Solving For Joy

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 family? Today, we talk to Joy Rubey, founder and CEO of ACME and Spade and Spoon. Joy shares her personal journey towards creating sustainable food systems, driven by her experiences as a...

 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 month coaching program designed specifically for physicians. Dr. Ott emphasizes the critical need for physicians to maintain their well-being to provide effective care, addressing the...

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 Ching, a compassionate leader, dedicated educator, and passionate advocate for authenticity in medicine. Together, they delve into Dr. Ching’s inspiring journey and discuss the critical co...

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 form of self-criticism and advocates for more genuine gratitude. She describes a unique gratitude practice called Naikan and its impact on personal growth and awareness. Dr. Ott discus...

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. Chrissie Ott to delve into historical injustice, cultural identity, and the role of storytelling in healing and understanding our shared history. Through reflections on her family’s past, th...

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 effectiveness in promoting healing. Together with host Dr. Chrissie Ott, they discuss the benefits of meditation and related practices. Their conversation emphasizes the innate capac...

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 joy to one filled with healing and service. As a relationship coach, Peter is able to share with us his biggest takeaways from helping people in their relationships and dives into the...

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 field. She unpacks its components and emphasizes the need to see burnout as a systemic issue, rather than an individual failing. Dr. Ott shares her own experiences with burnout and unde...

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 crises, and how she found strength during this difficult time. Listen as Chrissie shares how confronting life’s most difficult challenges can lead to profound growth and resilience....

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 beyond the outdated pursuit of balance and embracing wholeness instead.  Tracy, who specializes in helping women physicians and leaders, shares how creating space for self-determination...

Welcome to the first Solving for Joy roundtable discussion! Host, Dr. Chrissie Ott, welcomes back Sara Harkness Bovitz, MD, Joaquin Lopez, MS, NCC, and Corey Thompson, MA, LMHC. Together they share their unique perspectives on how we can navigate this election season with compassion, curiosity, and emotional strength. In this conversation, the guests emphasize the need for mindfulness, curiosity,...

What if experiencing joy could be as simple as taking it one step at a time? In today’s episode, your host Dr. Chrissie Ott welcomes Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Corey Thompson to discuss finding joy, particularly when it comes to relationships and intimacy. Corey first shares his personal journey to becoming a therapist specializing in intimacy and sexual health. Together, Chrissie and Corey...

Explore how joy, transformation, and storytelling are interconnected.  In this heartfelt conversation, Chrissie is joined by Joaquin Lopez - a musician, storyteller, counselor, and community advocate.  Together, Chrissie and Joaquin explore the power of creativity, storytelling, and collective connection as tools for healing and transformation.  Through storytelling and poetry, they highlight the...

🎧 What if you’re more creative than you think? 🎨 Find out how creativity can spark joy in our latest podcast episode with Elizabeth Heichelbech! In this conversation, Chrissie is joined by Elizabeth Heichelbech - an author, artist, educator, and creativity coach. Together, they reflect on the meaning of joy and explore the many ways we all feel joy. They share personal stories and experiences, i...

Learn how grief and joy relate to one another in beautiful and complex ways. In this conversation, host Dr. Chrissie Ott speaks with Sara Harkness Bovitz, an internal medicine physician and a life coach at Joy Point Solutions. Dr. Harkness Bovitz discusses the loss of her husband to brain cancer and how she found solace and meaning in writing her memoir, 'The Tricycle'. Dr. Harkness Bovitz emphasi...

In this short and sweet bonus episode, Dr. Chrissie Ott recites a deeply personal poem titled 'Interstate Solo'. Reflecting on her experiences from medical school and a divorce, the poem explores themes of vulnerability, renewal, and the journey of self-discovery. She recounts a solo road trip across the United States, embracing new sights and challenges, and finding joy in the journey. Through th...

Discover the ongoing journey of seeking joy on the Solving for Joy podcast. Welcome to the premiere episode of the Solving for Joy podcast, hosted by Dr. Chrissie Ott. In today’s episode, Dr. Ott shares her motivations for starting this podcast and her personal journey toward finding joy. Dr. Ott explores the concept of joy, describing it as an internal state connected to values, purpose, and even...

Searching for more joy? Unlock and cultivate joy in every aspect of your life with actionable insights and thought-provoking conversations on The Solving For Joy Podcast. Welcome to The Solving For Joy Podcast, hosted by Dr. Chrissie Ott, a dual board-certified physician and founder of Joy Point Solutions. Dr. Ott dives into the importance of discovering purpose and joy in life. She shares her per...