Create a Sustainable Life That You Love With Dr Libby
Today's episode features Dr. Libby a former physician turned life coach.
Dr. Libby shares insights into life design and her podcast, "Living True by Design."Background and Transition: Dr. Libby's medical background includes a family practice residency before specializing in pathology.
After years in pathology, she transitioned to life coaching, emphasizing the importance of pursuing passion.
Host expresses admiration for Dr. Libby's courageous leap into a new career and life chapter.
Life Design and Transition: Dr. Libby discusses the challenges of leaving a secure job for a more fulfilling path.
Emphasizes the importance of shifting from external to internal motivation in life design.Encourages listeners to assess their lives realistically and identify core values for meaningful decision-making.
Tips for Life Design: Start by shifting from external to internal motivation. Clarify your current life situation and identify core values. Make decisions aligned with personal values for a more fulfilling life.
Dr. Libby suggests identifying your top five values for effective decision-making. Polyvagal Theory:Dr. Libby introduces the Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges.
Explains the hierarchy of the autonomic nervous system, emphasizing the importance of social connectedness.
Discusses the ventral vagal state as the key to feeling safe and connected.
Touches on neuroception, our body's constant evaluation of safety cues in the environment.Implementing Polyvagal Theory: Awareness of cues: Be aware of internal cues indicating discomfort or unease.Establishing safety cues: Create environments that feel comfortable and safe.
Dr. Libby provides practical examples like choosing seating arrangements or finding quiet spaces.
Encourages leaning into the idea that prioritizing safety and comfort is a physiological need.
Trusting Intuition and Conclusion:Dr. Libby highlights the importance of trusting intuition and understanding our own perceptions.
Encourages listeners to recognize and honor their feelings without needing detailed justification.
Host underscores the significance of listening to one's own cues for building confidence.
Find Dr. Libby on social media at @DrLibbySchonsmeier and explore her podcast, "Living True by Design." Learn more about Dr Libbyhttps://drlibbyschanzmeyer.com/
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Dr. Sharon McLaughlin, a physician and virtual speaker, specializes in addressing topics such as confidence, communication, and career development.
As the visionary behind the Female Physician Entrepreneurs Network and Business Program, she dedicates herself to empowering women in the medical field.
Her mission involves assisting female physicians in transforming their innovative ideas into lucrative businesses, providing them with the freedom to lead fulfilling lives on their terms.
Her latest book, Thriving After Burnout, is a compilation of stories from women physicians who share tips and strategies on what helped them during burnout.
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