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Me Good: Cesar Cervantes on Laughter, Legacy, and Letting the Story Lead
If you’ve ever silenced parts of yourself to fit in or be heard, don’t miss this conversation.
In this heartfelt and laughter-filled conversation, Chrissie Ott sits down with speaker, coach, and performer Cesar...
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Brave Enough to Be Ourselves: Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on Boundaries, Backlash, and Finding Your Own Way Back After Extreme Loss
If you’ve ever been cracked open by grief and wondered how to keep going—this episode is for you.
You’ll hear the powerful story of Dr. Sasha Shillcutt—a cardiac anesthesiologist, leader, and mother—who has walked...
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Held Together: Dr. Rebecca Thompson on Motherhood, Medicine, and Making Meaning
What it means to be held together in the face of deep loss—and how sharing our stories helps us heal.
In this episode, Chrissie Ott sits down with Dr. Rebecca Thompson, author of Held Together, for a moving, deeply...
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Amongst the Wildflowers: The Courage to Pause, Prune, and Grow in presence with Dr. Jessie Mahoney
If you’ve been craving more peace, purpose, and presence in your life—you’re not alone.Â
This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads, wondering what’s next… and whether more is really the answer.
Dr. Jessie...
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Unfiltered, Unapologetic, Unstoppable: Sheletta Brundidge on Autism, Advocacy, and Owning Your Joy
If you’ve ever felt the weight of the world and still showed up with a smile—this episode is for you.
Dr. Chrissie Ott and Sheletta Brundidge go deep into the kind of joy that doesn’t come easy—but is all the more...
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Joy at Work with Dr. Anni Shandera-Ochsner: A Neuropsychologist’s Take on Burnout
If you’ve ever wondered how to add joy to your workday—this episode is for you.
Dr. Anni Shandera-Ochsner is an assistant professor of psychology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and the medical director of Joy at...
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Stand Up for Doctors: Kim Downey on Post-Traumatic Growth, LinkedIn Advocacy, and Reclaiming Joy in Medicine
If you’re a healthcare professional who’s ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unseen—this episode is for you. Â
Kim Downey, physical therapist, three-time cancer survivor, and fierce advocate for physician...
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Addicted to Perfect: Dr. Amna Shabbir on Burnout, Silence, and the Case for Joy
If perfectionism is stealing your joy, this episode is for you.
You’ll hear the honest, powerful story of Dr. Amna Shabbir—a master certified coach, internist, and mom—who knows exactly what it’s like to look...
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Dismantling the Old, Creating A Better Way: Iris Fernandez Valdez on Justice and Joy
Discover a journey towards personal joy, justice and connection.The Solving for Joy podcast welcomes Iris Fernandez Valdez, an emotional well being coach. Together with Dr. Chrissie Ott, they discuss the importance of...
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A Life True to You: Dr. Jillian Rigert on Surviving Shame and Finding Joy
Learn how subtracting societal expectations can lead to greater joy, authenticity, and self-discovery.
In this conversation, host Dr. Chrissie Ott speaks with Dr. Jillian Rigert, a former military oral surgeon turned...
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Dr. Kara Pepper on Redefining Medicine and Why She’s Not Asking for Permission
Learn how redefining medicine can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful life.
In this episode of Solving for Joy, Dr. Kara Pepper shares her journey from burnout in medicine to rediscovering joy in her career. She...
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Dr. Tasha Faruqui and Chasing Joy in the Shadow of Anticipatory Grief
Explore how to cope with anticipatory grief, the power of advocacy, and the finding joy even in darkness in this episode of the Solving for Joy podcast.
Dr. Tasha Faruqui shares her journey as a pediatrician and...
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