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The Doctor's Life

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The Doctor’s Life podcast features lively and candid discussions with fellow doctors and scientists on how to achieve success in clinical medicine and non-clinical careers while staying healthy in mind, body and spirit and living a rich, purposeful life.Your host, Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD, MPH is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and nationally recognized author, speaker, and coach. Dr. Dianne is known for her powerful and practical coaching, which she shares with her exclusive one-on-one physician clients. She is the founder of the Physician Vitality Institute, which has the mission of helping doctors to heal the world through being healthy in mind, body, and spirit. In 2011, 45% of U.S. physicians had at least one symptom of professional burnout, according to a study from the Department of Medicine Program on Physician Well-Being at Mayo Clinic. That number rose to 54% in 2014. At the Physician Vitality Institute, we work with doctors, help your doctors to rejuvenate themselves, c

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Episodes

  1. How do you encourage others? Encourage X with James E. Brown, Jr.

    All of us wish to encourage others but most of us feel inadequate around it. What you say and do for others to encourage them carries tremendous impact--think of the people that have influenced or even discouraged you during your life and you will know that this is true. In today's episode, Dr....

  2. 5. Real Talk with a Medical Mama of Four! with Dr. Carolyn Fitzpatrick

    We have such a great episode today! Dr. Carolyn Fitzpatrick is a busy family practitioner in an academic center where she is a medical director and residency program director. She also has 4 children, the first of which she had as an intern (!?!). She is a superwoman! However, you will be...

  3. 4. Physicians on Social Media--How To Do It Right with Sue Koch

    If you think social media is not for physicians, you are wrong! Sue Koch, a nationally recognized media consultant and I discuss why social media is a must for physicians. In our conversation, Dr. Dianne and Sue break down the myths around social media, explain its value and how it works, and…

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  4. 3. The Kids Are Gone, Now What?--The Empty Nest with Dr. Toyin Falusi

    Empty nesting isn't just a "syndrome"--it's a life changing event in so many ways! Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn and Dr. Toyin Felusi are empty nesters and living on their own after their kids have gone to college. It is a positive time for kids, but can be a hard time for parents. There is so much in...

  5. 2. Professional Fulfillment, Self-Renewal, and CME: Physician Wellness Conferences with Dr. Imelda Tija and Dr. Alicia Kowalski

    Are you interested in Physician Wellness, want to connect with like-minded physicians, go to an academic conference with national academicians and thought leaders in the field and get to know them, AND have fun and relaxation in an amazing resort in Santa Fe, New Mexico? The founders of the…

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  6. Self-Coaching 101 Part 1 of 5

    Have you wondered what coaching is about? Have you had a goal that you wanted to reach or something that you want to change in your life but really didn't have a systematic way to do so? Today Dr. Ansari-Winn discusses what coaching is, what coaching is not, and gives you a model of coaching…

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  7. 4 Things You Need To Know Before Leaving Clinical Medicine

    What you need to know about transitioning from clinical medicine part 1 of 2. I'm Dr. Dianne and nd have a successful post-clinical career. Want to learn how I did it? Check this podcast out! Learn how to be a doctor on your terms with joy and health in mind, body and spirit.

  8. Entrepreneurship and Running a Coaching Practice--The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly with Katrina Ubell, MD

    In this episode of The Doctor's Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. Katrina Ubell for a continued discussion on the topic of entrepreneurship, what it looks like to have a successful coaching practice and how to successfully transition out of full-time clinical medicine.…

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  9. Success! in a Non-Clinical Medical Career with Dr. Katrina Ubell

    In this episode of The Doctor's Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. Katrina Ubell for an interesting discussion on how to approach making the decision to either leave or stay in the field of clinical medicine, and the individual journeys that led to them each leaving…

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  10. The Solution for Loneliness in Physicians with Aparna Iyer, MD

    In this episode of The Doctor's Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. Aparna Iyer to talk about the issue of loneliness in physicians. Dr. Aparna is a board-certified psychiatrist and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center. Dr.…

