139. Sh*t Can Become Beautiful - The Power of Reframing and Telling Better Stories with Dr. Kelli Bullard Dunn

Reframing, telling better stories, holding dualities, and self-compassion can change things dramatically. In this episode, Dr. Kelli Bullard Dunn, a colorectal surgeon, shares her experience attending two Nourish & Transform Retreats at Sagrada. Sandwiched in between Kelli also did four months of small group coaching. She shares how the tools she learned helped her completely transform her thinking, her relationship with her children, her home, and her approach to her career.   Learn what can happen to both your life and your cover letters when you tell "better stories." Learn about holding dualities, remembering what you like, and what can happen when you step out of all-or-nothing thinking. Learn how coaching can help you launch and parent young adult children. Learn how coaching can help you learn to be kind to yourself and grow true self-compassion, especially during times of transition.   Hear how coaching helped Kelli do more of what she loves and less of what she doesn't - at work and at home. The episode ends with an eye-opening discussion of "fit" and how to process disappointment. We often make something that is "not a fit" mean that "we are not a fit." Kelli shares this powerful thought instead: "Maybe we are actually disappointed that they weren't who we hoped they would be." This thought is the crux of coaching. We can let others be who they are, we can honor ourselves and our disappointments, and we can move forward with grace, compassion, hope, and intention.   We hope you enjoy this episode. Transition Well Small Group Coaching begins June 29th  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/transition-well Ongoing Presence for Women Physicians starts July 18th.  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ongoing-presence   What's the difference between them? In Ongoing Presence we coach on EVERYTHING that women physicians struggle with- marriage, parenting, leadership, practice overwhelm and burnout, charting, unexpected outcomes, communication with colleagues, admins, patients, etc. In Transition Well we coach on navigating CHANGE with more ease. If you are pivoting, considering a pivot, retiring or considering retiring, going through menopause, launching children, starting a business or a new job, this is the group for you.  Mindful coaching offers a myriad of tools to help smooth the journey, lessen the grief and optimize hope and success. If you want to follow in Kelli's footsteps and become a Sagrada regular, join me for a retreat. There are a few spots in September and November 2023 and Spring 2024 dates are available already too. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-nourish-and-transform *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.