Episodes
What do you do when you’re so burned out that you just can’t keep going, but you have no idea what to do next?If you feel trapped in an unfulfilling job and the thought of planning your next career move feels overwhelming, this episode is for you. Discover why waiting for the perfect plan is sabotaging your efforts and learn how to create a career bridge that provides financial stability without driving you further into burnout.Learn how to buy yourself some breathing room to figure out your ...
Published 09/17/24
Are you overwhelmed by the idea of making a career pivot and unsure of what steps to take next?If you're considering a career change but feel stuck in analysis paralysis, this episode is for you. Discover a simple three-step process to clarify your next steps, avoid overwhelm, and confidently move forward in your career journey.Learn how to identify and clarify your career goal so you can turn vague ideas into actionable plans.Discover the power of high-quality questions to unlock creative so...
Published 09/10/24
Are you wishing you could have the freedom and flexibility that comes from having your own online business… but also don’t think of yourself as “ a business person”If you’ve dreamed about the world of online entrepreneurship- but feel scared to take that leap into the unknown- this episode will resonate deeply.You’ll hear the story of Melissa Avila, a women’s health nurse practitioner who used her medical background to start a super niche online businessYou will learn:The surprising ways your...
Published 09/05/24
Are you stuck in a loop of “I don’t know what I want to do” and struggling to figure out your options outside of clinical medicine?If you’re feeling trapped, unfulfilled, or simply unclear about your next career move, this episode is for you.You’ll discover:How you can figure out what your options are outside of clinical medicineA 2 min exercise to help you think outside the box when you are feeling stuckhow to generate 20 potential ideas about what you want to do next in your career.Don’t le...
Published 09/03/24
Are you unsure how to discover your true calling? You are lost and disconnected from your passions and are longing for clarity and direction in your career.In this episode you’ll learn why working in medicine is NOT your calling- and how to figure out what is.After listening you’ll know:Why your calling can never be limited to a single title or job descriptionThe only way to actually know what your true calling isFour clear signs that indicate you are living your callingReady to uncover your ...
Published 08/27/24
Have you ever felt like your 'dream job' is falling short, leaving you unfulfilled and yearning for more?Many healthcare professionals have achieved their career goals only to find themselves drained and questioning their path. But does that mean you have to throw away all the medical training that you worked so hard for?In this episode, Dana shares her journey from a seemingly perfect NP job to finding fulfillment by tapping into her creativity and aligning with her true values.You’ll discov...
Published 08/23/24
Are you struggling to find a career path that doesn’t leave you burned out and exhausted? You are starting to wonder…. is it even possible to do work you enjoy? Or should you just resign yourself to putting your head down and doing things you don’t want to do.What if finding work you love isn’t about avoiding hard things, but choosing the right kind of hard things?In this episode, you’ll discoverthe mistake most of us are making when choosing a career—and how to avoid it.The harsh (but potent...
Published 08/21/24
Have you ever low key wanted to get hit by a car—just so you could avoid going into work? If you've ever wished for an accident—just a minor one—so you could escape another week of dread, you're not alone.In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and physical toll of staying in a job that drains you and share actionable steps you can take to break free.You will:discover the critical red flags that indicate it’s time to make a change, even when you’re unsure of the next step.learn how t...
Published 08/15/24
Are you tired of second-guessing every decision you make? This constant self-doubt drains your energy and keeps you stuck in a loop of indecision. It's holding you back from confidently moving forward in your career and life.In this episode you’ll learn how to feel more reassured and confident as you make decisions- so that you can stop overthinking and second guessing.You’ll learn:how to define what the right decision means for you based on your personal values and goals.why the things we of...
Published 08/13/24
Are you constantly questioning if you should stay in clinical medicine? You spent years working to get to this point, but now you wonder if working in medicine is worth the toll it takes on your mental and physical health.After listening to this episode you’ll be able to identify if working in the current healthcare system is right for you, so you can finally answer that haunting question: should I stay or should I go?You’ll discover:The top personality traits that struggle within our current...
Published 08/08/24
Have you ever cried in the bathroom at work? In residency- we all had our “fav places to cry” around the hospital.But here’s the thing- that’s not normal. Or at least- it shouldn’t be.In this episode, we go into the “dark side” of toxic medical culture.You’ll discover:real-life stories of toxic behavior, which can help you recognize what is NOT ok.that you are absolutely NOT alone.your worth and your rights as a healthcare professional- and how you should be treated at work.You deserve to be ...
Published 08/01/24
Are you lost trying to find work you enjoy?You're tired of being stuck, confused, and unsure of your next move. Maybe finding work you enjoy- is too much to ask for after all.Do you feel lost trying to find work you enjoy? You're tired of feeling stuck, confused, and unsure of your next move. Maybe finding work you enjoy is too much to ask for after all.In this episode, you’ll discover the way conventional career wisdom is actually preventing you from finding work you enjoy.You’ll learnWhy th...
Published 07/26/24
Are you avoiding having the convo with certain people about why you QUIT clinical practice?One of my clients- legit hid from her neighbor so she didn't have to explain to them why she was home in the middle of the day on a weekday. This episode will teach you HOW to talk to people about your departure from clinical medicine with ease and confidence. After listening you willBe armed with specific phrases you can use to tell people you're no longer practicing clinically.Stop avo...
