Create Meaning In Medicine
Create Meaning In Medicine
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Create Meaning In Medicine

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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201. Flourish First: What Nine Years of Doing the Work Looks Like in an MRI Machine with Dr. Erin Hurley
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Oct. 6, 2026

201. Flourish First: What Nine Years of Doing the Work Looks Like in an MRI Machine with Dr. Erin Hurley

Nine years ago, Dr. Erin Hurley learned she had breast cancer after finding a lump despite having had a preventive mastectomy years earlier. What followed was fear, uncertainty, and weeks of waiting, but also a turning point. She shares how the coaching she had started just three months earlier helped her approach the diagnosis with more calm, connection, and intention. Those lessons have changed the way she approaches everything from yearly cancer follow-ups to moments of everyday stress. The
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200 Episodes Later: Celebrate, Collaborate, and Stop Waiting to Live
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Sept. 29, 2026

200 Episodes Later: Celebrate, Collaborate, and Stop Waiting to Live

This podcast started with a different name, four hosts, and two episodes a week. Some of that worked, and some didn't. Instead of just pushing through, the team paid attention, got honest about what was working, and made changes. That's how the show reached its 200-episode milestone. Drs. Hurley and Sotelo look back at the lessons that have shaped them. Joanne tells how her biggest retreat so far only worked once she let go of hyper-independence and leaned on a team. Erin talks about how being
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199. CLASSIC REWIND - Breaking The Silence: The Truth About Suicide In The Medical Field
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Sept. 22, 2026

199. CLASSIC REWIND - Breaking The Silence: The Truth About Suicide In The Medical Field

Physician suicide isn't just a statistic; it's a crisis impacting the heart of healthcare. In this episode, we explore why so many doctors suffer in silence and what's finally being done to change that. Learn the risk factors and how small actions can make a big difference. Tune in to break the silence and be part of the solution. Key Takeaways To Listen For According to many sources, roughly 300 to 400 U.S. physicians die by suicide each year Female physicians carry a higher suicide rate than
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About the Hosts

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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.

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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.