Revitalizing Healthcare Andrea Austin, MD

In this episode, Dr. Austin reflects on the podcast's future and her forthcoming autobiography, "Revitalized: A guidebook to rediscovering your heartline while doctoring," including past experiences of gender bias and the shadows of sexual harassment in the medical field. She discusses how these experiences have shaped her career and inspired this podcast. Yet, this isn't the entire story- there is a larger narrative about healthcare change that she's excited to explore with listeners.

“I am ready for this podcast to reboot. The writing process helped me heal and, while the scars of gender bias and sexual harassment will always be there, they don't have to be the entirety of what we talk about on this podcast. The podcast will go on a break and when it returns it will be called Revitalizing Healthcare." -Andrea Austin

Dr. Austin examines the lingering impact of gender bias, reflects on the ways it impacts our professional identities. Peering through the lens of her master's thesis, 'Creating Changemakers to Revitalize Medicine,' she sheds light on the challenges ahead and the pathways to progress.

Dr. Austin ends the episode by looking ahead to the podcast's future. She and her guests will continue to share stories about sewing the seeds of change, advocating for a healthcare environment that works better for patients and healthcare workers. The upcoming break is not an end but a crucial intermission. This period of reflection and rejuvenation is a catalyst for evolution as the podcast will return with a new name, Revitalizing Healthcare.

Connect with Dr. Austin, check out her newsletter, website, and podcast, and stay in the know for the release of her autobiography here.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Menon A. Sexism and Sexual Harassment in Medicine: Unraveling the Web. J Gen Intern Med. 2020 Apr;35(4):1302-1303. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-05589-0. Epub 2019 Dec 12. PMID: 31832928; PMCID: PMC7174475.


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Connect with Andrea on Instagram (@revitalizingdoc) or LinkedIn about the show and more, or visit her website www.andreaaustinmd.com. Sign up for her newsletter, “Revitalizing Healthcare.” It is your go-to source for insightful content on transforming the healthcare landscape and staying well while changemaking. Join this list to keep up to date on the launch of her forthcoming book, Revitalized: A guidebook to rediscovering your heartline. This book provides a beacon for channeling emotional intelligence not only to survive but thrive in medicine.

Success does not mean self-sacrifice. In this week's episode with Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E Lewiss, they delve into this mindset and speak about the transformative power of breaking down seemingly daunting challenges into manageable, bite-sized skills. They passionately discuss how every significant goal, intricate task, healthy habit, and interpersonal skills can be dissected into smaller, learnable components. Join us as they share personal anecdotes and practical insights, highlighting real-life examples where the application of microskills has led to profound shifts in personal and professional well-being.

"Our first chapter is microskills for self-care....Adaira and I have had the same experience, come to the same conclusion that if we don’t take care of ourself and start with the self then you’re not ready to do the work and to be successful to work, but also to take care of your team and team has a very broad definition, but we really think everything starts with the self." -Dr. Resa E. Lewiss

My special guests are Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E Lewiss.

Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E Lewiss are co-authors of their book MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact. As educators and emergency medicine physicians, they guide individuals through managing stress and enhancing communication. Tune in as they remind us that no challenge is insurmountable when approached with intention, mindfulness, and the willingness to learn and grow.
The resources mentioned are:
Order MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact, available today!Tune in to The Visible Voices Podcast.Connect with  Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E Lewiss:
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Connect with Andrea on Instagram (@revitalizingdoc) or LinkedIn about the show and more, or visit her website www.andreaaustinmd.com. Sign up for her newsletter, “Revitalizing Healthcare.” It is your go-to source for insightful content on transforming the healthcare landscape and staying well while changemaking. Join this list to keep up to date on the launch of her forthcoming book, Revitalized: A guidebook to rediscovering your heartline. This book provides a beacon for channeling emotional intelligence not only to survive but thrive in medicine.

Have you ever wondered how some physicians maintain their passion for medicine amidst the demands of their profession? In this week's episode, Dr. Mikel Segal shares how her innate sense of creativity led her along the path of continually searching for more. She discusses how this mindset allowed her to discover the realm of coaching, prompting immense fulfillment and purpose. Join us as Dr. Segal invites listeners to align one's work with their innermost drives, crafting a medical career that resonates with personal fulfillment, meaning, and joy.

