Hi. It has taken me awhile to be able to get to a place of reflection during this pandemic. I spent the entire month of March in a state of grief, disbelief, anger, and quite frankly, at times, despair. I kept trying to “look for the helpers”, even as I was trying to focus on …
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Going PINK – It’s not what you think
I had a conversation recently with another pediatrician who had been employed by a large hospital system owned practice, but who had recently been let go. It seemed that her approach to patient care didn’t align with the organization’s financial goals anymore. She was willing to manage complex chronic patients (who require more time), and …
Flexibility is my currency
It is just hard to be a working mom. (It’s also cold at the South Pole.) Seriously, people. Most days, I feel like I am about at the “meets minimum expectations” level of parenting. And to be honest, I actually think I’m halfway decent at it. But it still never feels like I’m doing well …
Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe
It’s true. What you give to the world, the world gives back to you. It’s a lesson that has practical application in areas of life that go way beyond attracting the “right” friends and acquaintances. It’s also a lesson that has rescued me time and time again, and it’s one that is rooted in authenticity, …
Crooked lines
I got invited a year or so ago, to talk to a bunch of really bright high school students, about a career in medicine. It was for a National Science Honor Society chapter meeting, and when I walked into the room, about 60 eager sets of eyes were camped out in a small cramped classroom, …
