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Travel Tips and Hacks for Doctors and Healthcare Providers with Prescription to Travel MDEpisode 52: Daring to Dream: Women Physician’s Retreat in Botswana with Dr. Weili GrayIn this episode, Dr. Courtney Downes sits down with Dr. Weili Gray, a sleep physician, mom of three, and founder of Dare to Dream Compass, to explore identity, burnout, and what it means to design a life that feels expansive—inside and outside of medicine.Dr. Gray shares her journey from idealistic medical student to attending physician who nearly walked away from medicine altogether. She opens up about becoming pregnant during intern year, losing touch with herself amid career and family demands, and the wake-up call that forced her to reevaluate her life.
2026-01-2152 min
Inner Peace and Power37: Living Life to the Fullest with Dr. Weili GrayThis episode is one for the ages!We're joined by Dr. Weili Gray, who is a triple board certified physician, mom, world traveler, podcaster on a mission to help inspire us to live life to the fullest. We discuss:-How experiencing as many magical moments as possible helps us live life more deeply-How Weili is inspiring us all with her incredible travels with her entire family-How we can get to the end of our lives with no regrets-How travel can be an act of healingYou c...
2024-08-0541 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEpisode 126: Relationships and Travel with Dr. Kate MangonaThere's a quote from this episode that I absolutely love, and it goes like this: "Where focus goes, energy flows." It's a simple phrase, but it can have tremendous power when it comes to centering, or re-centering, your life around the things that matter the most to you. In this episode, with the help of marriage and intimacy coach, Dr. Kate Mangona, we place our focus on our long-term relationships, and explore how we can nurture them to flourish through travel as well as other outlets. Dr. Mangona was a previous guest in episodes 69 and 70, but since...
2024-02-1950 minDare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 125: Lessons Learned on Kilimanjaro with Dr. Shehzad BatliwalaToday's episode is a truly honest and vulnerable reflection on the value of doing hard things. Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, who featured as a guest in Ep. 53, was kind enough to join me for a second time on the podcast to talk about his recent trip to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Needless to say, his story is incredible! From joining the expedition on a whim, to taking on the steep learning curve that comes with trying new things, he walked away with so many lessons that have had a profound impact on his quest for personal growth...
2024-02-1236 min
Ending Physician OverwhelmNegotiating Like a Boss with Special Guest, Dr. Weili GraySend a textWhat would you say if I told you that you're just a couple of "No's" away from getting the "Yes" that you want? With this in mind, most of us would likely persist when it comes to asking for what we want/need, right?It's all a part of the art of negotiation, and my guest today, Dr. Weili Gray, is an expert in finding the path to the "Yes!" She joins us in this episode to talk about how advocating for herself, learning to negotiate, and sticking to her asks, helped...
2024-01-3046 minDare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 124 Travel for Different Seasons of Life with Dr. La Toya Luces-SampsonThe beauty of travel is that it can be anything you need and want it to be, for whatever chapter you're at in your life. It can be adventurous, relaxing, healing, horizon-expanding... you name it, and I think this episode really highlights the value in this versatility.I had the pleasure of having Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson back on the show for the second time after we first chatted in episodes 74 and 75. She's a board-certified OBGYN and entrepreneur. I'm always just astounded to hear about her professional and travel adventures.In this episode, we talk ab...
2024-01-1558 minDare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 123 Travel Planning Tips for the New Year Hosted by Dr. Tatyana ReznikHi everybody! I hope you were able to enjoy last week's episode, which was part 1 of an interview that I did with Dr. Tatyana Reznik on her podcast, the Voices of Women Physicians Podcast. This week we're back with part 2 to talk about travel planning tips for the new year.If I had to sum up the sentiment of this episode with a quote, it would be this: "Before we think of 'we can't,' think of 'we want' and 'how can we?'" This was certainly my approach to travel when I first started...
