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PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP13: How to Embrace Gratitude and Allow Personal Transformation Without Feeling BurdenedAre you feeling the pressure to be grateful this holiday season, even when your heart feels heavy? Join Dr. Dympna Weil in this illuminating episode of PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITY, as she invites you to explore the often overlooked emotional labor of gratitude, particularly for caregivers and those who support others. “Gratitude can sometimes feel like an additional burden, especially for those who are caretakers,” Dympna poignantly states, shedding light on the complexities of emotional well-being during a time that is often painted as joyful and bright. This episode is not just about gratitude; it’s about personal transformation, mental...
2025-11-2712 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP12: The Luckiest: Kelly Cervantes on Identity, Becoming, and the Power of LegacyAuthor and advocate Kelly Cervantes returns with a luminous new memoir, The Luckiest. In this intimate conversation, we talk about evolving identities—the “nesting dolls” we carry within us—real self-care for caregivers, partnership and resentment, and building a “garden” of support that keeps loved ones’ legacies alive. Kelly shares candidly about her daughter Adelaide, epilepsy advocacy, breast cancer, and what it means to keep becoming—again and again—through love and loss.If you’ve ever had to pivot because life demanded it, this one’s for you.Content note: grief/child...
2025-11-0452 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP11: How Can Tapping Transform Your Wellbeing? Insights from EFT Expert Jessica Ortner and Dr. Dympna WeilHave you ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, as if the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders? You’re not alone. Join Dr. Dympna Weil in a heartfelt conversation with Jessica Ortner, co-creator of The Tapping Solution and a New York Times bestselling author, as they explore the transformative practice of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Jessica shares, “Tapping is not just a technique; it’s a pathway to self-discovery and healing,” highlighting how this simple yet profound method can unlock the door to emotional well-being.
2025-10-1640 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP10: Doctors Don’t Need Balance—They Need Options with Dr. Sunny SmithHave you ever felt lost in the chaos of life, especially in the demanding world of medicine? Join Dr. Dympna Weil and Dr. Sunny Smith in this heartfelt episode of "PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITY," where they embark on a profound exploration of personal transformation and the journey toward emotional well-being. Dr. Weil, a passionate physician, shares her candid experiences of navigating the overwhelming challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led her to seek the compassionate guidance of Dr. Smith, a family physician and Founder of Empowering Women Physicians coaching program. Together, they delve into the intricacies of physician burnout...
2025-10-011h 01
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP9: Authoring Your Narrative with Dr. Dympna WeilThanks for listening. Your support means everything - so if you are moved to, please leave me a review and share this episode with a friend who may need the messages held here.Don't be a stranger.You can reach me at podcast@dympnaweil.com Websitehttps://www.dympnaweil.comSubstack (or other newsletter)https://substack.com/@dympnaweilInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dympnaweil/Linkedin
2025-09-2510 min
Transformation Weight Control PodcastExpert Tips on Body Composition and Weight with Dr. Dympna GallgherIn this episode, Rich and Alex discuss the complexities of body composition with Dr. Dympna Gallagher, Ed.D. They emphasize the importance of understanding the differences between fat and muscle, particularly visceral fat's health risks. They explore various methods for measuring body composition, the role of exercise in weight management and body composition, and the implications of new GLP-1 medications for weight loss. The discussion highlights the significance of maintaining muscle mass during weight loss and the need for a holistic approach to health that includes nutrition and physical activity.To participate in one of Dr. Gallagher's s...
2025-09-191h 08
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP8: From Overwhelm to Clarity: The One-Degree ShiftOur brains resist uncertainty and overwhelm us with urgency — but wholeness and clarity are already within reach. Dr. Dympna Weil blends neuroscience with lived experience to show how stillness, decision science, and one-degree shifts can restore steadiness and direction. She also shares how to create your own personalized "C.A.R.E." plan.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-09-1215 min
Hustle & Flow#261 - Caregiver Wellbeing: A Professional & Cultural Crisis with Dr. Dympna WeilWhether you're a professional healthcare provider or a caregiver to an infant, someone with special needs, or an aging parent, you're likely feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and overlooked. Today, Dr. Dympna Weil, a board-certified OB-GYN and the founder of Prescribing Possibility™ joins me to discuss her own journey with wellbeing and how caregivers can start caring better for themselves. Chapters 00:28 - Meet Dr. Dympna Weil 01:38 - How a neurologic disorder ended her medical career 08:58 - The healthcare and caregiver crisis no one is talking about 16:32 - Making time for a...
