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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  

Do you feel like you are growing faster than your organization has space for?  Are your roots trying to grow out the bottom of your pot? Dr. Holly MacKenna is the Founder of Dara Wellness an Integrative Psychiatry practice in New Orleans. She is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine and Psychiatry. She also has additional certifications in Helms auricular acupuncture and non-touch and distance Reiki. Dr. MacKenna shares the story of starting her integrative practice right before the Covid pandemic. She embraced the journey because she felt like she had grown beyond what her organization had space for. Her roots were trying to grow out the bottom of a pot. She shares the importance of coaching and leaning into a community of support when building something new. She recommends if you don't have a community, find one or create one. Coaching helped Dr. MacKenna give herself permission to let go of the unspoken rules in her head and make her own rules for the practice and life she was building.  Holly attended the Connect in Nature Mindful Healers Retreat six weeks ago. She recently shared in a Facebook group that she had learned so much at the retreat “without realizing it.”  In today's podcast, we discuss why and how this happened and the power of nature, especially trees and experiential learning. Holly's two most powerful learnings at the retreat:  1. Lean into curiosity 2. Being is where the magic and healing happen.  Dr. MacKenna also shares her thoughts as a psychiatrist on the controversies and benefits of coaching and the importance of choosing a qualified coach.  You can find Dr. MacKenna @ www.darawellnessnola.com or www.hollymackennamd.com Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. The date of next year's Connect in Nature Retreat will be released soon. We are leaning into curiosity and will be holding it in a new location and at a new time of year. 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

Nourishing our mind, bodies, and spirits “well” feels amazing!   Why do we talk about it as a task or something that requires discipline? What if we talked about lifestyle medicine and healthy eating as fun, indulgent, and part of a well-lived life?   What if we moved exercise from the chore column to the gift column?  You don't need to exercise. You want to and you get to.  When you feel great you make better decisions, you are more productive and happier as well as healthier.   Great cooks make healthy food a delight to eat. You get to taste with your eyes and treat your taste buds. As health care providers we can make eating healthy about a feast and delight for the eyes, body, spirit, and soul.    Dr. Rak and I hope you will join us for this fun conversation about the power of “marketing” a healthy lifestyle to ourselves and others.   Join a Pause & Presence Retreat to taste with your eyes and nourish every cell in your body in delightful ways.  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  

Trees offer tremendous wisdom.  In coaching, I often talk about setting an intention to be like a tree for upcoming difficult meetings or conversations. Being like a tree is a surprisingly effective leadership and life strategy.  At the Connect in Nature Mindful Healers Retreat a few weeks ago, one of my intentions was to encourage others to be more tree. Specifically to : Draw strength from others. Ask for help when you need it. Be authentic. Attend to your core. Don't be afraid to branch out. Get plenty of rest. Stand tall. Be open to change.   These lessons come from an inspirational book called How To Be More Tree by Liz Marvin.  Enjoy today's mindful moment to hear many more lessons from this book. At the Connect in Nature Mindful Healers Retreat we share many lessons from the trees we stand amidst. Trees have roots and they use “their resources” creatively. Their roots are embedded in soil which provides nutrients and microorganisms.  Why not “fertilize your own soil” with the essential nutrients for a healthy, happy, and aligned life? Redwood trees drink fog and live and grow in community.  Their roots are one foot deep and football fields wide creating an extensive network of support. We are stronger together.   Trees grow towards the sun and stand tall and proud. They don't hide. The branches and leaves grow in the direction of sunlight reminding us to point in the direction of getting what we need and setting ourselves up for success.   Many trees live through extreme temperatures, lack of water, too much water, and fires.  They have scars and other marks but the trees remain as they are through it all leaning into their support systems and utilizing the resources they do have. Trees are calm and grounded. They are graceful and elegant despite irregularities, lumps, and bumps.  Trees sway in storms and rarely fall except in extreme storms. Their wood is strong and flexible. There are all different kinds of trees but the inner anatomy of every tree is largely the same- roots, trunk, branches, leaves. Trees just like humans have more in common than different.  How might you “be more tree”? Join us for the next Mindful Healers Connect in Nature Retreat in SPRING 2025. We will enjoy a different season, and different, but still amazing, natural wonders from a different home base - Nicasio Creek Farm.  We will enjoy creeks, mountain tops, wildflowers, esteros, bays, and the wildlife of West Marin and Point Reyes National Seashore.  We will explore food as nature and hands on experiences of mindful harvesting, preparing, and eating food. Sign up for Jessie's email list to be notified when registration is open.  Today's Mindful Moment is entitled Invitations from Trees. It includes some of my favorite excerpts from How to Be More Tree- Essential Life Lessons for Perennial Happiness, by Liz Marvin  “This beautifully illustrated book celebrates the wisdom of trees and what they can teach us about everyday life, from basking in the sun to weathering the storm. As you learn about dozens of trees, from the Acai palm to the Yoshino cherry, you'll find that their means of survival are not so different from ours.  The juniper tree proves that it's possible to flourish anywhere as long as we put down strong roots.  A mountain hemlock finds strength basking in the sun while a black walnut's sturdiness comes from its thick, steely core.  The hawthorn demonstrates resilience as it adapts to strong winds and storms by finding balance in its roots. Trees have many more lessons to offer, from letting go of the past, to branching out, to resisting the urge to overstretch ourselves.  Trees have wisdom to offer parents, children, colleagues, leaders, physicians, spouses, and every person as an individual. How to Be More Tree is an essential companion for all those moments when we're having trouble seeing the forest for the trees.” -  How to Be More Tree - Essential Life Lessons for Perennial Happiness, Liz Marvin Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you 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 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  

