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Lean Out PodcastEpisode 100! Freedom of ThoughtSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker celebrates #100 with you! She discusses her thoughts on the podcast and asks for your feedback on what to do next. She also discusses the topic of freedom of thought: how we're different from animals, and how you have more freedom than you realize.Leave a review on ITues here so other people can discover the show easier!** If you want to take your confidence to the next level this summer so you don't let those imemories slip by, enroll in the ...2025-07-2414 min
Lean Out PodcastAdventure with Meagan GallagherSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Meagan Gallagher. Meagan is a critical care nurse practitioner and recent graduate of the University of Utah Adult Gerontology Acute Care Doctor of Nursing Practice program. She is an avid rock climber with an emphasis on boulder and sport climbing. Meagan loves spending time outside, traveling, reading, blogging about her trips, and catching up with friends and family over a walk or coffee. Meagan shares how she negotiated to take several months off between her doctoral studies and starting her first job. She explains w...2025-07-1735 min
Lean Out PodcastCommunication with Christine KoSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Christine Ko. Christine is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist who serves on the faculty of Yale University. She is also the author of multiple books and the host of the Girl Doc Survival Guide podcast. Through a series of experiences as both a patient and the parent of a very young patient, Christine has learned a tremendous amount about doctor-patient communication and what it means to take good care of yourself and those you love. She shares her experiences and how she's changed her work-life b...2025-07-1041 min
Lean Out PodcastPermissionSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker reads Chapter 10 of Lean Out: A Professional Woman's Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance. This is your reminder that you have permission to take your life in whatever direction you desire. It doesn't matter if the golden path is completely different.** Support the show by leaving a review HERE (scroll down and click “Write a Review”) **Relevant links:Lean Out Podcast episodes – Worth with Jen Wagner, Brave with Sasha ShillcuttThe Brave Enough Show – Permission...2025-06-2620 min
Lean Out PodcastWorth with Jen WagnerSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Jen Wagner. Jen is a board-certified anesthesiologist with specialized fellowship training in obstetric anesthesiology. She recently rearranged her work schedule to devote more time to family and a passion project of patient education. In addition to her practice of obstetric anesthesiology, Jen co-hosts the C-Section Experience Podcast and is an obstetric anesthesia education content creator. Jen shares the story of what led her to negotiate a change from her full-time work schedule, how she decided to add patient education to her work-life balance, why sh...2025-06-1946 min
Lean Out PodcastSolocast: My Summer of LakeSend us a textIn this solocast episode, Dawn Baker talks about how she intends to schedule balance this summer. She talks about intentional memory making and why it's important.Relevant links:Happier with Gretchen Rubin - 535. Create Your Summer of ___ ...Ed Mylett Show - What QTR Taught Me About Time, Peace, and PowerLean Out Podcast - Entrepreneur with Dr. UnaLean Out Podcast - How to Deal with Loss** If you want to take your confidence to the next level this summer so you don't let those imemories slip by, enroll in...2025-06-0509 min
Lean Out PodcastEntrepreneur with Dr. UnaSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Nneka Unachukwu, also known as Dr. Una. Dr. Una is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable seven and seven-plus-figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She is the founder of the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for physician entrepreneurs. She also hosts the EntreMD podcast, and has two books. Dr. Una is a board-certified pediatrician who walks the walk on many levels. She r...2025-05-2941 min
Lean Out PodcastSolocast: How to Deal with LossSend us a textIn this solocast episode, Dawn Baker talks about the realities of grief and loss. She discusses the five stages of grief and the newly-minted "sixth stage." The information in this episode applies to EVERYONE, not just people who've lost a loved one. Dawn identifies the many different types of grief she's seen in her coaching practice. Listen for actionable steps and thought-provoking questions on how to deal with grief. ** My 1:1 coaching specials are still ongoing for May! I have 2 spots left with special pricing. In this period of rebirth and r...2025-05-2211 min
Lean Out PodcastNature with K Kay MoodySend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker talks with K Kay Moody. K Kay is an emergency medicine physician who has recently made a transition to working in urgent care. She has five grown children and many farm babies, including chickens, ducks, geese, and horses. K Kay finds tremendous joy in nature and community. She shares her large ranch properties in Washington and Tennessee for group retreats and short-term getaways. She also leads thousands of physicians in two popular Facebook groups. K Kay talks about these endeavors and more in this eclectic conversation.2025-05-1535 min
Lean Out PodcastSolocast: What's Next?Send us a textIn this solocast micro-episode, Dawn Baker talks about being stuck in the "what's next" mode. She describes how this can lead to a lack of fulfillment and suggests ways to get out of this limiting mindset. Brought to you by the Lean Out Confidence Course (see details below).** TWO OFFERS FOR YOU THIS SPRING **My 1:1 coaching specials are still ongoing for May! In this period of rebirth and renewal, prioritize your balance with the support of a coach. Sign up for a consultation here.Learn approachable practices to...2025-05-0810 min
Lean Out PodcastSimplicity with Sarah WebberSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Dr. Sarah Webber. Sarah is a practicing physician, coach, researcher, writer and lover of the outdoors. She is an associate professor of pediatrics and Director of Well-being at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. A mom and wife, Sarah has many personal interests and hobbies including gardening and pottery.Sarah shares her journey to simplify work roles so she could find better fulfillment while enjoying her other interests. For Sarah, this was a long process of letting go, redefining success...2025-05-0135 min
Lean Out PodcastSeasons with Minnie GuptaSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Minnie Gupta. Minnie started her career as a PhD biochemist and then earned an MBA. She now has her own business as a marketing expert with a unique background that combines science, business, and healthcare. She is the founder of Winningly Media, which specializes in serving small businesses and entrepreneurs with marketing solutions. Minnie is a wife and mother to 3 grown daughters. Minnie shares her to transition from biochemistry to business, and how she became the manager of her physician husband’s large private pra...2025-04-2438 min
Lean Out PodcastDoing Hard ThingsSend us a textIn this episode of the Lean Out Podcast, Dawn Baker reads Chapter 9 of Lean Out: A Professional Woman's Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance. This chapter is titled, "Doing Hard Things." Doing hard things is not about gritting your teeth, suffering, proving something to someone or being a badass. It's about leaving your comfort zone and embracing challenge for the enjoyment of the challenge. It’s about reminding yourself that you’ve done hard things and you will do them again. Leaning out will involve discomfort, and you’ll be ready for it...2025-04-1737 min