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Licensed to LiveWomen's History In The Making Vol. 1 Welcome to episode 184, the first installment to celebrate Women’s History Month with Licensed To Live. This is the first in a series of episodes dedicated to the women currently making history. Dr. Dina Strachn episode 2 Drr. Dianne Ansari Winn episode 6 Dr. Stacia Dearman episode 14 Watch the replay of Licensed To Live 2023 Free affirmation book 2024-03-2316 min
Physician NonClinical Careers with John JuricaHow Do I Hire a Suitable Physician Career Coach or Consultant?This is Part 1 of my discussion of coaches and how to hire one. I receive frequent questions about this topic from listeners. Their questions generally involve one or more of these themes: Should I use a coach? Where do I find a coach? What does coaching cost? Do you recommend certain coaches? I have spoken on the podcast in the past about what coaching is, and how it differs from mentorship, online courses, and other career resources. I have interviewed approximately 40 coaches, although not all of them are career coaches. Here are the names of...2021-09-2826 min
Physician NonClinical Careers with John JuricaHow to Help Committed Colleagues Heal the WorldDr. Dianne Ansari-Winn is an Anesthesiologist who received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. She also completed a Master’s Degree in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She then completed her residency in Anesthesiology at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago and fellowships in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Pain Management at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Dianne was a practicing anesthesiologist when she went through her own experience with burnout in 2012. It adversely affected every aspect of her life and le...2021-03-0944 min
The Freedom Formula for Physicians | How Doctors Cut Debt & Slash Taxes | Business Of Medicine | Financial EducationS5, Episode 22- How I Started My Side Hustle with Dr. Katrina UBell of Weight Loss for Busy PhysiciansKatrina Ubell is a Master Certified Life and Weight Loss Coach and host of the popular Weight Loss for Busy Physicians Podcast. After completing her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Dr. Ubell worked in a private pediatric practice for 10 years during which time she lost 45 pounds in 12 months without surgery, pills, unhealthy crash diets, or fitness apps. Now, Ubell leverages her experience as a pediatrician and as a mother to help other busy doctors prioritize their health and achieve permanent weight loss.
Katrina’s work has been featured in notable outlets like NPR an...2020-10-0243 min
The Doctor's LifeHow do you encourage others? Encourage X with James E. Brown, Jr.All of us wish to encourage others but most of us feel inadequate around it. What you say and do for others to encourage them carries tremendous impact--think of the people that have influenced or even discouraged you during your life and you will know that this is true. In today's episode, Dr. Dianne interviews James E. Brown, Jr. who is the founder and CEO of Encourage X, which is truly unlike any internet website/platform that has been created to date. In Encourage X, there is wealth of knowledge on how to encourage people during not...2020-05-0941 minThe Doctor's Life5. Real Talk with a Medical Mama of Four! with Dr. Carolyn FitzpatrickWe have such a great episode today! Dr. Carolyn Fitzpatrick is a busy family practitioner in an academic center where she is a medical director and residency program director. She also has 4 children, the first of which she had as an intern (!?!). She is a superwoman! However, you will be captivated by her down-to-earth sharing of her experiences of having 4 children while developing and maintaining her career, including how to choose a residency that is supportive for families. Dr. Dianne and Dr. Carolyn first discuss how Dr. Carolyn got into medicine as a non-traditional student...2020-03-2738 minThe Doctor's Life4. Physicians on Social Media--How To Do It Right with Sue KochIf you think social media is not for physicians, you are wrong! Sue Koch, a nationally recognized media consultant and I discuss why social media is a must for physicians. In our conversation, Dr. Dianne and Sue break down the myths around social media, explain its value and how it works, and give you a roadmap for starting in social media if you haven't used it much before. We start with a broad overview of what social media is and why physicians need to use it, including managing your personal brand (yes, you have one even if...2020-03-0656 minThe Doctor's Life3. The Kids Are Gone, Now What?--The Empty Nest with Dr. Toyin FalusiEmpty nesting isn't just a "syndrome"--it's a life changing event in so many ways! Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn and Dr. Toyin Felusi are empty nesters and living on their own after their kids have gone to college. It is a positive time for kids, but can be a hard time for parents. There is so much in this episode--personal experiences and practical advice for parents who are going through this experience or know someone who is going through it. Dr. Dianne and Dr. Toyin, who have become great friends since they did their first podcast...2020-02-141h 02The Doctor's Life2. Professional Fulfillment, Self-Renewal, and CME: Physician Wellness Conferences with Dr. Imelda Tija and Dr. Alicia KowalskiAre you interested in Physician Wellness, want to connect with like-minded physicians, go to an academic conference with national academicians and thought leaders in the field and get to know them, AND have fun and relaxation in an amazing resort in Santa Fe, New Mexico? The founders of the Burnout to Brilliance conference which is April 2-5, 2020 discuss their passion for physician wellness, the need for physicians to make a difference for themselves and each other. They also discuss their process and passion for creating this conference, which is in its 4th year, as well as why the B...2020-01-3134 minThe Doctor's LifeSelf-Coaching 101 Part 1 of 5Have you wondered what coaching is about? Have you had a goal that you wanted to reach or something that you want to change in your life but really didn't have a systematic way to do so? Today Dr. Ansari-Winn discusses what coaching is, what coaching is not, and gives you a model of coaching which you can easily use to self-coach. You can reach Dr. Ansari-Winn at www.drdianne.com or on social media at @drdiannemd.2019-12-0813 minThe Doctor's Life4 Things You Need To Know Before Leaving Clinical MedicineWhat you need to know about transitioning from clinical medicine part 1 of 2. I'm Dr. Dianne and nd have a successful post-clinical career. Want to learn how I did it? Check this podcast out! Learn how to be a doctor on your terms with joy and health in mind, body and spirit.2019-08-0815 min
Docs Outside The Box99 - Handling Fear with Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn [5-Minute Friday]SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Take a listen to previous guest Dr. Ansari-Winn’s take on how she handles fear. She breaks down her process systematically and makes it easy for you all to replicate and propel yourself forward!! Check out her original interview on Ep 78 – The Doctor’s Life Podcast2019-03-1506 min
Succeed in MedicineHelping Doctors Heal the World Through CoachingDr. Dianne Ansari-Winn had her own battles with burnout until she turned to a physician coach, then became a coach and now teaches coaches. There are executive coaches, sales coaches, tennis coaches, but until recently, not many physician coaches. With the increase in physicians dissatisfied and unfulfilled by their careers, the "physician coach" is responding. Dr. Dianne and I discuss why our field has been slow to realize the importance of coaching, her five-step physician vitality recovery system, some of the most common issues she encounters as a coach and I even get a free mini-coaching session! htt...2019-01-1751 min
Docs Outside The Box78 - The Doctor's Life PodcastSEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON: APPLE PODCASTS | GOOGLE PLAY | STITCHER | SPOTIFY On this episode of DOTB, I’m speaking to Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn from The Doctor’s Life Podcast. I was on her show before and we did a collaboration together talking about the beauty and benefits of podcasting. She’s an anesthesiologist and a powerful physician development coach. She coaches doctors around stress and burnout, teaching them to have effective coaching conversations, and how to be coaches themselves so the...2018-12-1740 min
Licensed to LiveConversation and Crushed Confidence, Doctors, Where Do You Draw Your Strength?In this conversation with Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn, anesthesiologist and executive physician peer coach, we discuss communication, confidence, conversation and finding strength in your time of need. This highlights chapter 5 of my book Licensed To Live: A Primer to Rebuilding Your Life After Your Career Is Shattered. Learn 5 additional strategies to restart your career at www.restartwebinar.com2018-11-1012 min
Licensed to LiveFighting The Battle Against Burnout, Dr. Dianne Ansari-WinnIn this interview with Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn, anesthesiologist and peer coach, she discusses burnout and her difficulty exiting clinical medicine with Doctor Jarret. In depth, we detail reasons why many physicians have difficulty in their career or lack confidence. Dr. Dianne also discusses her Physician Vitality Recovery System which helps change lives on a larger scale. For a FREE and LIVE masterclass coming soon go to www.restartwebinar.com2018-10-2434 minThe Doctor's LifeEntrepreneurship and Running a Coaching Practice--The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly with Katrina Ubell, MDIn this episode of The Doctor’s Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. Katrina Ubell for a continued discussion on the topic of entrepreneurship, what it looks like to have a successful coaching practice and