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Send us a textDiscover the intriguing role of the habenula in shaping motivation and behavior with our esteemed guest, Dr. Kyra Bobinet. This small but mighty brain region, often overlooked, deeply …
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Send us a textDiscover the intriguing role of the habenula in shaping motivation and behavior with our esteemed guest, Dr. Kyra Bobinet. This small but mighty brain region, often overlooked, deeply influencing emotions and contributing to Mental Health conditions such as Depression and Anxiety. By understanding its impact, we challenge medical norms and empower individuals to break free from limiting paths, reclaiming mental health and motivation in the process.Mindfulness and resilience are essential, especially in demanding professions like healthcare, where balancing multiple roles can be…
Sapna Shah-Haque
October 9, 2024 
Imagine cruising through life feeling invincible, only to be blindsided by a diagnosis that forces you to face your mortality. That’s precisely what happened to Dr. Kadar, a highly skilled physician…
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Imagine cruising through life feeling invincible, only to be blindsided by a diagnosis that forces you to face your mortality. That’s precisely what happened to Dr. Kadar, a highly skilled physician, when he found himself on the patient side of the stethoscope, battling heart disease. This episode takes listeners on an emotional and psychological journey through Dr. Kadar’s life-altering experience, filled with challenges, realizations, and triumphs.Dr. Kadar begins by recalling his initial refusal to acknowledge the warning signs. Despite experiencing textbook symptoms of heart disease, h…
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September 24, 2024 Send us a textImagine feeling invincible, only to find yourself grappling with a life-threatening diagnosis and experiencing vulnerability like never before. Join us as we dive into Dr. Kadar's e…
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Send us a textImagine feeling invincible, only to find yourself grappling with a life-threatening diagnosis and experiencing vulnerability like never before. Join us as we dive into Dr. Kadar's emotional and psychological journey from being a top-notch physician to becoming a heart disease patient. Through his candid account, you'll gain deep insights into the struggle of acknowledging symptoms, overcoming denial, and embracing the role reversal from caregiver to patient.Discover the meticulous steps of recovery from a coronary bypass surgery, where Dr. Kadar emphasizes the critical …
Sapna Shah-Haque
September 24, 2024 
It is as if almost nature got the call, switched off the heat, and turned on the natural air conditioning. Fall is in the air. At least here, where I live, it has gone from super-hot to a crisp mornin…
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It is as if almost nature got the call, switched off the heat, and turned on the natural air conditioning. Fall is in the air. At least here, where I live, it has gone from super-hot to a crisp morning and breezy afternoon. When stepping out of the house to drop the kids off at school in the morning, I'm wrapped in fall weather. Unfortunately, the clouds also remain. To me that signals coffee and Harry Potter weather. (Yes, I am a Harry Potter fan and we'll bring my kids up right by introducing them to the plot and later on, hopefully, the literary work.) Nature has a way of slowing down an…
Sapna Shah-Haque
September 23, 2024 Send us a textDiscover how to find your inner peace and purpose amidst the chaos with our special guest, Dan Millman, author of "Way of the Peaceful Warrior." Join us as we navigate the critical issue…
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Send us a textDiscover how to find your inner peace and purpose amidst the chaos with our special guest, Dan Millman, author of "Way of the Peaceful Warrior." Join us as we navigate the critical issue of physician burnout and moral injury, especially in light of the pandemic's impact. Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque and Millman discuss the demanding nature of the medical profession and how it can often strip away humanity and compassion. Learn the concept of the peaceful warrior—maintaining a peaceful heart while confronting life's stresses with a warrior spirit. Understand how viewing daily …
Sapna Shah-Haque
September 10, 2024 
Take a Listen!Accountability is a word that I recall being used in my childhood. It was not always a pleasant experience as I was held accountable for my actions [usually when owning up to a…
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Take a Listen!Accountability is a word that I recall being used in my childhood. It was not always a pleasant experience as I was held accountable for my actions [usually when owning up to a bad behavior or mistake]. Recently, though, I have come to see the word in a new light. I see it now as being accountable for myself and to myself. What does that mean really?I am accountable to myself to live my true life, and for me, that is guided by my core values. I don’t think those have changed over the decades, but maybe the importance has. The older I get, the more I see that core valu…
