(image courtesy unsplash.com) (Scroll to the bottom to listen to this episode in podcast format!) The other day I was taking a walk on the homestead by myself. I walked to a stream crossing we call "the cold pool” – a short but deep section of the creek that runs through our property, fed by a …
How to Give Yourself Permission
There’s a quiet truth we often miss in the midst of our professional striving: no one is coming to give us permission. Not our bosses, our mentors, or even our families. And yet, we wait—trapped by our own expectations and obligations. But here's the thing: you already have permission. Chapter 10 …
How to Deal with Loss
(To listen to this article in podcast form, scroll to the bottom) First off, I commend you for reading this article. Grief and loss are not topics people love to discuss because they're typically associated with sadness and negativity. But the thing is, loss and accompanying grief are a part …
How to Get Out of “What’s Next?” Mode
(Featured image courtesy Jim Lowman) (Note: If you'd rather listen to this post in podcast form, scroll to the bottom of the page.) Do you remember those Superbowl/Olympics/NBA Finals/etc. commercials where an interviewer off-camera would ask the winner, “What are you going to do next?” Maybe …
Lean Out Podcast: Steps with Seema Desai
Leaning out doesn't have to look like an abrupt, dramatic transformation. After my health scare and wakeup call to get off the Treadmill of Achievement, I began my medical career in a desirable, no-call position. I worked 3-4 days a week clinically, had the ability to take vacations of decent …
Navigating the World of Social Media
In today's always-on, information overload, highlight reel, echo chamber world, how do you stay sane? How do you balance social media and device use - arguably an imperative activity for most of us - with other things that matter? I recently prepared and delivered a talk on this subject at The …
