We often feel constrained by the omnipresent restrictions of time. "We don't have time! We ran out of time! We wish we had more time"! But time is a finite resource that we cannot control. What we can control, however, is the amount and type of energy we can apply to our precious time, and that is what today's podcast is all about!

In this episode, Drs. Alicia Power and Sarah Lea break down the core concepts of energy management. They introduce the four main quadrants of energy - physical, emotional, mental, and integrative - and how each plays a role in our time management and overall wellbeing.

This is the first of five episodes in the series discussing all things energy, and if you'd like to take a deeper dive into the topic yourself, pick up a copy of The Way We're Working Isn't Working by Tony Schwartz, as well as our workbook, Empowered Time: An Energy Management Guide for Physicians, designed to equip you, a physician, with the tools and strategies necessary to reclaim control over your time and feel in control of your life.

And last but not least, join us for a transformative weekend in beautiful Parksville at our 3rd Annual Revive Physicians Retreat that has been designed exclusively for female physicians seeking relief from the invisible weight of mental load. Spots filling up fast - reserve your's today!

What is a capsule wardrobe and should you have one? Feeling good in our skin often extends to feeling good in our clothes, so today Dr. Power is sitting down with personal stylists Ash and Jamie from Two Blueprints to discuss the various virtues of a capsule wardrobe!

They talk about how capsule wardrobes can be filled with personal style and expression, despite being designed around versatile staple pieces, and the benefit decluttering can have in lessening our mental load. The work around personal style can be deeper than you expect, often helping us in times of transformation, imbuing us with energy and confidence, with a palpable shift when that mark is hit, freeing us to be our fullest selves - inside and out.

To learn more about Two Blueprints and grab their free digital guides, shoot them an email at  info@twoblueprints.com and give them a follow at their Two Blueprints instagram!

Join us for a transformative weekend at the third annual Revive Physicians Retreat that has been designed exclusively for female physicians seeking relief from the invisible weight of mental load. Grab your spot today!

In this episode of the Revive Physicians Podcast, Dr. Alicia Power and Dr. Sarah Lea get into the Eisenhower Matrix, a powerful tool for task prioritization. They share practical insights on how to categorize your tasks into urgent, important, non-urgent, and non-important quadrants to streamline your workflow and focus on what truly matters.

They discuss real-life examples from their busy schedules, offer tips on delegation and eliminating unnecessary tasks, and emphasize the importance of scheduling priorities. Enjoy this actionable advice on managing both professional and personal responsibilities more effectively!

And don't forget to check out the linked resources and podcasts mentioned in the episode for even more tips and strategies on enhancing productivity and managing time efficiently:

• Download our free Time Management Tips to help you on your journey of recovering your time.
• Episodes featuring The Meeting Whisperer, Jennie Aitken, with lots of tips on how to assess the importance and urgency of meetings:
  • Ep 8: Top 6 Questions to Ask Before Any Meeting!
  • Ep 10: How to Set your Meeting up for Success
• Another handy and relevant episode, this one on Ep 3: The 10 Steps to Successfully Starting and Completing a Project
•  Get dinner off of your list of tasks. Here are some Fresh Prep promo codes for you!

Tune in now to transform your to-do list and reclaim your time!

In this enlightening episode of Revive Physicians podcast, Dr. Sarah Lea sits down with Dr. Suzanne Rutherford, co-founder of The Fit Physician community. Dr. Rutherford shares her journey from becoming a physician in Australia, brushing past burn-out, and instead creating a powerful support network for female physicians.

Discover the transformative power of fitness, community, and strength training as Dr. Rutherford passionately discusses the beauty of camaraderie, and how prioritizing self-care can lead to sustainable well-being in the medical profession. Tune in to be inspired by stories of resilience, empowerment, and the undeniable benefits of community-driven fitness - and for more from Dr. Rutherford and her community, be sure to check-out her website & socials!

• The Fit Physician Podcast
• FitPhysician.com
• The Fit Physician Instagram

Join Dr. Alicia Power and the Meeting Whisperer, Jennie Aitken, as they unlock the secrets to setting your meetings up for success! In this second episode of the series, they dive into why defining meeting objectives is crucial, share smart pre-reading techniques, and reveal the magic of taking breaks to keep energy high. Jennie sprinkles her wisdom on recruiting amplifiers and respecting ultradian rhythms to boost productivity. With practical tips and relatable anecdotes, this episode is your toolkit for making meetings not just productive but genuinely enjoyable. Don't miss out on learning how to transform your meetings!

