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As a mother and a doctor, I know you are sometimes worried and afraid, overwhelmed and overstretched. But your families depend on you to be their foundation. You're imperfect. And that's okay.
Because you are something better.
You're whole, fierce, and unshakeable.

I recently saw an ad for a retreat for female doctors that sounded just perfect. Workshops that address work-life balance (or integration). Parenting workshops. Boundary exercises. Morning yoga. Good food. Coffee. Scenic location. You get the idea. All the good stuff and more! But I don’t plan to go. I have the time to go. […]

It’s no secret that you’re burnt out. What’s also clear is that KNOWLEDGE alone is not enough to get you out of burnout. So what’s happening here? Why is there a delta between your present actions and your long-term wishes (which are presumably, to have great health, strong fulfilling relationships, and a purpose-filled career)? After […]

You all know how much I love journalling for self-insight. I recently attended an amazing memoir writing workshop. The man hosting the workshop said something that reframed how I now view writing (journalling in particular), motherhood, and in general–living my life. He said that the key to writing a good memoir is to write without […]

I know what you’re thinking–ONE GOAL?! As a mother and a doctor (aka a professional-rapid-sequential-task-finisher), this might seem strange. This might seem as if it goes against your very being. But hear me out. Have you ever really accomplished more than one thing WELL in any given day? Maybe your peak hours were spent at […]