Balanced Steps

In this episode of Balanced Steps, Dr. Cynthia Correa Cedeno and Dr. Sondema Tarr delve into the complexities of healthcare, emphasizing the importance of holistic care over fragmented approaches. They discuss how specialists often work in silos, focusing solely on their area of expertise, which can lead to a lack of comprehensive understanding of a patient's overall health. The conversation highl...

In this episode of Balanced Steps, Dr. Cynthia Correa Cedeno and Dr. Sondema Tarr delve into the critical theme of survival mode in the medical profession. They discuss how many physicians operate in a constant state of survival, often unaware of the toll it takes on their mental and physical health. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing the signs of being in survival mode and...

n this episode of Balance Steps, Dr. Cynthia Correa Cedeno and Dr. Sondra Mottar delve into the concept of direct care in the medical field, emphasizing that it is not merely a business model but a necessary boundary for effective patient care. They discuss the challenges faced by physicians operating within the insurance model, where high patient volume often compromises the quality of care. The...

What looks like silence from the outside From Dr. Cynthia Correa Cedeno and Dr. Sondema Tarr was actually deep work on the inside. After a three-month pause, Balanced Steps returns—not to explain, apologize, or catch up, but to realign. This episode names the truth behind the break: not burnout, not failure, but integration. We talk about what happens when physicians stop performing wellness and s...