"I had to nurture it outside of medicine for the most part initially, but I think that’s what sort of come more into my life in the past five years like since I’ve been doing coaching and facilitating that I’ve been able to incorporate that more into my career because that type of work allows that creativity with the coaching like there’s just more flow and you can add more creative aspects to it. So it’s sort of revitalized my job in a way within sort of the confines of traditional medicine. There is not a lot of room for creativity, so I kind of had to nurture it outside of that but it’s been nice to sort of incorporate it a bit more with my wellness work and leadership work." -Dr. Mikel Segal

My special guest is Dr. Mikel Segal.

Dr. Mikel Segal is a certified life coach and family medicine physician who is committed to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment and purpose. Her signature program serves as a guiding light for those seeking to transcend the limitations of burnout and embrace a future imbued with vitality and joy.  Dr. Segal works to assist individuals in embarking on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. She stands as a testament to the profound impact of coaching in fostering wellness and resilience.

In this episode you will be able to:
Discover the impact of having a supportive coach who guides individuals towards discovering their values.Prioritize self-care to foster emotional, physical, and mental well-being.Understand the importance of nutrition and the power of meditation.The resources mentioned are:
Become a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.Check out Dr. Segal's website to gain more information regarding her services, the Mini-Intensive, 1:1 coaching programs, and a variety of other programs designed to meet your needs.Connect with Dr. Mikel Segal and visit her website:
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Connect with Andrea on Instagram (@revitalizingdoc) or LinkedIn about the show and more, or visit her website www.andreaaustinmd.com. Sign up for her newsletter, “Revitalizing Healthcare.” It is your go-to source for insightful content on transforming the healthcare landscape and staying well while changemaking. Join this list to keep up to date on the launch of her forthcoming book, Revitalized: A guidebook to rediscovering your heartline. This book provides a beacon for channeling emotional intelligence not only to survive but thrive in medicine.

Discover how to transform your medical practice and personal health with Dr. Raquel Harrison, an emergency  and certified lifestyle medicine physician. Join us as Dr. Harrison draws from her extensive experience and delves into the transformative power of lifestyle medicine.  She highlights how her Acute 2 Root platform has allowed her to share her expertise with a broad spectrum of individuals who can enroll in the Foundations Course. Tune in as Dr. Harrison discusses how she has traversed the landscape of telehealth webinars, consulting, workshops, and the online class she offers, all designed to help individuals take control of their well-being and prevent chronic disease.

"Lifestyle medicine is this evidence-based approach... uses the same language we typically do within medicine, looking at six different pillars of health. Nutrition, sleep, exercise, social connection, avoiding risky behaviors, and stress reduction, and it is how all of those intertwine, interact with each other, and how through habits and lifestyle changes we can potentially reverse and prevent chronic disease."

My special guest is Dr. Raquel Harrison.

Dr. Raquel Harrison is an emergency medicine physician and certified lifestyle medicine specialist whose Acute 2 Root platform offers a course geared for individuals who are interested in reframing their perspective on the six pillars of health. Grounded in evidence, Dr. Harrison walks alongside individuals, offering a practical and sustainable approach to making the changes that can place individuals on a healthier trajectory. Dr. Harrison also sheds light on the importance of enhanced patient education. In offering her course, Dr. Harrison aims to provide individuals the opportunity to feel empowered and become active participants in their own well-being.

In this episode you will be able to:
Gain a deeper understanding of the lifestyle factors that significantly influence your overall health and well-being.Learn about preventative strategies and interventions to prevent the risk of chronic disease.Feel empowered to take charge of your own health.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Visit Dr. Raquel Harrison's website, Acute 2 Root to sign up for the Foundations Course to find balance and establish a healthy lifestyle.Use code: Rev15 for 15% off of the Foundations CourseCheck out the Food as Medicine Course offered by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine for CME/CE credit.
Connect with Dr. Raquel Harrison, visit Acute 2 Root, and check out the Food as Medicine course:
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Connect with Andrea on Instagram (@revitalizingdoc) or LinkedIn about the show and more, or visit her website www.andreaaustinmd.com. Sign up for her newsletter, “Revitalizing Healthcare.” It is your go-to source for insightful content on transforming the healthcare landscape and staying well while changemaking. Join this list to keep up to date on the launch of her forthcoming book, Revitalized: A guidebook to rediscovering your heartline. This book provides a beacon for channeling emotional intelligence not only to survive but thrive in medicine.

