The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

I Can’t Change the System, So Can’t I Change My Situation

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you find yourself stuck in a situation where you cannot change the system around you? Many of us may experience a feeling of helplessne...

Cultivating Courage To Live Counter-Culture

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Shillcutt and Dr. Baker discuss:  Are the values we are holding on to true?  What are the rules and "...

Busting the False Belief “I am too comfortable to change”

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Change is hard… isn’t it? And yet, it is what we all find ourselves wanting. In this episode of the Brave Enough Show, Dr. Shillcutt discusses:...

Embracing Change Around You When You Don't Agree With It

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Tonya Caylor chat about:  Accepting changes around you when you don't agree wi...

Busting the False Belief “I am too old to change”

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Change is hard…isn’t it? And yet, it is what we all find ourselves wanting. In this episode of the Brave Enough Show, Dr. Shillcutt discusses: ...

Overcoming Obstacles to Change in Systems that Do Not Support Us

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha talks with “The Seated Nurse” Andrea Dalzell, who lives life as a full-time wheelchair user ...

Change: Is it possible for me?

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Change is hard…isn’t it? And yet, it is what we all find ourselves wanting. In this episode of the Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt kicks ...

Three Biggest Myths I have Unlearned In 20 Years of Parenting as a Woman Physician

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Women physicians, what have you thought about Season 9 of the Brave Enough Show?   I hoped you loved discussing all things parenting. I’m ending t...

From Teens to Adults; how to be a mom who stays in it?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha and Amy talk:  Accepting your limitations as a parent Forgiving yourself as a parent Parenting th...

Mothering Through Grief

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha and Dr. Michelle discuss:  How to parent through grief How to allow grief to be part of your eve...

How to Co-Parent with Your Polar Opposite with Lance Shillcutt

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are like me… you are likely coparenting to someone who was raised differently, thinks differently, and sees the world through a distinctive l...

Raising Confident Children with Dr. Jasmine Zapata

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Jaz and Dr. Sasha discuss:  Teaching our teens body positivity  The effects of screen time on teens ...

How to Thrive as a Solo with Robert Beeson, founder of Solo Parent

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha speaks with the founder of Solo Parent, Robert Beeson, a successful Grammy-award winning music ex...

When the Doctor becomes a Patient: How a diagnosis helped me prioritize Motherhood with Dr. Lisa Whitty Bradley

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha and Dr. Lisa W. Bradley discuss:  Normalizing asking for help as mothers  Setting radical wor...

Four Mindset Shifts Every Mom Needs

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha and Dr. Sarah discuss: The power of the pause  All or nothing thinking and how to break free f...

More Than A Mother: Defying The Motherhood Mystique with Erin Lane

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha and Erin Lane discuss: What it is to be “Someone Other Than a Mother”   Mothering as a verb  ...

Mom First, Physician Second: My Biggest Lessons (and regrets) as Physician Mom

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finally…I caved. In Season 9 of the Brave Enough Show, I am bringing you all things parenthood. I’ve always been afraid to do this…but as I am g...

Recap: Final Episode with Sasha - Join The Boundary Revolution (The New Fierce You)

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha recaps Season 8: Boundaries.  Episode Links:   Brave Enough 2023 CME Conference Brave Balance...

Boundaries with Erin Soto

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha talks with Erin Soto to discuss:  Putting your health first as a working mom How your mindset is th...

How to Set Boundaries with Yourself (with best-selling author and therapist Karen Hardwick)

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha talks with best-selling author and therapist Karen Hardwick to discuss:  The art of chasing slowly H...

How do I know What Boundaries I need to Thrive?

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha explains how to take a boundary inventory to learn what areas of your life need boundaries. She expla...

Just Add Boundaries

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha talks with Dr. Tiger on:  How to ground yourself in chaotic situations  How knowing your “why” ...

Why Setting Boundaries Feels Uncomfortable and How You Can Overcome Your Fear in Setting Them!

