great? Are you trusting the seeds you're planting, even without guarantees? How might you allow for more rest in your life, like soil lying fallow? What supports—bean poles, trellises, or companions—do you need to hold up your growth? Where in your life is composting happening—a messy breakdown that might be the beginning of rich, new growth? Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a mindful moment that invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the awe and wisdom of the Earth. If this episode speaks to you…  Come practice mindfulness with me through my outdoor yoga classes, now powered by solar energy and recorded among the trees. Many recent classes are aligned with Earth-inspired themes and are available for free on YouTube.  If you're ready for a deeper connection, join me in person at an upcoming retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. To explore how coaching can help you realign your life and work with the rhythms of nature and your own inner knowing, visit https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching. If you'd like to bring these conversations to your team, institution, or conference, I offer keynote talks and workshops inspired by nature, mindfulness, and sustainable leadership. Learn more at www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking. To invite Dr. Liang to speak or teach on mindfulness and integrative medicine, visit www.awakenbreath.org. Please share this episode with a friend, leave a written review, or send us a note about how this episode impacted you. Your stories deeply nourish our work and allow us to continue planting seeds of healing. Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.  

A powerful and deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Dawn Baker—an anesthesiologist, author, yoga teacher, coach, homesteader, and fellow mindful healer. Dawn shares her journey of pivoting from a conventional medical path to a multi-passionate, deeply aligned life grounded in freedom, purpose, and self-awareness. Her story is extraordinary and relatable, offering a roadmap for anyone longing to redefine success and live more authentically. Dawn's life took a profound turn after a serious health diagnosis during residency. What followed was a journey of healing, questioning long-held beliefs, and learning to trust herself again.  Through microsteps, mindfulness, and courage, she built a life where she practices medicine on her terms, homeschools her daughter, lives off-grid in the Utah mountains, and empowers other women physicians to live more fully through coaching, writing, and her podcast, Lean Out. Pearls of Wisdom: Clarity and alignment often come from stillness—and sometimes from unexpected crises. Creating space to know yourself again is essential to any life pivot. Redefining success based on your own values, not societal or professional expectations, is a courageous and liberating act. You can do hard things—and more importantly, you can do different things. Embracing change is a mindful act of self-trust. Locums, lifestyle design, and nonclinical work are legitimate, fulfilling, and creative ways to practice medicine and live well. Confidence and courage are not personality traits—they are skills you can grow, especially when you pause, reflect, and reframe the narrative of your life. Reflection Questions: What might you discover if you paused long enough to truly listen to yourself? What values are guiding your current version of success—and are they truly yours? How might your life shift if you approached it as the hero of your own unfolding story? Don't wait for a crisis to step into your own less ordinary life, consider working with me through mindful coaching or joining me on retreat.  These are the sacred spaces where clarity, courage, and transformation truly begin: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching and www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. If you'd like to bring this conversation to your team or community, I would love to support you with a workshop, retreat, or talk on mindful living and leadership: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking To learn more about Dr. Dawn Baker's work, you can find her at www.practicebalance.com or follow her on Instagram @practicebalance. Her book, Lean Out, and her podcast of the same name are thoughtful resources for anyone seeking alignment, clarity, and courageous living. To explore mindfulness-based speaking, retreats, and workshops, learn more about Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang's work at www.awakenbreath.org. She brings breath, presence, and healing to teams, institutions, and communities. Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.  

This special pop-up episode is a heartfelt offering recorded the day before Tax Day. In it, I share a deeply personal and transformative journey—one that has taken me from anxiety and overwhelm to peace and even empowerment around something many of us dread: taxes. This isn't a conversation about deductions or spreadsheets. It's an invitation to explore how your experience with taxes may actually be a reflection of deeper themes—control, trust, perfectionism, scarcity, and self-worth.  I walk you through how healing my relationship with taxes became a profound act of self-compassion and alignment, and why finding neutral might just be one of the most powerful feelings available to us. May this episode support you in meeting what feels hard with grace. Pearls of Wisdom: You can be empowered without doing it all yourself. Overfunctioning is not a badge of honor. Trusting others is a courageous choice—and a practice. Financial clarity is emotional clarity. When we understand our money, we gain insight into how we align our time, energy, and values. Neutral is a win. Peace around money and taxes doesn't have to mean loving them—it means not fearing them. Calm, clarity, and presence are enough. Perfectionism doesn't bring peace. Letting go of “right vs. wrong” thinking opens space for self-compassion, connection, and better decision-making. Everything is a practice. Especially trust. Especially communication. Especially asking for help. Reflection Questions: What stories do you carry about money, taxes, or responsibility? Where are you still overfunctioning—and how might your life shift if you simply functioned? What would it feel like to soften around control or the need to be right? Could neutrality be a goal worth aiming for in your relationship with money—or anywhere else? If this episode resonates, consider joining me for coaching. We gently explore what's underneath your own areas of tension—whether it's around money, relationships, parenting, or your career.  You don't have to figure it all out on your own. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching If you'd like to experience a healing and transformative immersion experience, join me at one of my upcoming retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats To bring mindfulness, coaching, or wellbeing workshops to your group or institution, visit: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking.  To invite Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang to speak or teach: www.awakenbreath.org Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.  

This milestone episode is a powerful and heartfelt exploration of one of the most tender and transformative topics: self-worth.  So many physicians struggle with valuing themselves, charging fairly for their services, and letting go of guilt rooted in self-sacrifice. This episode is inspired by real conversations with courageous clients and a vulnerable moment of my own It is is a call to unlearn the deeply embedded scarcity mindset that pervades our training—and to embrace sustainability, worthiness, and alignment instead. If you've ever questioned what you're allowed to charge, how to talk about your value, or whether you're worthy of being paid well for the impact you offer, this episode is for you. Pearls of Wisdom: Scarcity is medicine's default mindset—and it's unsustainable. Unlearning guilt and martyrdom opens the door to peace, passion, and possibility. When we value ourselves and our expertise, others do too. Charging fairly isn't greedy—it's grounded and essential for sustainability. Pricing isn't about market rate or insurance reimbursements. It's about alignment, reciprocity, and choosing what allows you to serve from peace. Undercharging has hidden costs: resentment, burnout, and a devaluation of your work and wisdom. You don't have to choose between helping others and honoring your worth—you can do both, intentionally and mindfully. Reflection Questions: Where do guilt and fear show up in your decisions about money, time, or value? What would change if you trusted in your impact and led from self-worth? What would peace charge? The mindful moment  will help you notice what arises when you hear conversations about money, scarcity, and value. It's an invitation to pause, breathe, and bring compassion to your experience. If this conversation resonates, know that this is the kind of deep, transformational work I do in my coaching practice and at retreats.  If you're struggling to charge what you're worth, to feel valued, or to hold boundaries from a place of alignment, I invite you to explore working with me one-on-one or in a small group. Learn more about coaching You can also join me at one of my upcoming mindful physician retreats—they are the perfect space to reconnect with your worth, realign your life and work, and build sustainable change in community. To bring this powerful message to your institution, leadership team, or conference, I would love to speak and share my keynote, The School of Unlearning—it's changing conversations and cultures in medicine everywhere. Learn more about Jessie Mahoney's speaking offerings If you'd like to bring Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang into your space, she also offers incredible transformational talks rooted in mindfulness and healing. Explore Dr. Liang's offerings Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.

