Ep #68: Moving from Exhausted and Overwhelmed to Confident and Balanced with Dr. Amber and Dr. Archana
Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed and on the verge of burnout especially now during the Pandemic? In this episode, our CoFounders, Drs. Amber Robins and Archana Shrestha share with you how to move from burning out to burning bright. Also listen in as the Cofounders celebrate a special Women in White Coats milestone! Are you […]
Finding meaning in caring for the dying
“I don’t know how you can deal with death and dying all day long.” It is a statement I hear frequently. My usual reply is that I cannot see myself doing anything else. My path to full-time hospice work was not a straight one , but definitely one that came full circle. During the mid […]
Ep #67: Burnout Reexamined: Happiness Amongst Doctors with Dr. Uzma Khan
Dr Uzma Khan is an internal medical physician in California and a Women In White Coats Writers Fellow. In this episode she builds on her recent Women in White Coats Blog article “Burnout Reexamined: Before We Treat Physician Burnout, We Need to Know What Causes It.” We explore surprising data on burnout and happiness during […]
What Not To Say: Tips on making your post-covid-19 reunion an enjoyable one
“Oh wow! You’ve gained a lot of weight during the pandemic!” “When are you going to have a baby?” Now that COVID-19 restrictions have lessened, we can socialize again. The return of insensitive questions and comments are on the comeback as well. Do not be the person to make such statements or ask such questions. […]
Ep #66: Physician Suicide: Remembering Dr. Lorna Breen with J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA
There has been an epidemic of mental illness within the COVID 19 pandemic. Rates of depression, anxiety and burnout have sky rocketed and we physicians are not immune to the adverse mental health effects of the work we do. In fact we are in the perfect storm – arduous, demanding work during which we often […]
Thinking Outside The “Box” of Medicine
Although the field of medicine is one of the most rewarding out there, it can lead to burnout and lack of satisfaction for many physicians. We are all familiar with the endless cycle of patient visits, phone calls, and paperwork. Add to that the issues with insurance companies, authorizations, and fighting on behalf of your […]
Ep #65: My Asian American Heritage Story with Dr. Li Huo
Dr. Li Huo is both an OB-GYN in California and a life coach. She wrote the Women In White Coats Blog article “What’s In a Name.” In this episode of the podcast she expands on her story of the meaning of her Chinese name, the challenges it has brought her, and the pride she has developed in […]
Overcoming Overwhelm by Setting Priorities
“I don’t have enough time!” This is the first thought that comes to mind when I feel overwhelmed. I have been there many times and I bet you have too. What does overwhelm look like for me? A full to-do list with patients and meetings back-to-back. A pressured, hurried feeling with a twinge of anxiety. […]
Priorities 2.0: Preventing a Burnout Relapse
This sequel starts as a cautionary tale – like a horror movie. You can see it coming but the main character is oblivious to it until it is too late. You yell at the screen warning her, but she cannot hear you! Let me paint the scene in the first movie that led up to […]
Ep #64: How to Stop Being a Perfectionist with Dr. Amber Robins
We women doctors are susceptible to perfectionism. Listen in as our CoFounder Dr. Amber Robins, a certified professional life coach, breaks down how perfectionism might just be holding you back from the life of your dreams. She also shares tips on how to let go of the need to be perfect. Are you ready to […]