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats about why setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable and how you can overcome your fear in settin...

Creating Your Definition of Success and Setting Boundaries around Expectations

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha and Dr. Johanna Moore talk about: Defining your own success Getting your dream job…and still findin...

Can't Someone Else Say No, For Me? How to Share Your Boundaries with Others

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha talks about how to share your boundaries with others.  Episode Links:   Brave Enough CME Conf...

So Very Smart, Yet So Very Tired

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Drs. Berenstein and Shillcutt break down: Common barriers that silence women in the workplace Where to begi...

Sasha Talk! Brave Boundaries: How Boundaries Healed Me and WHY I Wrote to Help Others

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha talks about her NEW book, Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Strand Strong, and Take Control of Y...

The Recap

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha recaps Season 7 of the Enneagram.  Episode Links:   Brave Enough CME Conference RHETI Enneagr...

The Peacemaker (Type 9)

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Dr. Deborah Braboy about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 9.  About the guest:  Dr....

The Challenger (Type 8)

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Missy Henry about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 8.  About the guest:  Missy was ...

The Enthusiast (Type 7)

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Alli Worthington about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 7.  About the guest:  Alli ...

The Loyalist (Type 6)

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Dr. Ali Novitsky about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 6.  About the guest:  Ali N...

The Investigator (Type 5)

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Dr. Joy Pedersen about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 5.  About the guest:  Dr. P...

The Individualist (Type 4)

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Hanna Brencher about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 4.  About the guest: Hanna Bre...

The Achiever (Type 3)

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Jenni Catron about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 3.  About the guest: Jenni Catro...

The Helper (Type 2)

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 2.  About the guest:  ...

The Reformer (Type 1)

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Lance and Sasha talk about:  The core motivations of an Enneagram Type 1 Overcoming your internal critic ...

What the Heck is the Enneagram and Why Should I Care?

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I know I know! It is everywhere: The Enneagram. But what is it, and why the heck should you care? Let Sasha, a certified Enneagram coach, show you! In...

Healthy Habits: The Final Recap

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up our final episode for season 6! Dr. Sasha Shillcutt recaps the season all about Healthy Habits and shares the biggest lessons she has lear...

Calling People Out: Staying true to you to keep your energy up

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode of the Brave Enough Show your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt chats with Dr. Harriet Hopf. Dr. Harriet Hopf is Professor and Direct...

Brave in the C-Suite : How to stay healthy in hard environments

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking all about Healthy Habits in the C-Suite with leader and well-known speaker, Dr. Tiffany Love. Listen in as Drs. Shillcutt and Love disc...

Getting Organized with Joanna Wirick

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is all about healthy habits and organization. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews Joanna Wirick, a professional organizer based in the Mid...

The Marriage Secret: Healthy Habits for Couples

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“You cannot expect your relationship to grow if you do not continually water it.” Sasha, on her 24 year marriage to Lance. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and...

Born to Rise: Body Positivity with Aiesha Robinson

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews professional speaker, published fashion model and founder ...

Your Health is Your Wealth: what every woman should know about her Health with Dr. Jay Sheree Allen

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's epsiode of The Brave Enough Show, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt gets series about women's health with expert, Dr. Jay Sheree Allen. Lis...

A Healthy Mindset: The Single Most Powerful Word

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Brave Enough Show podcast, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is discussing the difference and the stress that can occur from a fixed mind...

A Letter A Day with author Gina Hamadey

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Shillcutt interviews well known author and ambassador of gratitude, Gina Hamaday. Listen in as the ladie...

How to Find Your Voice with Allison Fallon

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews Allison Fallon, a well known speaker, author and founder of Find Your Voice, a community that supp...

My Secret Healthy Habits with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WE ARE BACK for another fantastic season of The Brave Enough Show, and friends - this one is all about establishing HEALTHY HABITS to stay well! Join...