Embracing business and marketing doesn't dilute the heart of practicing medicine—it strengthens it. Business and marketing are ultimately about human connection and trust. Medicine is too. As physicians, we were trained to heal—but not to advocate for ourselves, run a practice, or communicate our value effectively. The skills we need for a fulfilling and sustainable medical career aren't just clinical.  To thrive in medicine, we also need business, communication, leadership, and marketing skills regardless of our role. Honing these skills helps you build a balanced, impactful, nimble, and aligned career. We "sell" ideas, treatments, and our expertise daily. Marketing skills help with patient compliance, team leadership, and career success.  Articulating our impact isn't bragging—it's essential. Elegantly sharing our value with our patients and our institutions increases our potential impact dramatically. Public speaking and persuasion techniques play a big role in the practice of medicine. The words we choose influence behaviors in patients, teams, and institutions. When and where we choose to speak up does too. Most physicians struggle to advocate for promotions and raises. Business and marketing are about effective advocacy. When we courageously step into modeling and marketing our worth, our confidence and career trajectory can shift powerfully.  

This episode is deeply personal and profoundly urgent. In it, we share our lived experiences of life-threatening illnesses during training and early practice—--stories that are more common than many of us realize, but are rarely spoken aloud.  Through vulnerability and truth-telling, we illuminate the unseen and unacknowledged toll that medicine takes on women. This episode is being released on National Physicians Day as both a call to reflect and a call to action.  We share our stories to hopefully inspire both personal empowerment and collective change. We hope to offer a message of hope that we can practice medicine differently—and sustainably.  Pearls of Wisdom: Healing shouldn't cost the healer their health. Our personal stories show how the cultural expectations in medicine—self-sacrifice, overwork, and silence—can lead to profound physical and emotional harm. Caring is not a competition. We must let go of the glorification of suffering as a marker of dedication. Personal transformation can lead to systemic change. When we care for ourselves, speak up and model new ways of practicing, we create a healthier, more humane culture in medicine. Wellness is not one-size-fits-all. Self-care and well-being are dynamic, evolving practices. Leaders set the tone. Physician leaders must model wellness and advocate for systems that support—not erode—the health of their teams. What's one small step you can take today to honor your well-being in a system that may not be doing it for you? Stay until the end to enjoy a grounding mindful moment—a compassionate pause to honor your humanity and the truth that you matter, exactly as you are. If you're ready to reclaim your own health and joy in medicine, we invite you to join a Pause & Presence Retreat. These experiences are designed to restore you at a cellular level. To explore coaching that helps you unlearn the silent conditioning of medicine and reconnect with what you value most, visit https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching Learn more about bringing us to your institution or team: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking | www.awakenbreath.org Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.

In this inspiring and practical episode, I share how I made a long-time dream come true: leading fully funded, grant-supported wellness retreats for physicians—programs paid for by departments, organizations, and grants. I share with you how I helped make it happen and how you can too. This episode is a roadmap for those who want to bring truly impactful wellness programming to healthcare settings—programs that nourish, connect, and transform rather than check a box or deliver more burnout in disguise. With clarity, hope, and grounded optimism, I offer what I've learned from decades in the physician wellness space and what often moves the needle. Whether you're a leader, a wellness advocate, or simply someone who cares deeply about your colleagues and your own well-being, this episode will empower you with both mindset and strategy to make real change. Pearls of Wisdom: Believe it's possible—because it is. The first and most important step to getting wellness programs funded is unwavering belief. When you bring grounded confidence and clarity to your request, funding often follows. Experience the transformation yourself first. Engaging personally in a coaching program or retreat is what gives you the insight, energy, and credibility to advocate successfully for your team or institution. Effective wellness programming gets funded. When you offer something proven to make a real difference—something restorative, skill-based, and community-focused—funding is far more likely. Creative funding abounds-- if you know where to look. Departmental funds, philanthropy grants, CME budgets, leadership development funds, and quality-of-care and patient care experience initiatives are all potential sources of support. Invite leadership in. When leaders participate in wellness programming, they become their most powerful champions. Experiencing wellness programs firsthand not only helps them become more well, but it also shifts their mindset and opens the door to culture change. Reflection Questions: What beliefs do you hold about the possibility of bringing meaningful wellness to your organization? How might your personal wellness journey serve as a catalyst for broader change? Who could you invite to plant the seed for future transformation? Stay tuned until the end for a mindful moment to center your intentions and renew your belief in what's possible—for you, your team, and the future of healthcare. If you are ready to bring meaningful wellness programming to your organization, I would love to help.  This is my specialty. I've led programs for physicians across the country—from department-sponsored retreats to grant-supported leadership workshops. If you're in the Bay Area, I can create something beautiful in Nicasio. If you're elsewhere, I can come to you and facilitate an experience where you are- with the caveat that I insist on settings that enhance the impact of the programming.  Visit https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats to learn more about opportunities to start by experiencing a retreat for yourself.  To explore coaching that will help you not only be well but also become a powerful advocate for wellness, visit https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching. If you're interested in bringing me to speak or lead a wellness workshop or retreat for your institution or conference, reach out here: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking. I'd love to partner with you to create meaningful change. *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.  

Today we explore the emotional toll of practicing medicine in a healthcare system that often feels like it's working against us. Many physicians are feeling burnt out, unheard, and disrespected.  If you feel exhausted by the weight of it all, this conversation is for you. This episode covers: Acknowledgment of the widespread sense of betrayal in healthcare Practical strategies for mindful resilience and emotional regulation Tools to set boundaries without guilt How to advocate for change without depleting yourself We also introduce Perpetual Creative Response, a concept from Martha Beck that can help you navigate uncertainty with curiosity instead of fear.  You can't fix everything, but you can protect your energy and choose where to make an impact.   We close today's episode with a guided breathing practice to help you shift from overwhelm to clarity. Dr. Liang teaches Breath Awareness: Notice the inhale, exhale, and the pauses in between 4-7-8 Breath Pursed Lip Breath: Inhale deeply, exhale as if blowing out birthday candles Whenever you feel stress or uncertainty creeping in, take a moment to breathe. Even one mindful breath can reset your nervous system.     If this episode resonates with you, consider taking the next step in prioritizing yourself and your well-being.  Retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm – Immerse yourself in a supportive space for rest, renewal, and connection. 1:1 Coaching & Leadership Development – 1:1 and small group coaching to help you create sustainable success in medicine. Speaking & Advocacy – Book a keynote or workshop to bring mindfulness, leadership, and well-being strategies to your organization. Mindful Yoga for Healers – Free weekly classes designed to help you regulate stress and find calm. Please also share it with a friend or colleague. Healthcare is in crisis, but together, we can reclaim our peace and power.   www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #physiciancoach  

What do you do when you feel stuck, unsure, or afraid to take the next step?  This episode is for anyone who is standing at a crossroads in their career or life, feeling uncertain about what's next. We are joined by Dr. Heather Fork, a former dermatologist who has now been a coach longer than she was in clinical practice. She shares her own journey of realizing medicine wasn't the right fit for her, how fear often keeps us stuck, and how inner work is the key to finding clarity. Together, we explore how to shift from fear-based thinking to possibility-based thinking and how to reconnect with yourself to make decisions that align with who you truly are. If you've been questioning your next steps, this conversation is filled with wisdom and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence. Pearls of Wisdom: Fear-based thinking often keeps us stuck—awareness is the first step to moving past it. Change doesn't come from external shifts alone; it starts from the inside out. Reconnecting with your passions and energy is key to finding clarity in your career and life. You don't have to know exactly what's next before making a change. Pay attention to the energy of alignment—does something feel expansive or constricting? If you are feeling called to do your own inner work and gain clarity on your next steps, I invite you to join me for a retreat where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Learn more at https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats If you'd like to work with me one-on-one to navigate your crossroads with mindfulness and coaching, visit https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching If you'd like to bring this conversation on mindful career transitions to your institution or organization, I'd love to help. Visit https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking For more from Dr. Heather Fork, visit Doctors Crossing or listen to the Carpe Diem podcast.  Stay on after the singing bowl for a mindful moment where we'll explore how to quiet fear-based thinking and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Give yourself the gift of stillness and clarity. *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #MindfulCareerChange #PhysicianBurnout #FearBasedThinking #CareerTransitions #InnerWork #MindfulHealing #DoctorsCrossing #PhysicianCoaching #MindfulLeadership #JessieMahoneyMD  

