The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt and Jenn Landis discuss:   Breaking free from golden handcuffs   Major career and life pivots and the courage to take them   Moving from making plans to chasing purpose     "So many of us chase plans when we need to chase purpose." - Jenn Landis   "You may be released from a job, but that does not mean you are released from your callin...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:     1. The Mirror as a Battleground — and How to Take It Back   2. Aging as Power, Not Decline   3. Radical Self-Love in a World That Profits From Our Insecurities   4. Modeling a New Legacy of Beauty for the Next Generation Top of Form     "At fifty and beyond, we are not fading — we are fierce. We are not less — we are more...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses :     1. The Cultural Weight of "Yes"   2. No as an Act of Self-Preservation and Self-Respect   3. The Fallout and the Freedom from saying No   4. Boundaries every woman needs   Your no is not rejection. It's a declaration. A declaration that your life, your time, and your worth are sacred. And that is the kind of brave, heali...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Kathy Stepien discuss:     Letting go of hustle Quitting over-functioning. Dr. Kathy's upcoming book release, Done with Grit: On walking ourselves home.     Kathy Stepien, MD, is a board-certified Pediatrician, Certified Coach, and Director of the Institute for Physician Wellness. She is also a mother to two teenage boys. In 201...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt discusses:   1. The Weight of "Should" — and Who Put It There 2. The Liberation in Shedding Roles, Not Just Clothes 3. Reclaiming Joy Without Explanation 4. Rewriting the Rules—and Writing New Ones     Quote: " You don't owe anyone the version of you they built from their own expectations. You get to choose joy, rewrite the rules, and...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:   You Were Never Meant to Do Brave Things Alone From Comparison to Collaboration: Rewriting the Narrative Sister Circles: Spaces Where Success Is Shared, Not Silenced The Secret Weapon: Women Who Speak Your Name in Rooms You Aren't In   Brave Enough CME Conference 2025 This conference will specifically address how to combat t...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:   Failure Isn't the Opposite of Success — It's Part of It   The Fallout: What We Fear vs. What Actually Happens   The Power of Failing Out Loud   Making Room for Others to Fail and Grow     Brave Enough CME Conference 2025 This conference will specifically address how to combat the isolation of women working in healthcare wit...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Ali Brown discuss:   What to do when you are i solat ed as a woman   Redefining success in our fast-paced, ever-changing world   Understanding that sometimes our hardest times of suffering are actually sacred signals calling us for change     Guest Bio: Ali Brown is the founder of The Trust — a modern, premier community for 7+8 figu...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Letizia Alto discuss:   How your life can change with one simple question Giving yourself permission to change your vision   Why financial freedom is key to having choices in life Making bold, brave moves to create the life you want     Guest Bio: Letizia Alto is a physician, real estate investor, best-selling author, blogger, p...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Chrissie Ott discuss:   Chrissie's experience with burning the backup plan as it relates to starting solo micropractice and eventual return to hospital medicine   Her step into coaching, and more twists and turns   How she dealt with each of these changes and embraced the risks involved   How she has redefined success in her own...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Tiffany Moon discuss:   What to do when you find yourself successful yet totally unhappy   How to start to implement boundaries   The importance of following your JOY   How to deal with criticism and backlash     "Despite having so much success in life, I felt empty, unhappy and unfulfilled. It wasn't until I investigated it, an...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt discusses:   Redefining Bravery:  It's Not Just the Big Leaps The Power of "No" Without Guilt Speaking Up When It's Easier to Stay Silent Courage is a Muscle: Build It Daily     "Courage isn't always a loud, big move . Sometimes it's whispering to yourself I won't shrink today. " - Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt     Brave Enough CME Conference 2...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Stacy Wentworth discuss:   How to turn a career letdown into a comeback Saying no to unpaid work can lead to career success Stepping into brave spaces and creating our own story     "Asking yourself, 'who is driving the bus? And who has not been driving the bus, that should have a turn?' Is a great question to make brave moves."...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Kara Pepper discuss: The courage to walk away from prestigious, stable careers when they no longer align.   Trusting yourself when you decide to do a 180 in your life The first thing people should do when considering a career change Helpful questions to reflect on before making a change Top mistakes physicians make when creating...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:   Playing small serves no one Risk is inevitable Your boldness will inspire others to rise Comfort is the enemy of purpose Failure is just data collection     " Comfort is the enemy of purpose ." - Sasha  Shillcutt , MD     Brave Enough CME Conference 2025 This conference will specifically address how to combat the isolation...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt discusses:   How to Shut Up Your Inner Critic   How Embracing Your Authentic Self Saves Your Energy   The Push and Pull of Working On Your Flaws and Embracing Them         No one is perfect. Perfection is not our goal; progress is. And when you decide to give yourself grace, you will keep on working on yourself and at the same time, ac...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt and Dr. Amna Shabbir discuss:     The Different Types of Perfectionism   How Self Criticism Holds us Back   The Ways in Which Perfectionism Affects our Personality   Overcoming Shame and Radical Self Acceptance       Quote:   "Perfectionism is our favorite flaw." - Dr. Thomas Curran     Guest: Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC   Dr. Amna...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt and Dr. Santi Tanikella discuss:     The bio signs of stress   How to decrease a stress response in the heat of the moment   How to process difficult interactions at work        "We often think of stress at our outward environment, but we can have a lot of stress from our internal environment and how we speak to ourselves." -Dr. Santi...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt discusses:   How each person has a core fear, and what they can do about it How our fears can both protect us and hold us back   How knowing our core fear can feed our superpower     "Every person, whether they know it or not, makes decisions daily based on their core fear. Sometimes our actions are protective, sometimes they are destr...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt and Nancy Milton discuss:     How to name, tame and aim our personality strengths   Simple exercises to become more self-aware and emotionally intelligent   How to face interpersonal conflict in a healthy way   How to overcome negative thoughts      "The minute I let go of calling people out and started calling people forward I flouris...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha   Shillcutt   discusses:     What it means to be in the "Head" Triad   Strengths and challenges of being in the Head Triad   What it means to be an Enneagram type 5, 6, and 7       "Being in the head triad (types 5, 6, or 7) means having thousands more thoughts than the average person. So, resting your brain and having mindless activity is an imp...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:     What it means to be in the "Heart" Triad   Strengths and challenges of being in the Heart Triad   What it means to be an Enneagram type 2, 3, and 4     "People whose personality type falls in the heart triad are highly centered people who feel deeply. They cannot imagine a world in which people don't feel."  - Dr. Sasha S...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:     What it means to be in the "Gut" Triad   Strengths and challenges of being in the Gut Triad   What it means to be a Type 8, 1, or 9 on the Enneagram       "When you know your strengths and your challenges, you can be aware of how that plays out in your relationships, both at home and at work." - Dr. Sasha  Shillcutt      ...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:     Why a Personality Assessment Can Help You Become Emotionally Intelligent    Different Types of Personality Assessments   How to Appropriately Use a Personality Assessment         "The Enneagram takes you out of the box you may have put yourself in and allows you to see yourself in a new, powerful light." Dr. Sasha Shillcu...

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:     How Understanding Your Personality is KEY to Self Care   How Self Awareness is KEY to Emotionally Intelligence   How Understanding Your Core Motivation Gives You Energy   Understanding Your Core Fears and How They Influence Your Decision Making       "If you want to take care of and manage yourself, you must understand yo...