The Revive Physicians Podcast

As physicians, our minds are always working overtime - processing complex cases, making rapid decisions, and juggling the endless “invisible labour” that follows us home. Mental energy is often the most taxed of our resources, yet it’s also the one we have the greatest ability to manage if we know how. In this final episode of our 5-part series on Energy Management, Drs. Sarah Lea and Alicia Power...

And we’re back! After a little breather (thank you for bearing with us while we model imperfection), we’re diving back into our Energy Management Series with part three: Core Energy . In this solo episode, Dr. Sarah Lea gets personal about what it really means to live and lead from your core - that deeper place of purpose, values, and alignment that fuels everything else. She reflects on her own j...

Feeling like you’re carrying it all - at work, at home, and everywhere in between? You’re not alone. In this special Q&A episode, Drs. Sarah Lea & Alicia Power dive into what’s behind the constant feeling of “too much,” and how this year’s Managing the Mental Load Retreat  was created to help you finally set it down. They walk you through what to expect at the retreat, who it’s for, a...

We’ve been talking a lot about burnout lately - on this podcast and in the broader community - but let’s be honest: sometimes these conversations feel surface-level at best, and futile at worst. Maybe you're screaming inside, thinking, "Sure, it all sounds nice, but the system is too broken, and I'm too stuck to change anything." Today, Dr. Sarah Lea sits down with Dr. Rabia Khan - PhD, MS, and Po...

As female-identifying physicians, we're no strangers to the invisible weight of emotional labour - whether it’s managing complex patient interactions, juggling competing demands at home, or absorbing the emotional load of our teams and loved ones. In this powerful episode, Sarah and Alicia unpack how emotional energy gets drained and, more importantly, how to replenish it. In Episode 3 of our 5-pa...

Ever hit that 3 PM wall and wonder how you're supposed to keep going? In Episode 2 of our 5-part series on energy management , Drs. Alicia Power and Sarah Lea dive into the first - and most foundational - quadrant of energy: physical energy . Building on last episode’s introduction to energy management, they explore how nutrition, movement, and not least of all, rest, and renewal fuel our capacity...

We often feel constrained by the omnipresent restrictions of time. "We don't have time! We ran out of time! We wish we had more time"! But time is a finite resource that we cannot control. What we can control, however, is the amount and type of energy we can apply to our precious time, and that is what today's podcast is all about! In this episode, Drs. Alicia Power and Sarah Lea break down t...

What is a capsule wardrobe and should you have one? Feeling good in our skin often extends to feeling good in our clothes, so today Dr. Power is sitting down with personal stylists Ash and Jamie from Two Blueprints to discuss the various virtues of a capsule wardrobe! They talk about how capsule wardrobes can be filled with personal style and expression, despite being&nbsp...

 An American study found was that almost 40% of female physicians switch to part-time hours or leave medicine altogether within six years of completing residency. Some studies attribute this to the overwhelming mental and emotional load that female physicians carry both at work and at home.  If we're looking at the workforce, 50% of physicians and 60% of current medical students in Canad...

In this insightful episode of the Revive Physicians podcast,  registered holistic nutritionist and lifelong athlete Morgan Rozon delves into realistic, sustainable nutrition habits for busy female-identifying physicians. Morgan shares her personal journey from extreme dietary restriction to finding a balance that works for her. She discusses mindful eating, creating balanced meals, and the im...

What would happen if you deleted any email apps from your phone? Or all social media? You might feel both relief and panic at the thought, but does one feeling stand out more than the other? Our phones keep us constantly connected and accessible, which can feel necessary for our lives and careers - especially as physicians. But at the same time, they contribute to stress, anxiety, and, ironically,...

Welcome to Season Two of the Revive Physicians Podcast! To start us off, Dr. Sarah Lea is joined by Rachel Mark,  Registered Acupuncturist and Integrative Health Coach with degrees in Kinesiology, Acupuncture, as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine. What do these fields all have in common? They have formed Rachel's journey to deepening her understanding of the nervous sys...

