For episode #270, Taylor lists ideas for enhancing the quality of one's energy. Remember, energy comes first and this energy flows into all other actions that one takes on a daily basis.  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcripts available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com.

For episode #270, Taylor lists ideas for enhancing the quality of one's energy. Remember, energy comes first and this energy flows into all other actions that one takes on a daily basis. For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcripts available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>.

#270: Energy First! Improve Your Energy Today. 

In this episode, Taylor discusses the idea of lifestyle and breaking down some aspects of considering how we live in our lives.  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcripts available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com.

In this episode, Taylor discusses the idea of lifestyle and breaking down some aspects of considering how we live in our lives. For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcripts available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>.

#269: Designing And Breaking Down Lifestyle

In this episode, Taylor discusses the importance of doing an environmental inventory.   For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcripts available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com.

In this episode, Taylor discusses the importance of doing an environmental inventory.  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcripts available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>.

#268: Environmental Inventory

In this episode, Taylor discusses going for and achieving a dream.  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com.

In this episode, Taylor discusses going for and achieving a dream. For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>.

#267: Going For The Dream

In this episode, Taylor discusses levels of action and relaxation. How do you choose to consciously act or relax. What categories are there in terms of acting and relaxing?  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com. Social media handle: @happydocpodcast

In this episode, Taylor discusses levels of action and relaxation. How do you choose to consciously act or relax. What categories are there in terms of acting and relaxing?  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>. Social media handle: @happydocpodcast

#266: Levels Of Action And Relaxation 

In this episode, Taylor discusses three important aspects about action. Do you have any more that came to you?  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com. Social media handle: @happydocpodcast

In this episode, Taylor discusses three important aspects about action. Do you have any more that came to you?  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>. Social media handle: @happydocpodcast

#265: Three Important Thoughts About Action

Andrew Berg

Saud Siddiqui

In this very special episode of The Happy Doc, Taylor interviews two of the founders of Sketchy Medical, Saud Siddiqui, M.D and Andrew Berg, M.D. They discuss how inefficient studying techniques spurred them into creating one of the largest Medical Education platforms in North America, while they were still in medical school. Now that they’ve graduated and rejoined the company, what’s next in store for Sketchy?   Follow @SketchyMedical online, and check out Sketchy.com   This episode was also published on our MedFlashGo podcast. If you or someone you know is in Medical School, check it out!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medflashgo-usmle-comlex-shelf-question-day-for-medical/id1489248606 For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on thehappydoc.com and youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com or reach out @happydocpodcast on social media.

In this very special episode of The Happy Doc, Taylor interviews two of the founders of Sketchy Medical, Saud Siddiqui, M.D and Andrew Berg, M.D. They discuss how inefficient studying techniques spurred them into creating one of the largest Medical Education platforms in North America, while they were still in medical school. Now that they’ve graduated and rejoined the company, what’s next in store for Sketchy? Follow @SketchyMedical online, and check out <a href="http://Sketchy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sketchy.com</a> This episode was also published on our MedFlashGo podcast. If you or someone you know is in Medical School, check it out! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medflashgo-usmle-comlex-shelf-question-day-for-medical/id1489248606" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medflashgo-usmle-comlex-shelf-question-day-for-medical/id1489248606</a> For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="http://youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a> or reach out @happydocpodcast on social media.

#264: Creating Sketchy, A Major Medical Education Platform | Saud Siddiqui M.D & Andrew Berg M.D

In this episode, Taylor discusses how to gain more peace and clarity by implementing one simple change. You should do it right away! Happy Valentine's day! For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com. Social media handle: @happydocpodcast

In this episode, Taylor discusses how to gain more peace and clarity by implementing one simple change. You should do it right away! Happy Valentine's day! For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>. Social media handle: @happydocpodcast

#263: How To Instantly Get More Peace With This Simple Action

In this episode, Taylor discusses how to be more engaging with your audience with 3 specific tips. Can you name them?  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com. Social media handle: @happydocpodcast

In this episode, Taylor discusses how to be more engaging with your audience with 3 specific tips. Can you name them?  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>. Social media handle: @happydocpodcast

#262: Being More Engaging 

In this episode, Taylor discusses intentional non-doing. In a world of considerable stress, can you slow down and relax?  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: thehappydoc.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/ Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com.

In this episode, Taylor discusses intentional non-doing. In a world of considerable stress, can you slow down and relax?  For more Show notes, episode live streams, and transcript available on: <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyDocPodcast/</a> Taylor is now offering direct coaching to a very few select clients. If interested in business, life, or podcast coaching, please e-mail thehappydoc1@gmail.com.

#261: Intentional Non-Doing 

Welcome to The Happy Doc. This podcast is a tool designed to provide inspiration and knowledge to enhance creativity, joy, and success in the field of healthcare. We interview happy doctors and learn how they succeed in such a demanding field.Check out thehappydoc.com for show notes, transcriptions, blog posts, and more!

Really insightful podcast about the journey into medicine!

Excellent and fun!

spent the whole day packing, moving and catching up on their backlog of podcasts. great perspective on medicine outside the bubble of academia where we train.  great hosts and guests. must have for your rotation of podcasts.

gerald @ grepmed

fantastic podcast, perspective on medicine

Welcome to The Happy Doc. This podcast is a tool designed to provide inspiration and knowledge to enhance creativity, joy, and success in the field of healthcare. We interview happy doctors and learn how they succeed in such a demanding field. Check out <a href="http://thehappydoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehappydoc.com</a> for show notes, transcriptions, blog posts, and more!

The Happy Doc

In this episode, Dr. Taylor Brana talks about the number one reason doctors cannot create their happiness while in a career in medicine. 

In this episode, Dr. Taylor Brana talks about the number one reason doctors cannot create their happiness while in a career in medicine.

#110: The Number One Reason Doctors Are Not Happy

Qaali Hussein

In this episode, Dr. Taylor Brana and Dr. Qaali Hussein discuss work-life integration in the context of being a medical student, resident, and attending physician. Dr. Qaali offers her insight as a mother of six and trauma surgeon who is still able to find balance in her life.  Join us on this episode to understand the basics of work-life integration and we hope you are inspired to think of ways you can better manage your time!  Of note: Dr. Qaali has been our most popular guest on the podcast. Her story is fascinating and incredibly inspirational. She is an example of a powerhouse female figure. To learn more check out our original episode with her here: http://www.thehappydoc.com/breaking-stereotypes-super-mom-trauma-surgeon-dr-qaali-hussein-md/ We hope you enjoyed this Happy Doc Episode for today! Contact us at thehappydoc1@gmail.com or reach out at our social media channels @happydocpodcast (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you want to join our group, check out The Happy Doc Lounge! If you want to really support us we ask that you don't forget to leave a 5 star review on iTunes this is something that helps us tremendously! We Appreciate your support and don’t forget to keep smiling!

