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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Dec. 4, 2025

155. Women In Medicine Self-Trust And Permission-Free Leadership

Still waiting for a green light? In this episode, we show how life shifts when we stop seeking approval and start trusting our gut. We name the traps of perfectionism and people pleasing, then share a no permission playbook: ...

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Dec. 2, 2025

154. Grief, Money, and Time Pressures: Holidays for Women in Medicine

Feeling the holiday load before the season even starts? In this episode, we unpack why many women in medicine shoulder invisible labor at home and extra time burdens at work that spike this season. We name the financial strai...

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Nov. 27, 2025

153. How to Build a Sustainable Life in Medicine

Burnout gets all the airtime, but what comes after it rarely does. In this episode, we unpack what a truly sustainable life looks like for women in medicine. We dig into energy alignment, boundaries you actually keep, and sim...

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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.