2025-09-0929 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP7: MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: A conversation with Dr. Stefanie SimmonsIn this episode of Prescribing Possibility, Dr. Dympna Weil sits down with Dr. Stephanie Simmons, CMO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation to discuss the critical issue of mental health access for healthcare workers. They explore the mission of the Foundation, which aims to create supportive workplace environments and eliminate stigmatizing language in medical licensing. Through personal stories and advocacy efforts, they highlight the importance of mental health care as a sign of strength and the ongoing efforts to ensure healthcare workers can seek help without fear of losing their careers. Join us for an inspiring conversation on...
2025-09-0341 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP7: MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: A conversation with Dr. Stefanie SimmonsIn this episode of Prescribing Possibility, Dympna sits down with Dr. Stephanie Simmons, CMO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation to discuss the critical issue of mental health access for healthcare workers. They explore the mission of the Foundation, which aims to create supportive workplace environments and eliminate stigmatizing language in medical licensing. Through personal stories and advocacy efforts, they highlight the importance of mental health care as a sign of strength and the ongoing efforts to ensure healthcare workers can seek help without fear of losing their careers. Join us for an inspiring conversation on breaking barriers...
2025-09-0341 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP6: The Heart of Healthcare: Evolving Roles and Realities with Dr. Carmen KavaliIn this insightful episode, we explore the dynamic landscape of modern medical practice and the evolving roles of healthcare professionals. Our special guest, Dr. Carmen Kavali, President of Physicians for Patient Protection (PPP), shares her personal experiences and insights on navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with technological advancements and shifting patient expectations.
Join us as we delve into the complexities and triumphs of healthcare today, and learn how dedicated professionals like Dr. Kavali and the PPP organization strive to maintain the highest standards of patient care and safety - for all of us.
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2025-08-2157 min
4th Virtual Sjogren's Summit 2025Day 2 - Dympna Weil - Tapping Into Your Healing Powers: Emotional Freedom Technique for Everyday Well-BeingWhat if you could carry a tool with you, anytime and anywhere, that could calm your nervous system, lower stress, and help you manage the overwhelm of chronic illness?In this experiential and evidence-based session, physician and Master Coach Dr. Dympna Weil introduces you to the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as "tapping." She explains the simple yet powerful science of how combining gentle tapping on acupressure points with focused attention can interrupt the body's fight-or-flight response, lower cortisol levels, and create a sense of calm.Watch now to learn the foundational principles of EFT, discover how it...
2025-07-1828 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP5: Empowering the Next Generation Through Movement – with Anna Laloë & Marcella Hammer of Shredders MTB | From Local Trails to a Nation...From Local Trails to a National Movement...
What if one bike ride could spark a lifelong sense of confidence and create ripple effects across schools, families, and entire communities?
In this episode of Prescribing Possibility, you’ll meet Anna Laloë founder of Shredders MTB - Youth Mountain Bike Club, and Marcella Hammer, the organization’s Board Chair. Together, they’re on a mission to do more than just teach kids how to ride bikes, they’re using movement as a vehicle for empowerment, inclusion, and personal growth.
What began as a small, girls-only mountain...
2025-07-1759 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP4: Feeling Burnt Out? How to Reclaim Your Time, Energy & Joy with Dr. Mary LeungEver feel like you're doing everything "right" and still feeling drained? This episode of Prescribing Possibility is for anyone, especially high achievers who's tired of running on empty and ready to reconnect with what matters most.Dr. Mary Leung, a triple-board-certified physician turned certified life coach, gets candid about her own experience of burnout, and how she rewrote the script of her life to find clarity, balance, and real joy. Her story is packed with both heart and practical tools to help you shift from survival mode to intentional living.Hosted by Ausha. S...