Skipped the first episode with Jennie, our Meeting Whisperer? Go back and listen to the Top 6 Questions to Ask Before Any Meeting! Curious to learn more about what not to do to improve meeting productivity? Check out the Simple Sabotage Field Manual published by the CIA in January 1944, now declassified!

Join Dr. Alicia Power as she talks with Dr. Jen Vassel, a family doctor and artist. They delve into the importance of reigniting hobbies, how to discover what you enjoy, and how (and why!) to find time in a busy schedule for self-care and joy. Be sure to check out Dr. Vassel's website and her Canadian Women in Medicine Painters Group on Facebook, as well as these great reads for a more in depth look into today's topic:

• Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky
• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo
• The Lazy Genius Podcast with Kenda Adachi

And be sure to keep your eyes open for our upcoming book, Empowered Time: An Energy Management Guide for Physicians, coming out soon!

Everybody hates meetings. We have the secret to changing that.

Whether you're a frequent attendee or organizer, this episode is a must listen if you're sick and tired of being called into meetings "that could have been emails," or an organizer who is struggling with meeting attendance or engagement.

In this first of a series of episodes, Dr. Alicia Power is joined by Jennifer "The Meeting Whisperer" Aitken - educator, team builder and disruptor who is constantly looking to the next big opportunity to affect positive change in health care. She holds Masters Degrees in Medical History and Dispute Resolution with advanced training in change management, team building, leadership development, quality improvement and large group facilitation.

Jennie and Alicia discuss what is a meeting (the answer may surprise you!), the different kinds of meetings (did you know there are three key types?), when it's okay to not go to a meeting (about 50% of the time?), and questions to ask as an attendee or organizer to ensure meeting time is meaningful and productive for everyone involved.

For some extra reading, be sure to check out The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker and The Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson, as well as the IAP2 Canada website, the leading membership organization for public participation & engagement professionals.

The Gap and The Gain - catchy words but what do they actually mean in the context of your improved personal and professional wellbeing? Originally coined in the book of the same name by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, the concept explores how focusing on progress, or gain, rather than setbacks, or the gap between where you are as opposed to your ideal goals, will lead to greater happiness and success.

Join Drs. Alicia & Sarah while they break down this concept further, offering practical tips for application as well as sharing their own experiences with the practice. Delve deeper into the topic with Dr. Sarah Lea's TEDxRRU talk about Connection and Burnout in Healthcare, as well as our episode on The 10 Steps to Successfully Starting and Completing a Project which outlines effective goal setting strategies!

Do you struggle with connection in our busy, fast paced world? Perhaps you have a lot of people in your life, but the connections feel somehow empty? Or do you feel social media draining your social battery?

In this episode, we delve into the fundamental role of human connection in our lives, examining its impact on our mental, physical, and emotional health. We explore the definition of connection, the significance of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and the numerous benefits of forming meaningful relationships.

The conversation with Drs. Sarah & Alicia covers various forms of connection, from physical and emotional to digital and spiritual, and provides practical tips for fostering connections including self-care, active listening, and creating positive environments - all essential for a healthy professional, and personal, life.

Don't miss our FREE Friend Audit Guide as well as our Values Worksheet for further personal growth and connection.

Are you finding yourself in a constant state of overwhelm? You entered medicine with the intention of helping people, but do you feel yourself more drained than fulfilled by your career at the end of each day? Are you re-evaluating your decision to practice medicine, or maybe you just want to find joy in it again?

If you've answered yes to any of these questions, then the second annual Revive Physicians Retreat taking place at the gorgeous Nita Lake Lodge, in Whistler BC, from November 1-3, 2024 could be for you! Listen to today's episode for more information about our purpose and intention behind this event, and check-out our website for more details!

Join us as we dive into a fundamental topic for healthcare workers and beyond - values! Dr. Sarah Lea & Dr. Alicia Power share their insights and personal experiences on how understanding your values can transform your professional and personal life. Whether you think values are a little "woo-woo," a concept that you've been curious about for a while, or simply haven't given much thought to before, this episode is for you.

Discover how understanding your own values, for example community, loyalty, or respect, can guide decisions, strengthen relationships, and help you thrive. Don't miss our practical and free Values Worksheet which guides you into uncovering your core values, or check-out our comprehensive book Empowered Time: A Time Management Guide for Physicians where we discussing living in your values, and so much more! Tune in and start living aligned with your values today!

