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The Truth About Physician Wellness with Dr. Kathy Stepien - Thriving in 2025 Pt 1

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Release Date: 01/06/2025

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

I found some game-changing research while renewing my obesity medicine certification, and I’m sharing the best pearls with you! In this episode, I cover: How low-carb eating can stabilize blood sugar and prevent hangry crashes. Why sticking to a regular exercise schedule helps maintain weight loss. How more sleep can naturally reduce cravings and calorie intake. The latest on anti-obesity medications like semaglutide. Plus, hear how participants in my Rewire Your Cravings workshop reduced their cravings by 80%! Listen now and start feeling in control again! Want more help? Get...

Breaking Free from the Hamster Wheel: With Dr. Sunny Smith, Dr. Karen Leitner and Dr. Sonia Wright. Thriving in 2025 Part 4

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Craving rest but afraid to slow down? In this final episode of the Thriving in 2025 series, I’m joined by Dr. Sonia Wright, Dr. Sunny Smith, and Dr. Karen Leitner to explore why slowing down feels so scary for physicians—and how it can transform your well-being. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel—doing more, giving more, but never feeling like it’s enough—this episode will resonate. We discuss why rest and self-compassion are essential, not just for preventing burnout, but for managing stress-driven habits like overeating. Slowing down creates space to...

Adventure, Connection, and Reclaiming Joy with Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Sarah Smith: Thriving in 2025 Pt 3

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Feeling stretched thin by the demands of medicine? In this third episode of the Thriving in 2025 series, I’m joined by Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Sarah Smith to explore how we, as physicians, can replenish our energy, embrace change, and reconnect with what truly matters. Here’s what you’ll gain: ✅ Simple strategies to feel less drained by the day-to-day grind. ✅ A fresh perspective on navigating challenges like new EMRs or shifting roles. ✅ Permission to prioritize you—whether that means more connection, adventure, or rest. Jessie shares how her focus on “belonging” and yoga...

Navigating Uncertainty in 2025 with Dr, Farayal Michaud & Dr. Wendy Schofer - Thriving in 2025 Pt 2

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

If 2024 left you feeling like the world was spinning out of control, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of the *Thriving in 2025* series, Dr. Fariel Michaud and Dr. Wendy Schofer share practical advice on handling uncertainty, letting go of perfection, and finding joy even when life feels overwhelming. You’ll learn how to: - Stop being weighed down by what you can’t control. - Find clarity and strength in life’s toughest moments. - Create space for joy and connection in your busy life. Listen now for real, practical guidance that will help you take control and thrive in 2025. ...

[Bonus] How to Change Your Eating

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

In this bonus episode I’m sharing how to change your eating in a way that feels natural and easy, not like a constant fight. For years, I struggled with cravings (Wendy’s fries were my kryptonite) and felt like I was using all my energy just trying to resist food. Sound familiar? I’ll walk you through the layers of change—why focusing only on willpower doesn’t work and how to tap into deeper parts of your brain to make food less of a battle. I’ll also share the tools that finally helped me let go of cravings and eat with freedom. If you’ve ever felt...

The Truth About Physician Wellness with Dr. Kathy Stepien - Thriving in 2025 Pt 1

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

“If I could just get through this week… If the system would change… If I had more time… then I’d feel better.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Physicians everywhere are carrying the weight of impossible expectations, exhaustion, and a system that often feels broken. But what if the path to feeling better isn’t as far away as it seems? In this powerful kickoff to the "Thriving in 2025" series on Thriving As A Physician, I sit down with Dr. Kathy Stepien, pediatrician and founder of the Institute for Physician Wellness, to uncover the real keys to physician wellness—and why...

A New Year’s Approach That Feels Good & Works Better

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

If you’ve ever started a New Year with big goals and strict plans, only to feel burned out and disappointed a few weeks later, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. In this episode, I’ll show you a better way to approach your goals—one that feels kind, realistic, and actually works. Instead of focusing on what’s “wrong” or trying to “fix” yourself, I’ll help you set goals from a place of trust and self-compassion. I’ll share how choosing one simple guiding word—like replenishment—helped me recover from burnout and make lasting changes in my life....

Stop Obsessing About Food

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Do you feel like food takes up too much space in your brain? You’re between patients, driving home, or sitting with your family, and your thoughts keep circling back to what you ate—or what you should eat next. As physicians, we’re trained to fix problems with effort and focus. But when it comes to food, working harder doesn’t help. It just leaves us feeling frustrated, exhausted, and stuck. In this episode of Thriving As A Physician, I’ll show you how to: Break free from food obsession and stop the endless mental tug-of-war. Understand the real reasons physicians...

Holiday Survival Series Pt 4: Self-Care for Busy Physicians

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

This is the fourth and final episode of the Holiday Survival Guide for Physicians, and it’s all about self-care that works for your busy life. This isn’t another lecture about doing more—it’s a practical guide to creating small moments of self-care that actually fit into your day. You’ll learn: • Why physicians are trained to sacrifice self-care (and how to change that). • Quick, time-efficient tools you can use during packed clinic days or call shifts. • How these tools help you feel more in control—with food, stress, and your day. Tune in for a self-care...

Holiday Survival Guide Part 3: Treats Without Guilt

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Holiday treats everywhere? Feeling out of control? In part three of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast holiday series, Dr. Siobhan Key dives into how to navigate holiday treats without guilt or frustration. You’ll learn: How to enjoy your favorite treats while feeling in control. Why treating holiday food as scarce or forbidden leads to overeating—and how to stop. How stress (not the food itself) fuels cravings, and simple steps to manage it. The mindset shift that helps you stay aligned with your goals. This episode is packed with insights and tools to help you...

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“If I could just get through this week… If the system would change… If I had more time… then I’d feel better.”

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Physicians everywhere are carrying the weight of impossible expectations, exhaustion, and a system that often feels broken. But what if the path to feeling better isn’t as far away as it seems?

In this powerful kickoff to the "Thriving in 2025" series on Thriving As A Physician, I sit down with Dr. Kathy Stepien, pediatrician and founder of the Institute for Physician Wellness, to uncover the real keys to physician wellness—and why they might be smaller (and closer) than you think.

We dive into:

The 3 layers of physician wellness: personal, organizational, and cultural.
How a 10-minute break at lunch can shift your entire day.
Why boundaries aren’t harsh—they’re essential.
The life-changing impact of self-compassion.

This isn’t about waiting for the system to change—it’s about reclaiming your power, one intentional step at a time.

🎧 Listen now and take your first step toward a truly thriving year.

Connect with Dr. Kathy Stepien:
🌐 Website: Institute for Physician Wellness
📸 Instagram: @kathystepienmd
🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Kathy Stepien on LinkedIn 📘 Facebook Group: Institute for Physician Wellness Facebook Group

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