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

 

 

The Brave Enough Blog

 

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

3 Signs You’re Headed for Burnout Apr 18, 2025

What is Burnout? 

Everyone has bad days. A challenging patient management issue. Being short-staffed. A hard coworking interaction. And then, at the end of the day, you find yourself late to the sporting event/dance recital/basketball pickup. Stressful days are a normal part of life. But sometimes,...

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Advice To My Younger Self Feb 21, 2025

As a woman in medicine, where the odds for pay, promotion, and leadership are stacked against me, I strive to light the path for younger women who come behind me.   

 

It has taken me a while to be comfortable with my style of leadership, own my own voice, be able to regroup after rejection, and t...

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Call Me Bossy – Bossy Saves Lives™ Jan 24, 2025

Call Me Bossy 

 

Since I was a little girl, I have been called a lot of things. Bossy. Sensitive. Funny. Strong-willed. Outgoing. Take-charge. Friendly. Focused. And my favorite... domineering. 

 

I’ve always been a direct person. And being an extrovert, I am energized by the people around me. I...

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Creating a Sustainable Working Lifestyle: A Guide for Women Professionals Nov 07, 2024

Ladies, let’s be real: balancing work, personal commitments, family, and self-care feels like an art form, doesn’t it? We have been told that it is possible to “do it all,” but juggling all those roles without losing ourselves in the process? Now THAT is the real challenge.  

 

When I started my c...

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Defining Your "Why": The Secret to Boundaries Sep 05, 2024

Without missing a beat, women are expected to juggle it all—careers, family responsibilities, social obligations, and personal goals. At the end of the day, we often feel like we are being pulled in a million different directions. It is a tall order, and the pressure can be overwhelming.  

We find ...

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The Key to Efficient Time Management: Discover Your 'Why’ Jul 12, 2024

Time is one of our most valuable resources, and it often feels like there's never enough. For women physicians, working moms, and busy women in general, the pressure to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments is overwhelming! For me, each day is a delicate dance of managing p...

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The Power of Small Retreats: 5 Life-Changing Impacts Oct 20, 2023

If you are like me, you are likely swamped with deadlines, and commitments, and glued to screens around the clock. It has become so sad how feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and totally out of touch with our true selves is almost the new normal. I can relate to this reality, and I bet you can too. With...

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5 Benefits of Coaching Classes for Women Seeking Balance and Growth Sep 14, 2023

In the fast-paced world we live in, where work, family, and the pursuit of personal growth can feel overwhelming, it's not surprising that so many are seeking coaching classes for women. These classes provide an avenue to navigate the challenges and complexities of life, offering a chance to hit the...

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