Create Meaning In Medicine

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Create Meaning In Medicine

Join your hosts, Dr. Joanne Sotelo, and Dr. Erin Hurley, as we uncover the critical next steps to elevate every aspect of your life. From well-being and relationships to financial mastery and legacy planning, we've got you covered.

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Aug. 14, 2025

123. From Survival Mode To Prepared: Coaching Tools That Work

When a crisis hits, will you be ready? In this episode, we share how coaching and emotional preparation helped them navigate grief, leadership, and high-stress decisions. And unpack what it means to lead with grace and stay g...

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Aug. 12, 2025

122. The Truth About Career Transitions No One Talks About

Transitions are rarely simple. In this candid conversation, we open up about what it really feels like to leave an 18-year career and navigate everything that comes next. We share the emotional impact, identity shifts, and sm...

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Aug. 7, 2025

121. Time For Joy: Play, Connection, And Burnout Recovery

When life moves fast, joy is often the first thing we sacrifice. But what if rest, play, and connection are the keys to resilience and healing? In this episode, we unpack why joy isn’t optional for women in medicine and how t...

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About the Hosts

Dr. Joanne Sotelo

MD, Psychiatrist

Dr. Joanne Sotelo is a Psychiatrist and a Mental and Emotional Well-being Coach dedicated to empowering women in medicine. Her mission focuses on helping them overcome feelings of overwhelm and take clear, actionable steps towards achieving their dreams. By providing coaching, guidance and support, she aims to facilitate harmony, prevent burnout, and foster a fulfilling, joyful, and harmonized life.

Dr. Erin Hurley

Pediatrician & Certified High Performance Coach

Dr. Erin Hurley empowers physicians and busy professionals to achieve peak performance, reduce stress, and reclaim time. Her evidence-based approach prioritizes both your well-being and productivity allowing you to flourish in your career, achieve peak performance, and maintain high-quality work – all without sacrificing your well-being.