We sat down with Dr. Amna Shabbir for an intimate conversation exploring why perfectionism is more than a personal struggle, and how self-compassion, authenticity, and growth can transform the way we live, work, lead, and heal.
Tag: Stress & life changes
Voices With Vigor: Rediscovering Ourselves — Slowing Down to Reclaim Our Narrative
Join us for an intimate dialogue on externalizing the stories we’ve been told about who we should be, what it takes to rebuild identity after trauma & career loss, where our beliefs about worthiness originate, how chronic stress & conformity impact our nervous systems, and why giving yourself permission to pivot might be the most important decision you ever make.
Life Is Like Sandpaper…
Lessons on resilience, healing, and growth from an intimate conversation with psychology expert and author, Michael Mantell, PhD. Another free Voices With Vigor on-demand video replay!
Voices With Vigor: The Best Primary Care
Join Susan Baumgaertel & Rebekah Bernard for an unscripted conversation on Direct Primary Care, physician-led medicine, and reclaiming the doctor-patient relationship on the next Voices With Vigor show – free, live, virtual.
Voices With Vigor: The Female Voice
Join Susan Baumgaertel & Rebecca Murray for an intimate conversation on the female voice, communication mastery, and voice equity in leadership on the next Voices With Vigor show – free, live, virtual.
Your Health ≠ Your Weight
A physician reflects on how theatre and improv shaped her career pivot, leading to personal weight loss and empowering people through their stories. Another free Voices With Vigor on-demand video replay.
From Ballet to Medicine: A Physician’s Career Pivot Toward Wellbeing
A physician reflects on how early lessons from ballet shaped resilience, career pivots, and a lifelong commitment to physician wellbeing and patient care.
Menopause and Perimenopause: Healthcare Advocacy for Women in 2026
Dr. Baumgaertel gives a menopause talk to MAHCA… watch the replay as she speaks about helping women navigate healthcare gaps, understand hormones, and advocate for better care in a system that too often overlooks them.