how to successfully transition out of full-time clinical medicine. In this continuation of their prior conversation Dr. Dianne and Dr. Katrina discuss what it looked like for each of them to finally transition from clinical medicine to an entrepreneurial endeavor in coaching. While part 1 of their discussion looked at the steps and process it will likely take to make the de...2018-10-0559 minThe Doctor's LifeSuccess! in a Non-Clinical Medical Career with Dr. Katrina UbellIn this episode of The Doctor’s Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. Katrina Ubell for an interesting discussion on how to approach making the decision to either leave or stay in the field of clinical medicine, and the individual journeys that led to them each leaving behind their calling as traditional physicians to become full-time life coaches. Dr. Katrina is a pediatrician and a certified life and weight loss coach who helps others through her program Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. Through this conversation, Dr. Dianne and Dr. Katrina build on their own experiences to...2018-09-211h 30The Doctor's LifeThe Solution for Loneliness in Physicians with Aparna Iyer, MDIn this episode of The Doctor’s Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. Aparna Iyer to talk about the issue of loneliness in physicians. Dr. Aparna is a board-certified psychiatrist and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center. Dr. Aparna specializes in physician wellness, perinatal mental health, and integrative psychiatry. In this conversation, Dr. Dianne and Dr. Aparna define loneliness and the severity of its effects, talk about how loneliness is uniquely difficult for physicians to overcome, and provide action steps to fight through loneliness for ultimate physician wellness. To...2018-09-0733 minThe Doctor's LifeThe Way to Wealth for Physicians with Buck Joffery, MDIn this episode of The Doctor’s Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. Buck Joffrey to talk about wealth management. Dr. Buck is a surgeon, asset manager, founder of multiple seven to eight-figure businesses, host of The Wealth Formula Podcast, and author of the international #1 bestselling book 7 Secrets of Eternal Wealth. Dr. Buck’s mission is to provide financial education for high-paid professionals. In this conversation, the two define holistic wealth, push back against conventional wisdom offered in finance, and provide tangible action steps for joining the upper echelon of wealth management. At the...2018-08-2433 minThe Doctor's LifeDr. Dad: Fatherhood in Medicine with Dr. David DraghinasIn this episode of The Doctor’s Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. David Draghinas to discuss the experience of fatherhood while being a physician. Dr. Draghinas (Dr. Dave) is an Anesthesiologist at a private practice in Dallas and the host of the Doctors Unbound podcast, where he recently interviewed Dr. Dianne. He was previously a physician in the US Navy and is the father of three children. As we learn, each of these factors contributes to his unique insights on how to thrive in life as a medical profession. In this conversation, Dr. Dianne an...2018-08-1029 minThe Doctor's LifeAI (Artificial Intelligence) Scheduling and Prevention of Physician Burnout: Suvas Vajracharya, PhDIn this episode of “The Doctor’s Life” podcast, host Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD speaks with Suvas Vajracharya, PhD about AI scheduling and how it can be utilized to fight against physician burnout. Dr. Vajracharya is the founder and CEO of Lightning Bolt Solutions, a company which has developed the leading artificial intelligence technology for physician scheduling. Dr. Vajracharya worked as a staff scientist at the Los Alamos National Lab before he began creating solutions for physician scheduling using AI. Throughout their conversation, Dr. Dianne and Dr. Vajracharya discuss the pathway to his now current profession, the struggles of physician schedu...2018-07-2733 minThe Doctor's LifeThe ME Factor: Burnout in Men with Dr. Ganz Ferrance, PhDOn this episode of “The Doctor’s Life” podcast, host Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD sits down with Dr. Ganz Ferrance to talk about an important, yet under discussed topic: men and burnout. Dr. Ganz is the author of The Me Factor: The Systematic Guide To Getting What The Hell You Want. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, has been featured on Good Morning Canada and CTV News, and is a prominent speaker in both the US and Canada. During their conversation Dr. Ganz and Dr. Dianne talk about the multiple stages and symptoms of burnout, as well as the ro...2018-07-1339 minThe Doctor's Life3-2-1 Podcasting with Nii Darko, DOOn this episode of “The Doctor’s Life” podcast, Dr. Dianne speaks with fellow physician turned podcaster Dr. Nii Darko, DO for an engaging conversation centered around the seemingly disconnected worlds of medicine and podcasting. A board-certified general surgeon and host of the top 100 Apple podcast “Docs Outside the Box”, Dr. Darko joins the conversation to talk about his experiences both as a physician and a podcaster. A best-selling author & New York native, Dr. Darko was first inspired to enter the medical field from tv figures he watched growing up who embodied the roles of doctor and family-man, ideals that reson...2018-06-2933 minThe Doctor's LifeParenting Secrets with Dr. Jarret PattonOn this episode of “The Doctor’s Life” podcast, Dr. Dianne speaks with a special guest about the difficulties of parenting. We all know that parenting can be hard, especially for busy doctor parents! Pediatrician and best-selling author Dr. Jarret Patton speaks with Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn to discuss how to navigate even the toughest parenting challenges. In this continuation of their previous podcast conversation, Dr. Jarret and Dr. Dianne review some simple, yet strategic parenting techniques that are approachable for everyone, regardless of what stage of parenting you are in. The strategies offered are a valuable resource in a cultur...2018-06-1537 minThe Doctor's LifeDesigning Your Own Medical Practice That You Love! with Dr. Dina StrachanMy guest Dina Strachan, MD left academics and founded her own dermatology practice in a very competitive market in New York City. She started with a dream and a small budget and has grown her very successful practice on her own terms. Dr. Strachan is also a well-known author and blogger and has been named a "Super Doctor" by the New York Times. She is also the author of Moxie Mindset, Secrets of Building a Profitable, Independent Physicians Practice in a Competitive Market, which was released this year. In this episode we discuss: How to b...2018-06-0134 minThe Doctor's LifeHow To Recover When Your Medical License Is Revoked: Licensed to Live with Dr. Jarret PattonIn today's episode, Dr. Ansari-Winn's guest is Dr. Jarret Patton, MD, pediatrician, coach, and the founder and CEO of DoctorJarret, PLLC, a coaching and consulting firm which helps educate, enlighten, and improve healthcare. Dr. Patton is the bestselling author of the book Licensed to Live, which is based on his own experience with having his world turned upside down after a false accusation from a patient's mother. He discusses his experience and how he turned his life around from uncertainty to creating his coaching and consulting firm, and writing 2 books, Licensed to Live and Whose...2018-05-1830 minThe Doctor's LifeCuring Your Non-Profit of Burnout with Cathy Phelps, Executive Director of the Center for Trauma and ResilienceIn this episode, Dr. Ansari-Winn interviews Cathy Phelps, who is the Executive Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience (CTR) in Denver, Colorado. Like many non-profits, CTR's clients are experiencing high stress, and her employees were suffering from compassion fatigue and burnout. Through Cathy's leadership, CTR transformed from attrition and burnout to winning several national awards for being the best non-profit to work in! Her book, Non-Profit Transformed, is a definitive guide on how to make well-being an integral part of the workplace. In this show you will learn about: CTR’s i...2018-04-2631 minThe Doctor's LifeMaking Choices in Medicine with Dr. Dara KassDr. Dara Kass is an Emergency Medicine physician who practices in New York City, and is the "engine" behind FeminEM, an organization who dynamically supports and promotes gender equality in medicine. Dr. Kass and Dr. Ansari-Winn discuss how FeminEM has grown dramatically from a blog to an online community to a movement by serving the needs of its community, including creating a speaker's bureau, blog, podcast, and a conference which has grown from 250 attendees in 2017 to an estimated over 600 attendees to the conference planned in October 2018. They also discuss the factors around making choices in me...2018-04-1129 min
Vibrant Powerful MomsVibrant Powerful Moms with Debbie Pokornik - Helping Everyday Women Create Extraordinary Lives!: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time with DianDianne Ansari-Winn, MD is a mom, a doctor, and a coach whose specialty is physician wellness. In this interview, we will discuss the life-changing concept of energy management and the 5 paths for energy renewal that she teaches her physician clients.2018-04-0226 minVibrant Powerful MomsVibrant Powerful Moms with Debbie Pokornik - Helping Everyday Women Create Extraordinary Lives!: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time with DianDianne Ansari-Winn, MD is a mom, a doctor, and a coach whose specialty is physician wellness. In this interview, we will discuss the life-changing concept of energy management and the 5 paths for energy renewal that she teaches her physician clients.2018-04-0226 minVibrant Powerful MomsManage Your Energy, Not Your Time with Dianne Ansari-Winn, MDDianne Ansari-Winn, MD is a mom, a doctor, and a coach whose specialty is physician wellness. In this interview, we will discuss the life-changing concept of energy management and the 5 paths for energy renewal that she teaches her physician clients.2018-04-0226 minVibrant Powerful MomsManage Your Energy, Not Your Time with Dianne Ansari-Winn, MDDianne Ansari-Winn, MD is a mom, a doctor, and a coach whose specialty is physician wellness. In this interview, we will discuss the life-changing concept of energy management and the 5 paths for energy renewal that she teaches her physician clients.2018-04-0226 min