In moments of chaos and uncertainty, mindfulness is more necessary than ever—yet it can feel harder to practice. If you're struggling to sit still, focus, or even engage in the mindfulness practices that once felt easy, you're not alone. In this episode, we share how we are personally practicing mindfulness in these tumultuous times—what's working, what isn't, and how to stay curious and compassionate in your practice. We invite you to embrace mindfulness in a way that works for you right now, whether that means microdosing mindfulness, moving your body, leaning into nature, or practicing in community. Pearls of Wisdom: Mindfulness doesn't have to look one way—get creative, be curious, and be compassionate with yourself. Microdosing mindfulness, such as taking a deep breath or grounding yourself in nature, can be just as powerful as a formal sitting practice. Movement-based mindfulness, sound healing, thought downloads, and practicing in community can help you navigate moments of stress and overwhelm. Be mindful of buffering behaviors like social media, shopping, or numbing distractions—choose activities that nourish you now and later. Self-compassion is essential; there is no “right way” to practice mindfulness, only what serves you in this moment. Reflection Questions: What mindfulness practices are working for you right now? Are there new ways of practicing mindfulness that you'd like to try? How can you bring more kindness and curiosity to your mindfulness practice? At the end of the episode, Dr. Liang leads a guided mindful breathing practice to help you ground yourself in moments of distress. Join us for an opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice in community at one of my upcoming retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. If you're seeking one-on-one support, I offer coaching to help you navigate stress, change, and uncertainty with more ease: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching. To bring mindfulness, coaching, or well-being practices to your institution, group, or team, Dr. Liang and I offer talks, workshops, and retreats. Learn more here: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking and www.awakenbreath.org. Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #StressRelief #MindfulLiving #Coaching #Resilience #BurnoutRecovery #MindfulBreathing #Wellness

A conversation about wellness, sustainability, and restoring your purpose in medicine. This episode is an invitation to reframe how we view our role in medicine. We emphasize long-term well-being over short-term fixes and prioritizing the human side of medicine. We share practical tools for rekindling your passion and calibrating your energy.  Dr. Linda Hawes Clever is the founding President of RENEW, a nonprofit dedicated to helping healthcare professionals, especially doctors, maintain and regain their enthusiasm, effectiveness, and sense of purpose. Dr. Hawes Clever has spent decades advocating for physician well-being.  In this conversation, she shares valuable insights on how we can renew, refresh, and recalibrate for greater sustainability in our work and lives. Dr. Hawes Clever earned her medical degrees from Stanford University and has held numerous distinguished positions, including Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF, Associate Dean at Stanford, and founding Chair of Occupational Health at California Pacific Medical Center. She is an active member of the National Academy of Medicine and has received multiple prestigious awards, including the American Medical Women's Association Elizabeth Blackwell Award, the Stanford Medal for extraordinary service to the university,  the ACP AlbertStengel Award for Service and Achievement, and the California Medical Association's Nye Award for her contributions to physician health and well-being.  When Dr Clever and I were trained I medicine, we were told we should focus our attention exclusively on patient care and stay out of politics and systems. We encourage you to broaden your perspective. Physician Wellness is art, science, and business. It is an opportunity. This mindset shift allows you to approach challenges with curiosity and openness, leading to new and creative solutions for sustaining well-being.  Conversation, connection, and renewal are essential. Friendship and human connection can be life-saving. This is why small group coaching, retreats, and ongoing communities of support are so critical for physician wellness and sustainability.  Memorable moments: Physician wellness is a value, not a problem. When we treat it as a value, we create opportunities instead of obstacles. Friendship is a life-saving relationship. We're not meant to navigate life's challenges alone. Wellness doesn't have to be complicated—it starts with connection, conversation, and curiosity. We tend to listen to respond, rather than listen to understand. Imagine the change if we simply paused and truly heard one another. Which balls are rubber and which are glass? Knowing the difference can prevent exhaustion and help us prioritize what truly matters. No mud, no lotus. Sometimes our most beautiful transformations come from the messiest moments. Patients want their doctors to be well. The best care comes from those who have the energy and capacity to give it. We are allowed to see ourselves with the same compassion we show our patients. Doctors are human too. Burnout isn't just an individual issue—it's a systemic one. But real change starts with small, human moments of connection and renewal. Curiosity is the source of discovery, adventure, and even joy. If you've lost your curiosity, it might be time to renew. Dr. Clever's work at RENEW focuses on bringing health to those who give health, helping medical professionals regain their passion and sense of purpose. She believes that by learning to listen, connect, and prioritize our well-being, we can create a more sustainable and fulfilling career in healthcare. RENEW: www.renewnow.org.   Follow RENEW on Instagram: @renew_now_org.  The Fatigue Prescription: Four Steps to Renewing Your Energy, Health, and Life, is Dr. Hawes Clever's book. It includes valuable insights for those feeling overwhelmed by the demands of juggling too many responsibilities. If you are juggling too many responsibilities, consider joining a community of support at Pause & Presence. Pause & Presence programs offer the perfect space for you to recharge, find camaraderie, and explore meaningful conversations that can transform both your practice and your life. Renew, refresh, and recalibrate in Transition Well, Ongoing Presence, or at a Pause & Presence Retreat. All include an abundance of conversation, connection, and community.  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/transition-well www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ongoing-presence www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Find out more about coaching with Jessie: www.jessiemahoneymd.com Hire her to speak or lead a wellness workshop or retreat for your group.  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

In today's episode, we offer invaluable insights on how to effectively partner with leadership to make a compelling and effective case for physician well-being and organizational transformation.   Dr. Brooke Buckley is an expert in navigating organizational systems and advocating for wellness and culture change within healthcare settings. She is currently the Chief Medical Officer of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. She is responsible for the leadership of the hospital's physicians. Dr Buckley is a general surgeon by training.  She also serves on the Committee of Clinical Leadership for the American Hospital Association and on the American Medical Political Action Committee Board for the American Medical Association. Dr. Jessie Mahoney is an experienced physician wellness leader and organizational leader. She led local and regional wellness initiatives at The Permanente Medical Group from 2003 to 2020. She was also a Site Chief of Pediatrics. She is well-versed in addressing the challenges of balancing operational pressures with the needs of physicians. Dr. Buckley emphasizes the importance of understanding healthcare systems, their rules, and structures, and how to work within them to advocate for change. She also outlines strategies for speaking the language of executive leadership to bring wellness to the forefront of the conversation—whether that's improving retention rates, reducing turnover, or addressing the impact of burnout on patient care. Translating wellness needs into the impact on finances, turnover, productivity, and quality of care can help you make a compelling case for change. Two tips we share in this episode: Be Strategic and “Not a Victim.” Advocacy for wellness requires a shift in mindset. Instead of focusing on fairness or what's right or wrong, it's crucial to be strategic, understand what leadership “needs”.  Speak to what they care about. Bring the impact of physician unwellness on hospital finances, quality of care, cost of care, physician availability, and patient access to the forefront of discussions. Grieve and Move Forward. Burnout is not an excuse to disengage. It can be an invitation to assume leadership and advocate for change.  Physicians have the most profound understanding of the issues that need fixing and should be the ones to lead the charge.  Before jumping in, it's important to acknowledge and allow yourself and others to grieve the loss of what they thought medicine would be like. It's hard to advocate rather than complain when you are depleted, angry, and/or emotionally reactive. If you find this episode helpful, please subscribe, share with your colleagues, and leave a review to help others find the podcast. If you are a physician wellness leader, or want to be, coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com.   If you want to bring true wellness and culture change to your institution or organization, hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop. If you would like to create a retreat for your team, reach out to Jessie. https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/team-coaching-retreats *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach

