Healing

Ep. 117 – Let’s Talk About UNTANGLING

Join us on this episode as my friend Oriana Gliessman asks ME questions about my book, "Untangling: Liberating Myself from an Enmeshed Family and Impossible Medical Career." Let's just say this is not your typical doctor book.

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Ep. 116: Cultural Trauma with Jordan Thorpe

Our legacy of injustice has created populations of very hurt people, such that they've carried the pain and anger for generations. But is the answer "an eye for an eye?" Or are there other ways in which we can heal?

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Ep. 113: First 2 Chapters of Untangling

Hello friends! For this episode I'm going to share the first two chapters of my upcoming book Untangling: Liberating Myself from an Enmeshed Family and Impossible Medical Career.  It's really been a long ass journey, but I'm still standing!

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Ep. 112: Generational Trauma with Ken Robins

What happens when we find ourselves living with the learned patterns and pain of the family that raised us and raised them? Ken Robins shares his insights on healing and "safe attachment" in our relationships.

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Ep. 109: Fitness Training with Alex Soto

While many would be turned off by the idea of fitness training, as we are more prone to injury as we get older, it's important to actually feel strong in our bodies while also appropriately addressing the painful and weaker areas.  It's preventative and perhaps curative.

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Episode 105: Plant Based Nutrition with Crystal Robb

Join us today as Crystal Robb is on the show to talk about plant based nutrition!  I think in order to make healthful changes into our lives, getting to the bottom of why this change benefits us leads to a habit that really becomes consistent.

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Episode 98: Marriages with Andre Decary

I’m excited about today’s interview because I’m speaking with a psychologist about the enigma of marriages. God love our partners - but marriage is work and patience, sometimes also requiring a lot of deep breathing.

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Episode 77: The Well-being of Our Children with Dr. Garry Crummer, MD

Join us in today's conversation as we talk about our children!  Their well-being matters, because it's the building of a better foundation for the stronger sense of self.  And what can't you do, if you have all of you?

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Episode 24: Self-Care with Dr. Jessica Murphy

Self-care is good for your health and well-being! Sometimes we can't control the stressors in our lives, but we can control how we react to them. And when we take care of ourselves -- and we take care of our mind, body, and spirit -- we are building our resilience to handle the stressors that we can't eliminate. Join us in this fun conversation as Dr. Jessica Murphy, DO, and I discuss self-care. Better equip yourself by taking care of yourself and promoting your well-being! Because when you do survive- What can't you do?!?...

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Episode 22: What We Still Carry with Dr. Chris Fahrenbach

In this week's episode, I speak with Dr. Christine Fahrenbach, PhD, about what we still carry in our lives. What if the truth has always been that we are all worthy of a beautiful life? Life can be stressful for all of us. But among people who have had trauma in their past and carry their trauma or remnants of it - including the stress from everyday - elevated stress levels are more common. The two main categories of trauma are commonly referred to as Big “T” and small “t” traumatizations. While Big T...

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Episode 12: Domestic Violence in Silicon Vallley with Ruth Darlene

Abusers walk amongst us. In the U.S. - 1 out of 3 women and 1 out of 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. But this number does not include the more subtle forms of abuse, including emotional, financial, coercive control, and gaslighting. I speak with Ruth Darlene, who is the founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, which is an organization to help women who are dealing with a powerful and sophisticated abuser. These abuses are harder to detect, and her organization works to address and raise awareness on...

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Episode 10: Taking Care of Our Brains with Dr. Christine Fahrenbach

Dr. Chris Fahrenbach, PhD, and I talk about taking care of our brains! Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. We can all have some control over how long we are going to suffer. Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being and health. And preserving and restoring our mental health can help our ability to fully live our lives. Join us in this interesting conversation!

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