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Dr. Joyce discusses the profound impact of external expectations on one's mindset and alignment with core values. She highlights the journey many women, especially women physicians, undergo when facing these pressures and the potential for burnout.

Summary: In this insightful episode, we are joined by Dr. Beverly Joyce, a board-certified OBGYN trained at Johns Hopkins, who shares her expertise as a menopause specialist and physician coach.

Dr. Joyce offers practical advice on cultivating self-awareness, recognizing and combating imposter syndrome, and adopting a growth mindset to navigate career transitions. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and the role of hormonal changes during menopause in contributing to burnout. Dr. Joyce also introduces her book, "The Birth of Joy," detailing her own journey through childhood trauma, midlife burnout, and the rediscovery of passion and purpose. This episode is a valuable resource for women looking to align their careers with their true selves and manage the expectations of others.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Impact of Expectations: How external and internal expectations shape our careers and personal lives.
2. Self-awareness and Core Values: The importance of recognizing misalignment with core values.
3. Burnout and Menopause: Understanding the link between hormonal changes and burnout.
4. Growth Mindset: The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
5. Networking and Career Transitions: Tips for exploring new career paths through networking and continuous learning.
6. Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming feelings of inadequacy and perfectionism.
7. Self-compassion: Treating yourself with the same kindness as you would a friend.
8. Book Introduction: "The Birth of Joy" – Dr. Joyce’s journey through trauma, burnout, and rediscovery.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Beverly Joyce’s book: The Birth of Joy: A Female Physician's Healing Journey through Childhood Trauma, Midlife Burnout, and the Rediscovery of Passion and Purpose
• Carol Dweck's book on Mindset
• Brene Brown’s Core Values Assessment
• SEEK non-clinical careers conference for physicians
• Dr. Joyce’s website: drjoycoaching.net for the resource "10 Tips to Mastering Midlife as a Woman Physician"

Connect with Dr. Beverly Joyce:

• LinkedIn: Beverly Joyce MD
• Instagram: Dr. Joy Coaching
• Facebook: Beverly Joy

https://www.drjoycoaching.net

Book
https://amzn.to/3WLVQzD

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