Sapna Shah-Haque
August 27, 2024 Send us a Text Message.What if you could harness the power of accountability to transform your career and personal life? Join us on this thought-provoking episode of Worldly Physician as we sit down w…
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Send us a Text Message.What if you could harness the power of accountability to transform your career and personal life? Join us on this thought-provoking episode of Worldly Physician as we sit down with Dr. Mary Rensel, a renowned neuroimmunologist and entrepreneur. Dr. Rensel takes us through her inspiring journey of creating BrainFresh and the Women’s Physicians Accountability Group, shedding light on the critical role structured support systems play in combating physician burnout and achieving goals. You'll hear firsthand how the principles of medical protocols can be effectively tr…
Sapna Shah-Haque
August 20, 2024 
Check out the storeI have never been a huge fan of Toy Story, but I love the song, You’ve Got a Friend in Me. What if, we were our own best friends? Yes, that’s right…what if you were…
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Check out the storeI have never been a huge fan of Toy Story, but I love the song, You’ve Got a Friend in Me. What if, we were our own best friends? Yes, that’s right…what if you were your best friend?This week’s podcast episode is an interview with Dr. Olivia Ong, an esteemed pain and rehabilitation physician, and an expert in burnout and resilience. She is also an international award-winning bestselling author, TEDx speaker, global keynote speaker, award-winning physician entrepreneur and healthcare thought leader. In 2008, after a life-altering accident, Olivia was told…
Sapna Shah-Haque
August 6, 2024 Send us a Text Message.What if the intense pressures of medical school and residency could be transformed into a journey of self-compassion and personal Growth? Join us for a heartfelt conversation wi…
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Send us a Text Message.What if the intense pressures of medical school and residency could be transformed into a journey of self-compassion and personal growth? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Olivia Ong, a remarkable pain and rehabilitation physician from Melbourne, who shares her incredible story of overcoming a spinal cord injury and the harsh, competitive culture of medicine. Through her personal experiences, Dr. Ong discusses the emotional toll of her accident and how it led her to embrace self-compassion, ultimately becoming a beacon of hope and a burnout coach for fellow d…
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August 6, 2024 Send us a Text Message.What happens when a driven physician realizes that years of hard work and dedication still leave her feeling inadequate? Join us as Dr. Megan Melo shares her journey through med…
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Send us a Text Message.What happens when a driven physician realizes that years of hard work and dedication still leave her feeling inadequate? Join us as Dr. Megan Melo shares her journey through medical school, residency, and beyond, shedding light on the hidden struggles of perfectionism and burnout that many in her profession face. Through candid storytelling, Dr. Melo reveals the toll that relentless pressure and systemic issues in healthcare take on those who dedicate their lives to helping others.In our conversation, Dr. Melo discusses the critical, yet often overlooked, topic of self-c…
Sapna Shah-Haque
July 23, 2024 
Guest Blog by: Jennifer Scott jennifer@spiritfinder.org Spiritfinder.org …
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Guest Blog by: Jennifer Scott jennifer@spiritfinder.org Spiritfinder.orgIn the fast-evolving healthcare landscape, the journey toward leadership fo…
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July 20, 2024 This past summer, I have slowed down with podcast releases, blogs, nearly coming to a pause. With the kids off for the summer, I have fallen asleep watching more movies than I can recall, turned the …
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This past summer, I have slowed down with podcast releases, blogs, nearly coming to a pause. With the kids off for the summer, I have fallen asleep watching more movies than I can recall, turned the backyard into a summer destination…those have been my priorities. For the rest of the summer, I will continue to release episodes every 2 weeks. I try to practice what I preach and slow down, be intentional with time.Last week, over the holiday weekend, we traveled to Clayton, New Mexico to see the dinosaur footprints [without a camper and all intact vehicle]! I can clearly say it was so cool …
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July 14, 2024 Send us a Text Message.Have you ever pondered the lasting marks you leave in both your personal and professional life? In this episode of The Worthy Physician, I recount a fascinating summer adventure…
