Audio JoyFM Weekend Reads ☕️

This week: Frustrations Worth Having Not every frustration means something is wrong. Some challenges come attached to things worth building. I reflect on career fit, meaningful work, leaving to escape versus leaving...

This week’s Weekend Reads reflection explores what it means to “recalculate” in leadership and life. Through stories, mindset shifts, and practical reflection, we unpack how changing direction isn’t failure, but often...

This week’s Weekend Reads explores self-awareness, recurring patterns, and the things that can be harder to recognize while we’re inside them. I share a recent personal example, briefly explore the Johari Window, and...

We take a look at the rate of physicians changing jobs, the reasons why, and the narratives.

This week’s Weekend Reads explores the stories we tell ourselves about our work—and how those narratives shape our daily experience. A reflection on meaning, monotony, and the unseen impact of what we do.

  This week’s reflection explores what consistency really looks like when plans keep changing. From a home build full of pivots to the growing use of AI in medical education, the common thread is adaptability. A...

What’s actually driving you? We look at: Why not all motivation feels the same How “I should” can create pressure rather than energy The difference between lower- and higher-quality motivation (from Self-Determination...

Why one comment can outweigh thirty Three ways to handle reviews: don’t, delegate, or develop A real example of turning criticism into something useful Practical guidance for responding to online reviews (links included)

What if agency isn't as solo as we were trained to think? Tonya shares a reframe from the AMA conference, two residents, and an unexpected Home Depot reference that ties it all together. Resource: Konopasky, Finn...

When “running late” feels like a fact, it’s often carrying more judgment than we realize. This episode explores how separating data from interpretation helps you stay present and work more effectively.

This week’s reflection explores a common but often overlooked communication phenomenon: signals sometimes drop along the path from hearing to understanding. Through a leadership story, a memorable lesson from health...

This week I reflect on renovation, group formation, and why early friction doesn’t mean something is broken. I also share a practical “Friction Audit” you can use before giving up on a group or team.