Vibrant Powerful MomsVibrant Powerful Moms with Debbie Pokornik - Helping Everyday Women Create Extraordinary Lives!: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time with DianDianne Ansari-Winn, MD is a mom, a doctor, and a coach whose specialty is physician wellness. In this interview, we will discuss the life-changing concept of energy management and the 5 paths for energy renewal that she teaches her physician clients.2018-04-0226 minVibrant Powerful MomsManage Your Energy, Not Your Time with Dianne Ansari-Winn, MDDianne Ansari-Winn, MD is a mom, a doctor, and a coach whose specialty is physician wellness. In this interview, we will discuss the life-changing concept of energy management and the 5 paths for energy renewal that she teaches her physician clients.2018-04-0226 minThe Doctor's LifeMindfulness with the Chief Mindfulness Officer of Aetna, Andy LeeMindfulness is a practice that we all can incorporate into our lives to reduce stress and increase energy, vitality and efficacy. In this episode, Dr. Ansari-Winn and Andy Lee, Chief Mindfulness Officer at Aetna discuss: How Mr. Lee went from breakdown to becoming Chief Mindfulness Officer at Aetna How mindfulness improves brain function, productivity and engagement at work A simple and effective mindfulness practice that you can use in one minute How to start a mindfulness program in an organization with an app and a culture campaign Resources mentioned in the podcast Research a...2018-03-2823 minThe Doctor's LifeThe Experience of Black and Latino Medical Faculty with Dr. Sylk SottoOur guest today is Dr. Sylk Sotto, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs and Diversity in the Department of Medicine at Indiana University. Dr. Sotto discusses how her experiences in higher education lead to her academic focus on underrepresented minorities in medicine, and her paper What Gets Lost in the Numbers: A Case Study about the Experiences and Perspectives of Black and Latin@ Faculty in Academic Medicine. We also discuss the great value of having a diverse faculty, and ways to promote wellness and connection for underrepresented minorities in academic medicine.2018-02-2840 minThe Doctor's LifeHow Medical Students Learn to be Doctors with Dr. Crystal Clay WrightIn the past, there was no curriculum, but today's medical students are taught professional skills as part of their education. Crystal Clay Wright, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and she provided 8 years of academic guidance and professional development to medical students during her service as Director of Medical Student Education in the Department of Anesthesiology and Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Learning Community in the Undergraduate Medical Education Department. In this interview, Drs. Ansari-Winn and Wright discuss ...2018-02-1227 minThe Doctor's LifeI Didn't Know I Was Burned Out Until I Started Feeling Better Through Fitness: Dr. Charmaine GregoryDr. Charmaine Gregory is a nocturnist ER doc who found her passion in helping others to get fit and healthy after she successfully recovered from burnout through having fun with fitness and nutrition. In addition to having a successful practice and speaking about wellness, she is a powerful fitness coach and fitness instructor who had the honor of teaching a fitness class at the national meeting of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Ansari-Winn and Dr. Gregory discuss her journey through burnout, why it's hard to recognize the signs of burnout, how to assess...2018-01-1230 minThe Doctor's LifeMonetizing Your Medical Degree with Dr. DraiYou are going to really enjoy this one! Today's podcast is with Dr. Draion Burch, also known as Dr. Drai, who not only practices OB/GYN "on his own terms", but is a media expert on Women's Health with over 250 appearances and mentions on television and print. He is the founder of Medical Moguls Academy, which coaches physicians wanting to expand their reach and grow a business by delivering products and services that are not only in demand, but in alignment with who that doctor really is and their higher purpose. Dr. Drai also provides c...2018-01-0228 minThe Doctor's LifeCaregiving without Regret with A. Michael BloomDr. Ansari-Winn interviews A. Michael Bloom who is a nationally recognized expert in caregiving and caregiver burnout. He shares his own experience as a family and professional caregiver as well as his extensive knowledge from helping hundreds of clients. Today we discuss: The signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout How to stay energized and committed to caring for your loved ones Why caring for yourself is so important when you are caring for others Why you will likely become a caregiver at some point in your life What to do when someone says, “How can I he...2017-12-0828 minThe Doctor's LifeDoctors and Divorce with Toyin Falusi Adeyemi, MDAre you considering divorce, recently divorced, or several years out from a divorce? Do you want some strategies towards living your best life in these stages? Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD discusses living and finding joy after divorce with Toyin Falusi Adeyemi, MD, author of The Decade After--Thriving After Divorce (www.thedecadeafter.com). We discuss the 7 habits of highly effective people as related to the divorce process, co-parenting effectively, and how to get the support you need at work and at home. We also discuss the unique challenges of giving your best to your patients...2017-11-2439 minThe Doctor's LifeManage Your Energy, Not Your TimeFeeling tired?--and not a "good tired" where you feel fulfilled--the cranky exhausted kind of tired? The kind you can't shake? Better time management is not the answer. It's better ENERGY management. In this episode, Dr. Ansari-Winn discusses the concept of energy management, the 5 dimensions of personal energy and how to energize your day and your life with managing your personal energy. www.dianneansari-winn.com www.physicianvitalityinstitute.com 2017-11-0527 minThe Doctor's LifeHow to Thrive In Medical School with Joanna Jaros, MS3Today's podcast is with Joanna Jaros, a third year medical student (MS3) at University of Illinois Medical School. She is not only a successful medical student, but is also a fitness instructor and avid proponent of physician wellness. She and Dr. Ansari-Winn discuss what medical education is offering in terms of supporting wellness for students and residents, what medical students and residents are wanting in terms of support around wellness, and practical self-care strategies. 2017-09-2528 minThe Doctor's LifeCreating More Diversity in Medicine: Vaughn Browne, MD, PhDDr. Vaughn Browne, MD, PhD is an Emergency Medicine physician, leader, and professor at University of Colorado Medical School. He and host Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD discuss how tragedy led him into medicine and his ultimate journey into academic medicine. We also discuss why diversity in medicine, as well as all fields of endeavor, is important and the richness that it creates in our field. They also discuss ways to encourage diversity in medicine, starting at the middle school/junior high level forward not only simply in academics, but by providing mentoring and research experiences for prospective students to help...2017-08-2344 minThe Doctor's LifeThe Financially Intelligent Physician: Dr. David NorrisOur conversation this week is with Dr. David Norris, MD, MBA, CPE. Dr. Norris is a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist who learned from being involved in the management of his practice that he had a lot to learn! He went back to business school in order to learn how to best manage his practice. Fortunately for the rest of us, we don't have to go to business school because Dr. Norris has spelled out what every doctor needs to know in his book, The Financially Intelligent Physician: What They Didn't Teach You In Medical School. Dr. Ansari-Winn and Dr. Norris discuss...2017-08-0637 minThe Doctor's LifeBecoming a Physician Leader 101:Linda J. Morris, MDLinda J. Morris, MD has extensive experience both as a internist and a physician leader. Dr. Morris enjoyed a long career both as a physician and physician leader in the VA system. From her beginnings as filling in as a leader in the Emergency Department, her skills and success as a physician leader culminated in becoming Chief of Staff at the VA in Martinsburg, VA. Dr. Morris is now a skilled and experienced leadership coach. In today's podcast, we discuss Dr. Morris' journey as a physician leader, why healthcare needs physician leaders and why leadership is a natural extension o...2017-06-2536 minThe Doctor's Life"Is Medicine Really For Me After All?" with Dr. Joanna BostwickDr. Joanna Bostwick is trained in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and practices Emergency Medicine in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). Dr. Bostwick has been in practice for 6 years, and after her second year she started to question her decision to go into medicine. In today's podcast, Dr. Ansari-Winn and Dr. Bostwick discuss her journey from confusion to clarity which included a walking journey in Spain, and a simple yet powerful change to re-energize and re-vitalize her career.2017-06-0133 minThe Doctor's LifeThe Institute for Physician Wellness: Dr. Kathy StepienDr. Kathy Stepien is a Pediatrician who came to medicine as a second career after many years as a physical therapist. During her journey from experiencing burnout as a physical therapist through graduate school, medical school, residency and her practice as a pediatrician, Dr. Stepien learned many strategies and lessons that she shares with other physicians through the Institute