Create an Unstoppable Life by Dena George, MD

Ep #183 -Betrayal with Dr. Tracey O’Connell

“Do you know anyone well versed in leading a conversation about betrayal - giving language to the emotions, and opening up to healing?  Bonus points if it’s you.”

That was the invitation to Dr. Tracey O’Connell, who graciously said yes.  

She’s an incredible human - deeply insightful, compassionate, and empathetic.  Tracey has lived a full & courageous life.  She started as a Radiologist and has evolved her skills to include facilitating Dr. Brené Brown’s Daring Way program, leading expressive writing programs, and coaching people on sustainable well-being and positive self-worth.  She knows how to lead difficult conversations.

Today’s conversation is about betrayal.  It’s a complex topic entangled with strong emotions, and is a deep wound for many of us.  We’ll  share our stories and do some processing in real time.  We’ll also talk about what has helped in the past and what helps us today. 

Experiencing complex emotions, such as betrayal, is part of the human experience.  The episode is an offering for you to give language to any deep wounds that may be present, and start the journey of healing knowing that you are not alone.

Tracey O'Connell, MD is a self-described "recovering physician" who expanded her career in Radiology to being an educator, speaker, and coach, fostering positive self-worth and sustainable well-being with teens, physicians, and LGBTQ+. She is a certified facilitator of expressive writing and Brené Brown's shame resilience programs. Her change of direction came after many years of feeling "not enough" as a person, a physician, a parent, or partner. She learned that helping people FEEL better helps them feel BETTER. Owning how we actually feel, how we'd like to feel, how we don't want to feel, and how others feel, significantly helps sustain our self-worth and well-being. 

 

Find/follow Tracey here:

Website - https://www.traceyoconnellmd.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/traceyoconnellmd/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EDDz2qXnTQpzElkwBPU6w

Ep 182 - The Beauty of Incomplete

Friends. . .today's episode may just surprise you.  We are talking about the openness, the expansiveness, and the beauty of not having things figured out or complete.  There are 4 offerings to help assuage your mind to see incomplete as a wonderful thing.  

 

Emerge Stronger 2024 - the conference for Women Physicians & Dentists is open for Registration - Emerge4Doctors.com.  GreenCloud Apparel is our first official sponsor and there's a huge warehouse sale going on through May 14th, 2023.  Check it out at GreenCloudApparel.com.

Ep #181 - The Triad

Today’s episode is about a triad of behaviors that many high achievers do every single day. . .leading to exhaustion and multiple unfinished tasks and projects.  We’ll define this triad, what it leads to, and how to untangle yourself from it.

 

Within this episode you’ll hear about a framework Dr. Shikha Jain uses to stay clear, focused, and out of the triad of ineffective behavior.  Find out more about her at shikhajainmd.com or on an upcoming episode of Trailblazers Changing Medicine podcast.

Emerge for women physicians and dentists will be hosting a conference February 29 - March 3, 2024 in San Antonio.  Block your calendar now for this event that will refresh your soul.  Learn more about the Emerge Community here.

Ep #180 - Brain Space

This episode is filled with exciting updates on Emerge, the talk given at Texas A&M, and what this summer looks like.  We’ll also be exploring the concept of brain space at a simplified level.  Specifically, the processing, storage, and retrieval of memories, from the perspective of default systems and becoming more intentional.  It’s designed to help you free yourself from patterns that negatively consume your time and energy. 

 

Think differently and demand better from your brain. . . this episode will show you how.

Ep #179 - A Foundation for Intentional and Ethical Leadership

Intentional and ethical leadership requires great clarity and focus (to be successful).  Today’s podcast episode explores 6 principles to help you see the bigger picture for any problem or challenge.  We’ll cover each principle, talk about why it matters, and build a foundation for making decisions in the midst of uncertainty.  All so that you can better serve the people you lead.

Ep #178 - Addiction, Humility, and Hope with Dr. Errin Weisman

Ep #178 - Addiction, Humility, and Hope with Dr. Errin Weisman

Dr. Errin Weisman has been part of my life for 4-5 years now. . . and today’s episode is absolutely incredible.  It’s a whole new level of conversation. . .you will feel her love, see her depth, and experience her clarity on healing and supporting recovery from addiction.  

Everyone needs to listen. . . and see all the beauty that arises when one is living their calling and sharing their gifts.  This is what an unstoppable life looks like.

Experience all the joy that Errin offers:

Doctor Me First podcast

Burnout to Badass podcast

Website - www.burntouttobadass.com/

Instagram - Burntout_to_Badass

Ep#177 - Getting Out of Getting It Right

In this joyous episode, we’ll explore ‘high standards’, ‘getting it right’, and other terms we use that really mean perfectionism.  It’s something that many of us high achievers do. 

 

We’ll explore the definition (and trap) of perfectionism.  We’ll also explore the components of it and how to untangle ourselves from the web that keeps us stuck.  All to reach a higher level of living an unstoppable life.

All women physicians and dentists are invited to Emerge - a meaningful community.  SIgn up here -  www.denageorgemd.com/nextjourney .  If you are also a Veteran or on Active Duty, join Women Warrior Healers here - www.denageorgemd.com/W2H

Ep#176 - Recovering Better

 

High achievers. . . we deny a lot, especially when things change and we are struggling.

 

Today’s episode provides a framework for recovering better. . . starting from when there is an abrupt change and your mind is spinning around in overwhelm.  I’ll share what’s normal, what we do and no longer have to, and how you can create more calm and ease.  It’s all part of living an unstoppable life.

Ep #175 - Lessons on the Road to Being Still

Being still is not something we high achievers do often (or well).  We prefer staying busy with an overloaded to-do list.  (Big smile) 

 

Today’s podcast episode is all about the last 2 weeks and a new call to be still.  I’ll share the precipitant for this unexpected journey, and the lessons I’ve learned.  Laugh with me and take some notes. . . there are take-aways for creating a more unstoppable life.

Ep #174 - Flourishing with Dr. Tricia Wooden

Life is difficult.  Relationships are difficult.  Organizations are difficult.  It’s been a difficult three years since the world changed.  So how do we move beyond surviving. . . into flourishing?  

 

Dr. Tricia Wooden is here to walk us through it.  She’s deeply introspective and has thought a lot about flourishing at an organizational level and personal level.  In this episode we cover what wellness looks like, how she thinks about it, and the habits she’s adopted to flourish in her life.

 

Tricia is a wife, mother, and family physician, and passionate advocate/leader for clinician well-being.  She received her MD degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. She is also a Navy Veteran and member of Women Warrior Healers.