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  11. The Way to Wealth for Physicians with Buck Joffery, MD

    In this episode of The Doctor's Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. Buck Joffrey to talk about wealth management. Dr. Buck is a surgeon, asset manager, founder of multiple seven to eight-figure businesses, host of The Wealth Formula Podcast, and author of the…

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  12. Dr. Dad: Fatherhood in Medicine with Dr. David Draghinas

    In this episode of The Doctor's Life podcast, host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn sits down with Dr. David Draghinas to discuss the experience of fatherhood while being a physician. Dr. Draghinas (Dr. Dave) is an Anesthesiologist at a private practice in Dallas and the host of the Doctors Unbound…

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  13. AI (Artificial Intelligence) Scheduling and Prevention of Physician Burnout: Suvas Vajracharya, PhD

    In this episode of "The Doctor's Life" podcast, host Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD speaks with Suvas Vajracharya, PhD about AI scheduling and how it can be utilized to fight against physician burnout. Dr. Vajracharya is the founder and CEO of Lightning Bolt Solutions, a company which has developed the...

  14. The ME Factor: Burnout in Men with Dr. Ganz Ferrance, PhD

    On this episode of "The Doctor's Life" podcast, host Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD sits down with Dr. Ganz Ferrance to talk about an important, yet under discussed topic: men and burnout. Dr. Ganz is the author of The Me Factor: The Systematic Guide To Getting What The Hell You Want. He holds a Ph.D. in...

  15. 3-2-1 Podcasting with Nii Darko, DO

    On this episode of "The Doctor's Life" podcast, Dr. Dianne speaks with fellow physician turned podcaster Dr. Nii Darko, DO for an engaging conversation centered around the seemingly disconnected worlds of medicine and podcasting. A board-certified general surgeon and host of the top 100 Apple...

  16. Parenting Secrets with Dr. Jarret Patton

    On this episode of "The Doctor's Life" podcast, Dr. Dianne speaks with a special guest about the difficulties of parenting. We all know that parenting can be hard, especially for busy doctor parents! Pediatrician and best-selling author Dr. Jarret Patton speaks with Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn to...

  17. Designing Your Own Medical Practice That You Love! with Dr. Dina Strachan

    My guest Dina Strachan, MD left academics and founded her own dermatology practice in a very competitive market in New York City. She started with a dream and a small budget and has grown her very successful practice on her own terms. Dr. Strachan is also a well-known author and blogger and has...

  18. How To Recover When Your Medical License Is Revoked: Licensed to Live with Dr. Jarret Patton

    In today's episode, Dr. Ansari-Winn's guest is Dr. Jarret Patton, MD, pediatrician, coach, and the founder and CEO of DoctorJarret, PLLC, a coaching and consulting firm which helps educate, enlighten, and improve healthcare. Dr. Patton is the bestselling author of the book Licensed to Live, which...

  19. Curing Your Non-Profit of Burnout with Cathy Phelps, Executive Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience

    In this episode, Dr. Ansari-Winn interviews Cathy Phelps, who is the Executive Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience (CTR) in Denver, Colorado. Like many non-profits, CTR's clients are experiencing high stress, and her employees were suffering from compassion fatigue and burnout.…

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  20. Making Choices in Medicine with Dr. Dara Kass

    Dr. Dara Kass is an Emergency Medicine physician who practices in New York City, and is the "engine" behind FeminEM, an organization who dynamically supports and promotes gender equality in medicine. Dr. Kass and Dr. Ansari-Winn discuss how FeminEM has grown dramatically from a blog to an online...