During times of stress or discomfort old and often maladaptive habits resurface. Many of these habits originate in our childhoods.  This episode sheds light on “reparenting”- what it is and how it can help you meet needs that went unmet in childhood. The intention of reparenting is to move towards healing by creating new healthier patterns. Are there circumstances from your childhood that felt out of your control and like they harmed you?  Might they be influencing your behavior as an adult? “Reparenting is when an adult meets their own needs that went unmet in their childhood. This is often affection, security, routines and structure, emotional regulation, and compassion." - www.verywellmind.com/reparenting-in-therapy-5226096 Many of us in medicine took on the responsible “carer” role in our childhoods.   A few tips to remember while reparenting. All are themes woven into almost every Mindful Healers. Podcast episode. They are also foundations of mindfulness. Stay curious.  Self-compassion Patience Intention Presence Presence can be the ultimate present. Learn more about reparenting in this article: www.verywellmind.com/reparenting-in-therapy-5226096 This podcast is not medical or psychoanalytical advice. Please seek guidance from your own healthcare team regarding whether or not reparenting is something that might be helpful for you.  We encourage you to listen to other episodes in our Parenting with Presence series.  26. What to Do When You Parent Differently 42. Parent with Presence Instead of Worry 45. What to do When Parenting is A Lot 61. Savor All the Moments of Parenthood 63. Cultivating Mindful Families 65. Stop Trying to FIx Your Kids 67. Teen Mental Health 71. How to Be An Even Better Mom 78. Parent from Abundance: Step Out of The Rat Race 93. Coaching in Action - Helping A Mama Bear Find Relief From Anxiety 124. Great Parenting is Often Messy 134. Mindful Wisdom from a New Grandmother 142. Navigating Transitions Tips from a New Dad 150. Parenting Your Athlete with Presence 151. Tips to Launch Your Young Adult Children with Love 167. The Invitation of the College Application Process 187. Opting Out of Toxic Achievement Culture 202. Finding Peace at the Family Dinner Table with Dr. Jaclyn Albin 203. Coaching Can Help you Be a Better Dad with Dr. Adam Was 218. How to Navigate the Early Acute Phase of Empty Nesting with Grace and Compassion We hope you will join us for coaching or a retreat to practice mindful awareness of your thought patterns and tendencies so you can begin to live an intentional, responsive and more fulfilling life. We strongly recommend that you 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. Information about the location and dates of the 2025 Connect in Nature Retreat will be available in the next few weeks.  In the meantime, hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. Have. us create a team retreat, teach yoga, and/or offer experiential mindfulness for your team, group, grand rounds, institution, or conference. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach #themindfulhealerspodcast