Have you reached the roadblock of considering whether or not to practice clinical medicine? In this episode with Dr. Raquel Harrison, she shares her own journey grappling with this decision, emphasizing the importance of considering personal well-being alongside professional aspirations. Drawing from her experiences, she highlights the significance of fostering, maintaining, and valuing meaningful relationships. Tune in to this week's episode as Dr. Harrison provides invaluable insights into this multifaceted issue.

"It's really that idea of kind of finding the joy again, and just the opportunity to take a step back and look at it more objectively and more relationally, you know that ability to kind of have a new lens towards your clinical practice really helps."

My special guest is Dr. Raquel Harrison.

Dr. Raquel Harrison is an emergency medicine and lifestyle medicine physician. Her story is not just about changing schedules, but about transforming patient care and rediscovering one's passion.  She discusses how she found harmony in the diversity of her practice, recognizing that oftentimes those who present to the emergency department often have opportunities to interweave lifestyle medicine interventions that are great for patients and improve her sense of fulfillment and meaning . Dr. Harrison shares how working clinical shifts is grounding and offers a chance for reflection. By seamlessly integrating both aspects of her practice, Dr. Harrison expresses how she found a sense of purpose and fulfillment that transcended the confines of any single specialty, embodying the value of holistic, interdisciplinary medicine.

In this episode you will be able to:
Find personal fulfillment and well-being when navigating between different avenues of medicine.Discover ways to maintain balance and gain a sense of purpose with clinical medicine.Foster connections with patients, colleagues, and the broader healthcare community to not only enhance patient care but also to find support, inspiration, and professional growth.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Visit Dr. Raquel Harrison's website, Acute 2 Root to sign up for the Foundations Course to find balance and establish a healthy lifestyle.Use code: Rev15 for 15% off of the Foundations CourseConnect with Dr. Raque
MicroSkills is built on one core, easy-to-learn principle: every big goal, complicated task, healthy habit, and, yes, even what we think of as character traits, can be broken down into small, learnable, skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-time. Pre-order wherever you buy your books or on Amazon; launches Apr 16.
Support the show
Connect with Andrea on Instagram (@revitalizingdoc) or LinkedIn about the show and more, or visit her website www.andreaaustinmd.com. Sign up for her newsletter, “Revitalizing Healthcare.” It is your go-to source for insightful content on transforming the healthcare landscape and staying well while changemaking. Join this list to keep up to date on the launch of her forthcoming book, Revitalized: A guidebook to rediscovering your heartline. This book provides a beacon for channeling emotional intelligence not only to survive but thrive in medicine.

Have you considered ways to elevate patient care and physician well-being? In this episode, Dr. Gillian Schmitz delves deep into the intricacies of emergency department, hospital, and physician group accreditation. In this enlightening discussion, she explores the significance of accreditation in ensuring quality care and safety standards for both patients and physicians. 
I can't think of anything more important than our ability to define what those standards should be for patients, for us to prevent burnout, to ensure we're given quality care. - Dr. Gillian Schmitz.


My special guest is Gillian Schmitz.


Gillian Schmitz is the former president of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). With a strong dedication to enhancing patient care and advocating for the well-being of physicians, Dr. Schmitz is at the forefront of the emergency department accreditation process. Her focus on implementing evidence-based policies and practices reflects her commitment to elevating medical standards. Dr. Schmitz's experience and progressive approach make her an invaluable asset, highlighting the importance of continuous improvement and adherence to the best medical practices in pursuing accreditation excellence.


The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Become a member of ACEP to support advocacy efforts and have a voice in shaping emergency medicine standards and policies.Encourage your group or hospital to apply for accreditation through ACEP to ensure high-quality care and fair, productive work environments for all physicians.Connect with Dr. Schmitz and visit ACEP's website
TwitterACEPMicroSkills is built on one core, easy-to-learn principle: every big goal, complicated task, healthy habit, and, yes, even what we think of as character traits, can be broken down into small, learnable, skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-time. Pre-order wherever you buy your books or on Amazon; launches Apr 16.
Support the show
Connect with Andrea on Instagram (@revitalizingdoc) or LinkedIn about the show and more, or visit her website www.andreaaustinmd.com. Sign up for her newsletter, “Revitalizing Healthcare.” It is your go-to source for insightful content on transforming the healthcare landscape and staying well while changemaking. Join this list to keep up to date on the launch of her forthcoming book, Revitalized: A guidebook to rediscovering your heartline. This book provides a beacon for channeling emotional intelligence not only to survive but thrive in medicine.