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How Our Personality intersects with our Emotional Intelligence

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

Release Date: 04/18/2025

Loneliness in Plain Sight: Why So Many Accomplished Women Feel Alone show art Loneliness in Plain Sight: Why So Many Accomplished Women Feel Alone

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:  Loneliness Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken, It Means You’re Human Busyness Is the Most Socially Acceptable Form of Isolation The Armor That Protects You Is Also What Keeps You Alone  Connection Is Built Intentionally, Not Accidentally “The ache you feel isn’t weakness, it’s your nervous system asking for belonging.” - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt   , my new, short, on-demand course, is designed to be your toolkit for making small changes that add up to a big reset. In just three easy modules,...

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Legacy, Not Lists: What Really Matters Now (Conversations about impact, meaning, and letting go of “doing it all.”) show art Legacy, Not Lists: What Really Matters Now (Conversations about impact, meaning, and letting go of “doing it all.”)

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr Karyn Shanks discuss:   Holding space for yourself through hard times  Being brave enough to pause and be  Overcoming the need to constantly do more    “Our addiction to distraction have led us to not be able to just ‘be’.” - Dr. Karyn Shanks    Guest Bio:  Karyn Shanks, MD is a board-certified physician, author, and pioneer in the field of root-cause healing, with over forty years of experience helping clients recover their lives from chronic,...

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The Joy of Missing Out: Ditching Perfection for Peace show art The Joy of Missing Out: Ditching Perfection for Peace

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses: Redefining Ambition  Productivity vs. Purpose  Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) as Self-Trust  Perfection is a Thief of Presence    Quote:   “Peace is not found by doing more; it’s found by doing what matters.” - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt   A beautifully designed club built just for women who are building their legacies—on their terms. Whether you're growing a business, raising a family, or both, this is your space to pause, connect, and thrive.    ...

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Rewriting the Rules at Fifty: Shedding expectations and reclaiming joy show art Rewriting the Rules at Fifty: Shedding expectations and reclaiming joy

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Cy Wakeman discuss:  The power of re-remembering  Finding your voice in your 50s  Reinventing yourself and leaving past versions behind   “At some point I started to realize I had lived a dream life. I am just not sure it was my dream.” - Cy Wakeman    Cy Wakeman: Drama Researcher, NY-Times Bestselling Author and Leadership Consultant   I am a drama researcher, a career I discovered accidentally and have since quantified how much drama there is in the workplace....

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Aging Amazing: Simple Changes to Live Your Healthiest Self show art Aging Amazing: Simple Changes to Live Your Healthiest Self

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Amy Shah discuss:  Why your gut health is critical to everything  Intentional and easy ways to increase your fiber intake  How to establish a circadian rhythm as a busy woman  How our body changes as we age and what we can do about it    “Your gut is the girl boss of your life. She handles a million things, and so you must take care of her.” - Dr. Amy Shah    Guest Info: Dr. Amy Shah is an MD and nutrition specialist. She works in clinical...

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Taking Brave Risks at Age 50: The Willingness to Veer From Other’s Expectations of You show art Taking Brave Risks at Age 50: The Willingness to Veer From Other’s Expectations of You

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Amy Vertrees talk about:  Being brave enough to take risks Breaking free from an employee mindset Opinions of others and letting go of likeability    “Once I realized I could take chances, the world opened up for me in ways I could not have imagined.” - Dr. Amy Vertrees    Guest Bio:  Amy Vertrees, MD is a board-certified general surgeon, Army veteran, certified coach, author, and founder of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series. She served 17 years in the Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel,...

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Starting Over Isn’t Starting Late: Inspiring Stories of Reinvention show art Starting Over Isn’t Starting Late: Inspiring Stories of Reinvention

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Jenn Landis discuss:  Breaking free from golden handcuffs  Major career and life pivots and the courage to take them  Moving from making plans to chasing purpose    “So many of us chase plans when we need to chase purpose.” - Jenn Landis  “You may be released from a job, but that does not mean you are released from your calling.” - Jenn Landis    Guest Info: Jenn navigated her career from juggling three entry-level jobs to ringing the bell at the NY Stock...

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Reclaiming the Mirror: Body, Beauty, and Self-Worth show art Reclaiming the Mirror: Body, Beauty, and Self-Worth

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:    1. The Mirror as a Battleground — and How to Take It Back  2. Aging as Power, Not Decline  3. Radical Self-Love in a World That Profits From Our Insecurities  4. Modeling a New Legacy of Beauty for the Next GenerationTop of Form    "At fifty and beyond, we are not fading — we are fierce. We are not less — we are more. More experienced, more grounded, more willing to live on our own terms." - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt   RISE is an 8-month guided journey for women...

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The Power of Saying No: Boundaries That Heal show art The Power of Saying No: Boundaries That Heal

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:    1. The Cultural Weight of “Yes”  2. No as an Act of Self-Preservation and Self-Respect  3. The Fallout and the Freedom from saying No  4. Boundaries every woman needs  Your no is not rejection. It’s a declaration. A declaration that your life, your time, and your worth are sacred. And that is the kind of brave, healing freedom you deserve.   RISE is an 8-month guided journey for women physicians ready to reclaim their energy, voice, and joy. You weren’t meant to...

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Letting Go of the Hustle: Permission to rest, slow down, and just be show art Letting Go of the Hustle: Permission to rest, slow down, and just be

The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Kathy Stepien discuss:    Letting go of hustle Quitting over-functioning. Dr. Kathy's upcoming book release, Done with Grit: On walking ourselves home.    Kathy Stepien, MD, is a board-certified Pediatrician, Certified Coach, and Director of the Institute for Physician Wellness. She is also a mother to two teenage boys. In 2016, Dr. Stepien founded the Institute for Physician Wellness with the mission of helping physicians learn, heal, grow, and connect. Through the Institute's retreats,...

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Nancy Milton discuss: 

 

  • How to name, tame and aim our personality strengths 
  • Simple exercises to become more self-aware and emotionally intelligent 
  • How to face interpersonal conflict in a healthy way 
  • How to overcome negative thoughts  

 

“The minute I let go of calling people out and started calling people forward I flourished.”

-Nancy Milton 

 

Guest Bio: 

Nancy is a communication and leadership facilitator and coach, working with all levels of leaders in individual and team settings to help them understand themselves more deeply and create transformational impact in their personal and professional lives. Facilitating a non-judgmental space of profound trust, Nancy challenges clients to deepen self-awareness, build on their strengths, and explore areas for growth. She believes that when we choose to live fully, with purpose and honor in our values, we will be our full potential and create meaningful results.  

Nancy has spent 25+ years elevating the potential of people and their organizations as an instructor, leader, speaker, communicator, facilitator, and coach internationally. Nancy’s business has grown through warm-lead referrals. 100% of her business came from warm leads for the first 9.5 years, and more recently shifted to 85% with clients finding her through web searches.  

 

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Brave Enough CME Conference 2025

This conference will specifically address how to combat isolation of women working in healthcare with strategies to foster deeper connections and promote accountability. The conference will cover specific topics to create allyship and peer mentorship by focusing on topics women in medicine face, in order to leave the conference with strong allies. We want every woman to leave with a group of friends that can be there for her all year through. Attendees will have time to connect with phenomenal speakers, ask questions, and experience live coaching in a protected, safe environment.

 

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