Asking for Help When Life is Hard
The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians
Release Date: 09/27/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:
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How to be a friend to someone who is grieving
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Overcoming shame and asking for help
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The beauty that comes when you give and receive grace
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How to maintain work productivity when you are in hard times
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“When you don’t know what to do for someone who is hurting, the best thing to do is to do something. Don’t ask them – just do it.” Dr. Shillcutt
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