Many of us have times in our lives where we feel stuck. Rather than sink, with the right approach we can use these times to pivot to something even better. Dr. Tricia Wooden has some amazing insights and tips for how to do just that.

Tricia Wooden, MD is a family physician and system director for clinician well-being at a large health system. Her passion is creating spaces where clinicians can flourish. Contact Dr. Wooden at Tricia@wooden.com.

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Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC is an internal medicine physician, award-winning writer, and certified coach. She understands the stresses inherent in the practice of medicine and the additional challenges that women face in the profession. Her passion is helping women in medicine create lives where they can thrive.

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Do you have a tendency to fill any time slots that appear with more “productive tasks”? While it feels like this moves us ahead in our professional lives, there are associated costs. Join my conversation with Dr. Virginia O’Hayer as we dive into creating pockets of down time: why we should and how to do it!

Virginia O’Hayer, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Her passion is empowering women in medicine to live their most effective, fulfilling, and fun lives. Contact Dr. O’Hayer at www.OHayerPsych.com or virginia.ohayer@jefferson.edu.

Like what you heard? Listen to more episodes with Dr. Diane Shannon on our podcast Vital Signs: Thriving as Women in Medicine

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Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC is an internal medicine physician, award-winning writer, and certified coach. She understands the stresses inherent in the practice of medicine and the additional challenges that women face in the profession. Her passion is helping women in medicine create lives where they can thrive.

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The journey to become a physician can lead us to focus on achieving, sometimes to our own detriment. In fact, many clinicians miss getting basic needs met (think Maslow’s hierarchy) as they try to meet perceived expectations. How can we begin to set boundaries around those expectations so that we can preserve our energy and be our best selves? Listen to our conversation to find out!

Diane Sliwka, MD, is a Hospital Medicine Physician and Chief Physician Experience Officer at UCSF. Her passion is how we make life better through personal and organizational change. Contact Dr. Sliwka at diane.sliwka@ucsf.edu or at linkedin.com/in/diane-sliwka-md-59122413b.

Like what you heard? Listen to more episodes with Dr. Diane Shannon on our podcast Vital Signs: Thriving as Women in Medicine

Reviews are greatly appreciated.

Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC is an internal medicine physician, award-winning writer, and certified coach. She understands the stresses inherent in the practice of medicine and the additional challenges that women face in the profession. Her passion is helping women in medicine create lives where they can thrive.

Share your experience and continue the conversation with Diane at www.dianeshannon.com or www.linkedin.com/in/dianewshannon