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Essential Self-Care

Essential Self-Care

Hosted by: Sheetal Ajmani MD

Welcome to the Essential Self-Care podcast where we talk about all things self-care for those of us who are, let’s face it, too busy for self-care. It’s time to bring that same compassion that you offer to everyone...

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Ep 67: Transforming Shame into Strategy w/ Dr. Erica Howe

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Erica Howe, the visionary behind the Women Physicians Wellness Conferences. As a full-time hospitalist physician, academic, wife, and mother of three, Dr. Howe shares a deeply personal...
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Ep 66: Navigating Guilt and Embracing Worth w/ Dulce Orozco

In this episode, I chat with Dulce Orozco, also known as the Latina Immigrant Therapist, to explore the complex feelings of guilt often experienced by women of color and women from immigrant families. Join us as we...
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Ep 65: Learning How To Ask For Help w/ Dr. Melissa Sundermann

In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Melissa Sundermann, also known as "Doctor Outdoors," to share an intimate and transformative self-care story. Dr. Sundermann recounts a time when her world seemed to be spiraling...
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Ep 64: From Corporate Finance to Creative Freedom w/ Summer Blake

In this episode, I chat with Summer Blake, who transitioned from a life in corporate finance to full-time artistry. Summer shares how the pressures of the corporate finance world left her feeling out of alignment with...
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Ep 63: Music as Self-Care w/ Mindy Peterson

In this episode, I explore the power of music as a self-care tool with my guest Mindy Peterson, the host of "Enhance Life With Music." Mindy, a curator of music experts, delves into the intersections of music with...
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Ep 62: Empathy Through Uncertainty w/ Dr. Fred Bagares

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Fred Bagares, a Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation physician and the founder of MSK Direct. Dr. Bagares shares his self-care journey through a tipping point that began with chest...
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Ep 61: Nature as Medicine w/ Dr. Melissa Sundermann

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Melissa Sundermann, also known as “Doctor Outdoors,” to explore the healing power of nature. Drawing on evidence-based research, Dr. Sundermann shares compelling data on how spending...
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Ep 60: Closing the Confidence Gap

In this episode, I explore the confidence gap between men and women. Building on insights from the book "The Confidence Code," we'll uncover why women often speak up less, negotiate less, and ruminate more than men,...
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Ep 59: Intentional Introverting

In this solocast episode, I’m diving into the concept of "Intentional Introverting." Join me to explore the importance of carving out intentional space in your daily life to tune in. As introverts or empaths, the...
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Ep 58: Achieving Financial Independence w/ LM Stamper

In this episode, I sit down with LM Stamper, a seasoned financial advisor specializing in guiding women over 40 towards financial independence. LM Stamper shares important retirement planning strategies, focusing on...
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Ep 57: From Self-Sacrifice To Self-Care w/ Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett, an Ob/Gyn physician, who shares her journey from self-sacrifice to self-care. Dr. Gaskins-Tillett opens up about the pressures of juggling her medical...
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Ep 56: From Back Pain To Fulfilling Your Soul’s Calling w/ Roberta Lea

In this episode, I’m joined by Roberta Lea, a country neopop musician whose textured original songs are captivating audiences far and wide. Roberta shares her journey of self-care, catalyzed by a car accident that...
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