2024-01-0824 minDare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 122 Life Planning Update Hosted by Dr. Tatyana ReznikI think life planning is one of the most powerful tools that we have for envisioning and building the life that we want. And as I always say, it's as helpful the 10th time as it is the first time!This week's episode is from a recent interview that I did with Dr. Tatyana Reznik on her podcast, the Voices of Women Physicians Podcast. Dr. Reznik is such a wonderful and joyful presence, and it was a huge pleasure to chat with her about life planning.If you've been listening to the Dare to Dream...
2024-01-0318 min
Voices of Women PhysiciansEp 79: How To Live Life To The Fullest Through Traveling with Dr. Weili GrayMeet Dr. Weili Gray (pronounced “Way Lee”), a dreamer and physician who experienced burnout and now happily practices sleep medicine in Vermont's tranquil countryside. With her husband and three cherished kids, she crafts a dream life brimming with family adventures and extraordinary experiences, sprinkling a touch of magic to every moment.Beyond practicing medicine at a rural critical access hospital, Dr. Gray founded Dare to Dream Physician, a mission-driven endeavor empowering fellow doctors to dream big and embrace life through travel. She's all about boosting physician wellness and shares her wisdom on stages and her inspirational weekly podc...
2024-01-0225 minVoices of Women PhysiciansEp 78: Life Planning with Dr. Weili GrayMeet Dr. Weili Gray (pronounced “Way Lee”), a dreamer and physician who experienced burnout and now happily practices sleep medicine in Vermont's tranquil countryside. With her husband and three cherished kids, she crafts a dream life brimming with family adventures and extraordinary experiences, sprinkling a touch of magic to every moment.Beyond practicing medicine at a rural critical access hospital, Dr. Gray founded Dare to Dream Physician, a mission-driven endeavor empowering fellow doctors to dream big and embrace life through travel. She's all about boosting physician wellness and shares her wisdom on stages and her inspirational weekly podc...
2023-12-2618 minDare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEpisode 121: Sleep Tips for Travel with Dr. Nishi BhopalThis week on the Dare to Dream Physician Travel Podcast, I'm thrilled to have a guest who truly embodies the spirit and name of this podcast. In just a few years, Dr. Nishi Bhopal has built the job and travel lifestyle that she always dreamed of by following her inner voice and aligning herself with her values. Dr. Bhopal is a board-certified Psychiatrist, Sleep Medicine Doctor, and Integrative Holistic Medicine physician, and prior to 2019, she had been working as a W2 employee in a pretty conventional psychiatry practice. In this position, however, she wasn't able to really p...
2023-12-1843 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 120 Budgeting for Travel and Campervan Adventure Across Iceland with Dr. Elisa ChiangDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician https://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/R...
2023-12-1144 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 119: Never Stop Dreaming Big + Family Reunion in Iceland with Dr. Param BalaDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Generational Wealth MD Resources:
2023-12-0743 minDare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 118: Western Australia and Traveling Every Continent with Dr. JessIf you're a world traveler, you're definitely going to want to listen to Dr. Jess talk about her experiences! She's been to 78 countries across all seven continents, and she's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to trip planning and balancing physician life with travel.Dr. Jess was actually one of my biggest inspirations to start traveling more with my kids, and since she was also recently in Australia, now seemed like the perfect time to have her on the podcast.In this episode, we talk about:how Dr. Jess first started travelingthe details...
2023-12-0459 min
The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD153. From Burnout and Disconnection to the Fulfillment of Dreams And Desires With Dr. Weili GrayIn this episode, Alexandra Stockwell, MD talks with Dr. Weili Gray about her realization that tomorrow isn't promised, an insight which arose while grieving her father. She subsequently decided to make each day count and began crossing things off her bucket list, which has had an incredible, positive impact on her marriage and family life. Dr. Gray shares how she transformed her day to day life from burnout and passionless routines to one filled with excitement and fulfillment, including multiple international trips and other adventures. They also explore the vital message of embracing personal differences in relationships...
