Healing Medicine: Mindfulness, Mindset & Physician Well-Being

211. What's Holding you Back from Being Mindful?

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you don't practice mindfulness "right?" Are you concerned about not being able to "clear your mind?" Does your inability to practice mind...

210. Why Yoga Is Possible for You – Adaptable, Accessible, and Transformative

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you can't do yoga? If you've ever struggled with yoga, felt like you weren't "a yogi," or believed that yoga wasn't for your body, this ...

209. Choose Connection Over Perfection: Why Doctors Struggle with Public Speaking and What We Can Do About It with Hilary Blair

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world needs physician voices. Enjoy a fun conversation with Hilary Blair, founder of Articulate Real & Clear, about how mindfulness, intention, an...

208. Forest Bathing Makes You Healthier and Happier with Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmille

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is forest bathing?  How does forest bathing impact mental health? How does it impact physical health?  Nature is medicine. Forest = For Rest Th...

207. Lead With Your Heart and Lean Into Your Wisdom: What I Learned Working With A Speaking Coach

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle with public speaking or you want to share your message more succinctly and more powerfully, listen to this episode. Diana Dresser, Jes...

206. When You Don't Want To Be "That Patient"

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been ill and thought "I can tough this out" or "I don't want to bother anyone?" When you seek care, do you apologize for the inconvenience an...

205. Restore the Joy to Patient Care By Embracing Authenticity With Dr. Lara Cavanaugh

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I LOVE helping physicians get back to loving what they trained for so long and so hard to do. Coaching and retreats are amazing tools to accomplish th...

204. How to Create Vitality with Dr Siri Chand Khalsa

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know how to create vitality through simple daily choices? What does a sustainable life with vitality mean?  How do you actually make a...

203. Coaching Can Help you Be a Better Dad (& Husband) with Dr. Adam Was

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode answers a question I get often- Do I coach men? The answer is yes! I am a mom of three young adult men, the sister of two brothers, and a...

202. Finding Peace at the Family Dinner Table with Dr. Jaclyn Albin

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with family dinners? Would you like to enjoy drama-free mealtimes?  Are your children picky eaters?   Find more peace and presence a...

201. The Power of Wishing with Alexa Fisher

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wishing is not indulgent or fluff. Wishing is powerful, strategic, and fun.  Alexa Fisher is the founder of Wishbeads "the original intention-setting...

200. Manifesting Dreams Takes Courage, Intention, and Action

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dreams are available to all of us but they don't just happen by wishing, hoping, or luck.  In this episode, Jessie shares how she manifested her drea...

199. Comparitis is Expensive

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"What do you think is the biggest waste of time?" "Comparing yourself to others," said the mole." ― Charlie Mackesy, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox an...

198. How to Grow Courage and Start Living the Life You WANT to Be Living with Dr. April Wazeka

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you decide to make a pivot as big as leaving your medical practice after 20 years expect scary. It takes time and courage. And, it just might tu...

197. Do You Feel Underappreciated?

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Do you feel under-appreciated for your efforts on behalf of your family, your patients, and/or your institutions? Have your expectations of others ...

196. Stop Apologizing When You Haven't Done Anything Wrong

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you said "I'm sorry" even though the circumstance wasn't your fault? Have you started off a conversation or a presentation with "I'm sorry?" Do y...

195. How to Make a Big Decision with Liam Mahoney

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An amusing discussion about mindful decision-making with 18-year-old Liam Mahoney, a high school senior.   In this episode, Liam shares his college ...

194. Permission to Pivot with Dr. Jillian Rigert

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Words of wisdom from a professional pivoter.  In today's episode, we delve into the transformative power of pivoting in both life and career. Dr. Jil...

193. Their Urgency Is Not Your Urgency

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life, relationships, and medicine are full of urgency mismatches. Their urgency is not your urgency. Your urgency may also not be their urgency. Many ...

192. How to Thrive in the Sandwich Generation

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sometimes overwhelmed and depleted by the demands of caregiving for both your parents and your children? Does caregiving wear you down or caus...

191. From Burnout to Ease with Dr. Sogol Pahlavan

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest for this episode is Dr. Sogol Pahlavan. She is a board-certified pediatrician and a physician mindfulness coach, and TEDx speaker, c...

190. Wisdom Learned from A Malpractice Lawsuit: You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Dr. Rachel Bickling

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The legal system is not medicine.  Very little is in your control in a medicolegal cases.  What is in your control? How you respond and whether you ...

189. How to Embody An Abundance Mindset with Dr. Miriam Rhew

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"The life you lead are the lessons that you teach." Do you wish you had a more abundant mindset? Do you wish you were better at supporting other women...

188. How to Work With Your Spouse

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all "work" with our spouses all the time - we just don't realize it.    Even if you don't run an actual business or LLC together, you work togeth...

