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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker comments on a recent Doximity OpMed describing the habits of the happiest doctors. She discusses the meaning of happiness and adds her own additions to the list. Relevant/mentioned links: Inquire HERE about coaching - 20% off during November and December! Doximity OpMed article - These Are the Habits of the Happiest Doctors Arthur Brooks books - Build t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Erica Bove. Erica is a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont. She is also the CEO and founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility, where she helps women physicians and professionals optimize both the science and the emotional side of fertility so they can maxi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Nancy Echefu. Nancy is a Hair Transplant Physician and Hair Loss Coach based in Peachtree City, Georgia. Since opening Havilah Hair Restoration in 2023, she has helped patients regain their confidence through personalized and innovative hair restoration treatments. Nancy is the 2024 Regional Winner of Best of Georgia and is the only female ha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Wendy Schofer. Wendy is a dual-board certified pediatrician and lifestyle physician, and a trauma-informed parenting coach specializing in eating disorder prevention for family members of all ages and sizes. She retired from a career in Navy medicine in 2021, and as founder of Family in Focus®, is on a mission to help 1 million families build...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker shares a recent experience of having her work-life balance abruptly change. She talks about what happened, how she felt, and what she learned from the situation. ** Join the Practice Balance newsletter HERE and get the free training video on the one thing holding you back from better work-life balance! ** ** Buy the book Lean Out and leave a review ** R...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Cobin Soelberg. Cobin is an M.D., J.D. who practices anesthesiology part-time in Bend, Oregon. He also serves as an expert witness in medical malpractice cases. Since 2020, he has also run Greeley Wealth Management, a financial planning firm built on a simple premise of a physician working for physicians.  Outside of work, Cobin spends as muc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker shares some stories of a recent summer trip. On that trip, she watched the new movie, The Devil Wears Prada 2. Careful to not share too many spoilers, Dawn discusses the work-life balance themes she identified from the movie and one of its main characters, Miranda Priestly. ** Subscribe to the Practice Balance newsletter by putting your email into the p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Mary Jeanne Roberts. Mary Jeanne is a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She's an AA educator, mindfulness practitioner, and founder of the Awakened Anesthetist, an educational brand built exclusively for the CAA community.  Mary Jeanne loves to live slowly in her suburban home in K...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker welcomes. back Jordan Grumet. Jordan is an internal medicine and hospice physician who first shared his thoughts with the world through blogging, specifically focusing on financial independence and wellness. He has published three books - Taking Stock , The Purpose Code , and most recently The Healthcare Heist: How Physicians and Patients Can Unite to T...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Dimitrios Tsatiris. Dimitrios is a practicing board-certified psychiatrist, book author and TEDx speaker who studies and writes about the interface of mental health and achievement. His work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Psychology Today , Doximity, Health.com , KevinMD , The White Coat Investor and Thrive Global among othe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker contemplates the meaning of "enough". She shares her recent struggles with enough, and she gives ways you can figure out what is "enough" for you. ** If you need some guidance to figure out your enough, I have a couple open spots for 1:1 coaching clients this summer. Sign up for a phone conversation HERE to find out if coaching is fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Ingrid Yang. Ingrid Yang MD, JD is a board-certified internal medicine physician, longevity specialist, and yoga teacher who integrates evidence-based medicine with lifestyle and mindfulness practices to optimize healthspan. Ingrid is also the author of multiple books on yoga and meditation, and she leads wellness and longevity retreats world...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Leigh Johnson. Leigh is a Family Physician in Johnson City, TN. In addition to her MD, she holds a Master's degree in Public Health. Leigh describes herself as an Army veteran, a staunch supporter of human rights, an avid exerciser, a self-proclaimed coffee addict, wife to Abraham and mom to two wild boys. Leigh shares how the abrupt clo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks about the essentials. She shares what prompted her to consider hers, and she gives examples of the things she needs daily or almost daily to feel happy, healthy, and fulfilled. She also shares tips on how you can figure out your own essentials.  Relevant/mentioned links: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Schedule a cons...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Jenny Kelly. Jenny is a pediatrician who divides her clinical time between a community health center in rural Arkansas and an integrative pediatrics consulting practice in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Currently pursing a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling, Jenny is committed to expanding her skills to better help her patients and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker welcomes a return guest: Stacey Funt. Dr. Funt is a practicing radiologist, health coach, and founder of LH Adventure Travel, where she curates and leads women’s global wellness travel experiences in breathtaking natural settings and diverse cultures. She also designs trips for private groups and couples. Each itinerary is rooted in the principles of li...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Christie Mulholland. Christie is a palliative care physician and Associate Professor at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She has spent her adult life proving that intentional breaks make you a better doctor — not a lesser one. She's taken career breaks to backpack across the US, South America, and the Greek Islands.  Recently, Christie took a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Asha Padmanabhan. Asha is an anesthesiologist, leader, coach, and speaker who delivers workshops, grand rounds, and keynote presentations for healthcare audiences. With more than 20 years in high-stakes operating rooms and leadership roles at state and national levels, she understands the real pressures physicians face — especially women navi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Santina Wheat. Santina is an academic family physician who finds joy in helping others unlock their full potential. She also serves as a career and life coach, guiding physicians and healthcare workers from burnout to balance. Having navigated her own career challenges, she understands the power of mentorship and intentional growth. In additi...

Send us Fan Mail This solo episode is a departure from the regular content of the Lean Out Podcast, but it's an important topic that applies to everyone. Dawn Bakers shares about her experience getting scammed. She provides details about how she dealt with it and gives tips for what to do to prevent becoming the victim of internet scams. How to leave a review for the show: Apple Podcasts - Sc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Lean Out Podcast, Dawn Baker talks with Karla Castillo. After working for years as a full-time nurse, Karla started Dominate Nursing, a company dedicated to helping nursing students feel more confident, less overwhelmed, and excited about learning.  Karla shares her career path from the bedside to entrepreneurship and education. She leads by example as someo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Sarah Hart-Unger. Sarah is a practicing physician, podcaster, and mother of three with a passion for helping listeners make the most of their limited time through effective planning and goal-setting, both at work and in their personal lives. Her time-tested planning methods help shift the balance from reactive and stressful to proactive and f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks about what it means to have margin. She shares some stories from her own life and the lives of her clients, in addition to ways you can get more margin in your own life. ** Don't forget about your chance to provide feedback on the show so we can all benefit from suggested improvements! Click the link to send a text above, or submit an email h...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of Season 4 of the Lean Out Podcast, Dawn Baker talks about the importance of mindset. She shares ways you can learn to change your mindset and a framework for figuring out how you want to spend your 2026. Don't forget to share your feedback on the show as a whole by sending a text through the link in the show notes, or send a message:  https://practiceba...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Aimee Lowe. Aimee is the founder of the Lowe Legal Group based out of Omaha, NE. She represents c-suite executives, physicians, lawyers, and other professionals in complex compensation package negotiations, employment agreements, and contract reviews. Aimee shares the events that led up to her abrupt exit from a big law firm where she was abo...