Ep #102: Creating a Safe Space for Unsupported Physicians with Dr. Archana Shrestha

Are you trying to pour from an empty cup? That’s exactly how Dr. LaKimerly Coates felt before participating in the Physician Wellness and Empowerment Program (PWEP). In this episode, Dr. Archana interviews Dr. LaKimerly about the struggles she faced before the program, how she was supported during the program and how it impacted her life and career for the better. Tune in to hear more about PWEP and what it did for a sister doc just like you!

The Women in White Coats Physician Wellness and Empowerment Program is a holistic and time-efficient 12-week Burn Bright program designed by women physicians for the unique demands fellow female doctors are facing in the current Pandemic-era health care system. To learn more about PWEP click here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/empowerment/

Key Takeaways

[03:07] Dr. LaKimerly shares some of her biggest takeaways from PWEP

[08:08] How life has changed for Dr. LaKimerly since actively prioritizing herself

[14:03] Dr. Archana and Dr. LaKimerly discuss “buffering” and dealing with negative feelings 

[23:45] Dr. Lakimerly talks about her experience with coaching during PWEP

[27:51] Final thoughts and what Dr. LaKimerly would say to those who are on the fence about joining PWEP

Is work causing you to feel stressed and burnt out? We have a FREE training where we teach 3 steps that actually work to get you out of overwhelm and exhaustion and feeling more confident and balanced. Check it out here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/3stepstraining/

This Podcast is not approved for credit by CMEfy, however, you may reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and engage to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ via point-of-care learning activities here: https://womeninwhitecoats.com/podcastcme

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