Thank and Give
To thank and give back: how work and life can intersect during the holidays.
This morning, like many years before this one, I got busy with making home made cranberry sauce.
Being on call means I reflect on team-play and supporting each other at work.
We Are Reading Poetry - Libby Lykins, PA.
Libby is a Physician Assistant in sunny CA who shares my passion for patient care and well-being. She has a unique sensitivity and makes observation of healthcare profession from a point of compassion toward her patients which she extends toward herself and her colleagues who work tirelessly during pandemic.
Dr. Amber’s period panties - conversation that matters.
Dr. Amber Robins-Hickson is not only MD with specialty in Family Practice but a person with vivid and creative mind that led her to a few business ventures. Her newest line of product - period panties - with her company SanxtuaryMD is a main topic of this video-conversation. Dr. Gilek also talks with Dr. Amber about periods, awareness of needs of menstruating people in area of information and product support.
Support Wellness.
The balance between work and personal life is a topic of many conversations. With this post I want to reflect on friendship and circumstances of last year and a half that could have been very challenging for those who are in caregiving professions, and those who constantly give back through their work, like nurses, acupuncturists - like Erin, teachers, academicians and healthcare providers of all sorts. It is not to diminish pain and suffering of other groups that have been touched negatively in last year.
Feet Are What?
Lovely and light conversation with Physician Assistant Libby Lykins about Feet (as part of Foot Care Series). Home foot massage, foot as a fetish, what is the other side of non-medical way one can think about feet? Listen to this podcast to find more.
Ba ba …balancing.
Today I talk to Physician Assistant, author and creator Libby Lykins, our topic - balancing act.
Clinician: meditate.
No matter what, to remain sharp, effective and focused, or simply to better balance, I find time for few minutes meditation practice during my day. It is a needed pause that I talk about in today podcast. I found out the meditation that works for me, but always look for new challenges and discoveries that I shared here previously.
Motivation-meditation-transformation.
Podcast guest Libby Lykins - PA, author and creator - talks about what motivates her, how she finds inspiration in meditative spaces, but also exercise, diet and …. karate.
Review of meditation apps.
I review meditation apps here, from Oak to Headspace. Meditation app with LeBron James, why not?
Nutrition for your brain.
Cruciferous vegetables benefits (e.g. broccoli, cabbage, bok choy) may be related to rich content of vitamin C, K, folic acid, minerals such as magnesium, manganese and then phytonutrients with their anti-inflammatory properties. Find out more in this audio Brain Series part 5.
Act beyond words.
How can we do better than words and prayers to advance social justice? I would start with listening. This is what provoked me to sit down with Tony Galvao who is the President of charitable organization near Boston that helps youth in need. We talk about what young people really want and how to use that energy to provide them with wider choices and bright future. We talk how to inspire the current youth to change and how art can be a source of healing.
Supplements to boost your immunity?
What I do is eat plenty of fresh fruit (vitamins C)and vegetables that have easily absorbable vitamins and minerals if you introduce that as part of your meal planning strategy. In cold and scratchy throat season I use herbal teas with turmeric and ginger, both anti-inflammatory. I make my own teas from these spices. While I do use supplements in my diet, mostly vitamins D with Calcium, as I do not consume enough of milk and dairy to have proper amount to augment and maintain my bone and muscle cells, I do try as best as I can to get most of my vitamins and minerals from food sources, that is why we always have greek yogurt in the fridge.
Meditation series, podcast. Stay tuned for first episodes!
Learn, Listen and Meditate with DocOffClock. Find ways and times that you discover space for taking care of your health, your meditative, balanced mind that does not require any extra room in your house, fancy gadget or expensive app.
Rebecca Shanahan, dress designs.
I listed my interview with artist and dress designer Rebecca under Moments as her dresses and designs remind me of summer. In our 15 minutes interview we talk about art, healthy lifestyle, but also time of pandemic and how we all cope with this unprecedented and difficult time. Uplifting and positive Rebecca reminds us that we need to build strength and resilience and showcase that to our kids. We talk about swimming with your family, perhaps RebeccaJean mask designs and much more. Watch and enjoy!
Up close and personal with Dr. Brian Williams
2020 has been challenging not only due to pandemic, but also events of social activism and unrest related to aftermath of death of George Floyd, who lost his life in hands on police. While Mr. Floyd was suffocated with the knee in hands of those who should protect us, this event brought to the surface the fact that we are out of collective breath and can watch no more how inequalities affect all of us in negative way and prevent us from moving forward with healthy and balanced society, especially in time of pandemic, where so many goals of humanity should be (at least in theory) aligned in fight with the deadly virus. If that was only that one dimensional and easy. I speak with Dr. Williams about his career, what sparked his activism, road that lies ahead to heal us as a society, but also hard work that needs to be done so we all have voice in the system.
Libby Lykins, PA talks about Magnificent Metamorphosis.
I met Libby through our mutual friend Steve Lyons, the Cape Cod artist that I interviewed for these pages in spring. Libby is a woman who wears many hats - she is a practicing clinician, editor, author and transformation enthusiast who wants to reach broader audience with her Magnificent Metamorphosis Magazine, see link to blog I wrote about it 2 weeks ago. I sat down to talk to Libby about her passion in this 18 minute video, hope you enjoy.
Do you think of change, balance or transformation? Do you need minute for yourself, or perhaps you have strength to help and listen to others? Perhaps you are ready for Metamorphosis..
Follow the journey.