In this episode, Dr. Taylor Brana and Dr. Qaali Hussein discuss work-life integration in the context of being a medical student, resident, and attending physician. Dr. Qaali offers her insight as a mother of six and trauma surgeon who is still able to find balance in her life.  Join us on this episode to understand the basics of work-life integration and we hope you are inspired to think of ways you can better manage your time!  Of note: Dr. Qaali has been our most popular guest on the podcast. Her story is fascinating and incredibly inspirational. She is an example of a powerhouse female figure. To learn more check out our original episode with her here: <a href="http://www.thehappydoc.com/breaking-stereotypes-super-mom-trauma-surgeon-dr-qaali-hussein-md/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thehappydoc.com/breaking-stereotypes-super-mom-trauma-surgeon-dr-qaali-hussein-md/</a> We hope you enjoyed this Happy Doc Episode for today! Contact us at <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a> or reach out at our social media channels <a href="https://twitter.com/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@happydocpodcast</a> (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you want to join our group, check out The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/110759443069293/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Doc Lounge</a>! If you want to really support us we ask that you don't forget to leave a 5 star review on iTunes this is something that helps us tremendously! We Appreciate your support and don’t forget to keep smiling!

#83: Work Life Integration| Trauma Surgeon And Mother Of Six | Qaali Hussein MD

The term moral injury has been gaining popularity in the internet-sphere, especially after, Wendy Dean MD and Simon Talbot MD's article was released on STAT news. Moral Injury is an important topic to discuss as this terminology offers a broader understanding than the word "burnout." Burnout is often thought of in a way that health professionals have something wrong with them: they aren't resilient enough, they need to learn to meditate or do yoga, for example. Yet moral injury suggests something larger is at play. The consequences of this terminology and mindset change are immense, as we learn that hospital dynamics, insurance, litigation, electronic medical records, and policy must evolve, for health professionals to thrive. Learn from our guests Wendy Dean MD and Simon Talbot as we discuss moral injury and it's implications on healthcare. Our Guests Wendy Dean MD "A psychiatrist by training, Dr. Dean left clinical medicine when generating revenue crowded out the patient-centered priorities in her practice.  Her focus since has been on finding innovative ways to make medicine better for both patients and physicians--technologically, ethically, and systemically. " (https://www.moralinjury.healthcare/) Simon Talbot MD "Dr. Talbot is a reconstructive plastic surgeon who routinely sees the most challenging clinical cases requiring a combination of surgical skill, judgment, and a strong doctor-patient relationship. He is regularly confronted with obstacles to providing the best care for these patients, and recognizes the consequent moral injury of healthcare." (https://www.moralinjury.healthcare/) Moral injury is committing an act or failure to prevent an act that is a transgression of deeply held moral beliefs.   Top Points  "The moral injury of health care is not the offense of killing another human in the context of war. It is being unable to provide high-quality care and healing in the context of health care." Wendy has a background in Psychiatry and Military medicine. She noticed a similarity in what she was seeing in PTSD and what her colleagues were experiencing. Wendy and Simon worked together and formed a mutual bond surrounding the topic of moral injury. We learn that in our current healthcare system, the patient is not 100% our priority. Multiple surrounding factors impact our decision-making and care for patients. Strong teams and support networks help insulate some of the damage incurred from moral injury Early trainees and medical students need to accept the current landscape, understand transgressions are not personal and gain an understanding of how to better respond to the system at large. Realizing your role is to really heal people, regardless of the system, can transcend these issues Our current landscape creates a balancing act that health professionals must navigate which removes our patients from the center of focus. The phases in overcoming moral injury are as follows: 1. Awareness of the topic, 2. Assembly to bring physicians together in numbers, and 3. Advocacy to foster change in medical practice.  The Happy Doc: The Happy Doc is a  podcast, website, and movement with a vision to create a world where all physicians can thrive and establish improved care for their patients. Our mission is to create valuable conversations with amazing doctors and inspiring leaders so that we may learn and grow from their teachings. When we learn from inspirational individuals, we see that it is possible to make our dreams a reality. We want to help inspire one and all to learn in the 21st century and achieve a life filled with joy and meaning. Please connect with us at any of our social media handles (@happydocpodcast). We will continue to create content that will inspire you on your journey! If you want to collaborate and help us in our mission, please reach out to our e-mail: thehappydoc1@gmail.com. Please Support The Happy Doc Please SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on iTunes by searching “The Happy Doc.” Please leave us a review on iTunes. Don’t forget to SHARE this with your friends on social media. TAG (@happydocpodcast) and we will give you a shout out! We Ask You, Please Give Us A 5-Star Review On iTunes It's the #1 Way You Can Help Us! Here's an explanation video if you are unsure how to do so. It's really quick and is one of the best ways to support us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_xz5XbWQTg We Appreciate you! Thanks for listening and don’t forget to smile 🙂

The term moral injury has been gaining popularity in the internet-sphere, especially after, Wendy Dean MD and Simon Talbot MD's <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2018/07/26/physicians-not-burning-out-they-are-suffering-moral-injury/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">article</a> was released on STAT news. Moral Injury is an important topic to discuss as this terminology offers a broader understanding than the word "burnout." Burnout is often thought of in a way that health professionals have something wrong with them: they aren't resilient enough, they need to learn to meditate or do yoga, for example. Yet moral injury suggests something larger is at play. The consequences of this terminology and mindset change are immense, as we learn that hospital dynamics, insurance, litigation, electronic medical records, and policy must evolve, for health professionals to thrive. Learn from our guests Wendy Dean MD and Simon Talbot as we discuss moral injury and it's implications on healthcare. Our Guests Wendy Dean MD "A psychiatrist by training, Dr. Dean left clinical medicine when generating revenue crowded out the patient-centered priorities in her practice.  Her focus since has been on finding innovative ways to make medicine better for both patients and physicians--technologically, ethically, and systemically. " (<a href="https://www.moralinjury.healthcare/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.moralinjury.healthcare/</a>) Simon Talbot MD "Dr. Talbot is a reconstructive plastic surgeon who routinely sees the most challenging clinical cases requiring a combination of surgical skill, judgment, and a strong doctor-patient relationship. He is regularly confronted with obstacles to providing the best care for these patients, and recognizes the consequent moral injury of healthcare." (<a href="https://www.moralinjury.healthcare/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.moralinjury.healthcare/</a>) Moral injury is committing an act or failure to prevent an act that is a transgression of deeply held moral beliefs.  Top Points <ol> <li>"The moral injury of health care is not the offense of killing another human in the context of war. It is being unable to provide high-quality care and healing in the context of health care."</li> <li>Wendy has a background in Psychiatry and Military medicine. She noticed a similarity in what she was seeing in PTSD and what her colleagues were experiencing.</li> <li>Wendy and Simon worked together and formed a mutual bond surrounding the topic of moral injury.</li> <li>We learn that in our current healthcare system, the patient is not 100% our priority. Multiple surrounding factors impact our decision-making and care for patients.</li> <li>Strong teams and support networks help insulate some of the damage incurred from moral injury</li> <li>Early trainees and medical students need to accept the current landscape, understand transgressions are not personal and gain an understanding of how to better respond to the system at large.</li> <li>Realizing your role is to really heal people, regardless of the system, can transcend these issues</li> <li>Our current landscape creates a balancing act that health professionals must navigate which removes our patients from the center of focus.</li> <li>The phases in overcoming moral injury are as follows: 1. Awareness of the topic, 2. Assembly to bring physicians together in numbers, and 3. Advocacy to foster change in medical practice.</li> </ol> The Happy Doc: The Happy Doc is a  podcast, website, and movement with a vision to create a world where all physicians can thrive and establish improved care for their patients. Our mission is to create valuable conversations with amazing doctors and inspiring leaders so that we may learn and grow from their teachings. When we learn from inspirational individuals, we see that it is possible to make our dreams a reality. We want to help inspire one and all to learn in the 21st century and achieve a life filled with joy and meaning. Please connect with us at any of our social media handles (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@happydocpodcast</a>). We will continue to create content that will inspire you on your journey! If you want to collaborate and help us in our mission, please reach out to our e-mail: <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com" rel="noopener">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a>. Please Support The Happy Doc Please <a href="http://bit.ly/happydocpodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE</a> to our podcast on iTunes by searching “The Happy Doc.” Please leave us a review on iTunes. Don’t forget to <a href="http://bit.ly/ShareHDFacebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHARE</a> this with your friends on social media. <a href="http://bit.ly/happydoctwitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TAG (@happydocpodcast)</a> and we will give you a shout out! We Ask You, Please Give Us A 5-Star Review On iTunes It's the #1 Way You Can Help Us! Here's an explanation video if you are unsure how to do so. It's really quick and is one of the best ways to support us! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_xz5XbWQTg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_xz5XbWQTg</a> We Appreciate you! Thanks for listening and don’t forget to smile 🙂