187. Opting Out of Toxic Achievement Culture

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want your child to do and be more than what they are capable of?  Have you yourself been indoctrinated into toxic achievement culture? W...

186. Prioritize the Pause to Improve Performance and Enhance Sustainability and Pleasure

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is very hard for those of us in medicine to pause or slow down. We were trained and acculturated to think that the pause and rest are not worthwhil...

185. Why It's Hard for Those in Medicine to Change

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think there is a right and wrong way to go about change? And/or a right or wrong time to change? Is the fear of making a mistake holding you ba...

184. Healing with Contemplative Medicine with Koshin Paley Ellison

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is good medicine? What is the medicine you actually need? How do you want to live?  Who is your Obi-Won-Kenobi teacher? Who are you?  What does...

183. Navigate Mismatched Libidos with Mindful Love

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your partner have different levels of sexual desire?  Do libido differences cause tension in your relationship?  Do you feel guilt, blame...

182. Take Care of Your Heart: How to Grow Self-Compassion and Self-Love

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How might you care for your heart? What if you made your relationship with yourself your primary focus?   This episode focuses on heart-centered appr...

181. Find Creative Solutions Where Everyone Gains - The Year of the Wood Dragon

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Lunar New Year!  Welcome to the Year of the Wood Dragon. The Dragon is an auspicious creature that symbolizes vitality, vision, vigor, power, n...

180. Change Your Relationship with Scarcity

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you focus on the time you don't have, you feel rushed and anxious. When you focus on the energy you don't have, you feel overwhelmed. When you fo...

179. Why You Work for Free

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just because something has always been done that way doesn't make continuing to do it that way right. Do you work through lunch? Do you attend meeting...

178. Moving Towards A Life You Love with Dr. Preetika Sidhu

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Preetika Sidhu has been coaching with me since July 2020.  In 2024, she lives a completely different life than when we met three and half years a...

177. An Unexpectedly Wonderful Journey of Love and Science with Dr. Erica Bove

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Uncertainty = possibility. Uncertainty very often leads to things you never expected. Very often things even more wonderful than you ever imagined....

176. When Bad Things Happen

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had an unexpected outcome and been unable to stop thinking about it?  Do you go to shame, blame and guilt when you think you may have m...

175. Mindful Negotiating Tips with Mark Mahoney, Esq.

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you aren't good at negotiating? Do you worry about offending people or disappointing them?  Do you want to learn some mindset strategies...

174. How to Become the Best Version of Yourself

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to become the most wise, authentic, engaged, and impactful version of yourself, you need a coach.   This episode is part 2 of Jessie answ...

173. How I Did It: A Roadmap for Transitioning Well

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do when you encounter self doubt?  What does it mean to have your own back?   This is the first in a series of Question and Answer P...

172. Acceptance Does Not Mean Resignation or Giving Up

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Acceptance is one of the main invitations of mindfulness and is a key tool in mindset work. When we resist reality, we add struggle and suffering to o...

171. Something You Can't Find Anywhere Else

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Make 2024 the year you sign up for something truly magical. The inspiration for today's podcast was the completion of the 14th Nourish & Transform Min...

170. See the Light in Everyone and Everything

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Mindfulness and coaching gift you the opportunity to feel lighter. To not hold heavy thoughts tightly. They give you tools to finally let go. In th...

169. Setting Yourself Up for Success with Words

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Words can serve as a guiding light to help you reach new heights from a place of alignment.   Words can guide your decisions and actions, and impact...

168. Complicated Dynamics: Tools to Navigate Holidays and Families

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Holidays, especially when spent with young adults, first grandchildren and newly blended families from different cultures are the epitome of "complic...

167. Letting Go of Negative Feedback and What Other People Think

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's normal to be uncomfortable, sad, angry, and frustrated when you receive negative feedback and reviews. It's normal to want to defend yourself, ex...

166. Then and Now: Sharing Hard Earned Wisdom and Mindful Perspective About the College Application Process

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The college application process is an invitation. An inivitation to tell good stories and grow love, and connection. Mindfulness and mindset coaching ...

165. It's Ok to Trust Yourself (And The Process)

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who knows better than you what's right for you?  Not trusting has a huge cost. It leads to self doubt, fear, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and comparin...

164. Connect with Your Why to Transition Well with Dr. Alicia Chitanand

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing your value is important. As is believing in yourself and believing that there could be something better. Today's episode is another story of a...

163. Finding Peace and Equanimity in Tumultuous Times

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sending loving kindness to the world. This episode is shared out of love. We share our perspectives as a loving response to things happening in the wo...

162. How To Get Better Sleep

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is important and it can be a source of tremendous stress. Mindfulness and self-compassion can help decrease sleep-related stress. Most humans at...

