Solving For Joy

Solving For Joy

Hosted by: Chrissie Ott, MD

Through in depth conversations with a wide range of guests, Solving for Joy explores the idea that we are always trying to solve life's equation for maximal joy. We'll discover what constants are actually variables...

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Solving For Joy in Menopause/ Perimenopause with Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan: It Doesn’t Have to Be That Hard!

Reclaim your health and joy through menopause and perimenopause. This week, host Dr. Chrissie Ott is joined by Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan, the Portland Menopause Doc and a leading voice in menopause care. Dr. O’Sullivan has...
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Joy, Unscripted: Dr. Wendy Schofer on Connection, Comedy, and Coaching Families

Discover how to connect more deeply and build relationships rooted in care and compassion. This week on Solving for Joy, host Dr. Chrissie Ott sits down with Dr. Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician, coach, and founder of...
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Finding Joy Through the Lens of Food and Feminism with Founder of Acme Farms and Kitchen, Joy Rubey

Discover how to bring more intention and ease into your family's meals and find the difference it can make in your life and those around you. Have you ever thought about the 'why' behind the way you nourish your...
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ROAR With Me: Solving for Joy Through Purposeful Action

 Reignite your passion for medicine and find out how to unlock your full potential. Want to learn more about how coaching can benefit your life? In this special bonus episode, Dr. Chrissie Ott introduces ROAR, a six...
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Solving for Joy Through Authenticity: Just What the Doctor Ordered with Dr. Jessica Ching

Explore the significance of living authentically and the essential role of a supportive environment for physicians.   On today’s episode of the Solving for Joy podcast, host Dr. Chrissie Ott welcomes Dr. Jessica...
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Grounding Principles and a Fresh Take on Gratitude

What if you let go of what you thought you should be grateful for and instead explore what is already present? As Thanksgiving approaches, join Dr. Chrissie Ott, as she discusses the pitfalls of using gratitude as a...
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Reckoning and Revelation: Finding Joy Even in the Most Difficult Truths of Our Individual and Collective Histories with Rebecca Clarren, author of The Cost of Free Land

Uncover the power of acknowledgment, repair, and resilience in shaping a more connected and accountable future. Rebecca Clarren, author of The Cost of Free Land, joins the Solving for Joy podcast with host Dr....
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The Science of Joy: Exploring Bliss Brain with Dawson Church

Discover the profound connections between neuroscience, meditation, and personal growth. Join Dawson Church PhD, bestselling science writer and researcher, as he dives into the science behind EFT, meditation and their...
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Engineering Healthy Relationships: Peter Kahn on the Challenges and Stages of Lasting Connection

From a life devoid of joy to one filled with healing and service. Join host Dr. Chrissie Ott as she speaks with friend and coaching colleague Peter Kahn. Peter shares his transformative journey from a life devoid of...
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Beyond the Buzzword: The True Impact of Burnout on Physicians and Why Resilience Isn’t the Problem

Discover the realities of burnout—what it truly means and why it goes beyond being a personal problem. Join host Dr. Chrissie Ott as she delves into the multifaceted nature of burnout, especially within the medical...
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From Breaking Bad to Breaking Through: Natural Disasters, Survival, and Post-Traumatic Growth

Connecting with others, finding strength, and uncovering joy even in the darkest times. Host, Dr. Chrissie Ott shares her harrowing experience of navigating Tropical Storm Imelda, while also dealing with family health...
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Beyond Balance: Finding Wholeness and Joy in Leadership with Dr. Tracy Asamoah

Ready to let go of what isn’t serving you and move towards wholeness? Listen up! In this insightful episode, host Dr. Chrissie Ott, MD, and leadership coach Dr. Tracy Asamoah, MD, ACC, explore the concept of moving...
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