The Truth About Burnout

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up the season on Burnout, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt reveals the truth about burnout and shares best practices when it comes to avoiding...

Beating Burnout: Unsubscribing from Toxicity

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses how to unsubscribe from toxicity in the workplace. She discusses ...

The Reality about Burnout with Cy Wakeman

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sasha interviews drama researcher, keynote speaker, thought leader, and New York Times best selling author Cy Wakeman. The leaders discuss ...

Leading Through Burnout with Tyler Dickerhoof

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sasha interviews Tyler Dickerhoof, a successful business leader, podcast host and strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and executives on effe...

Using Brave Words to Overcome Burnout

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sasha chats with author and founder Caitlin Crosby, who Oprah named among her SuperSoul 100 list of visionaries in 2016. They talk about the power of ...

WOMEN + Burnout

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, The Brave Enough Show podcast is bringing you another powerful interview focused on WOMEN and burnout. Listen and learn as Dr. Shillcutt ch...

Life After Burnout: Avoiding the Same Behaviors That Led You There

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone talks about what burnout is but never what to do during recovery. This week, you host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks about life after burnout and...

Why Am I So Tired with Dr. Amy Shah

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tired? Fatigued and unsure where it is coming from? This epsiode is for you! This week on the Brave Enough Show, Dr. Shillcutt and double-board certif...

Saying No to Less and Yes to More with Jordan Dooley

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to say NO to less and YES to more is the secret of millennial powerhouse and boss, Jordan Lee Dooley. In this episode of The Brave Enough sho...

Why Is Everyone Talking About Burnout?

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WE ARE BACK for another fantastic season of The Brave Enough Show, and friends - this one is all about Burnout. Join your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt fo...

Season Wrap up. What’s Next?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Dr. Sasha Shillcutt wraps up the season 4 podcast relaunch and shares what she has learned all about Work Life balance. She discusses th...

The Power of Self-Retreat

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt describes the power of self-retreat. She gives us real-life tips on how to w...

Dance Your Dance with guest Laurieann Gibson

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! Sasha has emmy-nominated choreographer LaurieAnn Gibson, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Nicki Minaj...

Work-Life Balance with guest Loren Lahav

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Brave Enough show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews powerhouse and leader Loren Lahav, also known as “The Queen of Personal Developm...

Mental Health and Work-life Balance with guest Dr. Dani Hairston

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews double-board certified Psychiatrist, Dr. Danielle Hairston, the youngest Black, Psychiatry Residency Prog...

Love Centered Parenting: How Love changes the Work/Life Balance Forever with guest Crystal Paine

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of “The Crystal Paine Show” podcast, New York Times bestselling author...

The Top 3 Lessons I’ve Learned About Work Life Control

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt shares the top 3 lessons she’s learned about work-life control. Listen in as Sasha debunks common misconceptions abou...

The Double Win: Winning at Work, Succeeding in Life with guest Megan Hyatt Miller

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews CEO of Michael Hyatt & Co., Megan Hyatt Miller. Sasha and ...

Finding Balance Through the Enneagram with guest Ian Morgan Cron

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher and host of the popular pod...

Welcome to the Brave Enough Show!

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Brave Enough Show! We are back and have a great season ahead for you! Season 4 is all about Work-Life Balance, as Sasha speaks to som...

The Pain and Joy that comes with Life’s Reboots

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sasha is breaking down how she has spent the last few months in the work of deep self-reflection, closing one chapter, and starting anew. Sasha ...

Embracing the Journey  with Dr. Shola Ezeokoli 

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews Dr. Shola Ezeokoli, a multi-talented founder and CEO of Bal...

Speaking Up and Taking Risks with Dr. Tiffany Love

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Brave Enough Show, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is sharing a powerful conversation she had during the Summit with Dr. Tiffany Love. ...

Beyond the Critics: Leading through Adversity

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Brave Enough Show podcast, we are bringing you another empowering conversation from the BE Elevate Summit. Your host Dr. Sasha Shillc...