#100: Moral Injury: It's NOT Burnout | Wendy Dean MD and Simon Talbot MD

Meredith Vandegrift

On episode #211 of The Happy Doc we have Dr. Meredith Vandegrift. Dr. Vandegrift is a plastic surgeon practicing out of Huntington, New York. She discusses her work as a surgeon, her life as a mom, and the challenges she has faced along the way. She also provides an example of an empowered female plastic surgeon who has carved her path in a field predominantly filled with men.  Links:  Practice Website: https://www.coldspringplasticsurgery.com/ Personal Website: https://www.mvandegriftmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvandegriftmd/ If you enjoyed this episode of The Happy Doc please leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Please also consider sharing this episode to a friend! Have an awesome day!

On episode #211 of The Happy Doc we have Dr. Meredith Vandegrift. Dr. Vandegrift is a plastic surgeon practicing out of Huntington, New York. She discusses her work as a surgeon, her life as a mom, and the challenges she has faced along the way. She also provides an example of an empowered female plastic surgeon who has carved her path in a field predominantly filled with men.  Links:  Practice Website: <a href="https://www.coldspringplasticsurgery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coldspringplasticsurgery.com/</a> Personal Website: <a href="https://www.mvandegriftmd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mvandegriftmd.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mvandegriftmd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mvandegriftmd/</a> If you enjoyed this episode of The Happy Doc please leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Please also consider sharing this episode to a friend! Have an awesome day!

#211: Plastic Surgeon Dr. Meredith Vandegrift Discussing Work And Life 

Taylor discusses moving through and taking action even when not feeling well. 

Taylor discusses moving through and taking action even when not feeling well.

#132: I Did Not Want To Record This Episode | Building Internal Strength

Marteney Jacobs

Jamie Fitch

In this episode we learn about a medical school student who wasn't able to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor. Sometimes things don't work as we have planned, but this former med student doesn't let that stop her! Learn how Marteney Jacobs transitions from her former student identity, to now working in a medically related field at Online MedEd as a Marketing Associate. We also welcome Jamie Fitch, Co-founder and CEO of Online MedEd, to learn why they gave this medical student a shot to work for their company, and what we can expect from Online MedEd in the future! Please check out: www.onlinemeded.org and Marteney Jacobs' twitter handle: @MissMedDiva

In this episode we learn about a medical school student who wasn't able to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor. Sometimes things don't work as we have planned, but this former med student doesn't let that stop her! Learn how Marteney Jacobs transitions from her former student identity, to now working in a medically related field at Online MedEd as a Marketing Associate. We also welcome Jamie Fitch, Co-founder and CEO of Online MedEd, to learn why they gave this medical student a shot to work for their company, and what we can expect from Online MedEd in the future! Please check out: <a href="http://www.onlinemeded.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onlinemeded.org</a> and Marteney Jacobs' twitter handle: <a href="https://twitter.com/MissMedDiva" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MissMedDiva</a>

#39: What Happens When You Fail Med School And How This Student Found Success - Marteney Jacobs and Jamie Fitch from Online MedEd

What is moral injury and why is it important? Wendy Dean MD helps guide us in this conversation about Moral Injury and why it is so important in the context of COVID-19. Wendy Dean MD is a psychiatrist by training.  Her focus since transitioning from clinical medicine has been on finding innovative ways to make medicine better for both patients and physicians–technologically, ethically, and systemically.  Website: https://www.fixmoralinjury.org Coronavirus Pandemic Tool Kit for clinicians and leadership staff: https://fixmoralinjury.org/coronavirus-pandemic-toolkit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wdeanmd If you enjoyed this episode The Happy Doc please consider leaving a 5 star review on  iTunes it is one of the best ways to support us!

What is moral injury and why is it important? Wendy Dean MD helps guide us in this conversation about Moral Injury and why it is so important in the context of COVID-19. Wendy Dean MD is a psychiatrist by training.  Her focus since transitioning from clinical medicine has been on finding innovative ways to make medicine better for both patients and physicians–technologically, ethically, and systemically.  Website: <a href="https://www.fixmoralinjury.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fixmoralinjury.org</a> Coronavirus Pandemic Tool Kit for clinicians and leadership staff: <a href="https://fixmoralinjury.org/coronavirus-pandemic-toolkit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fixmoralinjury.org/coronavirus-pandemic-toolkit/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/wdeanmd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/wdeanmd</a> If you enjoyed this episode The Happy Doc please consider leaving a 5 star review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-doc/id1192501210?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> it is one of the best ways to support us!

#219: The Moral Injury Of COVID-19 With Moral Injury Expert Wendy Dean MD

Mike Sevilla

In Episode #141 we have Dr. Mike Sevilla for a live recording with Dr. Neel Desai and Dr. Taylor Brana. Dr. Mike Sevilla is a Family Physician with a deep background in the use of blogging and social media platforms. He is a TEDx and international speaker, social media enthusiast, and Family Physician. He has a passion to utilize social media platforms to help educate and provide optimal care to patients. Enjoy the live episode! Link: www.drmikesevilla.com twitter: @drmikesevilla

In Episode #141 we have Dr. Mike Sevilla for a live recording with Dr. Neel Desai and Dr. Taylor Brana. Dr. Mike Sevilla is a Family Physician with a deep background in the use of blogging and social media platforms. He is a TEDx and international speaker, social media enthusiast, and Family Physician. He has a passion to utilize social media platforms to help educate and provide optimal care to patients. Enjoy the live episode! Link: <a href="http://www.drmikesevilla.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.drmikesevilla.com</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/drmikesevilla" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@drmikesevilla</a>

#141: Dr. Mike Sevilla LIVE | On Creating In Social Media And More | TEDx and International Speaker, Family Physician, Social Media Enthusiast

Alex Iacono MS3

"No matter how depressed or anxious I'm feeling, being able to talk about it with someone, doing something, and being out with people, helps so much..." Introduction Hello, again, Happy Doc Family! As some of you may be aware, September is Suicide Prevention Month. In this week's podcast, we have one of our team members from The Happy Doc, Alex Iacono. Alex is the Audio-technician for The Happy Doc as well as a third-year medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Upon listening to this podcast, you will notice we have a more relaxed and candid conversational style, given that Alex and Taylor are friends from the same medical school.  In this conversation, Alex opens up about dealing with difficulties such as facing depression and anxiety, and how he has overcome those difficulties. Furthermore, Alex discusses his experiences as a pre-medical student, how he felt after receiving his acceptance letter,  dating life, and much more. We really hope you enjoy this week's podcast and let us know how you feel about this style of interview. Alex Iacono is a 3rd-year medical student who attends PCOM with an interest in Psychiatry.   Alex's Weekly challenge: What have you done to deal with anxiety in school? What tips can you give others to help them succeed? Tweet us @thehappydoc1. We would love to hear your thoughts!  Join The Happy Doc Family! Subscribe to the podcast, and join the subscriber's list on the sidebar! FacebookInstagramTwitter Link Link *** For the conversation, listen to the audio!

