If 2024 left you feeling like the world was spinning out of control, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of the *Thriving in 2025* series, Dr. Fariel Michaud and Dr. Wendy Schofer share practical advice on handling uncertainty, letting go of perfection, and finding joy even when life feels overwhelming.

You’ll learn how to:

- Stop being weighed down by what you can’t control.

- Find clarity and strength in life’s toughest moments.

- Create space for joy and connection in your busy life.

Listen now for real, practical guidance that will help you take control and thrive in 2025.

In this bonus episode I’m sharing how to change your eating in a way that feels natural and easy, not like a constant fight.

For years, I struggled with cravings (Wendy’s fries were my kryptonite) and felt like I was using all my energy just trying to resist food. Sound familiar?

I’ll walk you through the layers of change—why focusing only on willpower doesn’t work and how to tap into deeper parts of your brain to make food less of a battle. I’ll also share the tools that finally helped me let go of cravings and eat with freedom.

If you’ve ever felt controlled by a certain food—like you can’t trust yourself around it—this episode is for you. And if you want to take this work even further, I’d love to see you at my Rewire Your Cravings Workshop on January 16th.

I’ll show you how to reprogram your brain to stop cravings for good, and you’ll leave feeling completely different about that food you just can’t resist.

Take a listen—it’s time to stop feeling stuck and start feeling free around food. And don’t forget to register for the workshop at weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/rewire. Let’s do this together!

“If I could just get through this week… If the system would change… If I had more time… then I’d feel better.”

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Physicians everywhere are carrying the weight of impossible expectations, exhaustion, and a system that often feels broken. But what if the path to feeling better isn’t as far away as it seems?

In this powerful kickoff to the "Thriving in 2025" series on Thriving As A Physician, I sit down with Dr. Kathy Stepien, pediatrician and founder of the Institute for Physician Wellness, to uncover the real keys to physician wellness—and why they might be smaller (and closer) than you think.

We dive into:

• The 3 layers of physician wellness: personal, organizational, and cultural.

• How a 10-minute break at lunch can shift your entire day.

• Why boundaries aren’t harsh—they’re essential.

• The life-changing impact of self-compassion.

This isn’t about waiting for the system to change—it’s about reclaiming your power, one intentional step at a time.

🎧 Listen now and take your first step toward a truly thriving year.

Connect with Dr. Kathy Stepien:
🌐 Website: Institute for Physician Wellness
📸 Instagram: @kathystepienmd
🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Kathy Stepien on LinkedIn 📘 Facebook Group: Institute for Physician Wellness Facebook Group