Negotiations 101: Embracing the Uncomfortable with Dr. Linda Street

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Growth comes from getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. This week on The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Shillcutt is sharing the microphone with the neg...

Time to Walk Away: Knowing Your Worth with Dr. Annahieta Kalantari

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Walking away from something that does not serve you is not a failure; it is a strong way to protecting your own self-worth. This week we are bringing ...

Confidence Under Fire with Dr. Sheila Nazarian

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for your weekly dose of power and inspiration? This week on The Brave Enough Show, your host Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is sharing another uplifting co...

Building a Career without Regrets with Dr. Julia Files

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about building a career without regrets? This week, Dr. Shillcutt is bringing you another motivating conversation from the Brave...

What It Means to Be Brave with Nicole Bianchi

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt chats with Nicole Bianchi   a facilitator, speaker, strategist and mast...

Microaggressions & Racism in Medicine: How Bystanders can be Upstanders with Dr. Philomena Asante

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are sharing another powerful and courageous conversation from the Brave Enough Elevate Summit. In this episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt speak...

Standing Strong with Alli Worthington

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who needs some encouragement on the final stretch of 2020? This week, we are sharing another powerful conversation from the Brave Enough Elevate Summi...

No Ego: Three Questions That Will Change Your Life with Cy Wakeman

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who needs some real conversation and encouragement? For the next several weeks, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is breaking down hot topics and bringing you snipp...

Mean Girls: How to Overcome Them and Not Become One

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks about the concept of “mean girls”, do they exist? She discusses ho...

What is Self-Care?

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt breaks does the important concept of self-care, which seems to be what every...

Ambitious Women: How to Thrive in Any Economy

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt chats with Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, CEO of Ivy League Pediatrics, am award winnin...

The Table: The New Brave Enough Membership Group Where Women Thrive

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses The Table, her new membership group for ALL women. Sasha talk’s a...

Living as an Ambitious Woman

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:    Society is uncomfortable with ambitious women  Ambiti...

Coming Together to RISE: The Brave Enough Elevate Summit Recap & Why We NEED Other Women to Survive!

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:  With a change in mindset, something devastating can change ...

Embracing the Unknown with Dr. Renee Dversdal

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt chats with Dr. Renee K. Dversdal an Associate Professor of Medicine and acade...

Why We Need One Another

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks about how we must overcome walls with other women to fully reach our potential and cultivate women friendshi...

Can Women Have it All?

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks about the age old question: can women have it all? You may be surprised by her answer.   Sasha breaks d...

Drop the Pandemic Guilt Part 2 

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Brave Enough Show!     “You are more than the sum of your greatest achievements. You are also more than the sum of your bigge...

Drop the Pandemic Guilt Part 1

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks about the enormous amount of guilt we are facing during the pandemic. She breaks down limiting beliefs surro...

Is This in My Mind? The Work of Weight Loss

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Sasha Shillcutt interviews Dr. Katrina Ubell, a Certified Life and Weight Loss Coach and host of the popular Weight Loss for B...

The Challenges of Being an Advocate for Women

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sasha interviews Dr. Shikha Jain, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology at the University of Illinoi...

Bully or Bestie? Teaching our Kids to Cope and Combat Bullying

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt chats with Jacqelle Lane, M. Ed.  on preventing teenage suicide and reduc...

How to Learn from Your Critics

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks about how everyone has critics and gives practical advice on how to deal with criticism. She discusses how we can...

How to Grow in Confidence

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks about her NEW Confidence Course, and the science behind how we can grow...

How We can Support the Younger Generation of Women

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt breaks down how we can support women who are coming up behind us. She talks d...

Parenting as a Doctor: Maternal Factors

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks with Dr. Katherine M. Sharkey, a sleep medicine physician and associate...

The Beauty of the Unhustle Life with Milena Regos

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Milena Regos founder and host of the Unhustle Movement. They speak about the success trap, and th...