2023-11-2243 min
Succeed in Medicine: Practical Knowledge for Busy PhysiciansCONTRIBUTOR: Dr. Weili Gray on Travel, Children, and HealingThis episode is brought to you by PearsonRavitz - helping physicians safeguard their most valuable assets. On our Contributor Series, Dr. Kristine Goins welcomed Dr. Weili Gray on The Physician's Guide to Doctoring to discuss the interplay between a medical career and traveling with family. Dr. Gray, who has carved a niche in sleep medicine in rural Vermont, founded Dare to Dream Physician to encourage fellow doctors to embrace life through travel. The discussion pivots around her global family travels, the impetus being her desire to influence her children's perspectives through immersive experiences. Dr. Gray's narrative is a...
2023-11-0953 minDare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 117: The Outback, French and Phillip Islands, Australia Itinerary Part 2Dare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-11-0946 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 116: The Great Barrier Reef and Queensland, Australia Itinerary Part 1Dare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-10-3137 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 115 Zero to Six: Lessons I Learned from a Year of Extraordinary Travel and Working as a Doctor, Part 2Dare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-10-2338 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 114 Zero to Six: Lessons I Learned from a Year of Extraordinary Travel and Working as a Doctor, Part 1Dare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-10-1619 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 113: Arctic Safari with Dr. Kelly The Points and Miles Doc, Part 2Dare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Kelly's...
2023-10-0226 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 112: Arctic Safari with Dr. Kelly, The Points and Miles Doc, Part 1🎙 Episode 112: Arctic Safari with Dr. Kelly, The Points and Miles Doc, Part 1 is now live on the Dare to Dream Physician Travel Podcast! 🌍✨I love this chat with Dr. Kely as I learn how she balances being an off-the-beaten-path world traveler and a full-time surgeon in a leadership role. From her early days filled with curiosity about the world, to visiting national parks with her family and discovering a love for nature, to a path in engineering that intersected with language exchange programs in Uzbekistan and Russia.Listen in as Dr. Kelly shares how her travel e...
2023-09-2528 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 111: Three Things That Went Wrong During My Multi-Generational Australia TripEmbark on an epic adventure Down Under with Dr. Weili Gray as she recounts her unforgettable multi-generational journey through Australia. From visa hiccups to van lockouts to unbooked itineraries, every mishap became a chance for growth and bonding. Join us for a story of resilience, discovery, and the joy of travel.In this episode, discover how a Traveler’s Mindset shapes our experiences and changes us for the better. Check out the Dare to Dream Physician Travel Podcast on any podcast app. Listen now for valuable insights and inspiration to fuel your own travel dreams! 🌟🔗 #DareToDre...
2023-09-1830 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 110, How a Medical Career Shift Enhanced Her Travel Life: Mindful Travel Through Four European Cities, with Dr. Malathi AcharyaDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Malathi Acharya 's Resources:
2023-09-1130 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 109, Exploring Egypt: Culture and Cuisine, Part 2 with Dr. Heather AwadDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Heather Awad's Resources:
2023-09-0219 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 108, Exploring Egypt: Culture and Cuisine, Part 1 with Dr. Heather AwadDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Heather Awad's Resources:
2023-08-2827 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 107: Living the Dream as a Nomad, Part 2, with Dr. Kristine GoinsDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Kristine Goins Resources:
2023-08-2123 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 106: Living the Dream as a Nomad, Part 1, with Dr. Kristine GoinsDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Kristine Goins Resources:
2023-08-1425 min
Lean Out PodcastDream with Weili GraySend a textIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Weili Gray, an anesthesiologist by training who practices sleep medicine in Vermont’s countryside. She founded Dare to Dream Physician with the mission to empower fellow doctors to dream big and embrace life through travel. With her husband and 3 kids, she has crafted a dream life brimming with family adventures and extraordinary experiences. Mentioned in this episode:Episode 100 of the Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastMy conversation with Weili on Dare to Dream Physician (part 1 and part 2) Get in...
2023-08-1126 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 105: Life-Changing Travel with Multiple Generations in Tanzania, Part 2, with Dr. Amy GarloveDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-08-0735 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 104: Life-Changing Travel with Multiple Generations in Tanzania, Part 1, with Dr. Amy GarloveDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-07-3144 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 103: The Magic in Swimming with Whales and Sharks with Dr. Oxana OrmonovaDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Oxana Ormonova R...