"No matter how depressed or anxious I'm feeling, being able to talk about it with someone, doing something, and being out with people, helps so much..." Introduction Hello, again, Happy Doc Family! As some of you may be aware, September is Suicide Prevention Month. In this week's podcast, we have one of our team members from The Happy Doc, Alex Iacono. Alex is the Audio-technician for The Happy Doc as well as a third-year medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Upon listening to this podcast, you will notice we have a more relaxed and candid conversational style, given that Alex and Taylor are friends from the same medical school.  In this conversation, Alex opens up about dealing with difficulties such as facing depression and anxiety, and how he has overcome those difficulties. Furthermore, Alex discusses his experiences as a pre-medical student, how he felt after receiving his acceptance letter,  dating life, and much more. We really hope you enjoy this week's podcast and let us know how you feel about this style of interview. Alex Iacono is a 3rd-year medical student who attends PCOM with an interest in Psychiatry.  Alex's Weekly challenge: What have you done to deal with anxiety in school? What tips can you give others to help them succeed? Tweet us @thehappydoc1. We would love to hear your thoughts! Join The Happy Doc Family! Subscribe to the podcast, and join the subscriber's list on the sidebar! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehappydoc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehappydoc1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/thehappydoc1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-doc-blog/id1192501210?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-happy-doc?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a> *** For the conversation, listen to the audio!

#29: Reflections On Medical School With Alex Iacono MS3 

Change starts when you take full ownership of your life situation. A book that was highly impactful for me in this regard was  Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach. Essentially, we must decide to accept all the parts of our current life including our physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, environmental, financial, and relationship situation. Everything around us is a reflection of us. How do we change the parts we don't love? We first start with acceptance and work through our feelings of guilt, shame, and fear that come into our lives. As we accept all that has happened, we can start to look in the present and ask ourselves how we can move forward to shift our future. By accepting all of ourselves and sending compassion and appreciation to all that we are, we can then own the present and create a new future.  We hope you enjoyed this Happy Doc Daily for today! Check us out on iTunes: http://bit.ly/happydocpodcast. Contact us at thehappydoc1@gmail.com or reach out on our social media channels @happydocpodcast (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you want to join our group, check out The Happy Doc Lounge! If you want to really support us we ask that you don't forget to leave a 5-star review on iTunes this is something that helps us tremendously! We Appreciate your support and don’t forget to keep smiling!

Change starts when you take full ownership of your life situation. A book that was highly impactful for me in this regard was <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Brach-Radical-Acceptance-%E3%80%902018%E3%80%91/dp/B07HK7KH24/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539307722&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=radical+acceptance+embracing+your+life+with+the+heart+of+a+buddha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach</a>. Essentially, we must decide to accept all the parts of our current life including our physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, environmental, financial, and relationship situation. Everything around us is a reflection of us. How do we change the parts we don't love? We first start with acceptance and work through our feelings of guilt, shame, and fear that come into our lives. As we accept all that has happened, we can start to look in the present and ask ourselves how we can move forward to shift our future. By accepting all of ourselves and sending compassion and appreciation to all that we are, we can then own the present and create a new future.  We hope you enjoyed this Happy Doc Daily for today! Check us out on iTunes: <a href="http://bit.ly/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/happydocpodcast</a>. Contact us at <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a> or reach out on our social media channels <a href="https://twitter.com/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@happydocpodcast</a> (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you want to join our group, check out The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/110759443069293/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Doc Lounge</a>! If you want to really support us we ask that you don't forget to leave a 5-star review on iTunes this is something that helps us tremendously! We Appreciate your support and don’t forget to keep smiling!

#92: Full Acceptance And Creating Your Future | Happy Doc Daily

On Episode #203 of The Happy Doc we welcome Dr. Kristin Yates to discuss imposter syndrome. Dr. Yates is an Ob/Gyn and she discusses her challenges going through medical training and the internal conflicts that she dealt with in that time. This is a very important conversation to review and remind ourselves how much our thoughts and beliefs can impact our overall ability to cope and operate!

On Episode #203 of The Happy Doc we welcome Dr. Kristin Yates to discuss imposter syndrome. Dr. Yates is an Ob/Gyn and she discusses her challenges going through medical training and the internal conflicts that she dealt with in that time. This is a very important conversation to review and remind ourselves how much our thoughts and beliefs can impact our overall ability to cope and operate!

#203: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome With Kristin Yates DO

In episode 149, Taylor discusses dealing with sadness and difficult emotions while trying to perform. He provides the following steps: 1. Go at your own pace 2. Communicate effectively 3. Reach out to support. There are some additional bonus thoughts as well. What do you think? 

In episode 149, Taylor discusses dealing with sadness and difficult emotions while trying to perform. He provides the following steps: 1. Go at your own pace 2. Communicate effectively 3. Reach out to support. There are some additional bonus thoughts as well. What do you think?

#149: Not So Happy Happy Doc | Go At Your Pace

It's not selfish to take care of yourself. Wise-selfishness is a concept I learned from  The Book Of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. It is the simple idea that in service of others, it’s okay to serve yourself. You may have heard of the golden rule: “do unto others as you would do to yourself.” But did you know that the golden rule is bi-directional? Do unto yourself as you would for others.   Being “selfish” is a great way to help others. When we utilize positive self-care we become the example. When we have great energy and feel refreshed we can better care for others. When we remove the guilt and shame around taking care of ourselves, we can better serve. Be wise-selfish.    We hope you enjoyed this Happy Doc Daily for today! Check us out on iTunes: http://bit.ly/happydocpodcast. Contact us at thehappydoc1@gmail.com or reach out on our social media channels @happydocpodcast (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you want to join our group, check out The Happy Doc Lounge! If you want to really support us we ask that you don't forget to leave a 5 star review on iTunes this is something that helps us tremendously! We Appreciate your support and don’t forget to keep smiling!

It's not selfish to take care of yourself. Wise-selfishness is a concept I learned from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/B01IQ15JA0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539308788&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+book+of+joy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Book Of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu</a>. It is the simple idea that in service of others, it’s okay to serve yourself. You may have heard of the golden rule: “do unto others as you would do to yourself.” But did you know that the golden rule is bi-directional? Do unto yourself as you would for others.   Being “selfish” is a great way to help others. When we utilize positive self-care we become the example. When we have great energy and feel refreshed we can better care for others. When we remove the guilt and shame around taking care of ourselves, we can better serve. Be wise-selfish.    We hope you enjoyed this Happy Doc Daily for today! Check us out on iTunes: <a href="http://bit.ly/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/happydocpodcast</a>. Contact us at <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a> or reach out on our social media channels <a href="https://twitter.com/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@happydocpodcast</a> (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you want to join our group, check out The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/110759443069293/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Doc Lounge</a>! If you want to really support us we ask that you don't forget to leave a 5 star review on iTunes this is something that helps us tremendously! We Appreciate your support and don’t forget to keep smiling!