Many accomplished women, especially physicians, find themselves drawn to partners with ADHD or those on the autism spectrum. I know this because I coach them—and because I am one of them. We feel alone in our relationships, but this dynamic is much much more common than we realize. This special episode of the Mindful Healers Podcast could also be called Mindful Love: Thriving as a High-Achieving Woman in a Neurodiverse Partnership, Loving Differently, or Mindful Connection: Understanding and Embracing Neurodiverse Love.    Why Are High Achieving Women Drawn to Neurodiverse Relationships? Complementary strengths and shared values. High-achieving women move through the world with intensity, juggling responsibilities, making decisions, and navigating pressures. The creativity, presence, and depth of focus that neurodivergent partners bring can feel like a grounding force. These qualities offer a refreshing contrast to the constant motion and planning that define so much of our daily lives. There is also something deeply reassuring about honesty, loyalty, individuality, pragmatism, acceptance, and transparency—traits often found in neurodivergent partners. Many high-achieving women feel safe in these relationships. They appreciate a partner who supports their ambitions without competition and offers quiet steadiness amid external pressures. Quite practically, it is also a gift to have a partner who is deeply loyal, supportive, and comfortable in solitude—someone who is content while we pursue demanding careers and long hours of training.   Over time, as careers advance and families grow, the very qualities that once felt like a gift often become sources of frustration. Differences in executive function, social skills, and emotional expression create tension. Neurodivergent partners rarely not share the same sense of urgency, organization, or efficiency. For those of us who naturally take on the roles of problem solver, planner, and caretaker, the sense of responsibility feels overwhelming. Our relationships are not broken, however. They do not need to be fixed. They are simply different.  When we release the urge to change our partner and instead shift our own mindset, we open the door to a relationship that is both fulfilling and enduring. This shift is what has allowed me to experience 40 years of love and partnership with my neurodivergent partner.  It hasn't all been sunshine and roses but once I worked on my habit of fixing and optimizing, and instead leaned into these subtle shifts, our relationship has become much more easeful and rewarding for both of us.  See your partner through a lens of appreciation. Stop wishing they were different and instead recognize the strengths they bring. Focus on what works, rather than what is missing. Step out of the cycle of frustration. A neurodiverse relationship will never align with traditional expectations, but that does not mean it is flawed. In fact, it could be better. When you reframe your experience, everything changes.  Instead of asking, “Why can't they just…?” consider, “What would love do?” Let go of the need to be fully understood. Deep connection is possible, even without complete understanding. Choose presence over analysis. Choose connection over comprehension. Honor why you chose this person. You were drawn to them for a reason. Their strengths complement yours in ways that may not have been fully clear at the start. When you acknowledge this, you can move from frustration to gratitude. Find harmony in your differences. Recognize the ways in which you balance one another. Mark likes to say we have almost no overlapping skills.  Appreciate the honesty, loyalty, and unique ways your neurodivergent partner expresses love.  Those who have eaten Mark's food know it is infused with love. My morning cup of coffee is also. Regulate your own nervous system with mindfulness, deep breaths, and potentially lots of yoga and nature. Before reacting, pause. Create space for stillness, slow, presence and replenishment. This alone will shift the energy within your relationship dramatically. Adjust your expectations with intention. Your relationship is unique, and it will not look like anyone else's. Peace comes when we stop resisting what is and instead learn to work with it. Communicate with compassion. Show up with an open heart.  See differences as just that—differences, not deficits.   When the feeling of working against one another begins to dissolve, there is more space for ease, appreciation, and connection.  When you connect to the wisdom in your choice, you feel empowered rather than frustrated.  Your relationship just might transform into something truly extraordinary when you stop trying  to change your partner, and instead shift how you show up. These shifts take time, intention, and practice. Changing how we see our relationships requires persistence and a willingness to grow. This is where coaching becomes invaluable. I know this firsthand. Coaching tools are what have allowed me to nurture and sustain a 40-year partnership, to work alongside my husband at Pause & Presence and Nicasio Creek Farm, to transition into an empty nest with grace, and to continue have fun in one another's company. I support high-achieving women, particularly physicians, who long to experience more ease and fulfillment in their relationships—whether neurodiverse or not. Coaching is different from therapy or marriage counseling. The focus is not on changing the relationship itself but on changing how you engage with it. When you work on yourself, everything shifts. I support a lot of high-achieving neurotypical women in neurodiverse relationships because this work is powerful. I would love to support you too. 1:1 and/or small group coaching on Zoom and at retreats has improved many marriages and relationships. Even though it may not feel possible right now, there is almost always a way forward that is much more peaceful and expansive. Coaching is far less costly—emotionally and financially—than divorce. You and your partner deserve a relationship that feels aligned, fulfilling, and deeply connected. If in the end, after coaching, you decide that change is necessary, coaching will empower you with the clarity, strength, and compassion to navigate that transition with grace and elegance. 

Learning to Hold Space and Compassion for Yourself In this episode, Dr. Yvonne Juarez, a pediatrician and physician leader at TPMG, shares her transformative journey of self-compassion, personal growth, and professional renewal. Yvonne and Jessie's friendship spans decades—they completed their pediatric residency together from 1999-2002 and both built their medical and leadership careers at TPMG. After years apart, they reconnected when Yvonne attended a Pause & Presence Coaching, Yoga, Mindfulness & Culinary Medicine CME Retreat at Sagrada. At a time when she felt depleted—after enduring the pandemic, personal losses, family transitions, and professional shifts—Yvonne found exactly what she needed.  The retreat offered her a profound reset, blending nature, yoga, nourishment, and self-care in a way that helped her be kinder to herself, her patients, and her loved ones. It was a “Game-Changer” Yvonne came to the retreat at a pivotal moment. She had long admired Jessie's energy, communication, and approach to creating possibilities.  She arrived exhausted and left transformed.  The experience provided her: A community of sisters in medicine Deep self-care through nature, nourishment, and mindfulness The ability to set boundaries and hold space for herself A renewed ability to be fully present with her patients and family Greater clarity and deeper, more fulfilling relationships She learned to let go and embrace self-care Before the retreat, Yvonne carried guilt about prioritizing her well-being—whether it was scheduling health appointments, taking time off, or even getting sick. Now, she understands the fundamental truth: she must put on her own oxygen mask before she can help others with theirs. Yvonne also brought healing home. Not only does she now encourage her colleagues to invest in their well-being, but she also invited her husband to the Connect in Nature Mindful Healers Retreat in 2024. He had witnessed how transformative the first retreat was for her, so he eagerly joined. The impact? They now share a common language of connection, which has enriched their marriage and strengthened their relationship with their teenage daughter. They were so moved by the experience that they will be returning for the first-ever couples retreat over Memorial Day Weekend at Nicasio Creek Farm. Healthy Reminders from This Episode: Hold space and compassion for yourself—as a caregiver, professional, and human. Personal growth retreats help prevent and heal burnout by fostering self-care and mindfulness. Relationships thrive through shared personal growth experiences. Prioritizing your own needs isn't selfish—it's necessary. If you've been feeling drained, overwhelmed, or simply ready for a reset, this episode is your invitation to step into renewal. #SelfCompassion #Burnout #Healing #Medicine #Marriage #Family #MentalHealth #Retreat #PersonalGrowth Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