2023-07-2432 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 102: The Magic in Swimming with Dolphins with Dr. Oxana OrmonovaDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Oxana Ormonova R...
2023-07-1728 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 101: The Freedom of MovementDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-07-0319 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 100: Be Honest with Your WantsDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-06-2628 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 99: Building a Career Abroad and Thailand, Part 2, with Dr. Tanyaporn WansomDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Tanyaporn Wansom Resources:
2023-06-1924 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 98: Building a Career Abroad and Thailand, Part 1, with Dr. Tanyaporn WansomDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Tanyaporn Wansom Resources:
2023-06-1230 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 97: Born to Travel and Portugal, with Dr Randie SchacterDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Randie Schacter's Resources:
2023-06-0547 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 96: Dare to Dream Physician 2.0, Hosted by Dr. Amy VertreesDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/Dr. Amy Vertrees' Resources:
2023-05-2943 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 95: Four Days in Puerto RicoDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-05-2228 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 94: Four Lessons Learned on a Recent Short TripDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Get a bonus with Rakuten AND support the Dare to Dream Physician!https://www.rakuten.com/r/NEODEN2Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-05-1520 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 93: Four Travel Perks for Physicians to Travel SmarterDare to Dream Physician Resources:DM me on FB, IG, or LinkedIn to learn more about travel hacking with credit card points to get free flights, lodging, and more!Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planning for Physicianshttps://daretodreamphysician.comDreamPhysician on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamphysician/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/weili-gray-md/
2023-05-0912 min
Love Lab MD with Dr. Kate MangonaFeeling Trapped? It's Not Too Late To Plan Your Life Today with Weili Gray, MDWeili Gray, MD is a supportive friend whom I met through an on-line physician entrepreneur community 3 years ago, and she allowed me to coach her while I was becoming a certified life coach. After I introduced her to the world of coaching, her life has never been the same! Listen to find out why and how! Dr. Weili Gray is a board-certified sleep, integrative, and lifestyle medicine physician who practices in Vermont. She is a Registered Life Planner and the founder of Dare to Dream Physician where she offers life planning and hosts a weekly podcast.
2023-03-2752 min
The Mental Health & Wellness ShowThe Journey of a Physician to Self- Fulfillment To Overcome Burnout With Dr. Weili GrayThis week's episode was inspired by a meaningful conversation with Dr. Weili Gray, and it's all about self-reflection and appreciation. Dr. Gray's years of experience and insightful advice will give you a new perspective on the gift of life and how to make the most of it.Bio:Dr. Weili Gray is a board-certified sleep, integrative, and lifestyle medicine physician who practices in Vermont. She is also a speaker, Registered Life Planner and the founder of Dare to Dream Physician, where she offers life planning and hosts a podcast.Takeaways:
2023-03-2238 min
The EntreMD PodcastTaking Back Control as an Employed Physician with Dr. Weili GraySend a textIf the word "negotiate" stirs up anxiety and dread in you, wait until you hear what Dr. Weili Gray has to say in today's EntreMD podcast episode.She prefers to look at negotiation as a time to discuss opportunities for everyone to win.That's exactly what happened when she asked her employer about getting a scribe. Dr. Gray recognized the value this would bring for everyone.A scribe would have an opportunity to grow in a medical environment while taking tasks off Dr. Gray's plate to allow her...
2023-02-0240 min
The Integrative Palliative PodcastSpecial Guest Dr. Weili Gray - Physician life planner with a compelling personal story about her father's end of life journeyYou must listen to this episode with special guest Dr. Weili Gray. Dr. Gray is a sleep physician and certified life planner who helps physicians create the life of their dreams through her practice daretodreamphysician.com. But for this episode she shared her recent and raw experience supporting her dad at the end of his life. She shares deep insights and wisdom from her experience that will move you and guide you to a happier life. I was touched by what she shared.If you, like Dr Gray, are a physician who has a l...