161. Dr. Shauna Shapiro: Good Morning, I Love You and The Science of Self Compassion

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self-compassion is a superpower. Studies show self-compassion increases generosity, productivity, and exercise in those who practice it. Mindfulness a...

160. "Opt out" of Judgment

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Judgment of ourselves and others causes a lot of unnecessary pain, shame, blame and guilt. Judgment gets in the way of learning, growth, performance, ...

159. Move Towards Health Equity with Dr. Melissa Chen

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to move toward health equity with Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang and Dr. Melissa Chen. Dr. Chen is an Associate Professor, Department of Medicine at the...

158. The Science & Benefits of Yin and Restorative Yoga for Stress & Healing

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Restorative, Yin, and Gentle Yoga are some of the most effective and underutilized tools for stress reduction, nervous system regulation, and overall...

157. When You Get Deposed - How to Lessen Fear, Anxiety, and Unnecessary Suffering

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Although being deposed as a treating physician in a third party liability case is never fun, this episode will help you prepare mindfully and intentio...

156. Grief Often Looks Different than You Expect

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We don't just grieve with death and tragedy. We grieve loss, change, our childhoods, unmet expectations, and unfulfilled hopes and dreams for relation...

155. Become Your Future Self

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From  stuck, depleted and despairing to grounded, aligned and hopeful. "Today was a breakthrough for me. You not only gave me the permission, but als...

154. Move Beyond Imposter Syndrome

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone who does new things and stretches themselves has imposter syndrome.  Imposter syndrome doesn't mean you are a problem or there is a problem....

153. How to Become OK with Uncertainty

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It should be different but you can still make a difference. Dr. Meg Lelonek started coaching about two years ago. At that time she describes herself a...

152. Heal and Recover with Kindness and Compassion

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our habitual thought patterns play a big role in physical and emotional healing and recovery. In many of these episodes, we share our direct life expe...

151. Launch Your Young Adult Children with Love (Encore)

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is an encore release. Launch the children you love with love.  What would love do?  What would grace do?  What would presence do? Love woul...

150. Parenting Athletes with Presence

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A different twist on our parenting with presence. In this episode, we share ways mindfulness and coaching can help you approach parenting your youth a...

149. Mindfulness Can Lead You to A Plant-Based Diet and a Fulfilling Career - with Dr. Rakesh Jotwani

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You are in control of much more than you think when it comes to your health.  Today's special guest is Dr. Rakesh Jotwani, a former colleague at The ...

148. Create Space for What Matters Most

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is ok and important to create space for what matters most.   Stepping back is stepping in.   When you trust yourself and the universe and connect...

147. Mind-Body Medicine

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mind-body medicine enhances the mind's interactions with bodily function to improve overall health and well-being.   Mind Body Medicine is what the ...

146. Let Your Passion Be Thy Medicine with Dr. Sabrina Falquier Montgrain

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by special guest, Dr. Sabrina Falquier who is a board certified internal medicine, culinary medicine and lifestyle medicine physician. D...

145. Navigate Menopause Well

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness and coaching can help make health challenges, especially menopause less stressful.   Accepting health situations, and aging associated ph...

144. Anticipatory Anxiety is Expensive

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry about things in advance? Do you catastrophize?   Anticipatory anxiety is expensive.   In this episode, Ni-Cheng recounts when her passp...

143. From Frustrated, Angry, and Reactive to Grateful, Lucky, and Content

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An opportunity to learn from and be inspired by another successful coaching journey. NYU Radiologist Dr. Lucy Modahl shares how she transformed, evolv...

142. Navigate Transitions Well - Tips for New Dad's, New Grads, and Job Seekers

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A special Father's Day episode with a new father, who also happens to be my son. Slade shares his experience as a young adult navigating new parenthoo...

141. How Physician Leaders Can Effectively Support Wellness with Dr. Karin Shavelson

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a magic bullet to solve burnout? No, wellness looks different for everyone.   We hope you enjoy this lively discussion between Dr. Jessie Ma...

140. Quitting is Hard - Tools to Help You Quit With Grace

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Someone will be disappointed whether you quit or stay. Make sure you are not the one who is disappointed.   It's normal to worry about burning bridge...

139. Sh*t Can Become Beautiful - The Power of Reframing and Telling Better Stories with Dr. Kelli Bullard Dunn

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reframing, telling better stories, holding dualities, and self-compassion can change things dramatically. In this episode, Dr. Kelli Bullard Dunn, a ...

138. Mindfulness Creates Autonomy with Dr. Gail Gazelle

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang is joined by special guest Dr. Gail Gazelle, Master Coach, certified mindfulness teacher, faculty at Harvard, and author of her new...

137. Find Inner Spaciousness Through Reflective Writing with Dr. Gail Wright

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reflective writing is a tuning fork for the heart.  It is a portal to deep listening which is necessary to live a whole and healthy life, as healers ...

