I Am Well: Dr. Santi Tanikella on Integrative Medicine, Burnout, and Belonging to Your Body

If you’ve ever wondered how to bring more joy and authenticity to your work in medicine—this episode is for you.Dr. Santi Tanikella, integrative pediatrician and coach, joins us to talk about what it really means to infuse your life and career with joy, purpose, and presence. Through her transformative work in integrative pediatrics and coaching, Santi is helping healthcare professionals rediscover the power of well-being in their lives.In this episode, you’ll learn:What it means to tune in to your authentic joy—and how it can guide your path forwardHow the Heart Elective cultivates community—and why that matters for healingWhy creating psychological safety in our communities is essential for growthA simple, powerful meditation to connect with your inner peace and strengthThis conversation dives into the heart of holistic healing, the importance of self-compassion, and the small, meaningful steps you can take to reconnect with your joy—both as a healer and a human.If you’ve ever wondered how to thrive in medicine while staying true to yourself—hit play. You’re not alone.Think of this as your reset button.Subscribe now and get real talk, radical honesty, and the spark to reconnect with your joy—automatically in your feed every Tuesday.More from Santi Tanikella:Website: https://www.iamwellmd.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-well-md/id1719339547 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamwell_md/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/santisree-tanikella-md-faap-abihm-aboim-4815372a/ Stay connected with us:Dr. Chrissie Ott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd Joy Point Solutions: https://www.instagram.com/joypointsolutions Solving for Joy Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/solvingforjoypodcast Full transcript and more: https://www.solvingforjoy.com Music by Denys Kyshchuk (AudioCoffee): https://www.audiocoffee.net