2022-08-181h 05
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 49: Financial Mastery with Dr. Latifat AkintadeMoney is often the limiting factor physicians cite in achieving our dreams. Our relationship with money is more important than our current net worth. No matter the number, money can either trap us or liberate us. How do we make money work for us?💪 Examine our current flow of money and eliminate items that don't matter to us anymore. Continually re-evaluating and choosing to spend money in a way that adds value to our lives.💪 Recognize financial knowledge is important but can only bring results when accompanied by taking action. Work on our minds and carefully...
2022-06-0925 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 48: Financial Liberation with Dr. Latifat AkintadeMoney is often the limiting factor physicians cite in achieving our dreams. Our relationship with money is more important than our current net worth. No matter the number, money can either trap us or liberate us. How do we make money work for us?💪 Be true to who we are, our feelings, our values, and our zest for life.💪 No matter what background, believe we each have an amazing potential to master money.💪 Look at money as a tool for freedom, to bring us back to the core of who we are.I loved t...
2022-06-0430 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 47: Dare to Live Your Dreams (1 Year Anniversary Episode!)Celebrating the one year anniversary of the Dare to Dream Physician Podcast!What a difference a year makes when we dare to imagine and live our dreams.This podcast was created to inspire physicians to:❤️ Live richly in the present while being aware of the impermanence of life.❤️ Cultivate curiosity to see the world thru the lens of a 5 year old child.❤️ Take at least one step every day toward your dreams❤️ Fight for your dreams with relentless optimism.Here's to another year... I put out a solo episode to kick start th...
2022-05-2726 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 46: Optimizing Mental Well-Being with Dr. Jeannie LawrenceMost physicians have suffered alone and long by the time they decide to seek help for their mental health. How do we prevent physicians from getting to that dark place? What can all of us do right now to optimize our mental well-being? ❤️ We examine our language and assumptions. Humans don't have a binary distribution of mental states, we are not either purely mentally well or mentally disordered. ❤️ We start viewing mental health on a continuum. Where we lie on the spectrum is dynamic throughout our lifetime. ❤️ We stay humble and recognize none of us are immune fro...
2022-05-1928 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 45: Talking about Physician Mental Health with Dr. Jeannie LawrenceBoth physicians and the lay public often feel puzzled when they read an article highlighting a physician who dies by suicide. But she seemed to have it all: a high-power job, a fancy house, a caring spouse, beautiful children, and so much going for her. How come it ended this way?As physicians, we excel at keeping it together at work. We do this at all costs until we have nothing left. This expectation is part of our training and socialization. How do we change the culture? We do so by starting the conversation:❤️ Physicians are experi...
2022-05-1616 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 44: Finding Your Authentic Body with Dr. Ali NovitskyImagine waking up each day brimming with energy. We no longer feel a burden, but are able to enjoy a lightness in our mind and body. We have the emotional and physical reserves to face whatever comes today. We feel optimistic about what we can accomplish not only in the next 6 months, but in the next 6, 16, and 36 years. How do we cultivate the energy to live our dreams?As physicians, we demand a lot out of our bodies, whether it’s taking 30-hour call shifts, seeing a full day of patients back-to-back without a food or bathroom break...
2022-05-0545 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 43: Find Or Create Your Dream Job with Dr. Lara HochmanHow valuable would it be for us to wake up each day feeling excited to go to work?What if we feel confident in working out any conflict that may arise with our colleagues in the workplace?With a burnout rate of 40%, physicians often don’t feel these goals are possible to achieve. Yet there are physicians who are finding immense professional fulfillment at work. What did they do differently? How do we proceed to find our dream job in today’s challenging healthcare environment?💪 Before a job search, start with examining what’s important...
2022-04-2934 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 42: Know What You Are Signing with Dr. Lara HochmanAfter sacrificing more than a decade of our lives to obtain clinical privileges, many physicians are unfortunately feeling stuck in our jobs and unable to help patients. As physicians, we dedicate our time and energy to advocating for patients. Yet if we fail to advocate for ourselves at critical times, we may end up in workplace cultures that create barriers to practicing medicine. Rather than putting our heads down and accepting the status quo, we can each do our part in improving the workplace culture by:💪 Seeing the value of our own time, energy, and talen...