Every parent traverses into the space having an empty nest at some point. We want it to happen and we don't. If it's not happening we worry. If it is happening we worry.   This episode belongs in both the Parenting with Presence and Transition Well series. Jessie shares about her first week transitioning to an empty nest. The first week of a big life change is, “of course”, filled with intense and often conflicting emotions.     It was a bit like landing in a foreign country. How you feel may be unexpected. It may be different than you think you should feel.   I thought I would be excited…but I wasn't. As I headed home, I felt chest pressure and was anxious. It was totally unexpected. And it continued to come and go unexpectedly for a week or so.   Below are a few of the mindful tips shared in this episode. I hope they will help you handle the grief, anxiety, sadness or whatever else you might feel in the moment    Pause and breathe and remember to trust and believe in yourself and them. You did the best you could in the moment with the resources, skills and experience that you had in the moment.  Whatever you feel doesn't have to go away or be controlled. Feel it. When we don't strive to change it, it passes through more quickly. Somatic work really helps. Join me for a retreat to learn more about this. Be kind to yourself. Hand to heart.  Be patient. Give yourself time to adjust. Try to show up “hands wide open” for the next phase. Be willing to accept the discomfort of uncertainty. Ask yourself “good” questions. What if it's fun? What if it's better than you expect? What if you aren't lonely? What if it's amazing? Don't quarterback the past. Did you do a good enough job? Should you have spent more time doing…?    Mindfulness and coaching help tremendously to navigate parenthood and big life and work transitions with buoyancy and grace.    Consider joining me for Transition Well. You can join the fall group until October 1st. If you happen to be a new empty nester or about to be an empty nester, it is also a great time to enjoy a life reset at a Pause & Presence Retreat at Nicasio Creek Farm or Sagrada. Your next chapter will be much more fantastic if you do. 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  

Enjoy this Curious About Coaching session and learn about the art of intention setting.  Choosing the tone and energy with which you show up is a life changing way to approach challenging situations.    How a plane lands is determined long before the wheels touch the ground. It takes awareness, attention, focus, and intention to land with safety and grace. If a plane pilot were to not approach a runway with care and planning, the outcome would likely not be optimal.   What if you determined “your approach” before you landed at home after work? Or before a vacation? Or before an important meeting? Or before a date with your partner? Or before morning rush or bedtime struggles? Even before a clinic day, an exercise session or dinner. Listen to learn how to approach your life with intention and enjoy much smoother landings ahead.    Learn how and why you should set yourself up for success with mindfulness practices. Learn the art of choosing guiding words to optimize your results and experience.   Choosing your approach is especially helpful in transitions. Join me to learn all the ins and outs of this and many other tools in Transition Well which starts tomorrow! www.jessiemahoneymd.com/transition-well   If you prefer to learn in person, join me at Nicasio Creek Farm or Sagrada for a 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  

Listen to this Curious About Coaching Session with Dr. Jessie Mahoney to learn how to discern when something is unreasonable, what you can do about your own unreasonable expectations of yourself, and what you can do when others have unreasonable expectations of you.   Most high achievers have unreasonable and/or unrealistic expectations of themselves. As parents, children, physicians, friends, and members of society. We were also trained in professional schools to have unreasonable expectations of ourselves (think residency!)   The expectations of our patients and our employers are also often unreasonable and/or unrealistic. We don't have clarity or confidence to stand tall in what our job actually is. We default to it must be our job and we twist ourselves in knots trying to make it all work, please others, be enough, and get external validation. When we can't do it all. we fall into blame, shame and guilt.  We feel like an imposter.   Others shouldn't have unreasonable expectations of us. Their expectations should be reasonable (different) – and we can still make a difference with our own responses, thoughts, feelings, and actions.    Listen to learn actionable and specific mindset, coaching, and communication tools that can help you navigate successfully when others' expectations of you are unreasonable.    Learn how to implement these tools in your own life by engaging in coaching. Doing the work is much different than simply consuming this podcast. Join us for coaching or a retreat and change your life. 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 frustrated by the constraints that the current healthcare system places on physicians? Is your well-being jeopardized by challenges at work? Would you like to embody practicing whole-hearted medicine? Dr. Michelle Biehl's inspirational story will galvanize you to feel empowered to take steps towards both living and practicing medicine wholeheartedly. Dr. Michelle Biehl is a pulmonary and critical care physician at the Cleveland Clinic.  She is the founder of the Post-ICU Recovery Clinic and a certified coach. She immigrated to the US from Brazil after her residency. She did another residency in the US, followed by her fellowship.  Before starting at the Cleveland Clinic she and her physician husband worked in South Dakota to fulfill the requirements of their J-1 Visas. Along the way, they had two children. Dr. Biehl shares how coaching and a Pause & Presence Sagrada retreat gave her the courage to cut back to part-time and let go of a part of her job that used to be her passion but was now no longer in alignment.  She shares how hard it was to give herself permission to not work full-time as an immigrant. She shares how she grew the courage to ask her chair and change her life at a recent Pause & Presence Retreat.  Inspired, motivated, rested, and nourished, she returned home, took immediate action, and changed her life.   What did Dr. Beihl learn on her retreat?  How to practice nonjudgmental awareness, tune into her body, and notice alignment and misalignment.   How to trust herself How to slow down and meditate She had previously been making decisions based on what she thought she was “supposed to do” and that she could and wanted to make decisions from her heart It is ok to focus on what she loves. Someone has to be “the first to do it”- why not her? Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. If you would like to change your life, learn to trust yourself, grow courage, and make aligned heart-based decisions about how you spend your life, join a Pause & Presence retreat:  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats If you want to get started right away, sign up to coach with Jessie on Zoom. Join the Fall 2024 Ongoing Presence or Transition Well small groups or treat yourself to 1:1 coaching. Both lead to incredible results. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

We don't like to disappoint people or be disappointed and we especially don't like it when our children are disappointed.   Liam Mahoney is back for an encore episode.  Listen to hear Liam's story of navigating a big and unexpected disappointment.  Hear how Jessie, as his mother, navigated his disappointment.  Leave with some gold nuggets of advice to ease the bumps of frustration and anger that arise when we face disappointment. Our own or someone else's. Coaching and mindfulness have dramatically changed how I react to disappointment whether it be with those I love, those I care for, those I work for, or those I am friends with. Life is full of disappointment and learning how to handle it with more ease and grace is truly life- changing. Managing disappointment more effectively and buoyantly is a topic that always comes up in group coaching. This is but one of the tools you will learn when you join me for Ongoing Presence, Transition Well, or an in-person retreat this fall.  True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person.  www.jessiemahoneymd.com  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

Do you find yourself frustrated when others show up late? Do you make it mean that others don't respect you or don't care when their “timing” and way of working through to-do lists, planning, and chores is different than yours? We hope this episode will leave you feeling liberated from chronic frustrations around timing, urgency, and the preferred paces of others.  We all have different inner rhythms and preferences. Many of us were taught that there is a right and/or wrong way and/or a “polite” pace.  We have stories about what the pace of others means.  What do you make mismatches in pace mean? Those of us who work in medicine tend to have an urgency bias and a quick pace. We have painful stories about late patients and respecting our time. Some people are always late. Some people are always early. It isn't usually about you at all. When you want someone to be different, move faster, act, or respond differently than they are, you are resisting reality. This usually increases your suffering.    Tips to Respond with more ease and grace when others have a different pace.  Notice your bodily reactions, expectations, and stories Pause and breathe Move forward with intention Ask your future self for advice. Ask what would love do How might you respond to future timing mismatches with mindfulness and compassion?    Join us for a retreat to practice responding with grace, ease, mindfulness, and compassion to everything in life that doesn't happen your preferred way. This skill is liberating and will change your life for the better every single day. If you can't come to a retreat in person, join Jessie for coaching. You will be amazed by how much better your life feels after coaching. Without anyone else changing you will feel much better. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Please consider moving beyond consuming this podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in person. Join us at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

Do you think you don't practice mindfulness “right?" Are you concerned about not being able to “clear your mind?" Does your inability to practice mindfulness the way you think you should make you feel anxious, guilty, or like a failure? Do you have a list of reasons why you think mindfulness doesn't work for you?    This episode addresses all of these questions and more.   Mindfulness is accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere, doing or not doing anything at all.  Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, and aware of where we are and what we're doing, while not being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us. The media has made mindfulness sound complicated. Experts throw out lots of ways to practice that are “right.”  We know you can get huge benefits from mindfulness without being fancy.  It can be as simple as pausing and being present. Slowing down enough to notice. Remembering to breathe.  Just like becoming more physically fit, exercise, repetition, and practice are needed. Mindfulness is exercise for the brain. It enables our minds and bodies to be together at the same place and the same time. Mindfulness has been shown in studies to help reduce burnout, but it doesn't heal or prevent burnout alone. You can't meditate your way through the practice of medicine today. Medicine is a mess. Physicians and other providers are not the problem.  Mindfulness is a tool to help us function in an inadequate, often harmful system. It is not a replacement for reasonable expectations of responsibilities, appropriate time to meet them, and resources Mindfulness is synergistic with mindset work (AKA coaching) and self-compassion practices. Together they can help you work within the system, if you want to, until it gets fixed. They help you be healthy enough to take care of yourself and advocate for yourself well despite the current situation. Move beyond consuming this podcast. True change happens when you work with us. We strongly encourage you to join us for the Mindful Healers Retreat Sept 6-8th 2024. You will learn all the tips and tricks to finally have a meaningful and impactful mindfulness practice. You will leave with “the lowest cortisol level you had in years.”  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats You can also work with Jessie individually on incorporating mindfulness into your life strategically and effectively. It is the antidote to so many of our trained negative thought patterns. Without it, coaching isn't nearly as effective. And the effects are not nearly as long-lasting.  If you have tried coaching before and not had the results you wanted, this is likely part of the reason. The other reason may be the coach. Reach out to me if you want to discuss whether we might be the right fit.  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    