Women physicians face pressure to give away their expertise for free, and feel intense guilt and discomfort when we say "no."  This episode encourages all women physicians to reflect on how they give and receive help.  We teach others to value us when we celebrate the value we bring to the table, set better boundaries, and stop undervaluing our time. There is a cost to “free” advice.  When we value ourselves, others will follow suit. Women in medicine are socialized to be helpful at all costs. This leads to burnout and resentment. Saying "no" is uncomfortable, often terrifying.  It's also a necessary step toward valuing ourselves and our expertise. In this episode, Jessie vulnerably shares her experience of frequently being asked for business advice, insights on running retreats, and other guidance from fellow women physician entrepreneurs. These requests trigger feelings of guilt and a deep-seated desire to be helpful. The result-- she "over-gives." The clue to the “over” is feeling irritated, frustrated, drained, exhausted, and sometimes even resentful.  As both women and physicians, we are trained to help others selflessly, to the point of resentment and exhaustion. Society expects us to, so we expect ourselves to.  In the name of “sisterhood,” we also expect this of one another.  Constant giving impacts our personal and professional well-being.  Jessie's turning point came very recently -- as a result of her husband's frequent questioning: Why do you help almost anyone who asks for business advice?  Why do other women physicians assume you will share your hard-earned knowledge, experience, and wisdom for free?   Why don't you just say no? Why don't people sign up for coaching, consulting, or join one of your programs if they want to know how you do what you do? These questions led to this podcast, as well as some new personal commitments to: no longer over-give from guilt, fear of judgment, or fear of not being liked model healthy boundaries  value my time and expertise  Even when it comes to the sisterhood. If I don't value my time and expertise others won't.  If I don't value my time and expertise it will make it harder for my sisters in medicine to give themselves permission to do the same. Setting boundaries, honoring one's own value, and creating a healthy culture of collaboration among women professionals is essential, if we want others to collectively value and respect us. When does supporting one another cross into devaluing each other's expertise? What if supporting one another meant valuing each other's work enough to pay for it? These are complex questions. Ni-Cheng and Jessie share in this episode, that they too have asked for free support from "the sisterhood."  Listen to hear our ideas about how we can find creative ways to receive and offer support to other women professionals in balanced, mutually beneficial ways, rather than out of obligation or guilt.   Setting boundaries, honoring one's own value, and creating a healthy culture of collaboration among women professionals is essential, if we want others to collectively value and respect us. This must start with ourselves. This episode is a call to action for women professionals, and especially women physicians, to reevaluate how they view their worth and how they teach others to value them. It is also a call to action to be aware of the significant often hidden costs of always being helpful.  Being ongoing helpers, without remuneration, results in us undervaluing both our own time and expertise and that of our sisters in medicine.   Let's notice when "supporting one another" crosses over into devaluing each other.  Let's notice when the knowledge we share freely, even with each other, is something others get paid extremely well for.  We share tips to move beyond the “helper” mentality and to begin to more assertively value your skills and expertise.  If we expect others to value our expertise, we need to also.  What if supporting one another meant paying for expertise?”   What message does it send when we don't expect this as the giver or the receiver? How can you learn more? Join Transition Well Small Group Coaching. Mindset coaching for women physicians pivoting into new careers and starting businesses (or thinking about it.) Learn why it's hard to change, how you are likely getting in your own way, and what you can change to  get out of your own way. Join Ongoing Presence Small Group Coaching  – If you want to find peace and passion in your current roles as a physician, businesswoman, leader, or any other life role, this program teaches you what's needed to finally feel satisfied, content, and proud. If that's not possible where you are, you will learn what you need to know to enjoy what's next. Join one of Jessie's Retreats – Joining a retreat offers intense coaching and deeper insight into how she runs her business. If you are starting a business, invest in 1:1 coaching and business consulting, as well as get legal advice. You will need all of this from people who understand physician-specific nuances and complexities. This is both hard to find and costly.  Because of this, Jessie (and Mark) are considering becoming available for a very limited amount of this work, as paid consultants, for people with whom they have a Pause & Presence relationship.  Start with 1:1 coaching or a retreat. Get to know us and how we run our business.  Moments to remember: When we value ourselves, others will follow suit. Women physicians are socialized to be helpful at all costs. But that leads to burnout and resentment. Saying 'no' is uncomfortable, but it's a necessary step toward valuing ourselves and our expertise." If we expect others to value us, we need to start by valuing ourselves first. In the name of 'sisterhood,' we sometimes expect each other to give away our hard-earned wisdom for free. The knowledge we share is something others get paid well for. It's time we start valuing our expertise the same way. Supporting one another should never cross into devaluing each other's expertise. When does helping others cross into over-giving? The cost of free advice is not just time, it's the undervaluing of our expertise. Why do we take the 'helper' role to such extremes? Is it helping or self-sacrifice? What if supporting one another meant paying for expertise? Over-giving doesn't make us better people, it makes us burned out. We encourage you to learn to value your time, energy, and expertise appropriately. What are some challenges you face when trying to set boundaries with your time and expertise? How can you model valuing your own expertise and encourage others to do the same? As women, we can support one another without devaluing each other, and set healthy boundaries that can lead to more sustainable and fulfilling careers for all of us. Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.  

When we hide our rejections, we become small. When we talk about them, the rejections become small.  Today's special guest is Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, a trailblazer in both medicine and women's empowerment.  Dr. Shillcutt is a cardiac anesthesiologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the founder and CEO of Brave Enough, a community dedicated to empowering women. Along with being a researcher, speaker, author, wife, and mom of four, Dr. Shillcutt is an advocate for gender equity and making space for women in leadership roles. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who's faced rejection and wants to turn it into an opportunity for growth and redirection.  Being rejected can propel you forward, if you choose to step out of shame, and instead learn to stand tall, embrace your journey, and keep moving forward with optimism. If you want to live a big and meaningful life, you will experience a lot of rejection. Rejection happens when you put yourself out there. When you stand out, you get cut down more often.  When you get cut down as “Tall Poppy”, you can grow back taller and stronger, but it takes self-compassion, mindfulness, patience, and support. Rejection doesn't usually reflect our abilities or our work; we can be the best, and still face setbacks, not get a role, or have a marriage fail.   Rejection is often not about you. It is also about fit, timing, and other people. It often means: "Not Yet, Not Here, or Not Now.” It can be a signal to course-correct and move toward something that aligns better with your true purpose. When we can learn to embrace rejection with curiosity, rather than internalizing it as a judgment of our worth, it can become a catalyst for growth and a life well-lived. High-achieving women often face criticism, resentment, and rejection. The more accomplished you are, the more likely you will be to face aggression and/or rejection, from those in positions of seniority and/or from your peers.  If you want a kind and supportive community to help you navigate the world as a Tall Poppy, join Ongoing Presence Small Group Coaching. You can join the spring 2025 cohort until February 25th. Pause & Presence Retreats are also a beautiful nourishing space to turn your past rejections into growth experiences. You will acquire all the tools you need to turn them into catalytic events and launching points for a more aligned, meaningful, and joy-filled life. Join Jessie and Sasha at the Brave Enough Conference in September. Jessie will be leading a mentorship group, offering coaching, and teaching yoga and mindfulness.  Connect with Dr. Shillcutt at becomebraveenough.com and/or follow her on Instagram for more inspiration and empowerment. *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach

Have you and/or your loved ones been rattled, disgusted, angered, saddened, and/or scared this past week? Discomfort is normal.  It's possible to find calm, more agency, and approach the current situations with clarity and intention when you expect and accept what's happening. “Of Course” you feel rattled, upset, and scared. Of course, this is happening the way it is.  Expect It Should you have expected something different?  We may have hoped it would be different, but nothing happening is unexpected. It feels less disconcerting when we "expect it." Accept It You don't have to agree with it, condone it, or like it but accepting the reality of our  current circumstances opens the door to creativity and problem-solving. Pause and Be Present. Take time to connect to your deeper values. Be patient and purposeful. Take intentional actions that are aligned with your principles of authenticity and compassion, rather than reacting in anger.  Take small, intentional action. Write letters, support causes, or reach out to loved ones. The political landscape, personal challenges, and societal changes will assuredly continue to test our emotional resilience. With grounding tools, reflection, and strategic action, we can move forward with purpose, compassion, and clarity.  As we navigate uncertain times, staying calm and intentional can help you respond meaningfully and find ways to contribute to positive change. If you're looking for more ways to stay grounded, clear, calm, and present in these unusual times Join Jessie for  Ongoing Presence Small Group Coaching. We start Tuesday, Jan 28th.  The next chance to join will not be until at least August/September 2025. 2025 will also clearly be the best and much-needed opportunity to treat yourself to the benefits of a retreat. *All offer CME Pause & Nourish Retreats: Coaching, Yoga, Mindfulness, and Culinary Medicine CME Retreats for women physicians, couples, & Sisters/Friends Connect in Nature Retreat: open to all Honoring Diastole Retreat: open to all Now is a great time to move beyond consuming this amazing podcast and choose to engage in the work. Desired meaningful change happens, and sticks, when you engage in the work by working with us. It is also a great time to share this podcast with family and friends who may also need support to navigate current circumstance with more steadiness and inner calm.  *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach

A deep dive into how to navigate the overwhelming uncertainty and change we're experiencing in the world today. From unprecedented natural disasters to major political transitions, many of us are feeling unsettled, unsafe, and anxious.  How do we move forward with clarity and calm, rather than getting lost in fear and catastrophizing? Embrace Uncertainty: With so much beyond our control, how do we find a sense of grounding? The Power of Acceptance: Accepting the present moment, even when it's uncomfortable. Acceptance doesn't mean liking the situation—it means embracing reality as it is and finding peace in that. "Let Them" Theory: Mel Robbins' concept of "Let them" is a way to release the need to control others or external situations. By letting go of trying to change things beyond our control, we can create space to focus on our own response. Mindfulness is a Tool: By paying attention to the present moment with curiosity and non-judgment, we can stay grounded, reduce fear, and move through uncertainty with more ease. Intention and Ease: Set intentions to shift your mindset and find ease in challenging moments. Think of yourself "as a lighthouse—not a zodiac raft" —standing steady, offering light amidst the storms. Reflection Questions: What is triggering you right now? Are fear-based thoughts keeping you stuck in a negative loop? How are you responding to the uncertainty around you? Are you resisting reality? How can you show up with compassion for yourself and others during difficult times? What intention can you set to help you move through this moment with more ease? Tips Conscious Consumption: Limit news and media exposure if it's negatively impacting your well-being. Be mindful of your triggers and honor your need for self-care. Let Go of Control: Practice mindfulness by observing when you feel the urge to control situations or others. Use the “Let Them” theory to let go of the need to control the uncontrollable. Find Ease: Choosing ease over chaos can be transformative. Ask yourself, "What would love do?" when making decisions in uncertain times. Patience and Compassion: Respond, don't react. Pause before acting on your feelings or impulses. Jessie's "Tip to Set Yourself Up for Success" Prioritize healthy nervous system practices: mindfulness, yoga, rest, and community. Perform an energy audit: Identify what drains you and what replenishes you. Be intentional about staying replete, not on empty. Focus on a strategic mindset: Ask yourself how your future self would approach challenges and choose to respond with kindness, patience, and curiosity. As we navigate challenging times, remember you don't have to have all the answers, but you can choose how you respond. Embrace uncertainty, cultivate mindfulness, and take care of your mental and emotional well-being.   Connect with Us: Yoga, Mindfulness, 1:1 and Small Group Coaching, and Retreats: If you're looking for more tools and practices to support your well-being, check out our upcoming retreats, yoga series, and free coaching workshops. Visit us at Mindful Healers Podcast for more resources. Note: The content of this podcast is not medical or life advice. Always engage in mindful practices and reflection in a safe, supported environment.

It isn't only children that continue to grow and evolve and change. Adults evolve, develop, learn, and grow too. You can learn to make decisions differently, let go of drama, and compare and despair You can decide to accept and allow and not like. You can stop automatically dropping into fix-it mode. You can learn to set boundaries. You can lean out, slow down, and step away. You can embrace the sandwich generation and love it. Looking back at this last year, how have you changed intentionally? And unintentionally? With your intention words for 2025, how would you like to continue to change, grow, and develop into this new year?  Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

Happy Fourth Birthday to the Mindful Healers Podcast!  Noticing how far you have come rather than how far you have to go is not our natural tendency. It's uncomfortable. Connecting with our success and being proud of what we have done well is also.   This episode is a deliberate attempt to model these practices.  Listen to hear what have we learned from the first four years of our podcasting journey. Podcasting has helped us grow confidence, creativity, and comfort with vulnerability. It has helped us let go of compare and despair and led to increased flexibility and trust.   What we have done well Kept it fun Made it a collaboration Been authentic and not followed a typical podcast "recipe" Trusted our gut Solicited and received feedback  Made changes Invested in good audio set-ups Embedded mindful moments  Ended with reflection questions    Our Mindful Healers Podcast Birthday Wish List Share the podcast with at least 5 people Intentionally share the podcast in your communities with a post in your facebook groups, residents, fellows, colleagues, family, and friends Send us an email and share with us how the podcast has impacted you.  Leave us a review on apple podcasts Reach out to be a guest and share what you love, have learned, or something else fabulous. Send us topic requests and guest ideas, especially if you have a personal connection with your recommendation Join us for the Mindful Healers Retreat, Labor Day weekend 2025 (or any other retreat or offering)   Our gift to you, the six most downloaded episodes of 2024.  If you haven't listened to these episodes, ENJOY! 190. Wisdom Learned from A Malpractice Lawsuit: You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Dr. Rachel Bickling 195. How to Make a Big Decision with Liam Mahoney 193. Their Urgency Is Not Your Urgency 189. How to Embody An Abundance Mindset with Dr. Miriam Rhew 176. When Bad Things Happen 226. Focus on What's in Your Control Move beyond simply consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us www.jessiemahoneymd.com www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #physiciancoach #careercoach #transitionwell #ongoingpresence