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Send us a Text Message.Have you ever pondered the lasting marks you leave in both your personal and professional life? In this episode of The Worthy Physician, I recount a fascinating summer adventure to New Mexico with my family to see dinosaur footprints. This trip sparked a deep reflection on the footprints we leave through our daily interactions, whether with family, friends, colleagues, or ourselves. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful introspection, I explore how our words and actions create lasting impressions and how important it is to be mindful of the habits we cultivate.Additi…
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July 9, 2024 Send us a Text Message.Why do so many physicians struggle to prioritize their well-being or even consider leaving the profession despite severe burnout? Dr. Otten shines a light on the cultural and sy…
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Send us a Text Message.Why do so many physicians struggle to prioritize their well-being or even consider leaving the profession despite severe burnout? Dr. Otten shines a light on the cultural and systemic hurdles, from financial worries to family impacts, that keep many healthcare providers trapped in a cycle of self-sacrifice. He shares personal anecdotes and insights from his collaborative book "The Ripple of Change," co-authored with patient Joshua Judy, revealing how their dialogue evolved into a broader call for action within the healthcare system. Their unique partnership offers a fres…
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June 11, 2024 Send us a Text Message.What happens when two accomplished physicians decide to pivot from traditional medical practice to Coaching? Our guests, Dr. Michael Hersch and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, reveal …
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Send us a Text Message.What happens when two accomplished physicians decide to pivot from traditional medical practice to coaching? Our guests, Dr. Michael Hersch and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, reveal the transformative power of coaching and how it has rekindled their passion for helping others. Dr. DePalma shares her poignant tale of choosing her family over a demanding medical career, eventually experiencing burnout in administrative roles. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic became a catalyst for her to discover coaching's true potential. Dr. Hersch, a seasoned gastroenterologist, gives …
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 29, 2024 
Take a Listen!What is self worth? It’s a question that, at least for me, my aanswer has changed over time. I currently define my worth as a human, thus I am worthy. If I think back more …
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Take a Listen!What is self worth? It’s a question that, at least for me, my aanswer has changed over time. I currently define my worth as a human, thus I am worthy. If I think back more than ten years ago, I may have drank the Kool-aid and tied up my worth in my work and outcomes with patients. Thank goodness time and Wisdom (or at least I think) has changed that and my views on many things in life.How do you define your self worth? Is it limited to just your career, accolades, or titles?A physician is a human as well. By breathing, you are worthy.In this most recent episode of…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 24, 2024 Send us a Text Message.Have you ever felt the weight of societal expectations pressing down on you, urging you to chase a version of success that never truly resonates with your core? This is a realit…
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Send us a Text Message.Have you ever felt the weight of societal expectations pressing down on you, urging you to chase a version of success that never truly resonates with your core? This is a reality many of us grapple with, including our guest Jillian Rigert, who sheds light on her transformative journey of breaking free from the constraints of titles and the arrival fallacy. As your guide, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, I too share my personal evolution from dental student to someone deeply immersed in existential questions and spiritual wellness. Together, we dissect the nuances of self-confidence…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 22, 2024 
Take a Listen!Summer is traditionally viewed as a time for relaxation and recreation, but it can also offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection and purposeful growth. As we approach the…
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Take a Listen!Summer is traditionally viewed as a time for relaxation and recreation, but it can also offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection and purposeful growth. As we approach the midpoint of the year, the warmer, quieter days provide an ideal backdrop for examining our lives, our goals, and the direction we're heading. I invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, using the season's warmth as a catalyst for change and revitalization.Last summer, getting stuck in New Mexico due to unforeseen circumstances created a moment of Clarity. It set the stage, while refl…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 19, 2024 
