Healthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate

Suzanne's story will inspire you to "live in a cathedral of creativity" as she puts it.  She tells us her story of feeling pulled towards writing and how she wrote 2 amazing books without ever taking a writing class in college.  Suzanne went back to school to study writing, but uncovered a fascinating correlation between brain science and creativity.  She realized criticism shuts do...

Why are you doing what you do for a living?  Do you feel a sense of purpose?  Do you have joy in your daily work?  Why are you staying there?   Hard questions but worth spending the time to ask yourself!  Grab a cup of tea (or wine!) and your journal for this episode.   www.hopethepa.com

A few words to make you more mindful this week

I loved hearing Sara's story of living life on her terms.  For those of you perfectionists and pleasers who don't like making changes that might disappoint people, this is a must-listen!  Check out her links on my website at https://hopethepa.com

When you don't like where you are in life, or you look around and don't like what you see, you've either gotta be willing to visualize a different outcome and implement it or cease your griping.   What's your biggest gripe these days?  Shoot me a message @hopethepa or visit www.hopethepa.com

A splash of motivation for your Monday

This dynamic duo used their personal experiences with burnout to start a business to help others going through the same thing.  They also work hard in their national professional organization to advocate for changes in the healthcare system.  They do all this while working full-time and being moms and wives.     For a pic of Heidi and Talia and their contact info, go to www.hopethepa.com

Here's a confession:  I have three planners (one in my purse, one I carry in my work bag, and one on my computer).  I am one of the least likely people to "go with the flow."  And yet, I realize it's my Ego pushing me to think I have control over each step.  I'll share how I'm learning to listen to my Inner Self and be open to possibility.   Shoot me a DM and let me know w...

A little dose of inspiration for your Monday

This love story will have you swooning and laughing with delight.  Whitney's honest confession of what her life was like pre-Covid is one many of us can relate to.  She shares how she met a hottie with a South African accent and ended up stranded in his home country during the early months of the pandemic. A crazy situation ended up being a blessing in disguise.   Whitney's Instagra...

How do you listen to your intuition?  If we possess Inner Knowing, how do we access It when our lives are so busy, when our worlds are chaotic and noisy? Send me a DM and let me know if this podcast resonated with you.  Send me a message letting me know how you access your own Inner Knowing @hopethepa www.hopethepa.com

A tiny dose of inspiration for your week

Debra Lynn has learned to follow her intuition over the years and shares her wisdom generously.  She tells of her journey working for Rolling Stone magazine as an editorial assistant to writing and performing songs for organizations like MADD.  She started her own non-profit called Each Moment We're Alive to empower breast cancer survivors and fund research.  Debra turned her song f...

I teach my kids to problem solve, especially when they hear a "no."  It doesn't make for easy parenting, but it's a life skill.  Whether it's a job you desire, a degree, or some other accomplishment you yearn for, don't let a roadblock stop your journey.   www.hopethepa.com

A quote or poem to give you a dose of hope and motivation for your week

Beatriz knew from a young age that she'd end up working for Globo TV, the premier television station in Brazil.  And so she did.  This led her on a journey she never could've imagined, starting an NGO for promoting positive social media campaigns amongst college students in response to news that ISIS and other alt right groups were recruiting young people with their social media videos p...

For us people-pleasers, choosing yourself can feel uncomfortable and icky.  Choosing yourself over others and make you feel like you've got a ton of guilt dumped on you.  I'll tell you how I choose myself while mothering two kids and wifing (is this a word?) a husband, all three of whom are accustomed to me putting their needs first.    Shoot me a DM on Insta @hopethepa or emai...

Heather is like your wisest friend, giving you pearls of wisdom while she walks you through her journey of total career burnout to slowly awakening to her creativity and finally coming full circle to discover what it means to Choose Yourself.    For show notes and links to Heather's info, go to www.hopethepa.com or message me on IG @hopethepa

I talk about Self-doubt Susan, part of our survival mechanism in navigating this scary world.  I give examples from my own life and offer tips on how to deal with Susan.   For a photo of me with my Self-doubt Susan haircut, go to www.hopethepa.com   

An excerpt from a poem by Ben Okri to give you a boost this Monday www.hopethepa.com

Y'all are going to love Shannon's honesty about how dang hard it is to deal with self-doubt and keep moving up the "rungs of the spiritual ladder" as she calls it.  Shannon still teaches yoga, but sold the yoga studio she co-owned to focus full-time on her life coaching business.   Check out her website https://shannonballcoach.com/ Shoot her an email at shannon@shannonballcoach.com IG:...

I tell about two times when I listened to my gut and spoke up about something.  Come over to my website if you'd like more tips on speaking up for yourself! www.hopethepa.com

A tiny dose of inspiration to start your week! www.hopethepa.com @hopethepa

Caroline Ward tells how she broke down in the pediatrician's office 15 years ago with her two babies and a bad case of post-partum depression.  This marked the beginning of a new journey listening to God.  She took a brave step in a new direction that didn't make sense to anyone but her, signing up for a course on personal training.  Caroline lets us in on what it's like to listen t...

Based on Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages, I share my experience figuring out what makes me, my hubby and our kids feel the most loved.   Figure out your love language: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ To read more about my experience with this book, read my blog: www.hopethepa.com