Becoming Virtuosa

To celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast, we are joined by a very special guest, our new MIGS surgeon at our practice, Dr. Sonia Koshy! Sonia is here to help me with my mission professionally, but she's also here to help us go where the scalpel can't reach.   Tune in this week as Dr. Koshy and I welcome in the new era we're starting here at Virtuosa GYN. We discuss all the exciting things we're wo...

When life gets hard, it can feel like everything is crashing down around us. Whether it's an unexpected loss, a looming deadline, or just the daily stresses piling up, we've all been there. In this vulnerable and heartfelt episode, I share some of the strategies I use to cope when things get tough.   Join me this week as I explore how to ground yourself in the present moment, lean on your loved on...

When it comes to money, life throws all kinds of challenges our way. That's why I'm bringing you a re-release of the episode I did with my financial advisor Hugh Hale. Hugh has helped me immensely over the past six years not only with the objective side of my finances, but also with understanding the emotions of money, which is what we dive into today.   Hugh Hale is the President and CEO of Finan...

I love the opportunity to show you the humans behind this show and the thought that goes into the conversations we have. We're women supporting and uplifting women over here, and today's show is a great example of that.   This week, Gaby Oliva discusses her experience as a guest on Becoming Virtuosa as we bring you behind the scenes of the podcast. We discuss the insightful conversations we had wh...

Have you ever felt stuck in life, struggling with insecurities and self-doubt? Today's episode will inspire you to embrace change and unlock your true potential. We're joined by the incredible Gaby Oliva, founder of Natural Remedies, who shares her powerful story of overcoming challenges, accepting change with growth, and building a thriving business from scratch. Get ready to be inspired as Gaby...

Back by popular demand, I'm rejoined by Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Reed Miloy. We're here for a replay episode to talk about foods that will help you live a longer, happier, healthier life. The best news is you can get your hands on these foods relatively cheaply, and they give you a massive return on your investment.   Dr. Reed Miloy is a doctor of internal medicine and a lif...

Today, we're diving deep into one of my favorite topics: prayer. Don't worry, I'm not going to get all preachy. This episode is about prayer as it relates to our mental health, and how embracing the energy around us helps us change our lives, no matter our religious beliefs.   There's a ton of science behind why we pray and the ways we pray, and there are plenty of links between prayer and our men...

Last week, I brought you a talk I gave recently about accelerated life transformation. I received some powerful, insightful questions after that talk, so I'm bringing those questions and my answers to this episode.   Tune in this week to get your burning questions answered about all things accelerated life transformation. I discuss how our brains react when we start going after transformation and...

I gave a speech last week at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas for the Women Leading Women Leadership group based around Brené Brown's book, The Gifts of Imperfection. But the overall theme of this talk was accelerating life transformation, and it was too valuable to leave it out of the podcast.   So tune in this week to discover the secret to accelerated life transformation. I di...

Why does growth matter? How does growing serve you in becoming your Virtuosa self? And what can you do to bring a growth mindset to everything you do in the world? If you want to grow, this episode is for you.   Tune in this week to discover why everything that life throws at you is an opportunity to grow. I discuss the challenges that have made me who I am today, share where real growth comes fro...

Having a lot of money and being wealthy is entirely different from feeling wealthy. You could have a ton of money and still feel insecure about your bank balance. The same goes for attaining a certain level of fitness versus feeling healthy. The truth is, you can feel healthy and wealthy, no matter how much money you have right now, how far you can run, or any of that.   Tune in this week to disco...

We are celebrating one year since the launch of The Dr. Crockett Show, my YouTube channel, and the relaunch of this podcast, Becoming Virtuosa this week! To mark this occasion, we're taking a trip 12 months back and resharing an important message about sharing your heart from a huge influence in my life: Starley Murray.   Starley is a national television producer and lifestyle entrepreneur. She is...