Have you had enough of feeling unworthy, feeling inadequate, or not enough? Do you think you don't deserve…? Do you struggle to receive gifts and compliments?   This is one of the most common challenges those I coach struggle with.   Feeling unworthy, undeserving, and not enough helped you get here but it won't get you there.   How do you feel when you think you are unworthy, an imposter, or inadequate? How do you show up when you feel not worthy? What results do you get when you doubt yourself? When you feel undeserving, unworthy, and inadequate you stay stuck where you are. You likely do not perform at your highest level or engage with the world as your highest, wisest, most productive self. Imagine what things could be like? Moving beyond feeling unworthy, not deserving, and "not enough" is something we work on in both Ongoing Presence and Transition Well A LOT. The small group setting is safe and perfect for this work. You learn you are not alone while enjoying support and camaraderie. There is time to practice, integrate, and explore.  These groups are only open for sign-up twice a year, in January and late August. Each group is limited to 12 women in medicine. We meet twice a month in the evening in all time zones If you want to move beyond feeling not enough, inadequate, and unworthy in 2025, sign up. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/transition-well-with-jessie https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ongoing-presence Your life will be very different on the other side. Likely even by March.   In the meantime, listen to this podcast and get started right away. Show up more mindfully. Notice how often the thought of not being enough drives your decisions. Start asking good questions. Choose the energy you want to make decisions from. What energy leads you to your most authentic and aligned decisions? Stay out of an all-or-none mindset.  What if there was no paradigm of enough vs not enough, deserving, or not, or worthy vs. unworthy?  Consider focusing on being human and/or ways in which you belong. Be patient. Practice self-compassion. Practice non-judgement. Trust yourself.  Listen to learn about other potential solutions. Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually or in person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of u at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

Women and women physicians in particular are so high functioning and capable, we often take on everything as our responsibility and our job.   Other people and larger systems benefit when we do this in the short-term. No one benefits in the long-term.  We end up exhausted and depleted and overwhelmed, overbusy, overcommitted, and overfunctioning.    When you stop holding onto unreasonable expectations of yourself and others and let go of what's not yours to hold, the noise quiets and the OVER everything goes away.   Listen to learn about a life changing practice of clarifying what is actually your job in every one of your roles.   Learn how to discern what is your job, what is not your job and the importance of word choice.    What is not your job? Keeping everyone happy and comfortable Make people feel a certain way  Protecting people Fixing all broken things Judging others Owning other peoples challenges or outcomes Changing anyone's behavior Convincing people   What is your job? Loving Modeling Showing Supporting Partnering Listening Being aware Facilitating Advising Connecting Inspiring Teaching Knowing   Our jobs as leaders and physicians add additional nuances to the discussion.  Awareness Knowledge Diagnosing Educating Recommending Being present   Come to mind immediately. Defending, fixing, and changing the behavior of others is not our job. Neither is meeting the expectations of our patients or healthcare systems. Even though filling in for all the gaps in the system would be an impossible job, many of us take this on as our job as well.   Join me for a live Curious About Coaching Workshops on January 7th 530 pacific to dive into this exercise more fully.    If you struggle with issues such as over responsibility, overwhelmed, over functioning and over committing, you must join me in Ongoing Presence or Transition Well for Small Group Coaching in Spring 2025.  Both programs start in January and they are a not to be missed opportunity to live a life of clarity and  meaning without all overwhelm, busy, overresponsibility and overfunctioning. You can earn up to 12 units of CME as well.   Find Peace presence and Purpose where you are - https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ongoing-presence Move Forward in Alignment - https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/transition-well Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach

Our annual episode on the value and process of choosing intention words. In it, we share a tremendously valuable process we both now use every fall. We choose three words for the upcoming year.  Setting intentions is science-based. Simply setting an intention gives your brain something to filter your experiences through. It's like setting your GPS. Without a focus, our brains naturally go to the negative. We have shared three previous episodes on this same topic.  169. Setting Yourself Up for Success with Words 110. Why Intentions Are Better than Goals 111. Setting Intentions is a Powerful Practice We have refined the process further each year. Take a listen to this year's episode to learn about our current process, what our chosen words for 2025 are, and why we choose them.   We would love to hear what your words turn out to be and if, as mentioned in the episode, you want help with the process, coaching makes the process much more impactful and precise.  We encourage you to move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you engage with the work and work with us. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. It is scheduled for Labor Day weekend Aug 29-31st, 2025 and is now open for registration. You can also hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness and coaching workshops for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

This week's episode explores how mindfulness can help physicians manage stress, lengthen the pause between trigger and response, and create a sense of calm amidst the chaos. Joining me are two incredible guests, Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, co-hosts of The Mindful Healers Podcast and leaders in mindfulness and physician well-being. We explore practical strategies for incorporating mindfulness into daily life, from clinical settings to home routines to navigating difficult situations. Whether you're dealing with burnout, struggling to stay present, or simply curious about mindfulness, this episode will give you the tools and inspiration to take the first step. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode209   In this episode we're talking about: What mindfulness really means and how it helps physicians stay present. How honing your capacity to pause and separate triggers and responses can improve interactions with patients and colleagues. Practical, quick techniques for staying present and focused that can be used throughout the day. The role of cultivating awareness in transforming limiting beliefs and building resilience. Mindfulness as a tool for navigating toxic environments or personal challenges. Explore the connection between mindfulness and self-compassion.   Links for this episode: www.jessiemahoneymd.com mindfulhealthcarecollective.com awakenbreath.org A 12-Minute 4-7-8 Breathing Meditation  

Today we share helpful lessons to help you navigate family gatherings with less stress. Are you feeling a bit of anxiety and/or nervous anticipatory energy, maybe even unease, or dread?  Are there potential or recurrent disagreements or points of contention that often arise when spending time with loved ones?  Do you sometimes feel like an outsider or disconnected at family gatherings?  Are holidays much better now than they ever have been? Are you often still somewhat disappointed after family gatherings?   We encourage you to allow whatever feelings arise including potentially disappointment, disconnection, and a sense of not belonging.   What may make it harder for you to enjoy holiday gatherings?   High expectations, manuals, compare and despair, generally being givers and not receivers, and challenges having fun and relaxing.   Listen to hear about the practices of intention setting, making generous assumptions, looking for how they are just like you.     In this episode, we share many other mindful mindset practices to help you focus on fun, joy, connection and ease. We also discuss what may get in your way on your journey. Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

Gratitude is much more complex than looking on the bright side. Gratitude and mindfulness often feel overused in wellness conversations. They are often thrown out as the answer to just about everything. Synonyms for gratitude include appreciation, thankfulness, acknowledgment, recognition, credit, regard, and respect. Interestingly gratitude is also listed as a synonym for a sense of obligation and indebtedness. For many practicing gratitude leads to feelings of guilt. There are many things many of us think we should be grateful for.  In the face of the recent bomb cyclone atmospheric river, I felt a sense of true deep gratitude. A feeling that was very different than what I have previously felt when keeping a gratitude list or when gratitudes were shared at huddles or before a meal. This gratitude felt like a deep sense of peace.  It was not a feeling that could be practiced.   When you feel truly grateful, you feel a deep sense of wellness, connection, and healing. Your brain releases positive neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which contribute to the feeling of contentment- even amidst a storm. Science shows gratitude can help to counteract negative thinking patterns and reduce rumination on negative experiences. It also enhances your ability to cope with stress and challenges by providing a more optimistic perspective. Grateful people tend to be more empathetic and express appreciation towards others, which leads to stronger and more positive relationships. Studies show that practicing gratitude can also improve sleep quality.  Beyond gratitude, mindfulness offered many helpful tools for navigating through a historic storm with more grace and ease. Listen to hear what, why, and how attention, intention, self compassion and kindness, and acceptance can help.  What are you grateful for? What are you appreciative of? Do you have any “should be grateful” thoughts?  Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com There are retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm every month between March and November 2025.  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-nicasio-creek-farm Connect in Nature will be Labor Day Weekend, Friday August 29th to Sunday August 31st. We ho[e you will join us. To learn more about what we are up to join the Mindful Healthcare Collective Facebook group or email list @ mindfulhealthcarecollective.com *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

