181. Find Creative Solutions Where Everyone Gains - The Year of the Wood Dragon

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“If we march into that village and we start trying to persecute people for using poison, something that's very illegal, nobody's going to talk to us. We're not going to find out where the poison came from. We're not going to be able to shut anything down. We should take the approach that people are using poison because they're desperate, because they see no other alternative.” – Andrew Stein Andrew Stein is a wildlife ecologist who spent the past 25 years studying human carnivore conflict from African wild dogs and lions in Kenya and Botswana to leopards and hyenas in Namibia. His work has long focused on finding ways for people and predators to coexist. He is the founder of CLAWS , an organization based in Botswana that's working at the intersection of cutting-edge wildlife research and community driven conservation. Since its start in 2014 and official launch as an NGO in 2020, CLAWS has been pioneering science-based, tech-forward strategies to reduce conflict between people and carnivores. By collaborating closely with local communities, especially traditional cattle herders, CLAWS supports both species conservation and rural livelihoods—making coexistence not just possible, but sustainable.…

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Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome to the Year of the Wood Dragon.

The Dragon is an auspicious creature that symbolizes vitality, vision, vigor, power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. (chinahighlights.com).

Dragon years are defined by momentum .

The element is wood, which fuels flames and enhances the intensity and instability of the dragon.

Globally, a Wood Dragon year might mean that things might get a bit turbulent, progress will come, but it might not be smooth.

The lesson isn’t about compromise, where someone or everyone loses, but finding creative solutions where everyone gains more than expected.

Are you feeling tired and unmotivated?

Are you looking for change and a bold approach to bring in something new?

The Year of the Wood Dragon is forecasted to bring about opportunities, changes, and challenges.

Another message of this year: Strength is a gift to be lent, not a power to be wielded.

How will you embody the Qi of the dragon?

Can you shift away from compromise and instead can you find creative solutions where everyone gains more than expected?

If you want to show up creatively in the year ahead, where everyone gains more than expected, mindfulness and coaching will help a ton.

We invite you to dive into coaching or a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com

If you are looking for a speaker, reach out to Dr. Liang www.awakenbreath.org,

or Dr. Mahoney www.jessiemahoneymd/com/speaking

*Nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

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The Mindful Healers Podcast with Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang

181. Find Creative Solutions Where Everyone Gains - The Year of the Wood Dragon

The Mindful Healers Podcast with Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang

published about a year ago

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MP3•एपिसोड होम

Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome to the Year of the Wood Dragon.

The Dragon is an auspicious creature that symbolizes vitality, vision, vigor, power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. (chinahighlights.com).

Dragon years are defined by momentum .

The element is wood, which fuels flames and enhances the intensity and instability of the dragon.

Globally, a Wood Dragon year might mean that things might get a bit turbulent, progress will come, but it might not be smooth.

The lesson isn’t about compromise, where someone or everyone loses, but finding creative solutions where everyone gains more than expected.

Are you feeling tired and unmotivated?

Are you looking for change and a bold approach to bring in something new?

The Year of the Wood Dragon is forecasted to bring about opportunities, changes, and challenges.

Another message of this year: Strength is a gift to be lent, not a power to be wielded.

How will you embody the Qi of the dragon?

Can you shift away from compromise and instead can you find creative solutions where everyone gains more than expected?

If you want to show up creatively in the year ahead, where everyone gains more than expected, mindfulness and coaching will help a ton.

We invite you to dive into coaching or a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com

If you are looking for a speaker, reach out to Dr. Liang www.awakenbreath.org,

or Dr. Mahoney www.jessiemahoneymd/com/speaking

*Nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

253 एपिसोडस

#Fitness #Society #Relationship #Mental Health #Healthandfitness #Mentalhealth #Medicine #Dr Jessie Mahoney And Dr NiCheng Liang #Dr Jessie Mahoney #And Dr NiCheng Liang

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252. What If You Didn't Wait for a Crisis? A Physician’s Path to Redefining Success with Dr. Dawn Baker 45:16

1 day ago45:16

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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.…

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251. From Dread to Neutral: What Taxes Taught Me About Trust, Control, and Peace 29:18

6 days ago29:18

29:18

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.…

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250. From Scarcity to Self-Worth in Medicine 46:37

8 days ago46:37

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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.…

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249. Skills Every Physician Needs That We Were Not Taught in Training 44:38

15 days ago44:38

44:38

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. 🧘‍♀️ Mindful Moment: Practice the Power of Self-Recognition. Take a deep breath. Acknowledge the years of training, wisdom, and lived experience you carry. You are not just valuable for what you give --your presence, perspective, and energy matter, too. Want to go deeper into building a fulfilling and sustainable career in medicine? Join Jessie for Physician Coaching , Mindfulness & Well-Being Programs for physicians and teams, and transformative CME Retreats . If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a colleague or leader in your organization. *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #physiciancoach #mindfulnessinmedicine #businesssideofmedicine #…

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248. Medicine Almost Killed Us: A Conversation About Healing, Sacrifice, and Hope - A National Physicians Day Reflection on Wellness, Sacrifice, and Sustainable Change 47:04

22 days ago47:04

47:04

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.…

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247. How to Get Physician Wellness Programs Funded – Proven Strategies That Work 50:20

29 days ago50:20

50:20

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.…

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246. How to Protect Your Peace When Healthcare Feels Under Siege 54:28

5 weeks ago54:28

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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…

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245. How to Move Forward When You’re at a Crossroads with Dr. Heather Fork 43:52

6 weeks ago43:52

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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…

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244. Mindfulness in Tumultuous Times: Finding Your Own Path 56:47

7 weeks ago56:47

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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…

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243. Renewing Medicine: The Power of Connection, Curiosity, and Physician Well-Being with Dr. Linda Clever 37:11

8 weeks ago37:11

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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…

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242. Building Bridges: Partnering with Leadership on Wellness and Culture Change with Dr. Brooke Buckley 58:02

9 weeks ago58:02

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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…

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241. Love on a Different Wavelength: Finding Harmony in a Neurodiverse Relationship 41:54

9 weeks ago41:54

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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.…

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240. Learning to Hold Space and Compassion for Yourself with Dr. Yvonne Juarez 45:29

10 weeks ago45:29

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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…

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239. Breaking the Over Helping Habit: Valuing Your Expertise as a Woman Physician 43:32

11 weeks ago43:32

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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.…

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238. Rejection As Redirection: How to Shift from Feeling Shame to Feeling Empowered with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt 47:47

11 weeks ago47:47