In this episode of the Revive Physicians Podcast, Dr. Alicia Power sits down with Dr. Al Hayashi, a general and pediatric surgeon from Victoria, BC - and one of her own mentors - to discuss the multifaceted world of mentorship in the medical field. They delve into the differences between mentors, sponsors, teachers, and coaches, and offer practical advice on how to approach potential mentors, as w...

Discover the secret to setting goals! In this episode, Drs. Power and Lea delve into the art of goal setting. Learn about the powerful distinction between means goals and end goals, and why understanding this can transform your life. They'll share research-backed benefits of having a clear purpose, from better mental health to increased longevity. Plus, get practical with the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setti...

Join Dr. Sarah Lea as she engages in an enlightening and heartfelt conversation with Eileen March, a former midwife turned intuitive coach, wild medicine energy healer, and "slow living witch" - a title that reclaims the connection to feminine wisdom and creating a culture of care for community. They delve deep into the profound importance of rest, exploring how societal pressures and pe...

In episode three of our three-part series on how to host (and attend) meetings successfully, we dive into the art of facilitating productive meetings. Our host, Dr. Alicia Power and guest Jennie Aitken, The Meeting Whisperer , provide invaluable insights on how to manage and navigate meetings effectively. Starting with setting the threshold, and moving on to establishing guardrails using technique...

In this episode of the Revive Physicians Podcast, Dr. Alicia Power and Dr. Sarah Lea get into the Eisenhower Matrix, a powerful tool for task prioritization. They share practical insights on how to categorize your tasks into urgent, important, non-urgent, and non-important quadrants to streamline your workflow and focus on what truly matters. They discuss real-life examples from their busy sc...

In this enlightening episode of Revive Physicians podcast, Dr. Sarah Lea sits down with Dr. Suzanne Rutherford, co-founder of The Fit Physician community. Dr. Rutherford shares her journey from becoming a physician in Australia, brushing past burn-out, and instead creating a powerful support network for female physicians. Discover the transformative power of fitness, community, and strength traini...

Join Dr. Alicia Power and the Meeting Whisperer, Jennie Aitken, as they unlock the secrets to setting your meetings up for success! In this second episode of the series, they dive into why defining meeting objectives is crucial, share smart pre-reading techniques, and reveal the magic of taking breaks to keep energy high. Jennie sprinkles her wisdom on recruiting amplifiers and respecting ultradia...

Join Dr. Alicia Power as she talks with Dr. Jen Vassel, a family doctor and artist. They delve into the importance of reigniting hobbies, how to discover what you enjoy, and how ( and why! ) to find time in a busy schedule for self-care and joy. Be sure to check out Dr. Vassel's website and her Canadian Women in Medicine Painters Group on Facebook, as well as these great reads for a more in d...

Everybody hates meetings. We have the secret to changing that. Whether you're a frequent attendee or organizer, this episode is a must listen if you're sick and tired of being called into meetings "that could have been emails," or an organizer who is struggling with meeting attendance or engagement. In this first of a series of episodes, Dr. Alicia Power is joined by Jennifer "The Meeting Whispere...

The Gap and The Gain - catchy words but what do they actually mean in the context of your improved personal and professional wellbeing? Originally coined in the book of the same name by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, the concept explores how focusing on progress, or gain, rather than setbacks, or the gap between where you are as opposed to your ideal goals, will lead to greater happiness and...

Do you struggle with connection in our busy, fast paced world? Perhaps you have a lot of people in your life, but the connections feel somehow empty? Or do you feel social media draining your social battery? In this episode, we delve into the fundamental role of human connection in our lives, examining its impact on our mental, physical, and emotional health. We explore the definition of connectio...

Are you finding yourself in a constant state of overwhelm? You entered medicine with the intention of helping people, but do you feel yourself more drained than fulfilled by your career at the end of each day? Are you re-evaluating your decision to practice medicine, or maybe you just want to find joy in it again? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, then the second annual Revive...

Join us as we dive into a fundamental topic for healthcare workers and beyond - values! Dr. Sarah Lea & Dr. Alicia Power share their insights and personal experiences on how understanding your values can transform your professional and personal life. Whether you think values are a little " woo-woo,"  a concept that you've been curious about for a while, or simply haven't given&n...