#93: Wise Selfishness | It's Not Selfish To Take Care Of Yourself | Happy Doc Daily

Diane Evans

"I've had the ability to practice at about thirty hospitals and it's amazing to have all of these different things you can learn just by being part-time; going places, meeting new physicians and nurses... learning so much from all of these professional people in different areas of the country" Introduction Hey there Happy Doc family! We are very lucky to present to you this week's guest, Dr. Diane Evans, DO.  As an OB/GYN physician, she works with CompHealth (Locum Tenens Company), and has a company: Passing your OBGYN Boards which works with OB/GYN specialists on their oral boards studying. Utilizing Locum Tenens, Dr Evans has the freedom to be a part-time physician at small clinics and hospitals around the country allowing her to, further gain exposure in a variety of hospital cultures, and hone her procedural skills . Enjoy this week's episode! Bio Dr. Evans originally was molecular biologist who turned to the D.O. track at the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, MO. Prior to her decision in her specialty as an OB/GYN, she had her sights set on Internal Medicine. However, in her third year of medical school during her OB/GYN rotation, she realized that this field was the right choice for her. As she progressed in the field of medicine, she became enthralled with the idea of helping small communities and yet still leave a big impact. Thus, she turned to CompHealth, a Locum Tenens Company. She realized that she can enhance her surgical skills by practicing in different facilities and find positions with various interims, ranging from a couple weeks to a full year as a locum physician. On the other hand, Dr. Evans has an adrenaline rush to her persona. As an owner of 1988 and 1975 Corvettes, she spends some of her free time as a certified low-speed racer.  Locum's Challenge: If you had the opportunity to redesign your work schedule, what would it look like and where would you be?  Let us know on twitter @thehappydoc1. We would love to hear your thoughts.  Join The Happy Doc Team! Link in to the social media, subscribe to the podcast, and join the e-mail list on the sidebar! FacebookInstagramTwitter Link Link ***

"I've had the ability to practice at about thirty hospitals and it's amazing to have all of these different things you can learn just by being part-time; going places, meeting new physicians and nurses... learning so much from all of these professional people in different areas of the country" Introduction Hey there Happy Doc family! We are very lucky to present to you this week's guest, Dr. Diane Evans, DO.  As an OB/GYN physician, she works with <a href="http://www.comphealth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CompHealth</a> (Locum Tenens Company), and has a company: <a href="http://passingyourobgynboards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Passing your OBGYN Boards</a> which works with OB/GYN specialists on their oral boards studying. Utilizing Locum Tenens, Dr Evans has the freedom to be a part-time physician at small clinics and hospitals around the country allowing her to, further gain exposure in a variety of hospital cultures, and hone her procedural skills . Enjoy this week's episode! Bio Dr. Evans originally was molecular biologist who turned to the D.O. track at the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, MO. Prior to her decision in her specialty as an OB/GYN, she had her sights set on Internal Medicine. However, in her third year of medical school during her OB/GYN rotation, she realized that this field was the right choice for her. As she progressed in the field of medicine, she became enthralled with the idea of helping small communities and yet still leave a big impact. Thus, she turned to CompHealth, a Locum Tenens Company. She realized that she can enhance her surgical skills by practicing in different facilities and find positions with various interims, ranging from a couple weeks to a full year as a locum physician. On the other hand, Dr. Evans has an adrenaline rush to her persona. As an owner of 1988 and 1975 Corvettes, she spends some of her free time as a certified low-speed racer. Locum's Challenge: If you had the opportunity to redesign your work schedule, what would it look like and where would you be?  Let us know on twitter @thehappydoc1. We would love to hear your thoughts. Join The Happy Doc Team! Link in to the social media, subscribe to the podcast, and join the e-mail list on the sidebar! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehappydoc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehappydoc1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/thehappydoc1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-doc-blog/id1192501210?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-happy-doc?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a> ***

#25: Designing your Lifestyle with Locums |  Dr. Diane Evans (OB/GYN)

Patricia Salber

One doctor really paying attention, really listening to the story, can change a patient’s life… it can make the difference between making the right diagnosis and having a good outcome, to not getting there. Introduction It's an absolute pleasure to introduce our next guest Dr. Patricia Salber. Dr. Salber is a certified Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine physician. Furthermore, the course of her career displays quite an impressive path: she was Kaiser Permanente's first Director of National Accounts, she is a current consultant for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, she speaks and moderates at national and international healthcare conferences, she serves on advisory councils for global non-profit companies, and she is even involved in the health technology space (check out CliniOps as an example). Additionally, Dr. Salber still finds time to run her healthcare blog: www.thedoctorweighsin.com which is described as "a global leader in providing, reliable, high-quality content to those seeking cutting-edge information about health, healthcare, and innovation." Initially a blog about weight loss in 2005, the blog has developed to cover a wide variety of topics. In this conversation we dive into Dr. Salber's path to creating The Doctor Weighs in, the call for young medical writers to submit their stories, the many opportunities one has with a medical degree, choosing a specialty, and much more. Please enjoy the episode and please check out www.thedoctorweighsin.com  Join The Happy Doc Team! Link in to the social media, subscribe to the podcast, and join the e-mail list on the sidebar! FacebookInstagramTwitter Link Link  Sample of the conversation: Have you noticed a fear or stifling of expression in medicine? Oh yeah, absolutely, I can look back at my own training, but also, in talking to people going through training now, it's true. You come in as one kind of person at the beginning of your training... you know you're first day, the day you got accepted and we have this wonderful talk telling you you're going to have this huge future in front of you, and then over time, your viewpoint (as the work piles on and the stress piles on and the sleep disappears), you find your perspective shrinking and you lose it. I think a lot of people that I trained with, and I hear it from young people today, lose some of the compassion, enthusiasm and wonder of medicine as you go through the actual process of becoming a physician. I know you started The Happy Doc because that's one of your concerns that there are so many physicians who are not as happy as they thought they would be, and so I'm hopeful that doing things like writing and having other aspects of your life that bring you joy, that it can start to bring that joy back into the practice of medicine as well. Dr. Salber reflecting on her choice in medicine You know what, I still love it, and when I have people talk to me and they say, "oh I don't think I want my kid to go to medical school," I say first of all, it's not really your choice you know (by the time your kid's ready to go to medical school they're young adults), they get to choose what they want to do. Second, its such a wonderful field. Because even if you choose not to practice full time, or if you choose to practice part of your career but not all of your career, you still take that incredible knowledge and training and you can apply it to all sorts of other things, public health for example, or the business in medicine like I did, or writing, or a whole host of other things. You can use that training and continue to learn and explore.  Look at the bigger picture, you career can move and change That's the beauty of medicine, you don't have to do the same thing for your entire career, you can take that knowledge, experience, and credentials and try a bunch of different things, if that's the kind of lifestyle you want to have. It's  probably easier for me to say that from my end of the age spectrum, than when you're in the middle -- I do remember how all consuming it was in the middle of training. It was really hard to think about, your life after training. But it does exist, just like life after family does exist, for example. It doesn't mean that the family isn't still important to you, but you're not wrapped up in "oh i gotta get to the soccer game" or all the kinds of things that make it tough to balance family, life, and work during the years when the kids are young. For more of the conversation, listen to the audio!    

