The Joy in Family Medicine Blog

Insights and practical ways forward:
Rooted in years of reflection, medicine, education, and coaching
Curated to support your well-being, growth, and fulfillment as a physician.

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COVID19 Coping

The pandemic is stretching everyone in multiple directions simultaneously.  It is terribly inconvenient and disruptive.  It i...

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What do roller coasters, movies, and Justin Timberlake have in common? Emotions.

When I bring up feelings and emotions with residents, I can almost sense the suppressed cringe.  It’s actually very easy for ...

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Video: Easy veggie recipe

When you have many raw veggies, but not enough of any one type - this is a delicious, no thinking plan.

Dice them all up, mi...

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The gift of the benefit of the doubt.

 

I have friends and colleagues who naturally grew up giving people the benefit of the doubt. I didn’t. Early on, I often as...

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Practical tips for stress, exploring burnout vs moral injury, and more.

Stress, Burnout, and Moral injury in healthcare

 

I recently listened to Brené Brown’s podcast on Burnout with Emily and Am...

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Shaming Feedback vs Growth feedback - take homes from Duolingo.

Can we talk about all things feedback? Feedback can be beneficial for doctors to gain awareness of strengths and opportunitie...

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Video: Committing to your health as you serve others regarding their health.

My latest Vlog on exercise and movement as busy physicians.

Pro tip: Don't add it to your "should do" list - add it to your ...

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My journey to coaching

Many people have asked how I found my way into physician coaching. The truth is, it wasn’t a straight path. It was a slow con...

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Self-care as a busy physician

Self-care can consist of many things.  Good nutrition, exercise/movement, mindfulness, meditation, prayer, reading, spiritual...

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Awaiting the arrival of joy

How many of you have been waiting for joy to arrive? When do you think it will appear?

Many professions and individuals slip...

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Video: Fast and healthy are not mutually exclusive.

By spending 5 minutes on meals before leaving for work- you can find a healthy breakfast and prep a healthy lunch. Here are m...

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