Discover how embracing creativity can significantly enhance your well-being. I'm sharing how to overcome the barriers that often prevent us from being more creative, such as the fear of failure and the misconception that creativity requires significant resources. You'll learn some practical ways to balance consumption with creation as I challenge you to reflect on your own habits. Let's get creati...

Discover how the power of giving can transform your life. I'm discussing some common misconceptions around giving, showing you where giving crosses over into coercion, and you'll learn about the most powerful energy and emotion you can give from, so your gift benefits everybody involved in the exchange.   To learn more, come visit us at  DrCrockett.com , or find us on  YouTube  for the Dr. Crocket...

Grief is an important topic that many of us rarely think about until it becomes suddenly relevant in our lives, often when we least expect it. And the sad truth is, grief is something we experience in more ways than you might think.   Tune in this week to discover what grief really is and how it's impacting your life. I discuss the different possible sources of grief, the varying emotions of loss,...

My first surgical assist Lacey Aguero shows up every single day with full commitment and determination. This grit is one of the things I love about her, and the grace she embodies makes her everything one could want in a colleague and friend. But what does it really mean to show up with grit and grace in pursuit of the life you want to create for yourself?   Tune in this week to discover how to sh...

My personal mantra when it comes to love is, "Love draws a bigger circle." This applies to romantic love, but also to friendships and a love of life in general. When you open yourself up to love, your world expands and you attract people, which is what we all want. Tune in this week to discover a new perspective on love as I discuss the philosophy of love and also get into the finer points of how...

I love my work as a surgeon, but I also have a huge passion for keeping people out of my operating room. So in this episode, I'm diving into the lifestyle modifications we can all make that will help us live longer, healthier lives. We all have choices about what we eat and how we support our longevity, so I'm sharing some best practices today. I'm also bringing some medical breakthroughs you need...

If you're a returning listener, you'll know that I'm a robotic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive GYN surgery (MIGS). But what is a MIGS and what does surgery like this actually entail? Well, on this special edition of the podcast, you'll learn exactly what goes on in my practice: Virtuosa GYN.   I've dedicated my career to making surgery easier for women. I get questions all the time from...

There are more contexts to healing than just our physical bodies. Whether it's your mental, spiritual, emotional, or physical world that needs healing, this episode is here to shine some light on the real healing process we need to go through when something isn't quite right.   Tune in this week to discover everything you need to know about the second of the Seven Seeds of the Soul: Healing. I dis...

One thing most patients have in common is that they want to reduce their stress levels. The tool of meditation is huge for stress management, and my returning guest, Dr. Reed Miloy, is here to share exactly why meditation is so effective, how it works, and how you can get started in just a few short minutes per day.   Dr. Reed Miloy is an internal medicine physician who runs his own practice. He's...

I talk privately with my patients about all the behavioral and habitual things we can do to focus on our wellness and health, and it all comes down to the Seven Seeds of the Soul, starting with the first seed: Be. This isn't about how you  should be, but it's about becoming what you want to be, and becoming your Virtuosa self.   You always have choice and self-determination, so tune in this week t...

How do you know whether or not someone is a narcissist? Not everyone knows the telltale signs to look out for when identifying a narcissist. In fact, narcissists tend to hide their tendencies pretty well. So, it's time to take a look at some important narcissism red flags you need to watch out for.   Today, I'm joined again by the wonderful Jim Denning. Jim is a licensed professional counselor and...

This week, we're covering a hot topic: narcissism. I speak to women all the time who want to know more about narcissism, what it really is, and most importantly, how it shows up in relationships. Narcissism is a personality disorder that presents many problems, and my guest is here to shed some much-needed light on all of it.   I'm joined by Jim Denning, a licensed professional counselor. Jim runs...

Dr. Reed Miloy is back for part two of our conversation on everything you need to know about the gut microbiome. This time, we're diving into what you can do to repair and replenish your gut microbiome, and giving you the foundation for maintaining a healthy gut.   Tune in this week to discover the core things you can do to support your GI tract. You'll learn the lifestyle habits that help rebalan...