Co-hosted by Dr. Cynthia Correa-Cedeño and Dr. Sondema Tarr

Balanced Steps

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Balanced Steps is a podcast for those ready to challenge the status quo in medicine and embrace a more compassionate, whole-person approach to care. Co-hosted by Dr. Cynthia Correa-Cedeño and Dr. Sondema Tarr—two physicians who rejected traditional paths to pursue authentic healin. This show explores the intersection of wellness, medicine, mindset, and systemic change. We share real patient stories, honest conversations, and tools for reclaiming health from the inside out.

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Co-hosted by Dr. Cynthia Correa-Cedeño and Dr. Sondema Tarr

Episodes

From Fragmented Care to Whole Decisions 13.03.2026 16:27

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...

You Can't Heal What Your Still Surviving 06.03.2026 16:19

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...

Direct Care Isn’t a Business Model — It’s a Boundary 27.02.2026 14:30

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...

We Didn’t Disappear — We Integrated 18.01.2026 10:51

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...