In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate dynamics of physicians being patients and the challenges faced by doctors when they need medical care themselves. Our guest, Dr. Sarah Smith, a passionate psychiatrist from Toronto with extensive experience in physician health and wellness, shares her insights and research findings on this critical topic.

Dr. Smith discusses her journey into physician health, motivated by seeing her peers struggle and the systemic gaps in supporting physician well-being. We explore the dual roles physicians often navigate as caregivers and care recipients, the emotional and professional hurdles they encounter, and the implications for healthcare systems.

Tune in to hear about the potential blinders brought on by vocational awe, the unrealistic expectations placed on healthcare professionals, and practical advice for supporting physicians in seeking the care they need. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the medical field or interested in healthcare dynamics. Don't miss it!

 An American study found was that almost 40% of female physicians switch to part-time hours or leave medicine altogether within six years of completing residency. Some studies attribute this to the overwhelming mental and emotional load that female physicians carry both at work and at home.

 If we're looking at the workforce, 50% of physicians and 60% of current medical students in Canada right now are female. If we extrapolate 40% of the workforce from within those numbers within six years of completing their training, this is a crisis situation and makes today's conversation not only engaging - but pressing.

To guide us, Dr. Pip Houghton, a family doctor and certified Fair Play Facilitator, joins Dr. Alicia Power to discuss the crucial issue of mental load and its impact on families, especially those in the medical field. Dr. Pip shares her journey towards becoming a Fair Play Facilitator and how Eve Rodsky's book "Fair Play" has transformed her family's approach to household tasks. Covering the definitions of mental load, emotional labor, and domestic labor, and the importance of equitable distribution of tasks. Dr. Pip emphasizes the significance of having structured conversations around household responsibilities and invites listeners to learn more through reading Fair Play, watching the Fair Play Documentary, attending the upcoming 2025 Revive Physician's Retreat, visiting Dr. Pip Houghton's website - and of course listening to and sharing this podcast episode!

On today's episode, Dr. Power guides us on the 10 steps to successfully starting and completing a project. This may sounds like a simple premise, but think back on your professional or personal life of all the times you may have struggled to complete something. Perhaps you began something, but it never got finished? Or maybe there are projects that have been hanging over your head for years, and you just don't know how to start?

Dr. Power guides us on the top ten things to consider when starting a project - including if it is even necessary to be done - and how to successfully cross that finish line! Be sure to also check out Kendra Adachi's book The Lazy Genius Way for some extra reading!

Let's dive into the world of medical charting with an expert in the field, Dr. Sarah Smith. Dr. Smith is the brains behind Charting Champions, a game-changing resource designed for healthcare professionals to help streamline charting, backlogs, inboxes and design a clinical day where you get home with the day's work done!

Dr. Smith shares her invaluable insights and techniques on today's episode, as well as on her own podcast, Sustainable Clinical Medicine with The Charting Coach, and through her course and community, Charting Champions Program for Physicians, that Dr. Power herself attended and found very impactful. Be sure to also check out Kendra Adachi's book The Lazy Genius Way for some extra reading!

Revive Physicians was created for medical care providers, by medical care providers. With the rates of physician burn-out higher than ever, to be able to provide good care we must first ensure to take care of our own mental and physical health.

With that mission in mind, Drs. Power & Lea created Revive Physicians, a community for raising up and empowering female physicians to lead a more balanced life, aligned with their values. On today's episode they share three key tips for improved time management, applicable for both clinical and personal development.

Resources: Free downloadable resource with Time Management Tips. The Well Calibrated Clinician: helping to regain control of your personal and professional life, this course is designed specifically for clinicians, who would like to make a positive change.

In this insightful episode of the Revive Physicians podcast, registered holistic nutritionist and lifelong athlete Morgan Rozon delves into realistic, sustainable nutrition habits for busy female-identifying physicians.

Morgan shares her personal journey from extreme dietary restriction to finding a balance that works for her. She discusses mindful eating, creating balanced meals, and the importance of protein intake, emphasizing practicality over perfection. Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable tips to maintain optimal health amidst a busy schedule, and for a deeper dive and to get in touch with Morgan, be sure to check-out the following resources!