  21. Mindfulness with the Chief Mindfulness Officer of Aetna, Andy Lee

    Mindfulness is a practice that we all can incorporate into our lives to reduce stress and increase energy, vitality and efficacy. In this episode, Dr. Ansari-Winn and Andy Lee, Chief Mindfulness Officer at Aetna discuss: How Mr. Lee went from breakdown to becoming Chief Mindfulness Officer at…

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  22. The Experience of Black and Latino Medical Faculty with Dr. Sylk Sotto

    Our guest today is Dr. Sylk Sotto, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs and Diversity in the Department of Medicine at Indiana University. Dr. Sotto discusses how her experiences in higher education lead to her academic focus on underrepresented minorities in medicine, and her paper What Gets Lost in…

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  23. How Medical Students Learn to be Doctors with Dr. Crystal Clay Wright

    In the past, there was no curriculum, but today's medical students are taught professional skills as part of their education. Crystal Clay Wright, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and she provided 8 years of...

  24. I Didn't Know I Was Burned Out Until I Started Feeling Better Through Fitness: Dr. Charmaine Gregory

    Dr. Charmaine Gregory is a nocturnist ER doc who found her passion in helping others to get fit and healthy after she successfully recovered from burnout through having fun with fitness and nutrition. In addition to having a successful practice and speaking about wellness, she is a powerful…

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  25. Monetizing Your Medical Degree with Dr. Drai

    You are going to really enjoy this one! Today's podcast is with Dr. Draion Burch, also known as Dr. Drai, who not only practices OB/GYN "on his own terms", but is a media expert on Women's Health with over 250 appearances and mentions on television and print. He is the founder of Medical Moguls...

  26. Caregiving without Regret with A. Michael Bloom

    Dr. Ansari-Winn interviews A. Michael Bloom who is a nationally recognized expert in caregiving and caregiver burnout. He shares his own experience as a family and professional caregiver as well as his extensive knowledge from helping hundreds of clients. Today we discuss: The signs and symptoms…

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  27. Doctors and Divorce with Toyin Falusi Adeyemi, MD

    Are you considering divorce, recently divorced, or several years out from a divorce? Do you want some strategies towards living your best life in these stages? Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD discusses living and finding joy after divorce with Toyin Falusi Adeyemi, MD, author of The Decade After--Thriving...

  28. Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time with Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn

    Feeling tired?--and not a "good tired" where you feel fulfilled--the cranky exhausted kind of tired? The kind you can't shake? Better time management is not the answer. It's better ENERGY management. In this episode, Dr. Ansari-Winn discusses the concept of energy management, the 5 dimensions of...

  29. How to Thrive In Medical School with Joanna Jaros, MS3

    Today's podcast is with Joanna Jaros, a third year medical student (MS3) at University of Illinois Medical School. She is not only a successful medical student, but is also a fitness instructor and avid proponent of physician wellness. She and Dr. Ansari-Winn discuss what medical education is...

  30. Creating More Diversity in Medicine: Vaughn Browne, MD, PhD

    Dr. Vaughn Browne, MD, PhD is an Emergency Medicine physician, leader, and professor at University of Colorado Medical School. He and host Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD discuss how tragedy led him into medicine and his ultimate journey into academic medicine. We also discuss why diversity in medicine…

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  31. The Financially Intelligent Physician: Dr. David Norris

    Our conversation this week is with Dr. David Norris, MD, MBA, CPE. Dr. Norris is a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist who learned from being involved in the management of his practice that he had a lot to learn! He went back to business school in order to learn how to best manage his practice....

  32. Becoming a Physician Leader 101:Linda J. Morris, MD

    Linda J. Morris, MD has extensive experience both as a internist and a physician leader. Dr. Morris enjoyed a long career both as a physician and physician leader in the VA system. From her beginnings as filling in as a leader in the Emergency Department, her skills and success as a physician...

  33. "Is Medicine Really For Me After All?" with Dr. Joanna Bostwick

    Dr. Joanna Bostwick is trained in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and practices Emergency Medicine in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). Dr. Bostwick has been in practice for 6 years, and after her second year she started to question her decision to go into medicine. In today's podcast, Dr....