There is no recipe or rule book to start your dream practice. Dr. Anna Dowling, an ObGyn, joins us for a second time. In this episode, she shares her journey building a dream solo practice called Birth Story Obstetrics. Her first podcast episode is Episode 155. Become Your Future Self. In this episode, she shares what she found helpful in manifesting a practice that is fun and meaningful. Key to her success was setting up a team of supporters and helpers - a coach, her spouse, and friends who believed in her.   What else was essential to her success? A healthy mindset. She shares how her physician mindset made starting a dream practice even harder. The pre-work she did to learn to notice and begin to let go of catastrophizing, the desire for control, her scarcity mindset, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism were essential to her success. Learning to accept and not like uncertainty and to embrace unsettledness was also crucial. We also talk about the importance of optimizing your physiology and the power of both fun and “yet.”    Listen to hear some of the other powerful and unlikely tools for setting up a successful dream practice.    If you are thinking you might want to make a transition in your career, join Transition Well.  If you aren't sure yet, simply have a gnawing sense you were meant for more, Transition Well small group coaching brings clarity, courage, confidence, and commitment.  You can add 1:1 coaching sessions to your group if you want time for just you. And you can get CME for all of it. Dr. Dowling has done Transition Well, Ongoing Presence, and a lot of 1:1 coaching over the last few years. She was a part of the group when she had her big breakthrough.  Her words: “You gave me the permission and the courage to dream, innovate, and create something I never thought was possible. I've reached the tipping point and it's a place I never ever imagined landing in. Thank you” Find out more about Transition Well. It's very small group coaching - max group size is twelve so don't delay in signing up.  We start in mid-January 2025. https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/transition-well If growing Ongoing Presence and cleaning up your mindset before you jump feels more like where you are, Ongoing Presence Group Coaching is another great option. It also starts in late January and is open for sign-up now. https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ongoing-presence If doing the work in person sounds more appealing, join me for a retreat intensive. There are retreats almost every month in 2025. https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-nicasio-creek-farm Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

An episode about what to do in challenging and disappointing moments.     You may have noticed that we did not record a new episode last week. We opted to model self compassion and kindness in the face of laryngitis, back to back retreats, and a volleyball championship. After 225 weekly episodes we decided to give ourselves grace.    The election was a pivotal moment of seeing what is. It was a clarifying moment.    Mindfulness is a key component to moving forward with grace and ease. It is essential in difficult circumstances such as this.   Listen to hear tips for choosing your language thoughtfully, asking helpful questions, and how to tell generous and helpful stories.   This moment is an abundant opportunity to practice noticing your thoughts and feeling your feelings.  Feel to heal and name to tame.    It is also a great moment to accept and be disappointed, accept and be angry, accept and not like, and to accept and allow. Resisting reality is very costly.   Optimizing your neurochemical soup is in your control at this moment and it can help. Practicing mindful self-care is also in your control and also helps.  You might find being alone helpful or community may be what you need.  Support yourself with healthy food, nature, and sleep to give yourself the most capacity to respond intentionally rather than create.  Consider practicing tons of hand to heart and self compassion. Oxytocin increases creativity, curiosity, and problem solving    Disappointment and challenges often lead to our biggest growth — personally and collectively. Let this moment in time be the nudge you need to engage in mindfulness and mindset coaching. Working with us is much more powerful than simply listening to a podcast.    Set yourself up for a smoother ride through the next four years by reaching out for 1:1 or small group coaching or signing up for a 2025 retreat.     https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ongoing-presence https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-nicasio-creek-farm   Start practicing yoga with me on YouTube.  Listen to other episodes of the Mindful Healers Podcast. It's Ok to Not Be Ok and When Bad Things Happen are a great place to start. Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

Being off kilter is a normal part of the human experience at least some of the time.  Mindfulness and self-compassion offer opportunities to notice, show yourself compassion, and re-align.  Getting help helps. Enjoy Jessie modeling how getting help helps. Listen as Ni-Cheng demonstrates mindful inquiry and how to explore body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.   What might be helpful when you next find yourself off-balance Sunshine  Yoga  Exercise/movement Nature Music Human connection Name it to tame it  Feel it to heal it Patience Being not doing Self-compassion Be like a tree    We encourage you to move beyond consuming this podcast and engage in the work.  Having a full toolbox at the ready when the off-kilter day arrives is priceless.  Practice these tools in person at a retreat in 2025. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Blending mindfulness, yoga, farm-to-table food as medicine, and mindset work together make change possible that otherwise wouldn't be. When you are physiologically and neurochemically in an optimal state opens up a world of creativity and opportunity. You can also choose to respect the moment and start your journey to better right away by signing up for online mindful coaching with Jessie.  Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups. Transition Well and Ongoing Presence start again in January 2025. People are signing up already. Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach

What does non-striving in mindfulness mean? What is the invitation of non-striving? Why might you want to try it? Non-striving isn't about giving up aspirations and goals, it is about letting go. Letting go of control, of needing things to be a certain way, and/or to get a certain outcome. Non Striving is about patience, peace, presence, joy and transformation.  Instead of constantly doing, non-striving is about focusing on being.  Non-striving is allowing yourself to experience the moment without judgment.   It creates space to simply be rather than always reacting to try to change things.  We are human BEINGS, not human DOINGS. “Being is where the magic and healing happen.” - Dr. Holly MacKenna Non-striving involves accepting yourself as you are and others as they are.  It is about being content where you are, without the need to be anyone else or anywhere else.  Non-striving increases the richness in your life. It helps you find the extraordinary in the ordinary. The space opened up in non-striving opens portals to clarity, curiosity, creativity, and connection. Where are some areas of life that you would like to adopt a non-striving attitude? What are some ways you might try non-striving? What could you commit to not doing?  What would more “being” look like? Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

Are you sitting on a nail and not changing due to the fear of the discomfort of removing that nail? Discomfort, pain, and struggle feel familiar to most of us. We may not notice we are sitting on a nail. If we do, we are often so accustomed to discomfort we stay on the nail anyway. Transition and pivots, ie gettign of the nail are even more uncomfortable, even when they ultimately offer more freedom and space.   Things often have to get SO bad before we are willing “give in” and change.   What if we aren't "giving in" or giving up when we decide to get off a nail. What if we are giving ourselves permission to finally act in alignment with our core values. Who would you be, could you be, if you stopped sitting on so many nails?   Some common thought patterns and beliefs that keep you sitting on nails: Scarcity mindset  Not valuing yourself or your happiness. The belief that you don't deserve to have a comfortable pain-free life. The belief that being uncomfortable is a badge of honor Lack of boundaries Fear of change, the what if, or making a mistake Fear of judgment or being seen as " - " So used to discomfort and pain we don't notice the discomfort of the nail Believing that struggling and suffering and hard are valuable   Listen to the episode to learn more. And then sign up to work with us. Consuming this podcast helps but the big shifts happen when you work with us. Personal mindset coaching and experiencing and practicing mindfulness are what actually help you see where you are sitting on nails and grow the courage and belief to finally get off those nails even when getting off is scary. Make 2025 the year you stop sitting on nails.  *Many thanks to Dr. Sonal Haerter for sharing the concept of sitting on nails during her talk at Brave Enough 2024.  Join Jessie for 1:1 coaching or a retreat. Now is the time to jump in if you want to use 2024 CME time or funds. It's also the time to secure yourself a spot at Nicasio Creek Farm or Sagrada in 2025. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach