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Send us a textIn this empowering episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us to unpack the transformative power of setting boundaries, especially for women in demanding roles. With wisdom rooted in her own journey and extensive work with thousands of professionals, Sasha reveals how we can reclaim our time, protect our energy, and live more authentically.We discuss:What sparked her passion for coaching women on boundariesHow to know when and where boundaries are neededPractical strategies for setting and sustaining boundariesThe common internal and external roadblocks we faceHow to identify what's truly controlling your timeGenerational healing through bold boundary-settingWhether you're a busy professional, a caregiver, or someone trying to find balance in a chaotic world, this episode is your blueprint for drawing the line with courage and clarity.About our guest:Dr. Sasha K. Shillcutt is a tenured and endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is a double-boarded cardiac anesthesiologist, international speaker, best-selling author, and the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a global community that empowers women leaders through coaching, courses, and conferences.Her TEDx talk "Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward" and best-selling books Brave Boundaries and Between Grit and Grace continue to inspire women around the world to lead boldly, protect their peace, and live without apology.Connect with Sasha:Website: www.becomebraveenough.comInstagram: @becomebraveenoughFacebook: facebook.com/becomebraveenoughLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/becomebraveenoughPodcast: The Brave Enough ShowEmail: info@becomebraveenough.comTune in now and learn how to say "no" to what drains you and "yes" to the life you truly want.Dr. Tanikella practices General Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine, and is an expert in Mind-Body medicine. She has traveled the world to learn more about the intersection where mind, body, personal beliefs, and motivation meet. She is founder and CEO of Integrative Approaches to Mastering Wellness, where she brings the wisdom of mind body medicine and the power of life coaching together to help her clients break through their glass ceilings. Want to learn more? Visit Dr. Tanikella at iamwellmd.com. You can also join our email list or drop us a message by going to iamwellmd.com/contact. You may just get a shout out in the next episode! Follow I AM Well MD on Instagram | LinkedIn | FacebookWelcome home!Disclaimer: While I am a practicing physician, in this space, I function as a life coach and wellness advocate. The information provided here is for educational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect that of my employers. If you need medical or psychological services, I strongly recommend that you contact your physician. If you are having an emergency, please call 911 and proceed to the ER.

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is the best-selling author of Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable. In her new and empowering book Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong, and Take Control of Your Time (HCI Books, September 6, 2022), Shillcutt describes how she moved from simply surviving to thriving by stepping out of everyone's expectations of her, stepping into her own power, and recreating her life according to her values, priorities, and well-being. She began saying no to others and yes to herself. She began to set boundaries. “When I overcame burnout, found my passion in medicine again, and started to embrace my full and authentic self, I realized this important truth: the ONE change I made was not a career change, a partner change, or some life-gimmick—it was learning to see the cracks in the foundation of my well-being and seal them up with boundaries,” she writes. “The single most powerful weapon we possess to fight against overwhelm, exhaustion, and burnout is not what you think ...The key to living an empowered life is the ability to create and enforce radical, lifesaving boundaries—boundaries no one is teaching us, as women, to set.” As a physician, professor, speaker, and CEO & Founder of the organization Brave Enough, Sasha has taught thousands of women to achieve work-life control through her courses and conferences and speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity. Family caregivers struggle with boundaries and the result is exhaustion and burnout. This impacts not just our own health, but the people we are caring for. This valuable conversation will save you time and energy, helping you feel empowered to say "no" and not feel guilty as a result. Amazon link for Brave Boundaries Book: https://a.co/d/6n9lLBP #braveenough #braveboundaries #illuminatingseniorliving --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michele-magner/support

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Sasha is CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, author, and international speaker. Sasha has taught thousands of women to achieve work-life control through her courses and conferences. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She leads conferences and retreats for professional women through her organization, Brave Enough. A best-selling author, her first book Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, has sold thousands of copies and her second book, Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong and Take Control of Your Time, was released in September of 2022. Social Media: Facebook - @becomebraveenough IG- @becomebraveenough Twitter- @rubraveenough Linkedin- @becomebraveenough Links: Website – www.becomebraveenough.com Conference – www.braveenoughconference.com To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/QaJwJZX1IsI #Whoknewinthemoment?

You need to start setting better boundaries. Boundaries help prevent burnout and resentment, even when you're doing something that you love. I'm joined by my friend, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, on the release of her new book, Brave Boundaries, to talk about the steps to take to start setting boundaries in your life: both with yourself and other people.   How to Set Boundaries Take a boundary inventory - write a list of everything you do Start from the bottom - stop doing things you don't like to do for free Move to the middle - stop doing paid things you don't like   About Dr. Sasha Shillcutt My friend, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, has a new book that I think you would all find life-changing.  In her book Brave Boundaries, Sasha utilizes practical and powerful tools, concepts, and exercises, to invite you into an empowering and peaceful way of life. She shares personal and professional expertise on how you can overcome burnout and take back control of your time and your life by learning to set clear work-life boundaries.  She examines the hopeless cycle of self-criticism, the social expectation of what a woman “should” be, and the incessant drive to please. Then, she guides you down the path of discovering who you were created to be by helping you take a boundary inventory. I encourage you to purchase it HERE!   Set Boundaries to Avoid Burnout Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is here on the exciting release of her book, Brave Boundaries, to talk about why we, as women, need to start setting boundaries to avoid burnout. Sasha shares how she burned out in 2019 by doing the work she loves to do – I think this is so important to note. You can still burn out doing what you love to do. This is why it's vital that you set boundaries, especially if those boundaries are with yourself. I know all too well that when you love to do something, you might be way more flexible with your boundary. And this is what leads to burnout or resentment. What exactly is a boundary? Sasha says that a boundary is something that allows you to live your priorities and have your priorities match your calendar. This is both with yourself and with others.   Setting Boundaries with Others Not sure how to set your boundaries? Sasha says to start by writing a list, with your paid commitments and priorities at the top all the way down to what you do for free. Start setting boundaries from the bottom of your list and work your way up. It might be difficult to set boundaries with other people. You might experience something Sasha calls boundary backlash. She explains that this pushback on your boundaries usually comes from people who never thought about setting boundaries for themselves – you haven't done anything wrong if you've received boundary backlash from someone! We both agree that it's so special to find a friend who respects your boundaries with ease. These friends are like gold dust; I really feel like you can exhale around them. Hold onto these friends, and don't let them go! If you're struggling to set boundaries in your life, write down a list of everything you do like Sasha suggests. Start by setting a boundary with the bottom thing on your list. How does this feel? Let me know in the comments on the episode page what this experience was like.   In This Episode  How something positive that you enjoy can lead to burnout [2:30] The importance of setting boundaries [3:30] What a boundary is [4:30] How to set a boundary with other people [8:00] What happens when you receive boundary backlash [12:00] Why it's important to have close friends who understand your boundaries [22:00] How to handle friendship that crosses your boundaries [24:30] Why you need to have boundaries around every group [28:00]   Quotes “It's almost like a cycle. I found myself again, in 2019, right before the pandemic, totally burned out, realizing and wondering how I got to this place again. Instead of negative things burning me out, it was all these positive things.” [3:00] “Anything good in your life can become a drain on you and become toxic if you don't have boundaries around it.” [3:29] “We have to respect one another's boundaries. There are going to be people in your life that you literally have to tell a boundary to 100 times. It doesn't mean you're wrong or you're doing anything wrong; it just hasn't clicked in their brain. It has nothing to do with you.” [9:58] “The boundary backlash comes especially for people who never themselves thought, ‘well why can't I set boundaries?' These people are afraid of your empowerment, they're afraid of your agency. When you say that you're not doing that when other women said they would for free, you are showing your power, and that is offensive to people who don't have their power. You might get backlash. It's okay, it doesn't mean you've done anything wrong. Set the boundary, toughen up a little, you can handle backlash.” [11:59] “It doesn't matter how good you are at it; no one is going to pay you for work you're doing for free until you stop doing it. Until you say that you're not doing it anymore.” [16:35] “Find your friend you can exhale with.” [26:36]   Resources Mentioned Join Transform Now Brave Enough Women's CME Conference Buy Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong, and Take Control of Your Time: The Key to Living Empowered by Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD Find Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Online Follow Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page here Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram  Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes Episode 62: Creating Boundaries to Grow with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Episode 63: Understanding The Enneagram with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Episode 96: Dr. Shillcutt on Discovering Self-Love Through Boundaries

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She is also the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, author, and international speaker. Sasha's greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve wellbeing in their professional and personal lives. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, has sold thousands of copies and her second book, Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong and Take Control of Your Time - The Key to Living Empowered is available for purchase Sept 6, 2022. You can follow Sasha at www.becomebraveenough.com. In this episode, Dr Shillcutt talks about her resets in 2013 and then in late 2019 where she changed her path and rebuilt what she needed for herself. We discussed how her "Why" did not change, but how she did her "Why" changed and that made all the difference. Setting boundaries has been the key for showing up for herself. We talk about consequences of not setting boundaries and how boundaries at work may differ from boundaries at home. She shows how we all can be empowered to create boundaries for ourselves! Boundaries Wellness Pearls: 1. You can set boundaries! Anyone can. 2. The areas where you don't set boundaries match up to your biggest pain points. 3. A boundary in your head is not a boundary until you speak it! 4. The more successful you are, the more boundaries you need to set.

Show yourself some love and self-care by setting boundaries! I'm joined by Dr. Sasha Shillcutt to talk about how to set boundaries at work, at home, and with ourselves to improve our lives. She explains how writing down what you need can help you have difficult conversations.   Improve Your Boundaries by Writing Down: Your biggest pain point at this moment The boundary you need What you have to say to express that boundary What's the worse thing they could say?   About Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice-Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She is the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, author, and international speaker.  Sasha's greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve well-being in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity.  Thousands of people have watched her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward. Her writing features in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She leads conferences and retreats for professional women through her organization, Brave Enough. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, debuted in February 2020.   Why Setting Boundaries is So Hard I know we talk about the importance of boundaries a lot, but I think this conversation with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt really drives home the point of how setting boundaries is self-care and the biggest form of self-love you can show yourself. When we don't have any boundaries in place, we can feel frazzled, all over the place, stressed, and like we're only giving 3% of ourselves to the people we're helping. It's not healthy! It can be difficult to open conversations about setting boundaries, as well. Not knowing how the other person will respond can lead you on a cycle of what-ifs, but Sasha assures us that having these conversations will change your life for the better. One of the most common complaints Sasha hears from the women she works with is that they don't have any work/life balance. But she says this is actually the easiest boundary to put in place, especially as women physicians! Your colleagues, employees, and patients will understand and appreciate what you put in place.   Setting Boundaries with At Home and Yourself The harder boundaries to set are in your home life. Sasha says this is because we love and care about our family and don't want to hurt their feelings. But, believe it or not, while these conversations will be difficult to have, your family will understand and respect the boundaries you ask for. Sasha explains how you can start setting these boundaries. Opening up the conversation and explaining why you need to set these boundaries is so healthy. She says that even your youngest kids will learn your boundaries, even if you need to remind them a few times. The most important boundary, however, is the one you set with yourself. If you don't respect your boundaries, how do you expect anyone else to? Finally, Sasha talks about how to improve your boundaries in four simple steps. What boundary do you feel you need to set the most? How will setting this boundary improve your life? Let me know in the comments on the episode page.   In This Episode  What it feels like to not have boundaries in place [6:45] What can happen when you open communication about your boundaries [10:30] How to set work/life boundaries [12:30] Why it's harder to set boundaries in your home life [13:00] How to set boundaries with your family [16:00] Why the most important boundary is the one you set with yourself [23:00]   Quotes “I got to this very unhealthy place around the start of the pandemic where I felt like I had no control over anything. How did that happen? I'm the woman that preaches about being empowered and I'm the person who is making more money than ever, has more power and leadership roles than ever, and I feel like I have less control in my life. It's because I didn't have boundaries. No one had even talked to me about having boundaries. I had no idea what professional or personal boundaries were despite all of my years of training in medicine or going to leadership conferences.” [4:30] “Most of the pain points in my life almost always come back to not having a boundary, either with a person, myself, work, colleagues, or my relationship. It always comes down to a lack of boundaries that I have not set as a person around whatever that is.” [5:57] “I think the work/life boundary is often easier to fix. It's really hard for your work to not respect your boundaries because you, as a woman physician, are so much more empowered than you believe yourself to be.” [12:30] “A boundary that lives in your brain is not really a boundary because you haven't communicated it.” [20:07] “I'm not telling people to earn less or make less, everyone has to do what matches their priorities. But I do want to encourage you that if you are not living your priorities, you probably are lacking some boundaries.” [25:43]   Resources Mentioned Transform with Ali Novitsky: FREE Training Series Buy Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable Save Your Spot: Brave Enough 2022 CME Conference Find Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Online Follow Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Check out the full episode page here Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram  Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes Episode 92: Taking Care of Our Mental Health with Dr. Sylvia Gonzalez Episode 87: When Old Thoughts Resurface Episode 81: Say "Yes" to Yourself

Understanding your Enneagram type can help you identify your core values and how you can apply them to your life. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins me to talk about the Enneagram, describing the different types, and explaining how knowing how your type applies to your life can be revolutionary.   What Your Enneagram Type Can Show You Understanding your strengths and weaknesses Understanding other people How you act and feel at your best How you act and feel when you're under stress Increase your self-awareness   About Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice-Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Sasha is the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, author, and international speaker.  Sasha's greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve well-being in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA.  She leads conferences and retreats for professional women through her organization, Brave Enough. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, was released in February 2020.   What is the Enneagram? In our final episode of the trilogy with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, she gives us some really valuable insight into the power of the Enneagram. Ever heard of it before? The Enneagram test consists of 9 different personality types and wings that help you gain more self-awareness. Sasha breaks down briefly what each of the 9 Enneagram types' core values is. This knowledge can help you understand yourself and others more. It's not just a personality test - understanding and applying the deeper values can completely change your life. Sasha does warn against trying to type anyone other than yourself. The test pulls out your deepest thoughts and beliefs, many of which you won't know about someone else, to get to their core values. This is something so personal that only an individual can figure out for themselves.   Learn About Your Enneagram Type We talk about our own Enneagram types. I'm a 6w7 and Sasha is an 8w7. Getting into our types really helps me understand myself more. It also helps me understand Sasha on a deeper level.  It's fascinating that we both have the same 7 wing but it manifests differently in us. The wings represent what other Enneagram type you're influenced by.  Hire Dr. Sasha Shillcutt to teach your team, group, or family to be more productive, more efficient, and have more joy - through the Enneagram! Your group will learn to work through conflict better together because they will gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Find out more about Understanding You: The Brave Enough Enneagram Course.   Homework for Women Physicians Do you know your Enneagram number? If you do, how do you relate it to your life? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode  What the Enneagram test and number measures [1:45] How understanding your Enneagram type can change your life [3:45] Why you can only type yourself, not other people [5:00] How knowing your Enneagram can help you realize more about yourself [11:00] What the Enneagram wings represent [15:00]   Quotes “I taught a group of scientists the Enneagram. It's so funny. Once you understand yourself, you also start to understand other people.” [4:53] “Enneagram 8s don't actually care about leading other people as much as leading ourselves and feeling independent. We have this huge fear of being controlled. Our biggest fear is that someone will be in control of us. Once I learned that about myself, I realized it explained so much of the conflict I've had in my life. I don't like being controlled but I don't need or want to control other people.” [10:33] “A 7 is The Entertainer. Their core motivation is to have every day be extraordinary, cool, and unique. Their biggest fear is emotional or physical pain. They will do whatever it takes to have fun and entertain and not have pain. Every day is a new day for a new experience.” [15:50]   Resources Mentioned Find out more about Understanding You: The Brave Enough Enneagram Course. Find Out More About the Brave Enough Master Class 5th Annual Brave Enough CME Conference Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable by Dr. Sasha Shillcutt  Find Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Online Follow Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page here Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram  Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes Episode 61: Pulling Back to Move Forward with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt  Episode 62: Creating Boundaries to Grow with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt  Episode 60: Dr. Ashley Sandeen On Finding Herself Again

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Mary Rensel, neuroimmunologist, and Ali Hively, life coach with an MA in education. These two brilliant woman have joined forces and founded Brain Ops Group, where they teach busy, stressed professionals brain resiliency tools to improve productivity and focus.  In Part II, we focus on work-life wellness, what this means to Mary and Ali, and what they recommend for achieving greater mental wellness when living a busy, fast-paced life.Mary's recommended book: Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable, by Dr. Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD.Ali's recommended books: Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life, by Gretchen Rubin.You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, by Jen Sincero.Brain Ops Group: https://www.brainopsgroup.comLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, below are Dr. Laura's organizations.  Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance.

Establishing boundaries is one of the healthiest practices you can do for yourself as a woman. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us for her second episode all about boundaries. Why we set them, how to set them, and how life unfolds once we do.   Where to Set Boundaries At Home At Work With Yourself In Your Community With Your Relationships   About Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice-Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Sasha is the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, author, and international speaker.  Sasha's greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve well-being in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA.  She leads conferences and retreats for professional women through her organization, Brave Enough. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, was released in February 2020.   Setting Boundaries Societal expectations conditioned women not to have boundaries. The world actually relies on a woman's lack of boundaries to exist. Think about it: childcare, housework, lower wages, and so much more.  Dr. Sasha Shillcutt believes that setting boundaries is the first step towards gender equity. But boundaries are not easy to set - and even harder to stick to once we have set them. You need to be firm, especially when you haven't had any boundaries in the past. You might think that the first place you need to set boundaries is at your place of work. But Sasha disagrees; the first place to set your boundaries is at home. Rely on the people who share your home to take their part in the housework and childcare.   Enforcing Your Boundaries When you start to establish and uphold your boundaries, you'll notice that other people will assert theirs, as well. Not only is this a healthy practice that might help you learn where you're overstepping, but it also helps to reaffirm and build more trust in your relationships. It's also natural to get angry when someone crosses or doesn't respect your boundary. But, as Sasha points out, you have to ask yourself if they know about your boundary.  While some boundaries might seem obvious, and you feel like you don't actually have to say anything about them, that isn't always the case. You can never overstate your boundaries. And if someone keeps pushing past yours when they know them, then that person isn't respecting you!   Homework for Women Physicians Do you struggle to say NO or unsubscribe from toxic situations? Take the free quiz and learn what kind of boundary-setter you are and discover resources that will teach you how to transform your to-do list to get more done and learn how to say NO and live guilt-free! Let me know in the comments on the episode page what your result is!   In This Episode  Why the world currently relies on women not having boundaries [2:30] Why you constantly have to practice setting your boundaries [8:45] How setting your own boundaries helps relationships grow [14:00] Why you have to set boundaries at home, first [16:00] Why you get angry when someone crosses your boundaries [24:45]   Quotes “90% of the time when you have conflict or pain in your life, issues with people, or you have stress, it's because you lack boundaries.” [1:29] “We have to set boundaries, we have to change. Boundaries are the first step of gender equity.” [10:00] “The biggest thing that I tell women is to start with their biggest pain point. All of us have a pain point. It could be a person, a family member, a project at work, or something that we're avoiding like the plague because we don't want to say no to it. It could be anything: part of our job, our community, whatever it is, I guarantee that you lack boundaries around it. Just start there. Just start asking yourself what boundaries be like? What would it look like to have boundaries around this?” [23:32] “Your boundary does not exist unless you speak it into existence.” [26:16]   Resources Mentioned How To Create Boundaries Around Social Media and Overcome Backlash Find Out More About the Brave Enough Master Class 5th Annual Brave Enough CME Conference Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable by Dr. Sasha Shillcutt  Find Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Online Follow Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page here Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram  Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes Episode 59: Dr. Tonya Caylor on Thinking Outside The Box  Episode 60: Dr. Ashley Sandeen On Finding Herself Again  Episode 52: Dr. Stephanie Byerly on Healing the Healers

Sometimes it's necessary to stop what you're doing and figure out the next step. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt calls this process a pause and pivot and she believes it's essential to move forward.   What Happens When You Pull Back and Pause Get space to examine your life and figure out what you want Release yourself from what's holding you down and back Experience your emotions Move forward   About Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice-Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Sasha is the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, author, and international speaker.  Sasha's greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve well-being in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA.  She leads conferences and retreats for professional women through her organization, Brave Enough. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, was released in February 2020.   Why You Should Pause It can feel so overwhelming when you're stuck in the constant mode of go, combined with people-pleasing. The internet can be a harmful place and Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks about her experience with running her first Facebook group. Sasha talks about how miserable she was while running her Facebook group. She explains how she was keeping it a positive experience for all the group members, but at a detriment to her own mental health. She knew she had to pause and pivot, but the idea of closing her group scared her. But when Sasha finally did pull back from what she was doing, she realized what a good decision it was.   What Happens After a Pause When Sasha took her pause and pivoted, she truly felt free to make better decisions for her life and business. She was no longer tied to something that didn't feel aligned with her values and caused her more stress. It wasn't easy, but Sasha broke free from what held her back. Sasha describes the pause as not being easy - at all - and one of the hardest things she's done, but also one of the most worthwhile. She encourages everyone to pause and pivot when they feel it's necessary. While she was in this space of pause, she also allowed herself to feel her entire range of emotions, including those perceived negative ones she tended to aggressively push aside.   Homework for Women Physicians It's time to grow deep in self-awareness, set clear boundaries, and develop strong time management skills to create the work-life balance you desperately need (and deserve!). In the Brave Enough Masterclass Brave Balance, you will learn tools to live an empowered life and create a long-lasting work-life balance so you live a life you love. Have you ever taken a pause to pivot your life and move forward in a different direction? I'd love to hear about it if you'd like to share. If you haven't, is this something you feel might benefit this era of your life? Let me know in the comments on the episode page.   In This Episode  Why pulling back is a good thing [6:00] What a pause can allow you to do [15:15] How to break free from what's holding you down [20:00] What happens emotionally after a pause [21:30] Why it's okay and essential to feel your whole range of emotions [22:00]   Quotes “Give ourselves permission, as women, every year of our life, or every minute if you feel like it, to pause and pivot. Pull back to have to move forward. Success isn't linear, it doesn't just move from one axis to another, there's a lot of stops and pauses along the way.”[5:20] “The pause hurts so bad. If you think about your success in life, you probably didn't learn much from it. But if you think about the times in your life that were horrible, you probably learned the most life lessons.” [10:34] “I think it's so easy to get sucked into likes, followers, and people-pleasing. But it's a really dangerous, risky place to be. It's so easy to cross that line and make it be unhealthy.” [25:37]   Resources Mentioned Find Out More About the Brave Enough Master Class 5th Annual Brave Enough CME Conference Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable by Dr. Sasha Shillcutt  Find Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Online Follow Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Check out the full episode page here Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram  Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes Episode 59: Dr. Tonya Caylor on Thinking Outside The Box  Episode 60: Dr. Ashley Sandeen On Finding Herself Again  Episode 52: Dr. Stephanie Byerly on Healing the Healers

This week, I'm talking with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt about cultivating confidence through our failures, mindsets and being our authentic selves. Like Martina McBride sang, this one's for the girls. If you've ever felt like too much and not enough, this episode is for you. Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a renowned cardiac anesthesiologist. Sasha is also a wife, mother, well-published gender-equity researcher, and Founder of Brave Enough. She teaches professional women resilience, self-care and negotiation through events, retreats and courses. Sasha speaks frequently to executives and companies on the topics of professional burnout, resilience and gender equity and has a featured TEDX Talk on Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward. She also has just released her first book, Between Grit and Grace. Things we discussed: Dr. Sasha shares her journey that led her to where she is now Our success isn't measured by how liked we are. The importance of knowing why we think the way we do and the most common limiting mindsets. Confidence precedes and breeds success in addition to our failures also helps build our ability to level up. Links to great things we discussed: You can connect with Sasha online at her website, www.becomebraveenough.com or on Instagram at @BraveEnough Thank you for joining me this week on the Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free. Make sure to visit my website where you can subscribe to the show notes. Also, subscribe to wherever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss a show. Hey, while you're at it, help me out by adding some stars to the rating and tell a friend about the show. Have a great week! Melissa

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She is a mother of four, cardiac anesthesiologist, the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, author, and international speaker.  Her greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve wellbeing in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity. In this episode Dr. Shillcutt discusses the importance and power of female mentorship and role models as well as friendship.  She gives valuable insight into physician advocacy and redefines female leadership in healthcare settings.  She also discusses her book Between Grit and Grace and sends us off with valuable advice on leading authentically.  You will not want to miss this engaging interview.  

“It’s not just one type of woman, it’s all women. - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Today's episode we talked about Self Care, Career Pivoting, Friendships of Women, Gender Equity, Loneliness, and Strong Boundaries. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is a renowned cardiac anesthesiologist, gender equity researcher, TedX Speaker, published author, podcast host and CEO of Brave Enough, where she leads over 20,000 women on living connected and courageous lives. Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Dr. Shillcutt is a well-published gender researcher, author, designer, international speaker, CEO and founder of Brave Enough, physician, wife and mother. In 2016, Dr. Shillcutt was awarded the national American Medical Associations Women Physician’s Inspiring Physician Award by her peers. Shillcutt leads communities totaling 20K of professional women online. She teaches professional women resilience, self-care and negotiation through her annual events, retreats and courses. She speaks frequently to executives and companies on the topics of professional burnout, resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Her best-selling book, Between Grit and Grace, and her podcast, The Brave Enough Show, elevate women to lead authentic and empowered lives. Resources: Facebook: Brave Enough Instagram: becomebraveenough Website: becomebraveenough.com

We often think of Enneagram Eights as powerful, charismatic, and natural leaders.  They make great mentors with an uncanny ability to inspire and uplift people.  Our guest today is a wonderful example of a healthy Eight leader who understands how to balance the power of her personality with self-restraint and vulnerability while motivating others.   Dr. Sasha Shillcutt shares what drives her as an Eight, how she’s managed the past year of the pandemic, and why it’s important for her to empower other women to live life “brave enough.”  In this episode, we hope you will discover: When and where to lean into the 7 wing or the 9 wing of an Enneagram Eight Enneagram Eight subtypes and how they show up differently in the world A few tips for mitigating the passion (lust) of the Eight   ABOUT DR. SASHA SHILLCUTT Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a renowned cardiac anesthesiologist, Tenured Professor and the Vice-Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Sasha is also a wife, mother, well-published gender-equity researcher, and Founder of Brave Enough, where she leads over 12,000 female physicians. She teaches professional women resilience, self-care, and negotiation through events, retreats, and courses. Sasha speaks frequently to executives and companies on the topics of professional burnout, resilience and gender equity and has a featured TEDX Talk on Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Her book, Between Grit and Grace, and podcast, The Brave Enough Show, elevate women to lead authentic and empowered lives.

In this episode, Dr Vonda Wright is joined by Dr Sasha Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE in a discussion about navigating your true self between being assertive and cooperative in leadership roles.  Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Sasha CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, cardiac anesthesiologist, author, and international speaker. In 2016, Sasha was awarded the national American Medical Associations Women Physician’s Inspiring Physician Award by her peers. Sasha’s greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve well being in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She leads conferences and retreats for professional women through her organization, Brave Enough. Her first book, Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, was released in February 2020. She is a board certified Anesthesiologist, and has been an NIH-funded researcher through the National Institute of Aging. She is a Board Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology and holds national leadership positions in the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and serves on the National Board of Echocardiography.    You can follow Sasha at www.becomebraveenough.com.  

This is a special episode because we welcome back our very first guest on the EntreMD Podcast, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt!Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice-Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She is also the founder of Brave Enough, an organization through which she leads more than 10,000 women. Her life mission is to share the life lessons she’s learned when she fell and got back up, as well as all she’s gleaned from the women who’ve gone before her. More of that in her book, Between Grit and Grace, a must-read for every professional woman.In the episode, we discuss seven powerful business lessons I gleaned from watching her execute the Brave Enough Elevate Summit.The seven lessons are:#1  Hard work#2  Vision casting #3   Persistence#4   Collaboration#5   Delegation#6  Belief#7  Excellence Listener spotlight of the week***********M. S. Kamara⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A year of Powerhouse teachingsDr. Una delivers again and again with inspirational, practical and downright amazing episodes. Looking forward to many more!************Thank you M.S Kamara for your kind review, you literally made my day. I am so excited that you are enjoying the podcast.Subscribe & Review in iTunesHave you subscribed to my podcast? If you haven’t, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Great episodes will be coming every week and if you are not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Also, I would really love it if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Your glowing reviews help other people find my podcast and I love reading them. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!Links mentioned in this episode:EntreMD Business School Brave Enough  - For more information about her retreats and conferences.Join the EntreMD Private Facebook group here. 

In this episode, Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE, cardiac anesthesiologist, published author and founder of Brave Enough, discusses the importance of finding our authentic selves, inspiring change and caring for each other in medicine. Intro :14 About Shillcutt :27 The Interview 2:30 How did you get to where you are today? 3:30 What is your typical day like clinically? 10:51 The importance of self-care as doctors 13:34 The importance of connecting with and humanizing fellow physicians 19:25 How did you decide to be a cardiac anesthesiologist when it’s predominately a male-dominated field? 24:42 How have you managed to merge all the aspects of your life and career? 31:39 Anecdote on the need for innovative ways of thinking in the people who work in health care 37:48 Shillcutt on the importance of establishing relationships and allies 39:39 Why Shillcutt chose to write a book with everything else she has going on in her career and life 41:39 How to find Shillcutt and her book 46:40 Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured professor and the vice chair of strategy and innovation in the department of anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is also the CEO and founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity; cardiac anesthesiologist, published author and international speaker. We’d love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com. Dr. Shillcutt can be reached at her website becomebraveenough.com and on Twitter at @rubraveenough. Follow us on Twitter @HemOncToday @ShikhaJainMD Disclosures: Jain reports she is a paid freelance writer for Lippincott. Shillcutt is founder/owner of Brave Enough LLC, a website and blog for professional women.

Mara Antonoff, Brian Mitzman, Michael Maddaus, Mehran Amirizadeh, and Sasha K. Shillcutt discussed crisis management and resilience, including leadership, maintaining personal well-being, and coming back stronger in the face of the pandemic.

Deborah Deras, Top Latina Peak Performance Speaker interviews, Dr. Sasha K. Shillcutt is a cardiac anesthesiologist, a tenured professor, and the Vice-Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Sasha is the CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, an international speaker and author of Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable now on Amazon.          

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins me on the podcast today to talk about gender bias, confidence, and she empowers women to take action and fight for their dreams. Dr. Shillcutt’s experiences in her twenties taught her not to sit back and watch others get promotions but to seek after the promotions herself! She encourages us to do the same. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Shillcutt. A little bit about the guest: Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Dr. Shillcutt is a well-published gender researcher, international speaker, CEO and founder of Brave Enough, physician, wife and mother. In 2016, Dr. Shillcutt was awarded the national American Medical Associations Women Physician’s Inspiring Physician Award by her peers. Sasha’s greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve wellbeing in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and physicians on the topics of professional burnout, resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She leads conferences, classes and retreats for women through her organization, Brave Enough. Dr. Shillcutt underwent her residency in Anesthesiology at UNMC and completed an Executive Fellowship in Perioperative Echocardiography at the University of Utah Medical Center. She is a board certified Anesthesiologist, is a testamur in the Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography (ASCeXAM) and has certification in advanced perioperative echocardiography (Advanced PTEeXAM) through the National Board of Echocardiography. She has been an NIH-funded researcher through the National Institute of Aging. She is a Board Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology and holds national leadership positions in the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and serves on the National Board of Echocardiography. You can follow Sasha at www.becomebraveenough.com. Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Resources: Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable by Sasha Shillcutt Brave Enough Reading: The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Rethink, Reinvent, and Reposition by Leo Hopf What’s Refreshing: Listening to Lauren Daigle or Sia and sitting in the sun Noteworthy quotes: “Confidence comes from taking action.” - 9:47 “The more we spend time alone, the more we have clarity about who we are supposed to be and our purpose and our passion in life.” - 17:32 Questions for consideration: Are there areas of your life where lack of confidence is holding you back? How can you take action? Who can encourage you along the way? Who can YOU encourage in their dreams or aspirations? Are you able to find solitude in the midst of your schedule? Are you able to reflect with the Lord on your life? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emma-koch/support

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Dr. Shillcutt is a well-published gender researcher, international speaker, CEO and founder of Brave Enough, physician, wife and mother. In 2016, Dr. Shillcutt was awarded the national American Medical Associations Women Physician's Inspiring Physician Award by her peers. Sasha's greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve wellbeing in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and physicians on the topics of professional burnout, resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She leads conferences, classes and retreats for women through her organization, Brave Enough. You can find Sasha online at www.becomebraveenough.com and on Instagram @sasha.shillcutt.

Welcome to the EntreMD Podcast!This is a special episode because we welcome our very first guest on the EntreMD Podcast, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt!Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She is also the founder of Brave Enough, an organization through which she leads more than 10,000 women. Her life mission is to share the life lessons she’s learned when she fell down and got back up, as well as all she’s gleaned from the women who’ve gone before her. More of that in her new book, Between Grit and Grace, a must-read for every professional woman.In the episode we discuss:#1  Why she decided to start a business to empower women.#2  The skills she had to develop to become a thriving entrepreneur.#3   How she handles criticism.#4   How she deals with imposter syndrome.#5   Her long awaited book, Grit and Grace!Listener spotlight of the week***********Yogadoc⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This is the information that doctors need NOW. In this changing landscape of healthcare Dr. Una’s outlines and vision for doc created businesses is a necessary component to ensure our growth and continued relevance. Love this podcast!************Thank you Yogadoc for your kind review, you literally made my day. I am so excited that you are enjoying the podcast.Subscribe & Review in iTunesHave you subscribed to my podcast? If you haven’t, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Great episodes will be coming every week and if you are not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Also, I would really love it if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Your glowing reviews help other people find my podcast and I love reading them. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!Links mentioned in this episode:Between Grit and Grace - Dr. Shillcutt's brand new book. Brave Enough  - For more information about her retreats and conferences.Join the EntreMD Private Facebook group here. 

Today is Episode 50! Thank you so much for listening all the way up to episode 50 of our podcast! In today's very special milestone episode, we speak with Sasha Shillcutt, MD of Brave Enough and StyleMD. Listen in as Sasha tells us all about her greatest passion of empowering women to be Brave Enough in their professional and personal lives. In this episode, you will learn: Why she decided to start her business to help empower women physicians. How she feels connecting with other women physicians is imperative and necessary. What being Authentic really means and how it can bring you joy. Why she decided to put together the Brave Enough Conference. How she manages being a wife, mother, physician and business owner all at once. Her best outsourcing tips to manage your busy life. Why she started her group StyleMD to help uplift women through self care. How she feels her groups help women come together to truly empower one other. All about her Brave Enough Conference and Retreat and how you can attend both. Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is an Associate Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Dr. Shillcutt also serves as the Director of Clinical Research. She underwent her residency in Anesthesiology at UNMC and completed an Executive Fellowship in Perioperative Echocardiography at the University of Utah Medical Center.  Sasha is a wife, mother of four, physician, clinical scientist, national educator, writer, and speaker. Links we discussed in the show: Check out Brave Enough for all of Sasha's wisdom and upcoming events. Register for her upcoming CME Course, the Brave Enough Conference. Get all the details about empowering yourself through her 12 Week Masterclass. Learn all about her Masterclass Retreat coming up in Orlando as well. Quotes from Sasha Shillcutt, MD: “I had lost a bit of myself and a significant part of the authenticity of who I was.” “When you are brave enough to express your own vulnerabilities, you realize that you are not alone.” “Being authentic is one of the most difficult things you can do in life.” “There's nothing that says we can't change our focus!” “I make a list of all the things that I don't need to be doing.” “I wanted women to feel ok about self care.” Special thank you to this week's show sponsor: Johanna Fox Turner at Fox & Company Wealth Management. Thank you for listening to the Hippocratic Hustle! I know that time is your most valuable resource so I really appreciate you spending some of it with me. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it! If you'd like to help me improve and grow the podcast, send your suggestions to: Carrie@HippocraticHustle.com Lastly, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, so you won't miss an episode!

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