Solving For Joy

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 Tracy Asamoah, MD, ACC, explore the concept of moving beyond the outdated pursuit of balance and embracing wholeness instead.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...