for Physician Wellness. In today's episode, we discuss Dr. Stepien's journey, the founding of the Institute, and its mission and offerings for physicians who are seeking wellness at the individual, institutional, and cultural levels.2017-05-2522 minThe Doctor's LifePhysicians and Self Care: Healthy and At Our Best with Dr. Maire DaughartyDr. Maire Daugharty is an Anesthesiologist in private practice in Colorado. She is also studying to earn a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with the intention of creating a functional medicine/counseling practice to serve the physician community. We discuss how a cultural shift which emphasizes physician self-care can be begun with using a model similar to our colleagues in counseling--that we as physicians make self-care and caring for each other a priority as a means to longevity in our profession and providing better health care for our patients. Dr. Daugharty also describes a definition of self-care...2017-05-1827 minThe Doctor's LifeImplicit Bias in Health Care: Consequences and Remedies with Dr. Brenda J. AllenDr. Brenda J. Allen is the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. She also is a Professor of Communication. Her scholarship focuses on organizational communication and diversity. She assumed her recent role as Chief Diversity Officer in August of 2012. Among her numerous publications is a groundbreaking book entitled Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity. She presents keynote speeches and conducts workshops on topics such as inclusion in the workplace, strategic planning, unconscious bias, and diversity hiring practices. In today's podcast, Dr. Allen shares with us her path from lecturer at Howard U...2017-05-0841 minThe Doctor's LifeHealthy Doctors, Healthy Patients with Terry Mason, MDThere is no better example than of a physician who has lived his life in service to the community than Dr. Terry Mason. After being called to serve as a physician, Dr. Mason practiced as Urologist for over 25 years. Because of his deep dedication and service to the community in his home city of Chicago, Dr. Mason was called to serve as Commissioner of Public Health for Cook County. In his continued role as Chief Operating Officer at Cook County Department of Public Health, he continues his mission to serve the citizens of Cook County. In this podcast, Dr...2017-04-2835 minThe Doctor's LifeThe Joy of Giving: Mending Faces Medical Mission with Mimi Wong, MDDr. Mimi Wong, an Anesthesiologist with 20 years in practice in Denver, CO is one of the founders of Mending Faces, a non-profit charity which brings together over 60 doctors, nurses, dentists, speech pathologists, and others together for a week in the Phillipines every January to perform cleft lip and palate operations on children. www.mendingfaces.org Dr. Wong and Dr. Ansari-Winn (who were in Anesthesiology practice together for almost 15 years) discuss her path to medical mission work, how it has energized her day-to-day medical practice, and the support that is crucial to make a medical mission successful.2017-04-2026 minThe Doctor's LifeCognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT): Dr. M. Bento SoaresThe guest today is Dr. M. Bento Soares, PhD, who is Senior Associate Dean for Research and Professor and Head of the Department of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Soares is passionate about having medical professionals learn the skills that will allow them to express their humanity and be present with their patients without having the psychic pain that can accompany feeling empathy, and leads us to avoid feeling "too much" for our patients. He and 5 other leaders at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and...2017-03-0837 minThe Doctor's LifeCreating a Medical Practice You Love: Dr. Andrea Dunnings, DVMIn this episode, Dr. Andrea Dunnings, DVM and Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn discuss how Dr. Dunnings found her passion in veterinary medicine, but years of stress and working 70-80 hour weeks in her practice were leading her to question if she should continue. As the CEO and founder of East Atlanta Animal Clinic, Dr. Dunnings was like many other practioners of both human and animal medicine who were finding that the practice of medicine was taking more of her heart than it was giving back. In May 2015, Dr. Dunnings decided to turn her practice around through a process of self-development, s...2017-03-0436 minThe Doctor's LifeGoing to the "Dark Side"--The Path to A Non-Clinical Career: Dr. George Cole, JrDr. George Cole, Jr., is Medical Director at Pharmacyclics where he directs Phase I, II and III global clinical trials after training as a thoracic surgeon. We discuss his path from his early years to where he is today. Dr. Cole also mentored host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn along her path to a non-clinical career (the "Dark Side") over 4 years ago. If you are interested in exploring a non-clinical career, this podcast is for you. 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