Recommended Protein Powders & Bars:

1. Powder | BioEdge: Morgan's personal fav. They have a great whey protein option as well as a plant based one. The company also has a really nice greens powder and gut health supplement too. Use discount code "MORGANROZON" at checkout for 10% off your order.
2. Powder | Blonyx: This brand has a really good egg white based protein powder. It mixes really well, has a nice texture, and great flavour. It's also a good option for those that can't tolerate dairy.
3. Powder | PVL: This brand has a lot of really great options for whey based proteins and has minimal added ingredients. Many clients like this brand too!
4. Bar | GoMacro bars
5. Bar | RX bars
6. Bar | Built bars
7. Bar | Barebells bars
8. Bar | Simply protein bars

If you'd like to learn more about Morgan Rozon or to get in touch, you can find her at:

• Radically Well Podcast: About all things health, nutrition, and fitness!
• Instagram: @morganrozoncoaching | @matriark
• Website: www.morganrozoncoaching.com | www.matriark.ca 

Free Discovery Call: If you'd like to chat more about how Morgan can support you with your personal nutrition goals book in for a free 20 min chat using the link here:
https://app.practice.do/me/matriark/book/30-minalignmentcallmorganvirtual 

What would happen if you deleted any email apps from your phone? Or all social media? You might feel both relief and panic at the thought, but does one feeling stand out more than the other?

Our phones keep us constantly connected and accessible, which can feel necessary for our lives and careers - especially as physicians. But at the same time, they contribute to stress, anxiety, and, ironically, disconnection. Even considering work obligations, is there another way?

Dr. Philippa Houghton asks herself this question often, and it has led her to make some major life changes. She joins Dr. Sarah Lea to share her journey of stepping back from social media to improve her mental well-being. Together, they explore how we as physicians and our families can better manage screen time - because let's face it, we can't expect children to practice focus and engagement with the world around them if we aren't modelling it ourselves.

Join us for this illuminating episode and if you'd like a deeper dive into what inspired today's discussion, check-out the recommended reading below:

• Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
• Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
• Opt Out Family by Erin Loechner
• Glow Kids by Dr Nicholas Karadaras
• The Tech Solution by Dr Shimi Kang
• TED Talk The Battle For Your Time: The Hidden Costs of Social Media
• The Light Phone

Welcome to Season Two of the Revive Physicians Podcast! To start us off, Dr. Sarah Lea is joined by Rachel Mark, Registered Acupuncturist and Integrative Health Coach with degrees in Kinesiology, Acupuncture, as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine.

What do these fields all have in common? They have formed Rachel's journey to deepening her understanding of the nervous system and the body's incredible interconnectedness in its ability to heal. Dr. Lea and Rachel discuss the trickle down effect of constant stress and overwhelm, offering practical tools for achieving balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic states, while sharing their own personal insights and experiences we're confident you might relate to!

For more resources, be sure to check out Radiant Effect, an online somatic coaching community, and Rachel's Instagram, at RachelMark.ca and website.

In this episode of the Revive Physicians Podcast, Dr. Alicia Power sits down with Dr. Al Hayashi, a general and pediatric surgeon from Victoria, BC - and one of her own mentors - to discuss the multifaceted world of mentorship in the medical field. They delve into the differences between mentors, sponsors, teachers, and coaches, and offer practical advice on how to approach potential mentors, as well how to hone your own mentorship skills.

Dr. Hayashi shares insightful experiences from his own career, emphasizing the importance of trust, setting goals, and the mutually rewarding nature of mentoring relationships. Tune in for valuable tips, personal anecdotes, and check out Dr. Hayashi's book recommendation, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, to enhance your understanding of mentorship!

Discover the secret to setting goals! In this episode, Drs. Power and Lea delve into the art of goal setting. Learn about the powerful distinction between means goals and end goals, and why understanding this can transform your life. They'll share research-backed benefits of having a clear purpose, from better mental health to increased longevity. Plus, get practical with the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting framework and the five-why technique to uncover your true motivations.

Whether you struggle with goal setting or just want to fine-tune your approach, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips. Don't miss this journey to achieving your dreams! And as always, feel free to leave a review or reach out at revivephysicians@gmail.com with any questions or comments!

Join Dr. Sarah Lea as she engages in an enlightening and heartfelt conversation with Eileen March, a former midwife turned intuitive coach, wild medicine energy healer, and "slow living witch" - a title that reclaims the connection to feminine wisdom and creating a culture of care for community.

They delve deep into the profound importance of rest, exploring how societal pressures and personal beliefs about productivity impact our ability to rest and rejuvenate. Eileen shares her journey from midwifery to coaching with meaningful insight, emphasizing the vital need to reclaim rest as an inherent human right.