One doctor really paying attention, really listening to the story, can change a patient’s life… it can make the difference between making the right diagnosis and having a good outcome, to not getting there. Introduction It's an absolute pleasure to introduce our next guest Dr. Patricia Salber. Dr. Salber is a certified Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine physician. Furthermore, the course of her career displays quite an impressive path: she was Kaiser Permanente's first Director of National Accounts, she is a current consultant for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, she speaks and moderates at national and international healthcare conferences, she serves on advisory councils for global non-profit companies, and she is even involved in the health technology space (check out <a href="http://cliniops.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CliniOps</a> as an example). Additionally, Dr. Salber still finds time to run her healthcare blog: <a href="http://www.thedoctorweighsin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thedoctorweighsin.com</a> which is described as "a global leader in providing, reliable, high-quality content to those seeking cutting-edge information about health, healthcare, and innovation." Initially a blog about weight loss in 2005, the blog has developed to cover a wide variety of topics. In this conversation we dive into Dr. Salber's path to creating The Doctor Weighs in, the call for young medical writers to submit their stories, the many opportunities one has with a medical degree, choosing a specialty, and much more. Please enjoy the episode and please check out <a href="http://www.thedoctorweighsin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thedoctorweighsin.com</a> Join The Happy Doc Team! Link in to the social media, subscribe to the podcast, and join the e-mail list on the sidebar! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehappydoc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehappydoc1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/thehappydoc1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-doc-blog/id1192501210?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-happy-doc?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link</a> Sample of the conversation: Have you noticed a fear or stifling of expression in medicine? Oh yeah, absolutely, I can look back at my own training, but also, in talking to people going through training now, it's true. You come in as one kind of person at the beginning of your training... you know you're first day, the day you got accepted and we have this wonderful talk telling you you're going to have this huge future in front of you, and then over time, your viewpoint (as the work piles on and the stress piles on and the sleep disappears), you find your perspective shrinking and you lose it. I think a lot of people that I trained with, and I hear it from young people today, lose some of the compassion, enthusiasm and wonder of medicine as you go through the actual process of becoming a physician. I know you started The Happy Doc because that's one of your concerns that there are so many physicians who are not as happy as they thought they would be, and so I'm hopeful that doing things like writing and having other aspects of your life that bring you joy, that it can start to bring that joy back into the practice of medicine as well. Dr. Salber reflecting on her choice in medicine You know what, I still love it, and when I have people talk to me and they say, "oh I don't think I want my kid to go to medical school," I say first of all, it's not really your choice you know (by the time your kid's ready to go to medical school they're young adults), they get to choose what they want to do. Second, its such a wonderful field. Because even if you choose not to practice full time, or if you choose to practice part of your career but not all of your career, you still take that incredible knowledge and training and you can apply it to all sorts of other things, public health for example, or the business in medicine like I did, or writing, or a whole host of other things. You can use that training and continue to learn and explore.  Look at the bigger picture, you career can move and change That's the beauty of medicine, you don't have to do the same thing for your entire career, you can take that knowledge, experience, and credentials and try a bunch of different things, if that's the kind of lifestyle you want to have. It's  probably easier for me to say that from my end of the age spectrum, than when you're in the middle -- I do remember how all consuming it was in the middle of training. It was really hard to think about, your life after training. But it does exist, just like life after family does exist, for example. It doesn't mean that the family isn't still important to you, but you're not wrapped up in "oh i gotta get to the soccer game" or all the kinds of things that make it tough to balance family, life, and work during the years when the kids are young. For more of the conversation, listen to the audio!

#15: How ThIs Doctor Created A Successful Blog Platform |Dr. Patricia Salber

Don't let anybody define your limitations. You define what limits you. When you hear the words Muslim, female, and mother of six, the image of a trauma surgeon probably is not the first thing that comes to mind, but this next guest is breaking all the stereotypes! This week, we have the absolute pleasure of learning from the amazing Qaali Hussein, MD, a Muslim mother of six who has overcome all the challenges that have stood in her way.  [vcex_spacing size="10px"] Learn about the inspirational and amazing story of a child caught in a Civil War in Somalia, who got her first glimpses of trauma trying to protect her grandmother. Learn about the resident who was told she couldn't be a mother in residency, but did so anyway. Learn about the Muslim who respects her religion and wears a hijab, in spite of the challenges this can bring to the workplace. Please listen and learn from Dr. Qaali Hussein!  A glimpse into the Conversation: Why Trauma: In Somalia when we were leaving, there was a Civil War. On our way out, we had a trauma occur within our family. I was in a car with my grandmother, we got shot at. My grandmother ended up getting shot in the legs and the bullet went through both of them. We had to get off the road to help control and stop the bleeding. At the age of seven, as I was putting my hands on her bloody legs, that was my first exposure to trauma. [vcex_spacing size="10px"] Throughout my studying and training I never planned on doing trauma, but when I started doing it, it was an automatic connection. I don't know if it was from that initial exposure to experiencing trauma, but it was something that automatically made me feel, you know, someone is hurt and you can do something. You can do something significant to save their lives. That's been one of the things that pushed me towards trauma. It was just an instant affinity as soon as I started doing it. Following The Plan: I've always wanted to say my plan was to be a doctor. Plan "A" was to be a doctor, plan "B" was to be a doctor, and plan "C" was to be a doctor. Plan D was to stay at home and have a bunch of babies.  How do you know you chose the right path: [There] are days that are absolutely exciting and even if [you've] been up for 24 hours, 30 hours straight, by the end of it is very exhilarating. If you have a passion for something like that, I don't think any limitations should exist with your pursuit!     [vcex_spacing size="10px"] The Struggles of appearances, and overcoming them: I've literally been called a terrorist by a patient of mine. I've been given religious lectures about which book is the true book, and you know, those things happen. But the good thing is, I take care of patients that are very very sick. So when they see that I'm trying to help them, all those things fall by the wayside and we don’t have to talk about that.   Calling All Health Professionals Do you believe you've experienced similar challenges as Dr. Hussein? Did you get inspired by this weeks guest? We would love to hear from you! Please send us a message to The Happy Doc Facebook page, twitter, or comment below with your questions and/or thoughts from the episode!  [vcex_spacing size="14px"]  Join The Happy Doc Family! Link to our social media, subscribe to the podcast, and join the e-mail list on the sidebar! 