The world needs physician voices. Enjoy a fun conversation with Hilary Blair, founder of Articulate Real & Clear, about how mindfulness, intention, and most of all presence can help anyone, especially doctors, give a great talk. The way we are trained to think as physicians makes public speaking more of a challenge than it should be for most physicians.  We are trained to: worry what others will think of us fear judgment, rejection, and shame talk fast and "not waste time" always share as much information as possible  be sure others think we know "enough" not take risks  blame ourselves if we make a mistake (or even if others think something not flattering about us) xatastrophize what might happen if we make a mistake or embarrass ourselves    Most physicians find it very uncomfortable to be seen as an expert or a star. We were taught this could be perceived as gloating. It could also lead to complacency and maybe a mistake. We tend to prefer to “serve” others under the radar. We are trained that there is “a right way” and that, if you haven't been trained, "you don't know how." We tend to default to thinking that we are imposters. We fear that someone may discover we don't know everything about everything.  What can we do to improve our public speaking? Choose connection over perfection  Do more of what's working and less of what's not Work with a mindset/life coach (AKA Jessie) to understand our patterns, how our brain works, and how we can optimize our performance in the exam room, on a stage, and at home Practice owning our authenticity, wisdom, and expertise every day Practice mindfulness and learn how to drop into our body  Connect with our intentions, as a speaker and otherwise Work with a speaking coach to clarify our message, tone, and energy   Hilary Blair is the CEO of ARTiculate: Real and Clear.  She is an energized speaker, trainer, facilitator who capitalizes on her professional voice over and stage training techniques - where she used to put the drama in, she now takes the drama out of team and leadership communication. She facilitates and leads programs internationally for corporate teams and leadership to elevate presence, communication, and authentic connection. Clients include AWS, Starbucks, ACLU and MD Anderson. Hilary is a TedX speaker, a cofounder of ARTiculate: Real&Clear and holds an MFA in acting from the National Theatre Conservatory and a BA from Yale University. How to work with ARTiculate Real and Clear- https://articulaterc.com 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 a small group, 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  

What is forest bathing?  How does forest bathing impact mental health? How does it impact physical health?  Nature is medicine. Forest = For Rest There have been many studies to show that forest bathing and simply being in nature is a way to decrease stress and improve well-being. It improves mental and physical health conditions. It impacts both our vital signs and our outlook. Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmille, MD, FACOG, ABoIM is board-certified in integrative medicine and ObGyn. She has additional certifications in herbal medicine, Ayurveda, and meditation. She is also certified as a Forest Bathing Therapist through The Association of Nature and Forest Bathing and she is the author of The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing.   In this episode, Doc Suzy shares her compelling and emotional story.  She discovered integrative medicine and forest bathing. when she began seeking answers to burnout as an ObGYN on top of navigating having an autistic child and a husband diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Forest bathing, just like mindfulness, is primarily about noticing. It is also a practice of using all your senses. Listen to the episode to learn how to forest bathe. Suzy recommends a pyramid approach to forest bathing.  This means, if possible, we should celebrate the awe and wonder of what we notice in nature amidst significant natural wonders (such as national parks) regularly. A plug to join us in Muir Woods, at Muir Beach, and in the gardens of the Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center for Connect in Nature. Our location is a site of much awe-inspiring nature. This is the last year we will host Connect in Nature in this location. Next year we will be moving this event to a TBD different spectacular spot in nature.  Dr. Bartlett Hackenmille explains that we can also practice forest bathing weekly in urban local parks, botanical gardens, arboretums, and/or daily in our backyard. We can even practice nature therapy/nature medicine with a potted plant and/or on a construction site.  We highly recommend Suzy's gorgeous book which is full of color pictures and a myriad of invitations to practice forest bathing.  How might you like to practice more “nature medicine”?  Where could you forest bathe today? This week? This year? Why not forest bathe with us in Muir Woods at Connect in Nature Sept 6-8th. ? If those dates don't work for you, consider signing up to forest bathe with Jessie at a Nicasio Creek Farm Wellness Retreat in October or, November 2024 or at Sagrada Wellness in November 2024, There are also many date options for Pause & Presence nature-based retreats in 2025. Today's Mindful Moment offering is a forest bathing meditation guided by Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller. For podcast listeners, please find a photo of your ideal forest space for this practice or listen outside. You can find Dr Suzanne at @docsuzy on IG or at her website www.integrativeinitiative.com. Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. If you can't make it to a retreat soon, coach with Jessie virtually 1:1 or in a small group.  Coaching also helps you become happier and healthier. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Hire Ni-Cheng, Jessie, or both of us to give a keynote talk or lead a workshop or breakout session 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  