Published 07/19/24
Are you feeling confused about your medical career?You are questioning your next steps and stuck in a mental tornado of endless possibilities.In this episode, I'm sharing my proven process for identifying your next right steps, even if you've been spinning your wheels for months.You’ll learn:The mistake you might be making that is leading to overwhelm and analysis paralysis.A surprisingly effective approach to simplifying your decision making process that eliminates the noise of endless possi...
Published 07/11/24
Has someone ever guilted you into picking up an extra shift? Made you feel like you can’t really take time off without negatively impacting your coworkers and patients?Within the medical field- I’ve seen guilt used as a weapon. A way to manipulate the good will of healthcare professionalsWe went into medicine because we wanted to help people- and now that is being used against us.In this episode you’ll learnWhy I think guilt is a scamA powerful tool for navigating and dismantling guilt.Tune i...
Published 07/02/24
Ever wondered about transitioning from clinical medicine to the biotech and pharmaceutical world? In this episode, we dive into the world of pharma—a non clinical career path that has taken on an almost mythical quality. It’s viewed as either the "dark side" - if you go there you are working for the enemy. Or it’s the "holy grail”- a path that lets you use your medical experience, pays similar compensation but gives you your weekends off!So what is the truth!? What is the reality of a ca...
Published 06/21/24
“I don't want to work in this field anymore, but with the salary that I make,I don't see how I can make a career change.”Is this line of thinking something you can relate to?One of the MAIN reasons healthcare professionalsfeel trapped in their current careersis because of the money.Those golden handcuffs.You have this belief that "Nothing will pay what I make clinically.”But this is completely false.In this episode you’ll:Discover how to calculate your hourly rate (which- is pretty depressing...
Published 06/18/24
How much of your life have you spent waiting for a deadline in the future? I’m going to power through these next few years until I pay back my loans.Or, I’m going to wait until the kids go off to college.You wait for some situation to pass, or the perfect moment to present itself.It’s like that “My diet starts tomorrow” mentalityWe often delay our deepest dreams, waiting for the elusive "right time."And we convince ourselves that being patient- is the responsible thing to do.But is it respons...
Published 06/14/24
Have you ever felt lost and confused about your career in medicine?Like you've mapped out your whole life, only to wonder if you've been on the right path?By the time you become a clinician, you’ve dedicated over a decade to this dream.Medicine defines your future, your identity.But what happens when you start questioning this long-term career path?Even though it feels like you have no clue what you want…. this is actually NOT true!In this episode, I share the 3 types of clarity you probably ...
Published 05/31/24
What if you make a change in your career- and you still aren’t happy or fulfilled?What if the old saying is true?What if the grass really isn’t greener on the other side?If you’ve been questioning your medical careerand have so many swirling thoughts of doubt- that you don’t know what to believe anymore.This episode is going to be perfect for you.You’ll learn:How to discern if the grass WILL actually be greener on the other side.When skepticism is healthy- and when it’s keeping you stuck.How ...
Published 05/28/24
Do you feel trapped in clinical medicine because of “the money”?Even though you’re a high earner you feel like you cant afford tochange careerstake a sabbaticalor even just take a temporary pay cut.You feel this constant sense of unease and anxiety around money.A fear that if you stop working it could just run out at any moment.Why is this?Why does it feel like you never have enough money?Why does it feel like there’s no other options or no ways to earn income besides practicing clinically?Th...
Published 05/24/24
Have you ever felt your mind racing non-stop about why you're unhappy at work and what you can do to change it?One of my clients called this the "mind tornado," and it's SO real.You stay up late at night searching Google for career options while plotting your escape from your current job.So how do you stop this mental torture and actually figure out what's next?In this episode, I break down 3 practical steps to calm that storm and get you moving forward.I talk you through:mental and somatic s...
Published 05/21/24
Are you chained to the idea of not wasting your expensive medical degree?Imagine feeling liberated from the pressure to use your medical education in traditional, constrictive ways.In this episode, we explore why finding fulfillment in your career might mean stepping away from clinical practice and redefining what success means to you.Don’t let your degree define your future!If you're tired of ticking boxes and ready to craft a career that brings you joy and fulfillment every day, this episod...
Published 05/14/24
Are you feeling burnt out and struggling to muster the energy to even meet basic needs?Feeling like you're just treading water in your career, drained by the demands yet unable to pinpoint why?Many in our field experience chronic burnout, often without recognizing the subtle signs until it's overwhelming.Join us in this energetic episode, where we sit down with Carol Jean Whittington, a late-identified autistic ADHD adult who suffered from chronic burnout for nearly 40 years. Now she speciali...
Published 05/09/24
Do you feel stuck when trying to figure out your next career steps?You don’t want to make the “wrong choice” (again)and end up wasting another 10+ yearsand $100,000 going down the “wrong path”.But then you feel so worried about making the wrong choicethat you end up paralyzeddoing nothing and remaining stuck in your current career switch.In this episode, I break down why you don’t have to be scared of making the wrong moveand how you can experiment with different career options with very mini...
Published 05/07/24