Don't let anybody define your limitations. You define what limits you. When you hear the words Muslim, female, and mother of six, the image of a trauma surgeon probably is not the first thing that comes to mind, but this next guest is breaking all the stereotypes! This week, we have the absolute pleasure of learning from the amazing Qaali Hussein, MD, a Muslim mother of six who has overcome all the challenges that have stood in her way.  [vcex_spacing size="10px"] Learn about the inspirational and amazing story of a child caught in a Civil War in Somalia, who got her first glimpses of trauma trying to protect her grandmother. Learn about the resident who was told she couldn't be a mother in residency, but did so anyway. Learn about the Muslim who respects her religion and wears a hijab, in spite of the challenges this can bring to the workplace. Please listen and learn from Dr. Qaali Hussein! A glimpse into the Conversation: Why Trauma: In Somalia when we were leaving, there was a Civil War. On our way out, we had a trauma occur within our family. I was in a car with my grandmother, we got shot at. My grandmother ended up getting shot in the legs and the bullet went through both of them. We had to get off the road to help control and stop the bleeding. At the age of seven, as I was putting my hands on her bloody legs, that was my first exposure to trauma. [vcex_spacing size="10px"] Throughout my studying and training I never planned on doing trauma, but when I started doing it, it was an automatic connection. I don't know if it was from that initial exposure to experiencing trauma, but it was something that automatically made me feel, you know, someone is hurt and you can do something. You can do something significant to save their lives. That's been one of the things that pushed me towards trauma. It was just an instant affinity as soon as I started doing it. Following The Plan: I've always wanted to say my plan was to be a doctor. Plan "A" was to be a doctor, plan "B" was to be a doctor, and plan "C" was to be a doctor. Plan D was to stay at home and have a bunch of babies. How do you know you chose the right path: [There] are days that are absolutely exciting and even if [you've] been up for 24 hours, 30 hours straight, by the end of it is very exhilarating. If you have a passion for something like that, I don't think any limitations should exist with your pursuit!   [vcex_spacing size="10px"] The Struggles of appearances, and overcoming them: I've literally been called a terrorist by a patient of mine. I've been given religious lectures about which book is the true book, and you know, those things happen. But the good thing is, I take care of patients that are very very sick. So when they see that I'm trying to help them, all those things fall by the wayside and we don’t have to talk about that. Calling All Health Professionals Do you believe you've experienced similar challenges as Dr. Hussein? Did you get inspired by this weeks guest? We would love to hear from you! Please send us a message to The Happy Doc <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>, or comment below with your questions and/or thoughts from the episode!  [vcex_spacing size="14px"] Join The Happy Doc Family! Link to our social media, subscribe to the podcast, and join the e-mail list on the sidebar!

#43: Breaking All The Stereotypes: Super Mom and Trauma Surgeon | Dr. Qaali Hussein

Kristina Dakis

Our guest received her MD degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and remained there to attend her residency in family medicine. She is also a current member of the Society of Teachers in Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians.  Not to mention, she is also part of the Family Medicine for America's Health Workforce Education and Development Core Team. In this role she is an advocacy coach and resident team leader for Medical Student and Resident wellness.  Not only is Dr. Dakis an influence in the field of medicine and the wellness of resident physicians and their medical student predecessors, she is quite the musician. With the ability to play clarinet, saxophone, and piano, we disucss how her love for music has influenced her life. Please check out Dr. Dakis' KevinMD article alluded to in the podcast episode. Click here to read the article! Comment Challenge: Have you suffered from test anxiety??? Let us know on twitter @thehappydoc1. Dr. Dakis has offered to connect with YOU. We would love to hear your thoughts.

Our guest received her MD degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and remained there to attend her residency in family medicine. She is also a current member of the Society of Teachers in Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians.  Not to mention, she is also part of the Family Medicine for America's Health Workforce Education and Development Core Team. In this role she is an advocacy coach and resident team leader for Medical Student and Resident wellness.  Not only is Dr. Dakis an influence in the field of medicine and the wellness of resident physicians and their medical student predecessors, she is quite the musician. With the ability to play clarinet, saxophone, and piano, we disucss how her love for music has influenced her life. Please check out Dr. Dakis' KevinMD article alluded to in the podcast episode. Click <a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/kristina-dakis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to read the article! Comment Challenge: Have you suffered from test anxiety??? Let us know on twitter @thehappydoc1. Dr. Dakis has offered to connect with YOU. We would love to hear your thoughts.

#24: Overcoming Test Anxiety & Reclaiming Your Passion in Medicine | Dr. Kristina Dakis

Lisa Splittstoesser

I am so at peace with everything I am doing, there is no price tag for that. Our next guest Dr. Lisa Splittstoesser is an Internal Medicine Specialist  on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. She utilizes integrative, lifestyle-based medicine in her clinical care. She owns her own clinic and is truly happy, being able to work in a way that is congruent with her values as a doctor, and a human being. She sees patients for up to an hour-and-a-half and much of her work time is spent  with complete face-time with the patient. She has created a welcoming environment for her and her patients to not only get treated, but even more importantly, to heal. Listen to this inspirational happy doctor describe her journey, her views on changing the healthcare system, and much more! Great conversation and many great points! Some of the conversation includes: 1. Why Lisa switched out of main-stream or "treadmill" medicine 2. The difficulties financially and psychologically of transitioning into her own authentic practice 3.  Lisa's view on changing healthcare and making it a more positive environment. 4.  The need to search for the Root-cause of  disease rather than just looking at symptoms 5. And much more... note: I apologize for some of the background noise in the audio!

I am so at peace with everything I am doing, there is no price tag for that. Our next guest Dr. Lisa Splittstoesser is an Internal Medicine Specialist  on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. She utilizes integrative, lifestyle-based medicine in her clinical care. She owns her own clinic and is truly happy, being able to work in a way that is congruent with her values as a doctor, and a human being. She sees patients for up to an hour-and-a-half and much of her work time is spent  with complete face-time with the patient. She has created a welcoming environment for her and her patients to not only get treated, but even more importantly, to heal. Listen to this inspirational happy doctor describe her journey, her views on changing the healthcare system, and much more! Great conversation and many great points! Some of the conversation includes: 1. Why Lisa switched out of main-stream or "treadmill" medicine 2. The difficulties financially and psychologically of transitioning into her own authentic practice 3.  Lisa's view on changing healthcare and making it a more positive environment. 4.  The need to search for the Root-cause of  disease rather than just looking at symptoms 5. And much more... note: I apologize for some of the background noise in the audio!

#10: Building Her Own Authentic Practice | Dr. Lisa Splittstoesser 

"You overestimate what you can achieve in a day or week, and underestimate what you can achieve in a year." We need to remember that all great achievements are won with consistency. We must stay persistent and consistent towards our pursuit of a greater and more fulfilled life! We hope you enjoyed this Happy Doc Daily for today! Contact us at thehappydoc1@gmail.com or reach out at our social media channels @happydocpodcast (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you want to join our group, check out The Happy Doc Lounge! If you want to really support us we ask that you don't forget to leave a 5 star review on iTunes this is something that helps us tremendously! We Appreciate your support and don’t forget to keep smiling!

"You overestimate what you can achieve in a day or week, and underestimate what you can achieve in a year." We need to remember that all great achievements are won with consistency. We must stay persistent and consistent towards our pursuit of a greater and more fulfilled life! We hope you enjoyed this Happy Doc Daily for today! Contact us at <a href="mailto:thehappydoc1@gmail.com">thehappydoc1@gmail.com</a> or reach out at our social media channels <a href="https://twitter.com/happydocpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@happydocpodcast</a> (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you want to join our group, check out The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/110759443069293/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Doc Lounge</a>! If you want to really support us we ask that you don't forget to leave a 5 star review on iTunes this is something that helps us tremendously! We Appreciate your support and don’t forget to keep smiling!