136. Gratitude, Awe, and Wonder Increase Happiness and Improve Mental Health

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude increases happiness, well-being, and a positive mood. Awe and wonder provoke self-diminishment and increased connectedness with other people...

135. A Recipe for a Delicious Neurochemical Soup

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains and bodies are constantly being bathed in neurochemicals and neuromodulators. We can bathe ourselves in cortisol, norepinephrine, and stres...

134. Mindful Wisdom from a New Grandmother

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All "mother" relationships are wonderful AND complicated.   Grandmothering is an extension of mothering. It includes mothering, being a mother-in-law...

133. What if it All Turns Out Ok?

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness helps you create spaciousness for the challenging, difficult, and triggering experiences that you will inevitably encounter in life. Mindf...

132. How Realtors Are Like Doctors with Cynthia Cummins

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buying and selling houses is an intimate experience that brings up lots of stress, and relationship tension. Familiar and unhelpful habitual mindset p...

131. The Value of a Nature Prescription

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you saw both the sunrise and sunset? What might happen if your kids spent the same amount of time in nature as they did on a sc...

130. Mindful Minimalism - Encore Release in Honor of Earth Day

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a deep longing to change our relationship with stuff and consumerism. And it is so very hard to do so. Mindfulness and self-compassion are ke...

129. Coaching At Every Level: The Key to Culture Change in Medicine with Dr Tonya Caylor

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Integrating physician coaching seamlessly into graduate medical education is the most effective and impactful intervention we can do to prevent burnou...

128. Moving Towards Gender Equity with Dr. Susan Trocciola

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cardiothoracic surgery remains one of the most unevenly gender-distributed subspecialties, with   Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang interviews Dr. Susan Tracciola ...

127. Keep What Works And Let Go of What Doesn't

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stop acting from fear of missing out and a scarcity mindset.   Start listening.   Learn to practice trusting your intuition and inner knowing. Whe...

126. Work Smarter Not Harder

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special solo cast, reflecting on Ni-Cheng's morning in dragon boat paddling camp with Nathan Salazar, head coach of Team USA for the US Drag...

125. Prioritize Sustainability: A Productivity and Time Management and Achievement

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the name of productivity and achievement, we often downplay and minimize the importance of sustainability.  Sustainability should be one of your h...

124. Great Parenting is Often Messy

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mess is almost always a sign of  growth, learning and connection in children.   Another episode in our Parenting with Presence series and an invitat...

123. Mess Is Not A Sign of Inadequacy

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  "No Mud No Lotus, " Thich Nhat Hanh's famous quote translates to every aspect of our lives. Life, our jobs, our relationships, and our physical spa...

122. Every Body Needs A Friend : Improve Body Image and Lessen Self-Critcism

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with body image and self-criticism?  Every body, especially yours, needs a friend.    Being kind to yourself and a friend to your b...

121. Exploring the "Richness" of the Mother-In-Law Relationship

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mothers-in-law have a bad reputation. This episode is an invitation to change that.  Mother-in-law relationships are charged because there is so much...

120. Cooking As A Love Language with Mark Mahoney

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cooking can be perspective-shifting and heart-opening. It can be a source of surprise and wonder and a healthy way of expressing love. Enjoy a convers...

119. Liberate Yourself From Over Responsibility and Toxic Independence

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hyper independence and over-responsibility are common in high-achieving women, especially women physicians.  These attributes are cultivated and prai...

118. Self-Sacrifice and Martyrdom Should Not Be Glorified

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

​ The Mindful Healers Podcast ​118. Self-Sacrifice and Martyrdom Should Not Be Glorified​ Published on February 5, 2023   Self-sacrifice...

117. Manage Your Energy Well with Dr. Nerissa Kreher

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bigger impact and more joy come when you learn to recognize what matters most and manage your energy well. Lessons from another successful coaching jo...

116. Caring for Aging Parents with Grace and Presence with Dr. Mary Norman

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness eases the journey of caring for aging parents.  It enhances your ability to adapt and bounce back in the face of stress. It helps you rec...

115. Coloring Outside the Lines

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by a mindfulness exercise Dr. Liang led at the Mindful Healers Connect in Nature Retreat. A solocast exploring how lines may show up in our l...

114. The Power of Words

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The words we choose matter.   What if we modeled healthy, intentionally healing, and loving language in hospitals and medical environments? What word...

113. Navigate Your Days from a Light-hearted and Spacious Spot with Dr. Karen Oneill

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lessons from a successful coaching journey. "Coaching is doable, available to everyone, and life-changing." It takes time, but when it becomes a part ...

112. Oxygen Masks Are Crisis Management Not Wellness

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Effective physician wellness goes well beyond an oxygen mask. Oxygen masks are needed in depressurized planes in the midst of a crisis. If you are in ...