If you struggle with public speaking or you want to share your message more succinctly and more powerfully, listen to this episode. Diana Dresser, Jessie's speaking coach this past winter, is our special guest. Diana is a self-described theater nerd and actress. We offer helpful tools and a new understanding of how working with a coach on speaking, and everything else in life, helps. What makes a talk compelling? Practice, the courage to be vulnerable, and a willingness to show more of yourself. Coaches have insight into you and your message that is hard to have on your own. I saw things and was able to own things about myself and my message that I had not previously appreciated.   Diana connected with the “radicalness” of my message and encouraged me to lean into being dangerous. She also saw the uniqueness of my spirit.  She strongly encouraged me to speak and lead even more with my heart which had a powerful effect of my audience.  Leaning into my wisdom and experience did also. We share what worked to allow me to eliminate imposter syndrome as a public speaker as well as ways to connect and create intimacy and connection with in-person audiences vs Zoom. This episode speaks to the power of coaching as a tool in changing your presence, performance, and sense of purpose.  After listening you will likely want to engage in coaching - speech coaching, life coaching, marriage coaching, and every other kind of coaching. Diana is a Commercial and Film Actor, Director, Choreographer, and Coach at ARTiculate: Real&Clear. Diana earned her BA from the University of Kansas.  www.ARTiculaterc.com  Hire Jessie to share the awesome talk discussed in this podcast at your conference, workshop, or event. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking Coach with Jessie and eliminate imposter syndrome and start leaning into your own wisdom and experience. 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with us in person at a retreat- www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats  www.awakenbreath.org  *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach

Have you been ill and thought “I can tough this out” or “I don't want to bother anyone?” When you seek care, do you apologize for the inconvenience and/or feel the need to justify why?  In this episode, we normalize that it is hard for physicians to seek timely medical attention. We name some of the potential causes and share ideas about how you might take sooner action when it comes to addressing your own healthcare needs.  The deep indoctrination of putting others' needs above our own is hard to change. In medical training we were not taught to advocate for our own health. Our training taught us that having a medical issue of your own was inconvenient and a weakness. We also know first-hand how hard it is to work in medicine these days. We often struggle to ask for care, even when reasonable and needed, because we don't want to bother our colleagues. Sometimes we are even “guilty” about using up healthcare resources. We also don't want to be a patient in a system we know is broken. It makes us feel vulnerable. We know too much. Most of us especially don't want to be perceived as “that patient.” The unreasonable, demanding one. We hope after listening you will have an easier time seeking care for yourself.  We hope you will have some tools to give yourself permission to prioritize your needs. We hope you will have more awareness about what your barriers are and when you next set up an appointment for a loved one, you include yourself in the circle of care and set up care for yourself also. What if you could start caring for yourself AS WELL as you care for everyone else.  Coaching and mindfulness can help you bring kindness and compassion to habitual thought patterns that don't serve your highest self. We hope you will consider moving beyond consuming this podcast and choose to work with us in person at the Mindful Healers Connect in Nature Retreat, Sept 6-8th, 2024. There are only a few spots left. If the timing doesn't work, join a different retreat or coach with Jessie. She offers 1:1, small groups, and retreats. www.jessiemahoneymd.com 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 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