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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 25 MIN

The Friendship Prescription for Women in Medicine: Why Belonging Is Essential for Joy.

from Solving For Joy · host Chrissie Ott, MD

If you've ever found yourself surrounded by people all day, yet still feeling lonely, this conversation is for you.As physicians and caregivers, we spend so much of our lives showing up for others that meaningful friendship can quietly slip into the background. But connection isn't a luxury. It's one of the things that helps us stay resilient, grounded, and joyful.In this episode, I'm joined by pediatric critical care physician Dr. Cassie Burton Greenbaum, founder of Off-Service Mom Co. Together, we explore why adult friendship can feel so difficult, especially in medicine, and why belonging is an essential part of solving for joy.We talk about: • Why loneliness is so common among physicians and caregivers • How vulnerability creates deeper, more meaningful friendships • Why friendship is essential for resilience, well-being, and joy • Simple ways to build connection with greater intentionWhether you're longing for deeper friendships or simply need the reminder that you don't have to do life alone, I hope this conversation encourages you to take one small step toward connection.Chapters00:00 The Journey to Connection04:30 Why Adult Friendship Feels So Hard09:33 Creating Community on Purpose14:23 Vulnerability as the Foundation of Friendship19:15 Finding Joy Through Connection22:27 The Second Mountain: Living with MeaningConnect with Dr. Cassie Burton Greenbaum: • Website: https://www.offservicemomco.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcassieburton/Stay Connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissieottmd Podcast Website: https://www.solvingforjoy.com Chrissie's Website: https://www.chrissieottmd.com🩺 For Physician Coaches & Healthcare Leaders Physician Coaching Collective: https://www.physiciancoachingcollective.comPhysician Coaching Summit:https://www.thephysiciancoachingsummit.com

If you've ever found yourself surrounded by people all day, yet still feeling lonely, this conversation is for you.As physicians and caregivers, we spend so much of our lives showing up for others that meaningful friendship can quietly slip into the background. But connection isn't a luxury. It's one of the things that helps us stay resilient, grounded, and joyful.In this episode, I'm joined by pediatric critical care physician Dr. Cassie Burton Greenbaum, founder of Off-Service Mom Co. Together, we explore why adult friendship can feel so difficult, especially in medicine, and why belonging is an essential part of solving for joy.We talk about: • Why loneliness is so common among physicians and caregivers • How vulnerability creates deeper, more meaningful friendships • Why friendship is essential for resilience, well-being, and joy • Simple ways to build connection with greater intentionWhether you're longing for deeper friendships or simply need the reminder that you don't have to do life alone, I hope this conversation encourages you to take one small step toward connection.Chapters00:00 The Journey to Connection04:30 Why Adult Friendship Feels So Hard09:33 Creating Community on Purpose14:23 Vulnerability as the Foundation of Friendship19:15 Finding Joy Through Connection22:27 The Second Mountain: Living with MeaningConnect with Dr. Cassie Burton Greenbaum: • Website: https://www.offservicemomco.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcassieburton/Stay Connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissieottmd Podcast Website: https://www.solvingforjoy.com Chrissie's Website: https://www.chrissieottmd.com🩺 For Physician Coaches & Healthcare Leaders Physician Coaching Collective: https://www.physiciancoachingcollective.comPhysician Coaching Summit:https://www.thephysiciancoachingsummit.com

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