More Than Just a Doctor

In this inspiring episode of The More Than Just A Doctor Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with a dear friend and fellow physician to delve into a topic that's close to both our hearts - the pursuit of having it all. Join us for a candid conversation as we explore the notion that "You Can Have It All," and how your definition of 'all' may be entirely unique from someone else's. Dr. Judit...

I'm delving into a topic that's close to my heart and is a game-changer in the way we view life. I recently had a chat with my dad about my coaching business, and his innocent comment got me thinking. He said, 'I wouldn't think doctors would have any problems,' and I couldn't help but chuckle. No matter who we are, life has its ups and downs. So, here's the scoop: Life is 50/50. This beautiful con...

Hey there! Welcome to Episode 22 of "More Than Just a Doctor." I'm your host, Lil Surprenant MD, and today, we're diving headfirst into a topic that's close to my heart: the power of words, not just in medicine but in life, too. So, here's the deal – you know those cliché words and phrases we hear all the time, like "journey" and "service heart"? Well, I've got some thoughts on those, and let's ju...

Tired? Stressed? You know the feeling when everything sounds like a big deal? Like it’s really hard? Me too. I address exactly that in this week’s podcast episode. You know you need to cut some stuff off your calendar, off your list… (but it’s HARD! I WANT to do those things!). This week I talk about evaluating and a process for cutting out things you want to do when you’re feeling like it’s all t...

Tune in for an extraordinary journey through the heart of healthcare on the More Than Just a Doctor Podcast I am thrilled to introduce our very first guest, a nursing powerhouse and dear friend, Amanda Biondi. Her career is a testament to the remarkable paths that healthcare professionals can traverse, and she shares her unique and inspiring story with us. In this episode, Amanda takes us on a cap...

Join me in today's episode, with some food for thought: Sometimes It's Worth The Trouble. This subtle and simple mindset shift may bring you a new perspective on that next experience - whether that's planning a last minute vacation or saying "yes" to that dance class.   Book your Consult Call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17659837 Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www...

Join me as I teach you my thought exercise to get you heading in the direction of a life you love. Learn how I use this exercise with myself and my coaching clients to create an ideal weekly schedule that aligns with your ambitions and leaves you fulfilled both professionally and personally. It’s a short and sweet episode, but definitely worth a listen! Book your Consult Call: https://app.acuitysc...

In this empowering episode of The More than Just a Doctor Podcast, we dive into the art of embracing your authentic self and owning what you truly like. As a life coach for physicians, practicing hospitalist, wife, mom of two boys, reader, dancer, and dolphin enthusiast, I believe that you are more than just a doctor, and your interests outside of work are what make life rich and fulfilling. Join...

In this episode of the "More than Just a Doctor" podcast, we explore the concept of the "bag of worry" and how it affects our personal and professional lives. I'll share my personal experiences and insights into recognizing when someone is trying to transfer their worries onto us, whether it's in clinical practice or our relationships. I truly believe that understanding the dynamics of emotional t...

Welcome to The More than Just a Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Lil Surprenant MD, and I invite you to join me on a lighthearted journey as we explore the challenges and frustrations we encounter in both our professional and personal lives. In this episode, I'll share stories and insights that remind us of our own trifling tendencies and the nonsensical things people do. Together, we'll find strate...

In this episode we find an unlikely perspective tool: the Reading Scale. Join me as I share insights on how this scale, ranging from 1 to 10, can be a game-changer in your personal life. Learn how I apply this concept to cultivate intention and awareness of my emotional state. Even if reading isn't your cup of tea, fear not! The value of incorporating your own personalized 1-10 scale into your lif...

In this short and insightful episode, Dr. Surprenant shares her personal method for staying in control of your emotions and feelings during challenging situations. Listen to learn a quick, powerful tool for making your day better and improving your overall well-being. Join us as we delve into the importance of emotional awareness and learn practical tips for applying this approach in your own life...

The work we can do can be really hard to process sometimes. This episode is about acknowledging hard things and being kind to yourself. Book your Consult Call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17659837 Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.loveyourlifemd.com/newsletter View the Website: www.loveyourlifemd.com Join Lil on Social Media: www.instagram.com/lilsurprenant www.facebo...

Listen to a special episode reflecting on what's going right with my teenager and an invitation for you to do the same. Book your Consult Call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17659837 Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.loveyourlifemd.com/newsletter View the Website: www.loveyourlifemd.com Join Lil on Social Media: www.instagram.com/lilsurprenant www.facebook.com/loveyourl...

Join me this week to ponder the upsides and downsides to complaining. This is number three in my series on creating satisfaction at work. A little well placed complaining can add to your day. You may have been taught to never complain, but I disagree… Book your Consult Call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17659837 Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.loveyourlifemd.com/news...

Creating satisfaction by noticing, relishing and expanding the list of stuff you like at work. This is part of the new series about creating satisfaction at work. Book your Consult Call:   https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17659837 Sign up for the Newsletter:   https://www.loveyourlifemd.com/newsletter View the Website:   www.loveyourlifemd.com Join Lil on Social M...

I’m doing a new series about creating satisfaction at work. Yes, it can absolutely be created. Such a more powerful stance than the idea that it all just happens to us. In this episode, I discuss the idea of identifying and really enjoying the large and small points of mastery at work. Enjoy! Book your Consult Call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17659837 Sign up for the Newsl...

The last episode in Lil's How to Make Friends as an Adult series, "This Is What Friends Are For" is here to change the way  we  view  our  relationships, and how vulnerability and opening up can benefit us more than we imagined. Book your Consult Call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17659837 Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.loveyourlifemd.com/newslet...

What is a 'Cyber Sandwich' of friendship? Find out in this episode, a continuation of Lil's How to Make Friends as an Adult series.

Tune in as  Lil  talks about the difference between Refrigerator Friends and those on the opposite of the spectrum - Grocery Store Friends. This is Part 3 of her Making Friends as an Adult series.

Go get you some non-medical friends! Plus an extrovert's guide to making friends with an introvert. Jane Fonda video: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSundayMorning/videos/489157359964676 Work with Me: www.loveyourlifemd.com

Join Dr. Surprenant in this episode as she talks about the unnecessary stress we put on ourselves when trying something new, and how to tap into that "Beginner's Mindset" and allow ourselves to suck at something new.

How to Make Friends as an Adult, part two. Join Dr. Surprenant as she talks about the one the easiest places to make friends as a hospitalist, and listen to her recount two scenarios where she tried to make new friends and how each of those ended up. 

Introducing the More Than Just a Doctor Podcast by kicking off with a limited series on How to Make Friends as an Adult, part one. Listen as Dr. Surprenant explains why she thinks it feels so hard to make friends as an adult. Learn a few of her favorite mindset shifts you can make when it comes to making new friends, and just how easy it can really be.