2022-04-1926 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 41: Talking about Death and Living Your Best Day with Dr. Kim FischerDr. Kim Fischer is a board-certified physician anesthesiologist and the founder of Lucid, an advanced care planning coaching service. She has practiced medicine for over ten years and supported countless families through difficult conversations and decisions. These experiences have proven to Dr. Fischer the tremendous value of engaging in end-of-life conversations in times of health.In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Fischer and I discuss:How advance care planning is usually done and why its suboptimal.What is a better way to start conversations about sickness and dying.How our death-adverse culture negatively affects patients and physicians...
2022-04-1125 minThe EntreMD PodcastThriving as a physician intrapreneur with Dr. WeilI GraySend a textDr. Weili Gray is a hospital-employed physician who practices sleep medicine in a rural community in the northeast. She is the founder of Dare to Dream Physician, hosts her podcast, and offers one on one life planning.Her mission is to help physicians who feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled dare to dream and create their most abundant lives so they can live each day with intention and passion.We discussed how she is leveraging entrepreneurial skills to create a career she loves and build her business Dare to Dream physician.
2022-04-0738 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 40: Each Moment is Yours with George Kinder, Father of Life PlanningTook a wellness break and feel rejuvenated to keep podcasting!! Cannot wait to share this amazing 40th episode!George Kinder is an international thought-leader, author, mindfulness teacher, and the Father of the Life Planning movement. He has revolutionized financial advice for more than 35 years by training 4000 professionals in 30 countries in the field of Financial Life Planning. In part 2 of this profound 2-part conversation, George and I discuss:What are the five common elements that come up when individuals create their life plan.How life planning delivered freedom to a physician living in despair and a...
2022-03-2231 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 39: Delivering Freedom with George Kinder, the Father of Life PlanningGeorge Kinder is an international thought-leader, author, mindfulness teacher, and the Father of the Life Planning movement. He has revolutionized financial advice for more than 35 years by training 4000 professionals in 30 countries in the field of Financial Life Planning. In part 1 of this profound 2-part conversation, George and I discuss:What struggles do financial professionals and physicians share in finding professional fulfillment.How to efficiently deliver freedom to an individual through life planning.What physician burnout looks like from a patient's point of view.Why physicians cannot wait to re-connect with their purpose.Tune in to h...
2022-02-1125 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 38: Pivoting Abruptly with Dr. Catherine Harmon ToomerDr. Catherine Harmon Toomer is a family medicine and community health physician, TEDx speaker, and founder/CEO of Health, Wellness, and Weight Loss Centers. In part 2 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Toomer shares:Why she transitioned from working at an FQHC she loved to opening her own center.How she created a successful system to help patients out of her distaste of the current industry model.What is her advice for doctors who want to pursue their dreams.Tune in to this episode and hear how one physician em...
2022-01-3029 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 37: Total Wellness with Dr. Catherine Harmon ToomerDr. Catherine Harmon Toomer is a family medicine and community health physician, TEDx speaker, and founder/CEO of Health, Wellness, and Weight Loss Centers. In part 1 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Toomer shares:How she ended up serving in a rural FQHC after finishing residency.What her state of health was like when she finished medical school and residency.How she reacted when she was told she had a 50% chance of living five years.Tune in to this episode and hear how one physician took control of her ow...