#84: Consistency And Persistence | Happy Doc Daily

Dr. Amy Faith Ho is an Emergency Medicine physician and nationally-published writer and speaker. She’s been featured and published on NPR, The Today Show, Chicago Tribune, The Hill, KevinMD and many other platforms. Furthermore, Her speaking and media engagements include presentations with TEDx, American Medical Association, American Academy of Emergency Medicine and much more. She is also the chair of the resident section of AAEM (American Academy of Emergency Medicine)'s Wellness Committee and many of her pieces focus on this topic. Get ready to listen in to this high energy and comical conversation with Emergency Physician Amy Ho and learn how you can be a happy doctor! website: http://amyfaithho.com e-mail: amy@amyfaithho.com A story of Numbers at TEDxUofIChicago https://youtu.be/2SzQstb8AZE  Top Points  Note: Some of this discussion was slightly altered for easier readability,  Know that what you are doing is a great thing, and even committing to medicine and choosing it,  is incredibly noble, and something you should be applauded for in the first place." (Amy Faith Ho)   The changing face of the doctor: I don't think medicine is the old white guy in the white coat with the stethoscope and reflex hammer in his pocket anymore. I think medicine is like us, young people with a lot of diversity, diverse interests and more emphasis on work-life balance. We have our own lives, and like to take those experiences, and integrate them into how we take care of patients.   Journey to Emergency Medicine and brand new boots: I was planning on doing law and policy, but I realized I had a fundamental gap of understanding of what it was like to be inside healthcare. I went on a sort of reconnaissance mission with full plans of being a consultant. Then I went to the Emergency Room and I had on these brand new spanking boots. I turned around and a trauma came in, they put in a chest tube and blood spattered all over my brand new boots... and I was like, "this is soooo cool!"   Please listen to Amy's memorable/funny story about 7 minutes into the conversation, it's fantastic...   Describing medicine to a young student: You are going into one of the most personally gratifying industries out there. You do have the potential to actually save lives and have huge impact. I think you will need to understand the obvious sacrifices. There's emotional tolls you must be ready for. You are going to have patient complaints, you are going to have people pass away, you are going to have people that you advise into "do not resuscitates". That's an incredible impact, and incredible weight to take on, and you realize you are making life and death decisions for people with 3 times the life span that you do. You have to be really confident in your training and in your intention to feel comfortable about making those conversations and decisions.   Tip for keeping up with life as a doctor - Triage your life/worst-case scenario: We are into triage in Emergency Medicine. There's things that are really urgent and high risk. There's thing that are urgent but lower-risk. I think if you triage appropriately, you will get away with time-management in a way that makes you happy. In triaging ask yourself: what's the worst thing that can happen. If I miss a deadline for submitting this paper [for example] - well I won't get published. That's not a negative that's a neutral, I'm just not published.   Attitude, the key to medicine: I think that attitude is ultimately the key in medicine. I think you also need an internal gratitude for life in general. You realize life is fragile, relationships are fragile, you see incredible people... like ninety year-olds that have been married for seventy years and die within one day of each other... that's actually really beautiful as well as tragic. I think we have to recognize the silver-lining to those sort of situations, because we are so privileged to be a part of those in so many people's lives. I think if you come in with a bad attitude, no matter what specialty or industry... you are never going to ever be happy. You have to see the good in what you are doing, and accept the frustrations or get excited about how to change them.   Follow the #FOAMED on twitter: There's a trend in twitter #FOAMED - it's kind of for resident/attending level, but it's Free Open Access Medicine Education. It's all of these specialists who are highly published with pearls and links to articles. I think this asynchronous learning is great for our lifestyle.   And much more! 

Dr. Amy Faith Ho is an Emergency Medicine physician and nationally-published writer and speaker. She’s been featured and published on NPR, The Today Show, Chicago Tribune, The Hill, KevinMD and many other platforms. Furthermore, Her speaking and media engagements include presentations with TEDx, American Medical Association, American Academy of Emergency Medicine and much more. She is also the chair of the resident section of AAEM (American Academy of Emergency Medicine)'s Wellness Committee and many of her pieces focus on this topic. Get ready to listen in to this high energy and comical conversation with Emergency Physician Amy Ho and learn how you can be a happy doctor! website: <a href="http://amyfaithho.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amyfaithho.com</a> e-mail: <a href="mailto:amy@amyfaithho.com" rel="noopener">amy@amyfaithho.com</a> A story of Numbers at TEDxUofIChicago <a href="https://youtu.be/2SzQstb8AZE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/2SzQstb8AZE</a> Top Points  Note: Some of this discussion was slightly altered for easier readability, Know that what you are doing is a great thing, and even committing to medicine and choosing it,  is incredibly noble, and something you should be applauded for in the first place." (Amy Faith Ho) <ul> <li>The changing face of the doctor: I don't think medicine is the old white guy in the white coat with the stethoscope and reflex hammer in his pocket anymore. I think medicine is like us, young people with a lot of diversity, diverse interests and more emphasis on work-life balance. We have our own lives, and like to take those experiences, and integrate them into how we take care of patients.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Journey to Emergency Medicine and brand new boots: I was planning on doing law and policy, but I realized I had a fundamental gap of understanding of what it was like to be inside healthcare. I went on a sort of reconnaissance mission with full plans of being a consultant. Then I went to the Emergency Room and I had on these brand new spanking boots. I turned around and a trauma came in, they put in a chest tube and blood spattered all over my brand new boots... and I was like, "this is soooo cool!"</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Please listen to Amy's memorable/funny story about 7 minutes into the conversation, it's fantastic...</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Describing medicine to a young student: You are going into one of the most personally gratifying industries out there. You do have the potential to actually save lives and have huge impact. I think you will need to understand the obvious sacrifices. There's emotional tolls you must be ready for. You are going to have patient complaints, you are going to have people pass away, you are going to have people that you advise into "do not resuscitates". That's an incredible impact, and incredible weight to take on, and you realize you are making life and death decisions for people with 3 times the life span that you do. You have to be really confident in your training and in your intention to feel comfortable about making those conversations and decisions.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Tip for keeping up with life as a doctor - Triage your life/worst-case scenario: We are into triage in Emergency Medicine. There's things that are really urgent and high risk. There's thing that are urgent but lower-risk. I think if you triage appropriately, you will get away with time-management in a way that makes you happy. In triaging ask yourself: what's the worst thing that can happen. If I miss a deadline for submitting this paper [for example] - well I won't get published. That's not a negative that's a neutral, I'm just not published.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Attitude, the key to medicine: I think that attitude is ultimately the key in medicine. I think you also need an internal gratitude for life in general. You realize life is fragile, relationships are fragile, you see incredible people... like ninety year-olds that have been married for seventy years and die within one day of each other... that's actually really beautiful as well as tragic. I think we have to recognize the silver-lining to those sort of situations, because we are so privileged to be a part of those in so many people's lives. I think if you come in with a bad attitude, no matter what specialty or industry... you are never going to ever be happy. You have to see the good in what you are doing, and accept the frustrations or get excited about how to change them.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Follow the #FOAMED on twitter: There's a trend in twitter #FOAMED - it's kind of for resident/attending level, but it's Free Open Access Medicine Education. It's all of these specialists who are highly published with pearls and links to articles. I think this asynchronous learning is great for our lifestyle.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>

#8: Emergency Medicine TEDx Speaker | Dr. Amy Faith Ho

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