Sasha’s Thoughts on Wellness, Women in the Workplace, Motherhood, and Medicine.

Today I want to take you on a personal journey, one that's all about embracing a life that is more peaceful, more fulfilling, and well, simply better. In a world that seems to be on a never-ending treadmill of noise, distractions, and constant busyness, the idea of simplifying our lives might...

Overwhelm is an uninvited guest that always finds its way into my life, whether I am juggling the demands of my job, tending to my family's needs, or grappling with the weight of personal challenges. You probably know the feeling, don't you? The feeling of struggling to stay afloat in an...

Life is a lovely yet chaotic journey, filled with responsibilities that demand our attention and resources. As women, moms, and physicians, we are frequently tugged in several directions by the demands of our families, patients, and careers. It's easy to lose sight of our own aspirations and...

My typical day is split between two main roles I have to play: a woman physician and a mother. With all the never-ending tasks and demands I encounter daily, I am no superhero and there will be those times when a quick little recharge gets me going. 

As a woman doctor, my days are filled...

Close your eyes for a moment and let me paint a vivid picture for you. You find yourself in the middle of a bustling scene, surrounded by a flurry of activity. It is a scene that plays out every single day – the constant juggling act of work, family, and countless responsibilities. From the...

The most important skill that I MUST have to stay well as a working mom (and not lose it on the daily!) is time management. If you can relate to struggling with time management, you are not alone. I understand.  

In our fast-paced world, it is common to feel overwhelmed by the tasks and...

Isn't it remarkable to witness the strength and resilience of women, who are often subjected to a society that objectifies and marginalizes them? 

The fact that women continue to thrive in the face of such adversity is a testament to the incredible fortitude and determination that lies...

What is ONE thing you struggle with most when it comes to work? I would safely assume your answer is the same as mine, and many others: maintaining the oh-so-tricky work-life balance.  

It's a common struggle that many of us face - trying to balance the demands of work with our personal...

Have you ever wondered: what is the correlation of Enneagram to my true self?  You're not alone. I can completely relate to your experience, as I too remember asking the questions, among others, as I was beginning to explore who I was within the Enneagram. But once I took an Enneagram...

In today's fast-paced and hyper-connected world, it's easy to feel like work is taking over every aspect of our lives. We're constantly bombarded with emails, text messages, and notifications that leave us feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and on edge. It's no wonder that so many of us struggle...

As a woman physician, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with working in the medical field. From long hours to high-stress situations, the demands of our profession can take a toll on our physical, emotional, and mental health. One of the most significant risks we face, which is...

Chaotic, unpredictable, and exhausting - this tends to be what a typical day for us as women physicians is like. Daily time for ourselves, or even having a meal without working, is impossible due to ever-changing work demands. Lately, I have been asking myself, how can I move from chaos to...