Together, they discuss actionable steps to incorporate rest into daily life, challenge the narratives that glorify busyness, and highlight the emotional aspects tied to rest, worthiness, and community.

To learn more about Eileen, be sure to check-out her website, www.myluminouslife.ca, or her Instagram. For further reading, consider these recommendations from Eileen!

• Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
• Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

In episode three of our three-part series on how to host (and attend) meetings successfully, we dive into the art of facilitating productive meetings. Our host, Dr. Alicia Power and guest Jennie Aitken, The Meeting Whisperer, provide invaluable insights on how to manage and navigate meetings effectively. Starting with setting the threshold, and moving on to establishing guardrails using techniques like permission slips, give and get, and sliding scales.

We also tackle common issues like dealing with silence and over-talkers in meetings, ensuring each participant's voice is heard. And finally, we emphasize the importance of post-meeting evaluations and follow-up to enhance future meetings. Whether you're a meeting host or attendee, this episode equips you with the tools to make every meeting (and meeting minute) count! Tune in to understand what the heck we're talking about!

Check out the first two episodes in the series, in case you missed them!

• Ep 8: Top 6 Questions to Ask Before Any Meeting!
• Ep 10: How to Set your Meeting up for Success

As female-identifying physicians, we're no strangers to the invisible weight of emotional labour - whether it’s managing complex patient interactions, juggling competing demands at home, or absorbing the emotional load of our teams and loved ones. In this powerful episode, Sarah and Alicia unpack how emotional energy gets drained and, more importantly, how to replenish it.

In Episode 3 of our 5-part series on Energy Management, Drs. Sarah Lea and Alicia Power turn the spotlight to a deeply underestimated force in how we show up: emotional energy. From the role of emotional intelligence and boundaries to the science of gratitude and recognition, this conversation offers a roadmap for cultivating emotional stamina in a field that rarely stops to ask how we’re doing. 

Want to dig deeper? Grab your copy of Empowered Time: An Energy Management Guide for Physicians, a practical companion to this series that will help you harness and protect your emotional energy, one quadrant at a time.

Ready to go further? Join us at the 2025 Revive Retreat: Managing the Mental Load and connect with a community of physicians who are learning how to lead, live, and love from a place of grounded clarity - not burnout.

Don't have time for a full retreat? Consider the Empowered Time: Energy Management Course for Physicians, designed to help you realign your life with your values and start making small meaningful changes to bring you closer to your goals, whatever they may be.

Ever hit that 3 PM wall and wonder how you're supposed to keep going? In Episode 2 of our 5-part series on energy management, Drs. Alicia Power and Sarah Lea dive into the first - and most foundational - quadrant of energy: physical energy. Building on last episode’s introduction to energy management, they explore how nutrition, movement, and not least of all, rest, and renewal fuel our capacity to show up with focus, presence, and purpose. Because before we can manage our time, we need to manage the energy that powers it.

Looking for more support in this work? Pick-up a copy of Empowered Time: An Energy Management Guide for Physicians, designed to equip you with the tools and strategies necessary to reclaim your time and feel in control of your life.

Better yet? Join us in person at the 2025 Revive Retreat: Managing The Mental Load, and feel empowered by gaining clarity, connection, and practical strategies to lighten the load while surrounded by a vibrant, likeminded community. Or just start by picking up a Hatch Alarm Clock today!

We’ve been talking a lot about burnout lately - on this podcast and in the broader community - but let’s be honest: sometimes these conversations feel surface-level at best, and futile at worst. Maybe you're screaming inside, thinking, "Sure, it all sounds nice, but the system is too broken, and I'm too stuck to change anything."

Today, Dr. Sarah Lea sits down with Dr. Rabia Khan - PhD, MS, and Postdoctoral Fellow - to go deeper. Together, they crack open what’s really being addressed when we talk about burnout. Dr. Khan’s research explores the sociocultural and historical forces driving disillusionment in medicine - and in life. In her work, she also shines a light on the epistemic injustice of excluding diverse bodies and experiences - especially women and other intersectionally marginalized groups - from the research that defines what it means to be "well" in medicine.

Buckle up for an eye-opening conversation that contextualizes the different discourses surrounding burnout, unpacks the enculturation of medicine, and explores real pathways toward a lighter, more connected, future. The Energy Management Series will resume in the following weeks!