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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 56 MIN

Done with Grit: How to Stop Overfunctioning with Dr. Kathy Stepien

from Love and Science Fertility · host Erica Bove, MD

What do we do when the strategies which have worked for us in the past are no longer serving us? We have gotten so good at overfunctioning, and yet we are feeling burdened, depleted, and resentful of not just our jobs but the fertility journey. We also feel incredibly alone in our struggle.In today's episode, we discuss the following:overfunctioning and how to recognize itmindful self compassionhealing in communitypermission to resttrusting ourselvesnavigating uncertainty why we need less grit to live our most authentic livesDr. Stepien has spent a decade helping women physicians take back their power. You deserve to take your power back, too. Guest Details: Kathy Stepien, MD, is a board-certified Pediatrician, Certified Coach, and Director of the Institute for Physician Wellness. In 2016, Dr. Stepien founded the Institute for Physician Wellness with the mission of helping physicians learn, heal, grow, and connect. Dr. Stepien's work is driven by a deep commitment to helping physicians, especially women in medicine, live empowered and fulfilling lives on their own terms. She believes in fostering a life where women can fully stand in their power and embrace their role as the authors of their own stories.www.instituteforphysicianwellness.com Support the showAs always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/private-fertility-consultFollow us on social media:IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertilityFB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.In Gratitude,Dr. Erica Bove

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