2022-01-2124 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 36: Authentic Leadership with Dr. Dawn SearsDr. Dawn Sears is a busy board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist, mother of three, who “accidentally” stumbled into the role of a physician leader. She has not only become an authentic and highly-respected leader but also helped many women physicians develop leadership skills in their careers and lives. She is also an executive coach and founder of GutGirlMD. Along with two other amazing women physicians, she is organizing the first annual ACE (Authenticity, Courage, Empowerment) Conference for Women Physicians in San Antonio, Texas on April 28 to May 1st, 2022.In part 2 of this inspiring 2-part interview, she shares:
2022-01-1317 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 35: Taking a Glorious Sabbatical with Dr. Dawn SearsDr. Dawn Sears is a busy board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist, mother of three, who “accidentally” stumbled into the role of a physician leader. She has not only become an authentic and highly-respected leader but also helped many women physicians develop leadership skills in their careers and lives. She is also an executive coach and founder of GutGirlMD. Along with two other amazing women physicians, she is organizing the first annual ACE (Authenticity, Courage, Empowerment) Conference for Women Physicians in San Antonio, Texas on April 28 to May 1st, 2022.In part 1 of this inspiring 2-part interview, she shares:
2022-01-0627 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 34: Fear of LossDr. Weili Gray is a board-certified sleep and lifestyle medicine physician who practices in the Northeast. She is also the founder of Dare to Dream Physician, where she hosts a weekly podcast and offers life planning to help physicians figure out what they really want out of life and how to live their dream life sooner than they ever imagined. During this end-of-year episode, Dr. Gray shares:How did she previously deal with fear?What led to the transformation in her relationship with fear?What are the four s...
2021-12-3018 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 33: Uncompromising Intimacy with Dr. Alexandra StockwellDr. Alexandra Stockwell is known as “The Intimacy Doctor", a wife of 25 years and a mother of 4. She is an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is also the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy” and host of the outstanding "The Intimate Marriage Podcast". Alexandra has been featured in the Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, USAToday, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider, and Disruptors Magazine recently named her one of “30 Inspiring Women to Watch in 2022.”In part 2 of this soulful 2-part interview, Dr. Stockwell shares:What is the difference be...
2021-12-2346 min
The Human Potential PodcastDare To Dream with Dr. Weili Gray - Sleep, Integrative, & Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Founder of Dare to Dream Physician, Life Planner, and Podcast HostDr. Weili Gray is a board-certified sleep, integrative, and lifestyle medicine physician who practices in the Northeast. She is also the founder of Dare to Dream Physician, where she offers life planning and hosts a weekly podcast.
What’s unique about Weili is that she had a life-changing and transformative experience just under a year ago that has taken her on an entrepreneurial journey that she never thought could be possible.
In this episode, we dive deep into her career & educational path, the importance of sleep, her integrative approach to being a physician, her journey so...
2021-12-191h 20
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 32: Emotional Honesty with Dr. Alexandra StockwellDr. Alexandra Stockwell is known as “The Intimacy Doctor", a wife of 25 years and a mother of 4. She is an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is also the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy” and host of the outstanding "The Intimate Marriage Podcast". Alexandra has been featured in the Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, USAToday, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider, and Disruptors Magazine recently named her one of “30 Inspiring Women to Watch in 2022.”In part 1 of this soulful 2-part interview, Dr. Stockwell shares:When she discovered her own cultu...
2021-12-1646 min
Zoe MDLife Planning with Dr.Weili GrayMeet today's guest, Dr. Weili Gray, a board-certified sleep and lifestyle medicine physician who practices in the Northeast. She is also the founder of Dare to Dream Physician, where she offers life planning and hosts a weekly podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Weili highlights the idea of knowing your "why?", which she describes as "Life Planning", to identify the true drive behind most of our daily pursuits in life, and to achieve the dream life of fulfillment and satisfaction.
Notes
Although externally it seemed that things were perfect for Dr. Weili but she didn't feel that way especially with changes...
2021-12-1331 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 31: Living the Bonus Life with Dr. Mitra AyazifarDr. Mitra Ayazifar is an ophthalmologist and oculofacial surgeon and owner of Capital Eye Medical Group in Northern California. She is also a courageous survivor of ovarian cancer, celebrating 7 years.In part 2 of this riveting 2-part interview, Dr. Ayazifar shares: How facing a life-threatening illness helped her see the true value of time.What drove her to become an active participant in life and make uncomfortable decisions with courage and clarity. Why she wakes up each day with gratitude. Listen to these amazing revelations and...
2021-12-0930 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 30: Facing the Unexpected with Dr. Mitra AyazifarDr. Mitra Ayazifar is an ophthalmologist and oculofacial surgeon and owner of Capital Eye Medical Group in Northern California. She is also a courageous survivor of ovarian cancer, celebrating 7 years.In part 1 of this 2-part interview, Dr. Ayazifar shares:How geopolitical instability shaped her childhood experience and her adult values.How she juggled medicine and family after she had her first child in residency.What feelings and thoughts arose when she got an unexpected medical diagnosis.Tune in to hear these gems and so many more...
