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Authenticity Over Perfection with Dr. Tiffany Moon | HFYH #122

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Release Date: 05/20/2025

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In this episode, Dr. Vonda Wright sits down with the multifaceted Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, twin mom, and author of the upcoming book Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection (May 2025). As the founder of Aromasthesia Candles, Three Moons Wine, and LeadHer Summit, Tiffany is also known for breaking barriers as the first Chinese American medical doctor featured on Real Housewives.

Together, they dive into what it means to be an authentic woman in medicine and business, from dealing with online criticism to rejecting limiting labels like “influencer.” Dr. Moon shares wisdom on overcoming imposter syndrome, integrating work and life (not just “balancing” it), and shifting from scarcity to abundance through female mentorship and collaboration. The conversation also touches on the loneliness many successful women face, the myth of perfection, and how embracing authenticity is the most powerful prescription for joy.

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Connect with Tiffany Moon:

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanymoonmd?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanymoonmd/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffanymoonmd/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-moon-md-fasa-06938455/

Website: https://www.tiffanymoonmd.com/

Joy Prescriptions Book: https://joyprescriptions.com/

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Make sure to follow Dr. Vonda Wright:

Instagram: @drvondawright

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonda-wright-md-ms-2803374

Website: http://www.DrVondaWright.com

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