2025-06-2546 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP 3: Reclaiming Joy in a Demanding World w/Dympna WeilIn this episode, Dr. Dympna Weil explores the theme of creative living amidst the pressures of modern life. She emphasizes the importance of reclaiming joy and rest without guilt, advocating for a deeper connection with oneself and nature. The conversation delves into the necessity of embracing pauses in life, recognizing that disruptions can lead to personal growth and wisdom. Dr. Weil encourages listeners to let go of perfectionism and societal expectations, inviting them to honor their own rhythms and begin anew.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-06-1212 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP 2: FINDING GOLD IN THE MUD: A Journey with Michelle GarsideFinding gold in the mud - creativity maven, Michelle Garside, joins me for a conversation about embracing who we are, being our truest selves, and all the things that are possible when you allow yourself to fall apart.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-04-1648 min
Girl Doc Survival GuideEP161: Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Dr. Dympna Weil's JourneyBalancing Healing and Doctoring: Insights from Dr. Dympna WeilIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Dympna Weil, a former Ob/Gyn hospitalist, discusses her experiences with vestibular migraine and how these challenges reshaped her approach to physician wellness. Dr. Weil highlights the complexities of navigating the healthcare system as a physician-patient, the emotional toll of health-related identity crises, and the importance of self-advocacy and coaching. Through her journey, she founded The Physician Wayfinder to support healthcare professionals in cultivating resilience. Insights on the importance of harmony over balance and the need for emotional...
2025-04-0925 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYEP 1: HELD TOGETHER: The healing power of shared stories with Dr. Rebecca N. ThompsonIn our FIRST episode, I am joined by fellow physician-writer, Rebecca N. Thompson, MD, who has JUST published a beautiful new book entitled, HELD TOGETHER. This delicately shared memoir offers comfort and hope to those of us who've experienced loss or traveled a long road to parenthood. Dr. Thompson is an exquisite story-teller - so do yourself a favor and grab a copy of HELD TOGETHER: A SHARED MEMOIR OF MOTHERHOOD, MEDICINE, AND IMPERFECT LOVE at your local Indie bookstore - or you can find it wherever books are sold. www.rebeccanthompson.com
2025-04-0241 min
PRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYWelcome to Prescribing PossibilityWelcome to Prescribing Possibility with Dr. Dympna Weil— a sacred space that inspires meaningful conversations and personal transformation. Together we will discover stories, shared experiences, and strategies for navigating the human experience… and uncover what is possible when we allow ourselves to dream again.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-03-2709 minPRESCRIBING POSSIBILITYWelcome to Prescribing PossibilityWelcome to Prescribing Possibility with Dr. Dympna Weil— a sacred space that inspires meaningful conversations and personal transformation. Together we discover stories, shared experiences, and strategies for navigating the human experience… and what is possible when we allow ourselves to dream again.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-03-2709 min
Voices of Women PhysiciansEp 115: Practicing Self-Compassion and Self-Care with Dr. Dympna WeilDympna Lynch Weil, MD is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with a long-standing interest in women’s health and physician wellness. She received her undergraduate and medical degrees at NYU and completed her residency in OB/GYN and Reproductive Medicine at Stony Brook Medicine where she was Chief Resident, remained on Faculty for several years and was the Assistant medical student clerkship director. Dr. Weil was most recently in clinical practice as an OBGYN Hospitalist, with experience in academics and private practice. During more than twelve years of clinical practice, Dympna was committed to education and service: she was an...
2024-09-1022 min
Seriously ConnectedBehind the Headlines: Lydia Kulbida on News, Empowerment, and FamilyIn this week's episode of the Seriously Catherine podcast takeover, guest host Dympna Weil sits down with Emmy Award-winning TV news anchor Lydia Kulbida. They dive into Lydia's fascinating career in journalism, sharing stories from the newsroom and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Lydia also opens up about her experiences as a female leader in a competitive industry, offering insights on empowerment and resilience.Additionally, they discuss the unique dynamics of having a physician husband, exploring how it has impacted her personal and professional life, bringing...