2021-12-0232 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 29: Being SeenDr. Weili Gray is a board-certified sleep and lifestyle medicine physician who practices in the Northeast. She is also the founder of Dare to Dream Physician, where she hosts a weekly podcast and offers life planning to help physicians figure out what they really want out of life and how to live their dream life sooner than they ever imagined. In this Thanksgiving episode, Dr. Gray shares:What she discovered about human beings by watching her 5-year-old daughter play.What are the contributing factors to physician burnout and the one underlying p...
2021-11-2528 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 28: Creating Space with Dr. Rashmi SchrammThis is part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Dr. Rashmi Schramm, MD who is a board-certified family physician, integrative health coach, and meditation teacher. She is also the founder of Optimal Wellness.Dr. Schramm shares:What are the physiological effects of meditation?How long do physicians need to meditate before experiencing physiologic changes?What is spirituality and how is it relevant to physicians?What is the space that opens up after physicians engage in meditation?So much to unpack, don’t miss a minute!
2021-11-1833 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 27: Moving from Activity into Stillness with Dr. Rashmi SchrammThis is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Dr. Rashmi Schramm, MD who is a board certified family physician, integrative health coach and meditation teacher. She is also the founder of Optimal Wellness.Dr. Schramm shares:What is meditation and how to let go of stress and make room for what physicians value in their lives.What is mindfulness and how physicians can incorporate it in everyday life.How meditation can cultivate joy, even for physicians who are so stressed they find that word annoying.S...
2021-11-1130 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 26: Abundance is Not a Number with Dr. Elisa ChiangThis is part 3 of a 3 part conversation with Dr. Elisa Chiang, MD, Ph.D., who is a practicing ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. She is also a Life Coach and founder of Grow Your Wealthy Mindset. Dr. Chiang shares: What is "abundance mindset" and how physicians can cultivate one at any time, regardless of their current net worth.How a simple change in words can empower physicians, instead of “I have to”, think “I get to.” Why starting the uncomfortable conversation on money, even for physicians who may feel unequipped to do so, will empower them to take the next...
2021-11-0433 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 25: Grow Your Wealthy Mindset with Dr. Elisa ChiangThis is part 2 of a 3 part conversation with Dr. Elisa Chiang, MD, Ph.D., who is a practicing ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. She is also a Life Coach and founder of Grow Your Wealthy Mindset.Dr. Chiang shares:How she recharged through her medical missions trip, an example of the freedom to do what she loves as an oculoplastic surgeon without concern of financial constraints.What “money scarcity” mindset is and how it can leave someone feeling unsatisfied and insecure about his or her financial situation regardless of actual inco...
2021-10-2826 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 24: Change Your Mind Before Changing Your Job with Dr. Elisa ChiangThis week's episode is the first of a 3-part interview with Dr. Elisa Chiang, MD, Ph.D. She is an ophthalmologist and oculoplastics surgeon, a life coach, and the founder of Grow Your Wealthy Mindset.Dr. Chiang shares:How life coaching completely transformed how she viewed and felt about her work and her feelings of burnout.An example of the model she uses in self-coaching as well as with her life coach clients to create something positive and harmonious with personal goals or values.How no...
2021-10-2126 min
Dare to Dream Physician Travel PodcastEp 23: Following a Founder's Heart with Dr. Reyna TrevinoJoin us for the second half of Dr. Reyna Trevino’s amazing dream to reality journey.Dr. Trevino is a humble and courageous pediatrician who also became an inventor, patent holder, and entrepreneur of her own brand and company, Rose Medical Innovations, all while maintaining and juggling her priority of being a mom. Listen as Dr. Trevino shares:Her incredible experience in the start-up business world of incubators with other very successful inventors and entrepreneurs.Why she believes that anyone, despite the barriers they may see, can take their ideas and make...
2021-10-1425 min