  34. The Institute for Physician Wellness: Dr. Kathy Stepien

    Dr. Kathy Stepien is a Pediatrician who came to medicine as a second career after many years as a physical therapist. During her journey from experiencing burnout as a physical therapist through graduate school, medical school, residency and her practice as a pediatrician, Dr. Stepien learned…

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  35. Physicians and Self Care: Healthy and At Our Best with Dr. Maire Daugharty

    Dr. Maire Daugharty is an Anesthesiologist in private practice in Colorado. She is also studying to earn a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with the intention of creating a functional medicine/counseling practice to serve the physician community. We discuss how a cultural…

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  36. Implicit Bias in Health Care: Consequences and Remedies with Dr. Brenda J. Allen

    Dr. Brenda J. Allen is the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. She also is a Professor of Communication. Her scholarship focuses on organizational communication and diversity. She assumed her recent role as Chief Diversity...

  37. Healthy Doctors, Healthy Patients with Terry Mason, MD

    There is no better example than of a physician who has lived his life in service to the community than Dr. Terry Mason. After being called to serve as a physician, Dr. Mason practiced as Urologist for over 25 years. Because of his deep dedication and service to the community in his home city of...

  38. The Joy of Giving: Mending Faces Medical Mission with Mimi Wong, MD

    Dr. Mimi Wong, an Anesthesiologist with 20 years in practice in Denver, CO is one of the founders of Mending Faces, a non-profit charity which brings together over 60 doctors, nurses, dentists, speech pathologists, and others together for a week in the Phillipines every January to perform cleft…

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  39. Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT): Dr. M. Bento Soares

    The guest today is Dr. M. Bento Soares, PhD, who is Senior Associate Dean for Research and Professor and Head of the Department of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Soares is passionate about having medical professionals learn the...

  40. Creating a Medical Practice You Love: Dr. Andrea Dunnings, DVM

    In this episode, Dr. Andrea Dunnings, DVM and Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn discuss how Dr. Dunnings found her passion in veterinary medicine, but years of stress and working 70-80 hour weeks in her practice were leading her to question if she should continue. As the CEO and founder of East Atlanta…

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  41. Going to the "Dark Side"--The Path to A Non-Clinical Career: Dr. George Cole, Jr

    Dr. George Cole, Jr., is Medical Director at Pharmacyclics where he directs Phase I, II and III global clinical trials after training as a thoracic surgeon. We discuss his path from his early years to where he is today. Dr. Cole also mentored host Dr. Dianne Ansari-Winn along her path to a...

  42. Sleep Your Way To Wellness with Dr. Roger Washington

    Roger Washington, MD is author of Lack of Sufficient Sleep Matters: Decode the Root Cause of Your Illness, in which he describes his observations about lack of sufficient sleep and its relationship to disease. In this interview, we discuss key concepts including how one cannot thrive long term...

  43. The Physician Effectiveness Project: Dr. Stephen Beeson

    Dr. Stephen Beeson, founder of The Physician Effectiveness Project discusses his journey into medicine, his experience as the Physician Director for the "Sharp Experience" with Sharp HealthCare, and how they improved patient satisfaction from the bottom to the top decile and won a 2007 Malcom...

  44. The Joy of Burnout: Dr. Dina Glouberman

    Dina Glouberman, PhD and Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD discuss how we become burned out, why burnout is always your teacher, the symptoms of burnout and what burnout is is telling you, and why using imagery is a great way to communicate with your truest self. Dr. Glouberman is the author of three books...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Doctor’s Life podcast features lively and candid discussions with fellow doctors and scientists on how to achieve success in clinical medicine and non-clinical careers while staying healthy in mind, body and spirit and living a rich, purposeful life.Your host, Dianne Ansari-Winn, MD, MPH is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and nationally recognized author, speaker, and coach. Dr. Dianne is known for her powerful and practical coaching, which she shares with her exclusive one-on-one physician clients. She is the founder of the Physician Vitality Institute, which has the mission of helping doctors to heal the world through being healthy in mind, body, and spirit. In 2011, 45% of U.S. physicians had at least one symptom of professional burnout, according to a study from the Department of Medicine Program on Physician Well-Being at Mayo Clinic. That number rose to 54% in 2014. At the Physician Vitality Institute, we work with doctors, help your doctors to rejuvenate themselves, c

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