2024-08-2841 minSeriously ConnectedGrab Control of Your BrainMeet the first person to ever have their Ted Talk go viral! In this episode of Seriously Catherine, guest host Dympna Weil interviews Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor -- a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. Dr. Taylor survived a severe brain hemorrhage that cost her the ability to walk, talk, read, write, and recall her life. Her remarkable recovery changed the way doctors now treat brain injuries. Dr. Taylor's memoir, My Stroke of Insight, spent 63 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list and is still routinely the #1 book in the category Stroke in the Ama...
2024-08-211h 09Seriously ConnectedWhen Healers Need Healing | Addressing Burnout in Healthcare WorkersIn this episode of Seriously Catherine, guest host Dympna Weil interviews Corey Feist, co-founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation.Corey shares the powerful story of Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency medicine doctor who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic after struggling with severe burnout and not receiving the mental health care she needed. They discuss the critical work of the foundation in breaking down the stigmas around mental health care for medical professionals and advocating for the well-being of those on the front lines.
2024-08-1453 minSeriously ConnectedWomen's Rights in Crisis: Grief, Trauma, & EmpowermentJoin us for an enlightening episode featuring the transformative journey of an OB/GYN and physician wellness advocate who redefined her identity and role as a doctor during the pandemic. Discover how this led her to become a Master coach, writer, and speaker, helping physicians, professionals, and moms by prescribing paradigm shifts and embracing self-care.Last month, Brittany, the funeral director, demystified the role of the undertaker. This month, we're excited to continue our podcast takeover with Dympna Weil, interviewing the incredible Gina Moffa. Gina, an author, psychoanalyst, and mental health educator specializing in...
2024-08-0733 min
Bound & Determined118. Students Share Their Book Proposal Blueprint Experience GUESTS: Leisse Wilcox and Dympna WeilThis episode may surprise you and ultimately give you the perspective you need to take action. From fear of the process and sharing in a group setting to concerns of taking up too much space or preferring private work, Leisse Wilcox and Dympna Weil share all the thoughts they had before, during, and after the Book Proposal Blueprint Program.
2024-06-1750 minSeriously ConnectedRest. Play. Repeat. with Dympna WeilIt’s never too late to rediscover yourself - or reinvent yourself.In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, host Catherine Hoverman sits down with OBGYN, physician coach and Irish Dancer(!) Dympna Weil.After years of a fullfiling but stressful career as an OBGYN, Dympna suffered a debilitating health crisis at the height of the COVID 19 pandemic. Forced to slow down and reevaluate, she transitioned to becoming a life coach for women physicians and other professionals, and now finds joy in supporting those who support the rest of us. Catherine also shares her harrowing story of...
2024-04-241h 05
Mindful Living with Dr SogolE89. Forced to sit STILL with Dr. Dympna WeilImagine exiting medicine on a day’s notice.9.18.2020 last day of clinical medicine for Dr. Weils. No more rounding, no more delivering babies. An abrupt halt. Done. Finished. Your world is gone in the blink of an eye. Not by choice. Not by plan. Completely unexpected.Out of your control.No option. FORCED.How would you feel? What would yo...
2022-11-1044 min
The Mental Health & Wellness ShowFinding Purpose Despite Health Challenges with Dr. Dympna WeilIn this episode, I, your host, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, had the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Dr. Dympna WeilBiography:Dr. Dympna Weil, MD is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with a long-standing interest in physician wellness, most recently in clinical practice as an OBGYN Hospitalist,with experience in academics and private practice as well.In the Fall of 2020, a constellation of symptoms presented and forced her into stillness. It took over nine months to receive a diagnosis of vestibular migraine and PPPD. During this time, Dympna, now a patient and unable to...
2022-04-0644 min