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Surviving A Long, Dark Night -- 5 Lessons For Us

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Surviving A Long, Dark Night -- 5 Lessons For Us

Physicians commonly call their experiences with a hard patient outcome or a lawsuit the “dark night of the soul.” As we mark Winter Solstice — the longest night of the year — I find myself wondering what it might have to teach us about how we emerge from our own long, dark nights.

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3 Pillars of Well-Being: Interview with Dr. Roxanne Sukol

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3 Pillars of Well-Being: Interview with Dr. Roxanne Sukol

In my last post, we talked about the four domains of health — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual — we want to attend to in times of significant stress. Join me today for the first in a series of conversations with internationally recognized expert in preventive medicine, Dr. Roxanne Sukol, as we explore 3 pillars supporting well-being, the power of vagal tone, and concrete strategies you can use NOW to improve your well-being in this time of stress.

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Caring for Ourselves In Times of Deep Stress

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Caring for Ourselves In Times of Deep Stress

Physicians and other healthcare workers are under extraordinary stress right now. Unfortunately, chronic stress is not good for our health in so many ways. Let’s start right now to explore ways to care for ourselves in the face of deep stress.